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Event: SYN 1027 DeMinaur vs Takahashi     
Date:   Oct 27, 2023
#R1#
Palmotic swings for the body but Thrane moves out of range.
Thrane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick lands for Thrane.
Palmotic slips under a jab.
Palmotic swings widly with a right hand
and Thrane counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrane takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Palmotic finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane jabs Palmotic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palmotic throws a front kick aimed at Thrane's knee but Thrane avoids it well.
It seemed like Thrane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrane moves away.
Thrane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palmotic with a body shot.#T1#
Thrane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palmotic lands with a hook. Thrane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thrane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Palmotic moves out of range as Thrane strikes.
Palmotic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thrane just manages to avoid it.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick and Thrane moves out of range easily.
Palmotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrane was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmotic.
Thrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a low kick but Thrane avoids it.
Palmotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrane is just out of range.
Palmotic jabs Thrane to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Palmotic blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmotic misses the target.
Thrane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Palmotic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thrane counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
Thrane throws a counter combo.
Palmotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrane moves away.
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrane moves away.
A cross from Palmotic lands.
Thrane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Palmotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrane at a distance.
Palmotic is looking to wear down Thrane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Palmotic.
Thrane flicks out a counter leg kick but Palmotic steps away.
A left lands for Thrane.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrane scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrane.
Palmotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thrane moves forwards but Palmotic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thrane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thrane misses with a right hand
and Palmotic counters with a low kick, right behind Thrane 's knee. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrane misses with a right hand
and Palmotic counters with a thumping low kick.
Thrane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palmotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Thrane's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Palmotic. Thrane shrugs it off though.
Palmotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thrane throws a body kick that misses
and Palmotic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Palmotic misses with a right hand
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Palmotic's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Palmotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmotic lands a jab to the nose.
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 Hrvoje Palmotic will probably get the nod.
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#
Palmotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Palmotic digs a good body shot into Thrane's ribs.
Thrane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Thrane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thrane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Palmotic misses.
Palmotic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Palmotic sends Thrane crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Palmotic is motioning to the referee to let Thrane up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Thrane is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thrane is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
Palmotic throws a body punch but Thrane moves out of range.
Thrane seems to have recovered his senses.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrane. #T1#
Thrane blocks the body kick.
Thrane throws a big counter head kick but Palmotic avoids it with no problem.
Palmotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrane can do to turn this around?
Palmotic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thrane connects with a solid leg kick.
Thrane misses with a two punch combination.
Palmotic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palmotic lands with a good body shot.
Palmotic connects with a body shot that sends Thrane's belly button to the back.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thrane might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Palmotic has got the better of the exchanges.
Thrane ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Palmotic swings widly with a right hand
and Thrane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thrane misses with a right hand
and Palmotic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Thrane misses.
Palmotic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Palmotic as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrane.
Palmotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thrane counters with a nice body kick.
Palmotic thows a leg kick but Thrane checks it
and Thrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrane takes one to the chin there.
A low kick lands for Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a leg kick
and Thrane counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Palmotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrane.
Palmotic throws a shot from downtown. Thrane moves away and avoids it.
Palmotic swings for the body but Thrane moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thrane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Palmotic tries to land a front kick but Thrane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Palmotic does it's job there.
Palmotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmotic throws a leg kick but Thrane moved away.
Palmotic checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrane checks a leg kick.
Thrane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
letting Thrane counter with a right hand.
Palmotic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Palmotic avoids the body shot from Thrane.
As Thrane looks to move away, Palmotic throws a big counter combo but Thrane just gets out of the way.
Hrvoje Palmotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrane.
Palmotic backing away here, and Thrane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hrvoje Palmotic dominated that second round.
That's time! Palmotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Palmotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thrane on the side of the head.
Hrvoje Palmotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thrane slips under a jab from Palmotic.
Palmotic is looking to slow Thrane down with leg kicks.
Palmotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thrane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Palmotic is out of range.
Thrane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane throws a leg kick
and Palmotic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Palmotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Thrane with the inside leg kick.
Thrane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Palmotic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab, jab by Palmotic - just one landing.
Thrane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palmotic.
Thrane misses the jab.
