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Event:
CWMMA: Contreiras vs Atunes
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Thomas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Smash on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Smash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mario Thomas has been cut.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smash counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Smash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smash throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas punishes Smash's body with a nice straight punch.
Smash throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Smash walks into a straight right hand from Thomas.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Smash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smash throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smash counters with a nice uppercut.
Smash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#Mario Thomas's cut is getting worse.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Smash swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smash misses the jab.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Smash.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thomas duly obliges.
Smash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas tries to bum rush Smash with a series of wild strikes but Smash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smash.
Smash misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Smash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash.#T2#
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws a combination. Smash tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smash circles away quickly and effectively.
Smash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
A lazy left from Smash finds it's target.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Smash with an uppercut!
Smash throws a leg kick
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smash scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas lands with a hook. Smash tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Smash misses with a straight right.
Smash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Smash misses.
Mario Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smash throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#Mario Thomas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
letting Smash counter with a right hand.
Smash misses the jab.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smash throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Smash counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smash misses with a hook.
Smash misses with a wild body shot.
Smash throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Smash throws an off balance right hand
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smash walks into a left hand.
Smash has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smash there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mario Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Thomas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smash counters with a straight right hand.
Smash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smash misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas tries to bum rush Smash with a series of wild strikes but Smash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Smash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Smash avoids nicely.
Thomas throws a hook but Smash blocks it.
Smash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smash throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas clobbers Smash with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Smash finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smash slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas cracks Smash with a good jab.
Thomas slips under a jab from Smash.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Smash counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Jeez, Mario Thomas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smash misses the shot to the body.
Smash on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smash throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Smash throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
As Smash looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Smash just gets out of the way.
Mario Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smash throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smash.
Smash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smash lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Smash appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smash.
A telegraphed right hand from Smash misses the target. #T3#
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Smash on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Smash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
Smash moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas misses with a body punch
and Smash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mario Thomas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Demolition Smash!
Mario Thomas was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't want any regrets here. I know he has insane knock out power but I also didn't want to hesitate on the feet like I did the last fight. In hindsight maybe I should have tried for more takedowns.'. |
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Event:
CW MMA: Eclipse
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ranger Alderidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alderidge to score with a decent uppercut.
Alderidge lands a lovely overhand right.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alderidge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alderidge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alderidge lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas tries to move into range but Alderidge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alderidge dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
It looks like Alderidge has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Alderidge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Alderidge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Alderidge misses the target.
Alderidge jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Alderidge.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Alderidge avoids it with no problem.
Alderidge with a hook.
Alderidge connects with a single shot there.
Alderidge is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alderidge lands with a cross.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Alderidge.
As Alderidge backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Alderidge manages to avoid it all.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alderidge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alderidge misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alderidge tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alderidge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Alderidge misses with a jab to the body
and Alderidge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alderidge connects with the punch.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Alderidge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Alderidge.
A swing and a miss from Alderidge.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Alderidge connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alderidge cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alderidge misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas moves out of range as Alderidge strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Alderidge throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Alderidge scores with a decent looking hook.
Alderidge throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Alderidge.
Alderidge loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alderidge just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Alderidge digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Alderidge misses with a hook.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas defending well as Alderidge loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alderidge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.#T4#
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alderidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Alderidge.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alderidge throws a shot to the body.
Alderidge cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Alderidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alderidge throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Alderidge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alderidge misses with a body shot.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alderidge scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Alderidge scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Alderidge dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Alderidge scores with a nice head shot.
Alderidge defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Alderidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Alderidge throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Alderidge.
Alderidge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Alderidge lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alderidge misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Alderidge avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Alderidge scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Alderidge missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Alderidge misses.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alderidge.
Thomas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alderidge throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alderidge cracks Thomas with an open hand slap.
Alderidge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alderidge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Alderidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Alderidge with a nice cross.
Alderidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alderidge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
Alderidge throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alderidge with a body shot.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alderidge lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alderidge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alderidge.
As Alderidge backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Alderidge manages to avoid it all.
Ranger Alderidge is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderidge.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Alderidge misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alderidge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alderidge takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alderidge scores with a jab to the head.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Alderidge takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Alderidge misses the jab.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thomas slips a straight right by Alderidge.
Alderidge throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge 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.
#T4#
Alderidge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alderidge misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Alderidge scores with a punch to the head.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Alderidge lands a right hook to the body.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Alderidge misses the jab.
