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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Thomas cracks Drago with a good jab.
Thomas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas misses with a body shot
#TD#
so Drago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drago postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Drago has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
Drago postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
Drago scoring with some ground and pound.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Drago slips an elbow through the middle.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.#T3#
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drago postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Drago counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Drago lands a couple of elbows.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Drago postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it. #T1#
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drago working some strikes from top position.
Drago lands a couple of elbows.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
Drago scoring with some ground and pound.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Drago landing with the ground and pound.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Drago prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivan Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Drago is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drago stops Thomas from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Drago tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Drago counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drago postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drago's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Drago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago. #T3#
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Drago moved out of range nicely.
Jeremy Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Drago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Drago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
Drago working the ground and pound.
Drago throws a strike aimed at the side of Thomas's head but Thomas avoids it well.
Drago fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Drago in side control, throwing shots but Thomas defends.
Drago misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Drago misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
The strikes coming from Drago are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Drago fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thomas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomas throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Drago cracks Thomas with a big right hand but Thomas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thomas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Thomas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Drago cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drago, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Thomas misses. #T1#
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomas sprawls and moves away.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Thomas looks winded!
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thomas is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Thomas is being controlled here. #T2#
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thomas!
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas tries to buck Jones off but he can't manage it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Thomas is trying to stand.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Thomas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomas really wants to buck Jones off and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeremy Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomas sprawls and moves away.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a hook
#TD#
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thomas. #T1#
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Thomas tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Thomas bucks up and tries to throw Jones off but instead Jones has got his back!
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thomas doesn't escape. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Thomas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones controlling the position well here. Thomas rolled but Jones kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling from the back.
John Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thomas trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Thomas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Jones dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a combination
#TD#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Thomas is looking to get back to is feet but Jones passes into side control.
Jones just content to control the position. #T3#
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet here but Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Thomas's back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Thomas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Jones just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Thomas.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Thomas tests Shelby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Thomas.
Shelby looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shelby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shelby's head.
Shelby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shelby scrambles back to his feet.
Shelby dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Shelby's head and hops out.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice jab there from Thomas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas swings for the body but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shelby scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Shelby's head back.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Shelby off the cage and back into range.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shelby. Shelby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shelby has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thomas.#T1#
Shelby shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Shelby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shelby looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Jeremy Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shelby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shelby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Shelby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shelby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thomas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shelby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturs Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelby tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shelby dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.#TD#
Shelby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shelby is in Thomas's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Shelby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shelby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomas wants to stand but Shelby is controlling the position.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shelby. #T3#
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Shelby from controlling successfully.
Shelby pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shelby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shelby is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thomas!
Shelby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shelby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Shelby looking to finish Thomas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thomas!#T4#
Shelby looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Shelby lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shelby trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Shelby cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shelby is looking to work his way around to Thomas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Shelby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shelby has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shelby eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thomas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Shelby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shelby cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Shelby avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shelby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas throws a right hand that Shelby ducks under and follows up with a left that Shelby also avoids with ease.
Shelby throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Arturs Shelby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Thomas lands with a cross.
Shelby fails to land with a series of punches.
Shelby doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas cracks Shelby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shelby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shelby tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shelby on the side of the head.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shelby under the eye.
Shelby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturs Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Shelby should have avoided that one.
Thomas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Shelby.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shelby is defended easily by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Shelby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Shelby is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.#T3#
Thomas jabs at Shelby's body.
No luck for Shelby with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shelby.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shelby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shelby eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jeremy Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shelby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shelby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Horrible takedown attempt by Shelby or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Shelby tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shelby.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shelby.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws a series of strikes that have Shelby backpedaling.
Thomas throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Shelby counters by moving into the clinch.
Shelby is working for takedown but Thomas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shelby under the eye.
Shelby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shelby is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shelby misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas feints a jab promting Shelby to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shelby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shelby dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Shelby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shelby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Thomas lands an overhand right.#TD#
Shelby fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomas sprawls well initially but Shelby persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shelby has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Shelby decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shelby.
Shelby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Shelby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shelby. #T2#
Shelby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Shelby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Shelby. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Shelby is looking to clinch.
Shelby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shelby is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Shelby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shelby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturs Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Shelby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shelby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shelby has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Shelby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Jeremy Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shelby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Shelby misses with a wild combination.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Jeremy Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Shelby has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
#T4#
Shelby looking for a takedown.
Shelby has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas keeps control of Shelby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shelby tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Shelby drops back down to his feet.
Arturs Shelby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Thomas!
Jeremy Thomas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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