Thrane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thrane blocks a head kick by Palmotic.
Thrane just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane keeps Palmotic at a distance using the push kick.
Jørgen Thrane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Palmotic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thrane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick from Palmotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Thrane throws a solid leg kick but Palmotic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thrane.
Palmotic misses the shot to the body.
Palmotic looks to land a right hand but Thrane moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrane throws a right hand that misses
and Palmotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Thrane throws a sloppy head kick
and Palmotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Thrane.
Palmotic lunges at Thrane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thrane's hand.
Palmotic misses the jab.
It seemed like Thrane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Palmotic scores with a shot to the body.
Thrane throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrane connects with a high kick.
Thrane misses the body punch
and Palmotic counters with an outside leg kick.
Thrane tries to move into range but Palmotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Palmotic works the jab nicely.
Thrane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thrane throws a hook to the side of Palmotic's head but Palmotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palmotic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Palmotic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thrane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Palmotic 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 Thrane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thrane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Palmotic connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Thrane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hrvoje Palmotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palmotic 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hrvoje Palmotic!

A victorious Hrvoje Palmotic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 1021 Choke vs Randleman     
Date:   Sep 29, 2023
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Thrane counters with a leg kick.
Thrane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thrane slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire swings for the body but Thrane moves out of range.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Thrane moved out of range nicely.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thrane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thrane throws a body kick that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrane throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Thrane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Thrane counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Thrane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thrane.
A slow jab from Thrane misses its intended target. #T1#
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thrane on the side of the head.
McGuire throws the left hand but Thrane avoids the punch easily.
Thrane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Thrane checks it
and Thrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thrane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Thrane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrane avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Thrane staying out of range there.
Thrane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrane.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Thrane checks it.
Thrane throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Thrane avoided it.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
McGuire connects with a jab.
Thrane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Thrane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Thrane counters with a right hand to the body.
Thrane lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.#T3#
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thrane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thrane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Thrane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thrane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A bone on bone clash there as Thrane blocks the leg kick.
Thrane throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Thrane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrane throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Thrane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thrane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thrane lands with a cross.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thrane ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire scores with the left hand. Thrane knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.#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!
Thrane digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thrane momentarily.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Thrane moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thrane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire throws a low kick but Thrane avoids it.
Thrane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Thrane is avoiding it.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrane throws a nice head kick!
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 Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Thrane misses. #CL#
McGuire rushes Thrane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thrane is trying to break free.
Thrane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire leaning against his opponent.
Thrane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thrane blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrane tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Thrane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrane lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thrane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thrane moves out of range as McGuire strikes.#T1#
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Thrane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Thrane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire with a nice cross.
Thrane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thrane scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrane.#CL#
McGuire forces Thrane back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrane avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thrane scores with a leg kick.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Thrane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire works Thrane's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Thrane down.
McGuire thows a body kick. Thrane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Thrane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thrane throws a counter combo.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Thrane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Thrane.
Thrane is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrane.
Thrane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
McGuire rushes Thrane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thrane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thrane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire works Thrane's body with a nice hook.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Thrane's body.
McGuire misses with a hook. Thrane ducked under it nicely.
Thrane misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrane moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Thrane throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Thrane.
McGuire clobbers Thrane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thrane throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Thrane avoids it.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Thrane counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thrane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrane, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Thrane avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Thrane manages to break the clinch.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Thrane moves out of range easily.
Thrane stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thrane moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Thrane.
Thrane throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Thrane keeps it at a distance.
Thrane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thrane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1##CL#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thrane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Thrane. Beautiful body shot.
Thrane tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
Thrane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
Thrane scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrane can do to turn this around?
McGuire looks to clinch
and Thrane finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thrane throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a body kick that stops Thrane in his tracks momentarily.
Jørgen Thrane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thrane counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Thrane to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thrane punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire jabs Thrane right on the nose. Thrane blinks but takes it well.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
Thrane cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thrane misses with a looping right.
Thrane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
Thrane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Thrane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrane. Thrane obviously looking to wear him down.
Thrane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGuire.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Thrane.
Thrane throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire lands with a slapping head kick.