Thomas moves out of range as Alderidge strikes.
Alderidge throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas slips a jab from Alderidge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
That's time! Alderidge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Alderidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Alderidge.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Alderidge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas throws a right hand that Alderidge ducks under and follows up with a left that Alderidge also avoids with ease.
Mario Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alderidge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alderidge connects with a single shot there.
Alderidge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Thomas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a right hand that Alderidge ducks under and follows up with a left that Alderidge also avoids with ease.
Alderidge connects with the punch.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Alderidge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Alderidge jabs at Thomas's body.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Alderidge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Alderidge dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alderidge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Alderidge misses with a hook.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alderidge cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Alderidge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alderidge lands an overhand right.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alderidge lands a jab.
Alderidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alderidge.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Alderidge throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alderidge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alderidge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alderidge throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Alderidge lands the left hand.
Alderidge missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Thomas slips a jab from Alderidge.
As Alderidge backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Alderidge manages to avoid it all.
Alderidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alderidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alderidge throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a right hand that Alderidge ducks under and follows up with a left that Alderidge also avoids with ease.
Alderidge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Alderidge misses with a straight right.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Alderidge throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alderidge circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Alderidge scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Alderidge digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Alderidge scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas slips under a jab from Alderidge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alderidge tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Alderidge lands.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mario Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ranger Alderidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Alderidge does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Alderidge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alderidge has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranger Alderidge!
Ranger Alderidge thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Mario Thomas was interviewed post fight and said 'He's Italian and I got Italian heritage, no bad blood here. Better fighter won tonight, hats off to Paulo. '. |
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Event:
CW MMA: War
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellamy wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Gary Bellamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellamy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bellamy lands the left hand.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bellamy in his tracks.
Bellamy connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bellamy throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bellamy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Bellamy moves away and avoids it.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bellamy.
Bellamy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Bellamy forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bellamy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bellamy pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Bellamy breaks the clinch.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Bellamy looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Bellamy swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Bellamy is looking to clinch.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellamy. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Mario Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a series of punches but Bellamy moves out of range.
Bellamy misses with an uppercut
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bellamy shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Bellamy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Bellamy throws a sloppy body shot
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bellamy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Bellamy.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Bellamy swinging wildly here.
Bellamy misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bellamy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas feints a jab promting Bellamy to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bellamy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bellamy throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellamy shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bellamy shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bellamy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellamy throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Bellamy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bellamy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Bellamy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Bellamy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bellamy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bellamy throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Bellamy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Bellamy is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
Bellamy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bellamy staying out of range there.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellamy lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Bellamy connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Bellamy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bellamy goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.#T1#
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Bellamy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bellamy looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mario Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bellamy misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Bellamy throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Bellamy throws a sloppy body shot
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bellamy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bellamy throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.#T2#
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Bellamy off the cage and back into range.
Mario Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bellamy moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Bellamy misses its intended target.
Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bellamy with a body shot.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Bellamy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellamy fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Bellamy's head but Bellamy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bellamy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thomas just manages to avoid it.
Bellamy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bellamy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bellamy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Bellamy looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
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.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Bellamy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Bellamy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bellamy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Bellamy.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Bellamy with a nice cross.
Bellamy lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bellamy backs up against the cage.
Bellamy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bellamy moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Bellamy misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Bellamy drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario 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#
Bellamy connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bellamy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bellamy throws out a powerful jab.
Bellamy closes the distance but Thomas moves to the side
and Bellamy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bellamy.
Bellamy needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Bellamy misses with a body shot.
Bellamy throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Thomas counters with a crisp one two that drops Bellamy! Thomas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bellamy to his feet! Bellamy is in big trouble!#ROC2#Bellamy is rocked!#T1#
A shot to the body from Bellamy misses
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Oh Bellamy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bellamy tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bellamy is looking to clinch.
Thomas swings for the body but Bellamy moves out of range.
Bellamy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas unleashes a big counter combination but Bellamy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bellamy throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bellamy seems to have got his legs back now.
Bellamy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellamy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bellamy throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellamy.
Bellamy has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Thomas thuds a left hand into Bellamy's body.
Bellamy walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
A right-left combo lands from Thomas.
Bellamy wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs.
Bellamy tries to clinch but Thomas moves away
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bellamy.
Bellamy misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Bellamy with a poor takedown
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bellamy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellamy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bellamy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bellamy misses with a looping left.
