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Event:
GDL 45: Wright vs Striker
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorne ducks under a wild hook from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorne tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Muwaitang manages to circle out of the way.
Muwaitang looks to land a combination but Thorne avoids it well.
Muwaitang throws a series of punches but Thorne moves out of range.
As Muwaitang tries to get set, Thorne tries to push him back and clinch up but Muwaitang manages to avoid the attempt.
Muwaitang keeps the fight on the outside.
Muwaitang throws a right hand that Thorne ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorne also avoids with ease.
Muwaitang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorne.
Muwaitang looks to land a left hand but Thorne moved out of range nicely.
Thorne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muwaitang throws out the jab.
Thorne blocks a jab.
Muwaitang throws a hook to the side of Thorne's head but Thorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Muwaitang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Thorne instigates a clinch.
Thorne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thorne. #CUT#It looks like Saipam Muwaitang has been cut.
Thorne keeps control of Muwaitang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thorne misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Thorne.
Thorne lands a nice elbow.
Muwaitang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Muwaitang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thorne has Muwaitang pressed against the cage, preventing Muwaitang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thorne keeps control of Muwaitang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muwaitang wants to break free but Thorne has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorne.
Muwaitang blocks the elbow strike.
Muwaitang is trying to push Thorne away but Thorne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Thorne.
Muwaitang is trying to break the clinch but Thorne is controlling him.#BC2#
Muwaitang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muwaitang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thorne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang throws a looping overhand right but Thorne ducks down to avoid it.
Muwaitang swinging wildly here.
Muwaitang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Muwaitang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Muwaitang is just out of range.
Muwaitang throws an overhand right that lands on Thorne's shoulder, as Thorne tries to avoid the shot.
Thorne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Muwaitang throws a jab when Thorne was well out of range.
Muwaitang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muwaitang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muwaitang missing with a left hand there. Thorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muwaitang misses with a hook. Thorne ducked under it nicely.
As Muwaitang tries to get set, Thorne tries to push him back and clinch up but Muwaitang manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muwaitang misses the jab.
Thorne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muwaitang looks to throw the jab but Thorne is out of range.
A left and a right from Muwaitang both land. Nice combination.
Thorne walks into a stiff left hand from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang throws a jab when Thorne was well out of range.
Muwaitang throws a series of punches but Thorne moves out of range. #T3#
Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Thorne counters by clinching up.
Thorne trying to stall but Muwaitang improves his position.
Thorne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muwaitang wants to break free but Thorne has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thorne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muwaitang's brow.
Thorne misses with an elbow strike.
Muwaitang wants to get back to striking at distance but Thorne won't allow it.
Thorne lands an elbow inside that Muwaitang shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Saipam Muwaitang's cut even more.
Muwaitang wants to get back to striking at distance but Thorne won't allow it.
Thorne lands an elbow just above Muwaitang 's eye.
Muwaitang blocks the elbow strike.
Muwaitang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorne has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Thorne. #CUT#The cut above Saipam Muwaitang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thorne stalling against the cage.
Thorne lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#Saipam Muwaitang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muwaitang takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Saipam Muwaitang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josh Thorne!
A less than humble Josh Thorne misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GDL 34: John vs Orion
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Thorne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Drulog shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thorne is trying to defend but Drulog finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thorne has hold of Drulog's hands but Drulog slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drulog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drulog is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thorne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drulog on the ground.
Drulog working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drulog tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thorne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drulog is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Drulog thows a huge punch but Thorne dodges it nicely.
Thorne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drulog.
Drulog landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drulog wants to pass to mount but Thorne is defending the position.
Drulog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drulog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Drulog seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drulog controlling the pace. #T2#
Drulog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drulog not doing much here.
Thorne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drulog.
Drulog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drulog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drulog is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Drulog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drulog lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drulog keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Drulog working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Drulog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thorne trying to control but Drulog postures up.
Drulog drops an elbow to the side of Thorne's head.
Drulog controlling the action here.#T4#
Thorne has a hand on Drulog's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Drulog takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Drulog controlling the position easily from mount.
Drulog lands a couple of good shots and Thorne has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drulog lands punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drulog controlling from the back.
Drulog is landing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glot Drulog dominated that round.
That's time! Thorne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Drulog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thorne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drulog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thorne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drulog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drulog dives in for a single leg takedown but Thorne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Josh Thorne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glot Drulog.
Thorne wants to clinch.
Drulog throws out a loose jab but Thorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorne looks to land a right hand but Drulog moved out of range.
Drulog drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thorne defends it well.#TD2#
Drulog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thorne to the mat! Thorne manages to get full guard.
Drulog advances position into side control!#T1#
Thorne is looking to reverse the position.
Drulog working the head and body with strikes.
Thorne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Drulog happy to just control the position for now.
Drulog lands an elbow.
Drulog lands some shots froms side control.
Thorne tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Drulog presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Drulog lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
Drulog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drulog looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Thorne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Drulog in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Drulog landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Drulog looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Drulog controlling the pace for now.
Drulog pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Drulog landing punches.
Thorne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drulog has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thorne's face.
Drulog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drulog postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thorne looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Drulog is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Thorne is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glot Drulog!
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