Thrane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thrane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thrane is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McGuire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thrane's head.#ROC#Thrane is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrane avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Thrane throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Thrane is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Thrane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrane seems to have recovered his senses.
Thrane ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thrane checks the leg kick.
Thrane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thrane slips a jab from McGuire.
Thrane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Thrane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ralph McGuire.
Well McGuire 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!

A very excited looking Ralph McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 1018 Torhte vs Short     
Date:   Sep 15, 2023
#R1#
Thrane throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Stark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Thrane uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stark tries to clinch there but Thrane circles away.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thrane looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thrane counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrane throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thrane stuffs the takedown.
Thrane lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrane is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Thrane circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrane! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thrane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Stark misses its target.
Jørgen Thrane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrane scores with a spinning back kick!
Tony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Thrane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stark tries for a takedown but Thrane circles away easily
enabling Thrane to counter with a crisp jab.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Thrane tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thrane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Stark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thrane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thrane wants it to stay on the feet.
Thrane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thrane misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.#TD#
Stark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thrane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thrane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thrane has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Thrane stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Thrane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thrane told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Thrane is continuing to stall.#SU2#
Thrane stands up from Stark's guard - Thrane perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thrane leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thrane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Stark counters with a takedown into side control.
Stark misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thrane regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stark lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thrane is trying to stand back up but Stark is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jørgen Thrane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the body from Thrane misses
and Stark counters with a low kick, right behind Thrane 's knee.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thrane counters with a big head kick but Stark shrugs it off.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stark shoots in and gets a takedown into Thrane's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Thrane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Thrane blocks nicely.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrane is retaining full guard.
Stark postures up.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thrane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thrane has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Thrane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Thrane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thrane has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thrane defends well.#SUB#
Stark throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thrane escapes and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thrane controls the position. #SU2#
Thrane has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Thrane lands a high kick!
Thrane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thrane counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thrane counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
No joy there for Thrane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Thrane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thrane lands a two punch combo.
Thrane just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thrane.
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!
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Thrane shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Thrane. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jørgen Thrane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Thrane slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thrane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Thrane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Thrane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jørgen Thrane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Thrane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stark has time to react.
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thrane pinned against the cage. Thrane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Stark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Thrane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A leg kick checked by Stark.
Stark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thrane. That's going to slow Stark down.
Thrane digs a good body shot into Stark's ribs.
Stark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Thrane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrane! But no joy.#T2#
Stark with a poor takedown
and Thrane counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Thrane.
Thrane lunges at Stark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stark's hand.
Thrane lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Stark is rocked!
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thrane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Thrane misses the shot to the body.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrane.#T3#
Stark checks a leg kick.
Thrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Thrane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Thrane shows good takedown defense.
Jørgen Thrane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thrane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thrane tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thrane to the ground. Thrane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThrane.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Thrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrane looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
Stark thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Thrane thuds his right hand into Stark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thrane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thrane as he jumps to the side.
Thrane throws a counter combo.
Thrane throws a low kick but Stark avoids it.
Stark attempts a counter takedown but Thrane avoids it well and moves away.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrane connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jørgen Thrane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thrane 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jørgen Thrane!

An out of breath Jørgen Thrane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 1013 Finlayson vs Green     
Date:   Aug 28, 2023
#R1#
Thrane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thrane momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Emu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Emu dips to his left and cracks Thrane with an uppercut!
Emu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thrane misses with a looping right.
Thrane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Emu takes a swing at Thrane's ribcage but misses.
Thrane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thrane checks a leg kick nicely.
Emu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu throws a right and a left that Thrane avoids nicely.
Emu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thrane is out of range and Emu settles back down.
Thrane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Thrane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emu has time to react.
Jørgen Thrane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrane feints and then cracks Emu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emu down.
Thrane scores with a nice strike.
Thrane misses the body punch
and Emu counters with a thumping low kick.
Thrane tries to bum rush Emu with a series of wild strikes but Emu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emu looks to throw the jab but Thrane is out of range.
Emu scores with a jab to the body.
Emu tests Thrane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emu lands with a cross. #T2#
Thrane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emu throws out the jab.