Bellamy throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bellamy is looking to clinch.
Bellamy works the jab nicely.
Bellamy misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomas, as that shot connected.
Bellamy wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Gary Bellamy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bellamy 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 throws a series of punches but Bellamy moves out of range.
Bellamy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bellamy moves into the clinch.
Bellamy is struggling to control the position.
Bellamy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bellamy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bellamy can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
#BC#
Bellamy manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Thomas!
During a confident post fight interview, Mario Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CW MMA: A New Dawn
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas jabs Maldini right on the nose. Maldini blinks but takes it well.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldini seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maldini.
Maldini throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maldini looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well. #T1#
Thomas swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas lands with a cross.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Thomas misses. #T2#
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Maldini's belly button to the back.
Thomas defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldini misses with a double jab.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Maldini swinging wildly here.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maldini is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Maldini circles away and we're back to standing.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Maldini ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Maldini moved out of range nicely.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maldini throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maldini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maldini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maldini connects with the punch.
Mario Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Maldini connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldini throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maldini scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Maldini is out of range.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas slips a straight right by Maldini.
Thomas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thomas takes one on the button.#T2#
Maldini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Maldini slips under a jab from Thomas.#CL#
Maldini pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Maldini keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldini defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Maldini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maldini 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.
Maldini punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Maldini.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Maldini avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Maldini misses the jab.
Thomas throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Sloppy strikes from Maldini. Those never looked like landing.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Maldini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thomas takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Maldini misses its target.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a right hand that Maldini ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldini also avoids with ease.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maldini stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Maldini lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.#T1#
A big right from Maldini misses.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Maldini has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Maldini cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Maldini avoids them all with ease.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Jab, jab by Maldini - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Maldini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Maldini's body.
Maldini misses with a wild body shot.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?#T3#
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Maldini.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Thomas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Thomas takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldini connects with a body shot.
Donk. Maldini catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!
Mario Thomas was interviewed post fight and said 'He's Italian and I got Italian heritage, no bad blood here. Better fighter won tonight, hats off to Paulo. '. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1002 Round 4
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Fuk is predictable there
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Fuk. #CL2#
Fuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fuk leaning against his opponent.
Fuk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thomas after a bit of a struggle.
Fuk goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuk misses with a body shot.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuk.#CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Fuk. Fuk maintains the clinch. #T1#
Fuk has Thomas pressed against the cage.
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ai Fuk.
Fuk has Thomas pressed against the cage.
Thomas being controlled against the cage.
Fuk just leaning against Thomas, taking a breather.
Fuk looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ai Fuk.
Thomas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T2#
Fuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fuk misses with a looping left.
Fuk misses with a takedown
and Fuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Fuk throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Fuk tries to clinch but Thomas moves away
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Fuk misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Fuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mario Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuk throws a leg kick
and Fuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.
Fuk misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Fuk is looking to clinch. #T4#
Fuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuk.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Fuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuk ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Fuk misses with a takedown
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Fuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fuk looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a three punch combo that has Fuk backing up. Fuk nods at Thomas to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fuk shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fuk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Fuk manages to avoid it.
Fuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuk swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Fuk tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Fuk swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Fuk. Fuk maintains the clinch.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Fuk slowing the pace effectively.
Fuk tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
Fuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Fuk goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ai Fuk.
Fuk slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
#T2#
Fuk misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuk.
Fuk swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Mario Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fuk throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Fuk misses with a looping right.
Fuk misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuk is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fuk misses with a body shot
and Fuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuk wants to clinch
and Fuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuk misses with an uppercut
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuk with a poor takedown
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Fuk is breathing heavily.
Fuk moves to clinch but Thomas breaks away
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo.
Ai Fuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Fuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Fuk.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Fuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuk tries to clinch but Thomas moves away
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuk throws a poor cross that misses
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuk misses the target.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Fuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuk misses the jab.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fuk misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fuk thinking.
Fuk with a poor takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Fuk misses
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuk throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuk throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Fuk.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fuk fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuk circles away quickly and effectively.
Fuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Fuk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ai Fuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Fuk looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Fuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuk.
Fuk misses with a straight left.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No joy there for Fuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Fuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fuk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fuk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fuk moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.#T3#
Fuk tries to clinch up
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fuk thinking.
Fuk throws a poor cross that misses
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Fuk misses with a two punch combination.
As Fuk looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Fuk just gets out of the way.
Fuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a three punch combo that has Fuk backing up. Fuk nods at Thomas to acknowledge the strikes.#T4##CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Fuk. Fuk maintains the clinch.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fuk is trying to stall.
Fuk misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fuk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fuk taking a breather. #BC2#
Fuk breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Mario Thomas wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1002 Round 3
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a one two combo.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wizard in his tracks.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Wizard's body.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
And Wizard tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wizard dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wizard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mario Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wizard has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Wizard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goiblin Wizard.
Wizard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wizard gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wizard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Wizard wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Wizard tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wizard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Wizard is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Wizard's body. Wizard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wizard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mario Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wizard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wizard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wizard eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Thomas.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Wizard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Wizard seems unphased.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas tests Wizard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Wizard counters with a shoot takedown. Thomas fights it but they end up in guard.
Wizard trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#T4#
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Wizard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wizard slips nicely into half guard.
Thomas is not content to let Wizard control the position.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Wizard is controlling him
Wizard content to control rather than advance.
Wizard wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Wizard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Wizard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wizard's head.
Thomas jabs Wizard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas throws a combination. Wizard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Wizard off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wizard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wizard fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Thomas cracks Wizard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wizard ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Mario Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wizard doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wizard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Wizard takes the fight into the clinch.
Wizard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Wizard tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goiblin Wizard.#T2#
Wizard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wizard wants a takedown.
Thomas gets underhooks to prevent Wizard's takedown attempt.
Wizard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wizard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wizard somewhat.
Wizard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas leaves Wizard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas looks to land a combination. Wizard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wizard backs up against the cage.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wizard at a distance.
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.
Wizard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wizard eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Wizard is rocked!
Thomas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wizard is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
Wizard seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Wizard backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wizard fails with the takedown
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Wizard drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wizard darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Wizard into the cage.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Wizard backs away looking to recover.
Wizard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wizard doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Wizard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wizard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wizard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Wizard's body. Wizard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mario Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wizard looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Wizard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas cracks Wizard with a good jab.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands with a right hand.
Wizard has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goiblin Wizard.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Wizard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Thomas cracks Wizard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wizard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Wizard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wizard under the eye.
Wizard tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Wizard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Wizard tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.#T3##TD2#
Wizard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thomas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wizard won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Wizard advances position into side control!
Thomas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wizard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wizard trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Wizard.#T4#
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet.
Thomas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wizard.
Wizard is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas tries to escape but Wizard is in control.
Wizard is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet.
Wizard tries to score with some ground and pound. Thomas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wizard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thomas!
Thomas blocking the ground and pound.
Wizard misses with a head shot.
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Wizard's attempts to control the action.
Goiblin Wizard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You get the feeling that Thomas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Mario Thomas wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1002 Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Two.
Two looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
As Two looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Two just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Two lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.#CUT2#It looks like Mario Thomas has been cut.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Two doesn't seem bothered though.
Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Two is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Two throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Mario Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Thomas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Two tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thomas is in Two's guard.
Two tries to strike from the bottom.
Two will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Thomas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Two throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Two doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Two doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Two throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Two thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Two bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard. #REVB#
Two looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Two won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet. #T2#
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Two has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas wants to stand but Two is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Two connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Two looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Two is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Two throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T3#
Two is looking for a sweep.
Two sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Two looks winded!
Two is looking to improve his position.
Thomas is taking a breather. Two says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU#
Thomas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Two to stand up. #TD#
Thomas feints and as Two raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two trying to strike off his back.
Two doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Two trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Two on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thomas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Two trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Two tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Two throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SU#
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Two moves out of range. #TD#
Thomas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Two was covering up waiting for the punch and Thomas finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Thomas stands up from Two's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Thomas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Two.
Thomas misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Two. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Two.
Two slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Two looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Two pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. Two follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Da Two seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Two throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Two strikes from his own guard.
Thomas trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Two will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Two trying to strike off his back.
Two striking off his back but it's not causing Thomas any problems.
Two is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomas won't allow Two to sweep him here.
Two trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Two throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Two did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.#T2#
Thomas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Two misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Two regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Two avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Two will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
Two will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Two trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Two trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Two looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Two throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Two.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Two avoids them all with ease.
Two throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Two enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Two manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Two tries to strike from the bottom.
Thomas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Thomas gets to his feet. Two looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Two tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Two drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mario Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Two manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Two scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Two trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thomas cracks Two with a solid left hand.
Two wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas sizes up Two with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Two scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Two.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Thomas gets a double leg takedown into Two's guard.
Two thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Two wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Two.
Thomas throws a right hand that Two ducks under and follows up with a left that Two also avoids with ease.
Two let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Two misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Two just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Two's half guard.#T1#
Two flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Two is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Two flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thomas blocks the strikes from Two.
Two flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SU#
Thomas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Two to get to his feet.
Thomas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Two misses.
Two darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Da Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Two looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Two is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Thomas gets a double leg takedown into Two's guard.
Thomas distracts Two with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Two keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass. #SU#
Two is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Thomas thuds a left hand into Two's body.
Two misses with a hook
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Two takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Two lands a jab to the head.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Two jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Two misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two swinging wildly here.
Two takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Two swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Two releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Two 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.#TD#
Two gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thomas to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Two is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Mario Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mario Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Two has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Two's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Mario Thomas wins by unanimous decision!
Da Two spoke after the fight, saying 'What seems to be the problem boss?'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1002 Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chauhan closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Chauhan pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mario Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chauhan.
Chauhan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Chauhan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akshath Chauhan.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chauhan at a distance.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chauhan walks into a jab.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Chauhan's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Chauhan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chauhan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Chauhan manages to break the clinch.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Thomas backs off Chauhan throws a huge counter combo but Thomas manages to avoid it all.
Chauhan dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Chauhan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chauhan. #CL2#
Chauhan rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Chauhan has the dominant position.#TD2#
Chauhan pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Chauhan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Chauhan looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Chauhan looks winded!
Chauhan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Thomas wanted to stand there but Chauhan had control of the position.
Thomas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thomas works the jab nicely.#T3#
Chauhan moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Chauhan tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Chauhan darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.#BC2#
Chauhan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chauhan moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Chauhan darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Chauhan into the cage.
Thomas punishes Chauhan's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas is looking to wear down Chauhan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chauhan shoots in but no luck this time.
Chauhan throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Thomas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chauhan controls his leg.
Chauhan wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas wants to stand up but Chauhan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SU#
Thomas decides to return to a standing position.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Chauhan's head.#TD#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Chauhan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Chauhan is trying to keep Thomas in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chauhan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Chauhan is having none of it.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Chauhan passes into half guard.
#T1#
Chauhan is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Thomas is trying to stand.
Chauhan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chauhan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chauhan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas pushes Chauhan off looking to stand but Chauhan dives back in and keeps control.
#SU2#
Chauhan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thomas to stand up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
Chauhan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Chauhan is breathing heavily.
Chauhan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chauhan takes one to the side of the head.
Chauhan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas tries to bum rush Chauhan with a series of wild strikes but Chauhan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Chauhan shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akshath Chauhan.
Chauhan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chauhan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Thomas catches Chauhan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chauhan.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Chauhan knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Chauhan is rocked!#TD#
Thomas gets a double leg takedown into Chauhan's guard.
Chauhan is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Mario Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chauhan is proving hard to escape from.
Chauhan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
Thomas tries to stand but Chauhan is controlling from the bottom.
Chauhan seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chauhan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chauhan can do to turn this around?
Chauhan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chauhan is proving hard to escape from.
Chauhan trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chauhan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas dominated that second round.
That's time! Thomas'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#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Thomas with a nice cross.#TD#
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into Chauhan's guard.#SUB2#
Chauhan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chauhan's guard.#SU#
Thomas stands up and waves to Chauhan to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chauhan misses with the combination.
Chauhan shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Chauhan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Chauhan's head back.
#T1#
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.
Chauhan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chauhan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chauhan shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chauhan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chauhan.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akshath Chauhan.
Thomas works Chauhan's body with a nice hook.
Thomas clobbers Chauhan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas works over Chauhan's head and body with a nice combination.
Thomas jabs Chauhan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Chauhan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thomas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Thomas stands up and waves to Chauhan to follow him. #T2#
A cross from Thomas lands.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Thomas cracks Chauhan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chauhan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas cracks Chauhan with an open hand slap.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Thomas cracks Chauhan with a good jab.
Thomas cracks Chauhan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Chauhan avoids it well.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Chauhan moves out of range. #CL2#
Chauhan forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
Chauhan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chauhan has him pressed against the cage.
Chauhan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Chauhan with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Chauhan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Chauhan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas cracks Chauhan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chauhan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.
Chauhan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mario Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Chauhan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akshath Chauhan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chauhan backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Mario Thomas wins by unanimous decision! |
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