Donk. Thrane catches Emu right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrane throws out a loose jab but Emu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emu shoots in but no luck this time.
Emu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thrane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Limu Emu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emu.
Emu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thrane counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Emu throws a right hand that misses
and Emu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emu shoots and misses
and Thrane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Emu's knee momentarily.#T3#
Emu blocks a jab.
Thrane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Emu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Thrane misses.
Thrane throws a leg kick that misses.
Emu slips under a jab from Thrane.
Thrane lands a head kick!
Emu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thrane counters with a low kick, right behind Emu 's knee.
Emu shoots and misses
and Thrane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Limu Emu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrane thows a body kick. Emu tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Emu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thrane counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Emu misses.
Emu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrane was well out of range. Poor timing from Emu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emu misses with a leg kick.
Thrane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emu. Emu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Emu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thrane staying out of range there.
Thrane replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Emu blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jørgen Thrane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Limu Emu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Donk. Thrane catches Emu right on the button with a cross.
Thrane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emu.
Emu misses with the combination.
Thrane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thrane misses with a double jab
and Emu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane cracks Emu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Emu misses with a combination
and Thrane counters with a straight right hand.#T1##TD#
Emu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thrane's half guard.

Thrane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Emu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Emu breaks from the clinch.
Thrane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thrane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emu throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrane.
Thrane tests Emu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emu checks the leg kick.#T2#
Emu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Emu.
Thrane throws a leg kick but Emu checks it.
A jab from Thrane misses.
Emu swings for the body but Thrane moves out of range.
Thrane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Emu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Emu with a body shot.
Emu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Thrane counter with a right hand.
Emu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Emu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thrane.
Thrane lands with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrane. Emu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Emu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Emu backing away here, and Thrane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thrane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emu's sensitive parts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thrane - that will leave a mark!
Emu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thrane counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thrane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#Limu Emu's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Thrane scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Thrane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emu fails with a takedown attempt.
Thrane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrane.
Jørgen Thrane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emu wants to land a leg kick but Thrane is out of range.
Emu misses with a wild body shot.
Thrane is looking for the big counter here.
Emu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jørgen Thrane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Limu Emu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thrane lands with a right hand.
Emu throws a hook but Thrane avoids it easily.
Thrane feints a counter leg kick.
Emu darts in looking for a takedown but Thrane gets double underhooks and turns Emu into the cage. #BC2#
Thrane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emu misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thrane.
Thrane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emu throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrane counters with an outside leg kick.
Emu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emu feinted with a counter takedown.
Emu shoots in for a takedown but Thrane shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Thrane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A cross from Thrane lands.#T1#
Emu blocks a low kick nicely.
Emu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Emu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emu sizes up Thrane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thrane scores with a hook to the body. Emu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emu looks to throw the jab but Thrane is out of range.
Thrane is looking for the big counter here.
Thrane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emu. That did some damage!
Emu throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrane throws a head kick but Emu moves out of range.
Emu feinted with a counter takedown.
Emu blocks a head kick by Thrane.
Limu Emu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Emu.
Thrane clobbers Emu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thrane connects with a leg kick.
Emu throws a hook but Thrane blocks it.
Emu's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emu.
Thrane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emu throws out a powerful jab.
Thrane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Emu.
Thrane slips under a jab.#T3#
Emu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrane.
Emu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thrane counters with a leg kick.
Thrane tests Emu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrane scores with a jab to the body.
Jørgen Thrane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thrane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emu tries for a takedown but Thrane circles away easily
and Thrane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Limu Emu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emu goes for a double leg but Thrane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thrane continues to drive forward.#T4#
Emu taking a breather.
Emu struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrane controls his hands.
Emu jumps guard but Thrane stands there with Emu around his waist. Emu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thrane.
Emu is stalling here.
Thrane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Emu decides to pull guard.
Thrane advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jørgen Thrane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thrane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jørgen Thrane!

Our winner, Jørgen Thrane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SYN 1008 Maluga vs Haggar     
Date:   Aug 04, 2023
#R1#
A low kick from Nagasaki is predictable there
and Thrane counters with a left to the body.
Nagasaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Thrane connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
Nagasaki misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
We've been told by Thrane's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrane counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses.
Thrane misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Thrane avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Thrane misses.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Nagasaki takes a swing at Thrane's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Nagasaki lands a left and a right that send Thrane crashing to the mat, dazed. Nagasaki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Jørgen Thrane has been cut.
Thrane scores with a nice body kick.
Thrane moves out of range as Nagasaki throws a body kick.
Thrane throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nagasaki avoids it.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrane throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses.
Thrane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki misses with a head kick.
Thrane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Nagasaki scores with the left hand. Thrane knows he should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagasaki, as that shot connected.
Thrane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thrane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki throws a head kick but Thrane moves out of range.
It looked like Thrane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thrane lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Thrane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Thrane ducked under it nicely.
Thrane is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Thrane strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Thrane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thrane.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Thrane avoids it easily.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrane.
Nagasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thrane under the eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrane. #T4#
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Thrane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrane lands a leg kick that knocks Nagasaki off balance momentarily.
Thrane misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagasaki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thrane to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nagasaki!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagasaki on the side of the head.
Nagasaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrane counters with a series of strikes. Nagasaki will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroshima Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nagasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Thrane strikes.
Thrane 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.
Thrane backs away from a small jab... but Nagasaki lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Thrane crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Nagasaki with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hiroshima Nagasaki!
A relieved looking Hiroshima Nagasaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DC 65 Bollomard vs Gallahad     
Date:   Jul 01, 2023
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Omegon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Omegon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Omegon looks to land a right hand but Thrane moved out of range.
Omegon throws a hook but Thrane avoids it easily.
Omegon has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Omegon scores with a takedown into Thrane's guard.

Thrane is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Omegon .
Thrane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Omegon backwards. #BC#
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Omegon is out of range and Thrane settles back down.
Omegon misses with a shot to the body
and Thrane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thrane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Omegon .#T1#
Omegon throws a right hand that misses
and Thrane counters with a leg kick.
Thrane lands a nice looking body shot.
Omegon throws an off balance right hand
and Thrane counters with an inside leg kick.
Omegon tests Thrane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Omegon takes one to the chin there.
Omegon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrane.
Omegon takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Alpharuis Omegon has been cut.
Thrane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Omegon with the counter takedown but Thrane avoids it easily.
Thrane throws a front kick that sends Omegon stumbling back into the cage.
Omegon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Omegon 's sensitive parts.
Thrane lands a front kick.
Omegon moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Thrane blocks a jab.
We've been told by Thrane's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Omegon misses.
Jørgen Thrane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omegon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thrane's head.
Omegon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Omegon misses the body punch
letting Thrane counter with a right hand.
Thrane looks to land a left hand but Omegon moved out of range nicely.
Thrane misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Thrane as Omegon shoots in.
Omegon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrane tried to counter with a leg kick but Omegon avoided it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Omegon .
Thrane throws a big counter combination but Omegon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jørgen Thrane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alpharuis Omegon .
Thrane lands a really nice looking cross but Omegon seems unphased. #T3#
Thrane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thrane scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Omegon is rocked!
Omegon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrane counters with a huge left! Omegon is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thrane isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Omegon from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thrane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jørgen Thrane!
An out of breath Jørgen Thrane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DC 57: Davis vs Dux     
Date:   Jun 03, 2023
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - P Cruz scores with a four punch combination!
P Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
P Cruz looks to land a combination but Thrane avoids it well.
A head kick misses from P Cruz.
Thrane looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thrane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from P Cruz does no damage.
It looked like Thrane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from P Cruz.
Thrane feints and then cracks P Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow P Cruz down.
P Cruz throws a series of punches but Thrane avoids them all with ease.
Thrane jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
P Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrane throws a counter high kick but P Cruz was just alert enough to avoid it.
P Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrane circles away quickly and effectively.
P Cruz tries to clinch up.
P Cruz slips a straight right by Thrane.
P Cruz looks to land a right hand but Thrane moved out of range.
Thrane fires out a quick counter leg kick but P Cruz just manages to avoid it.
Thrane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from P Cruz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrane sizes up P Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thrane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by P Cruz. P Cruz obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
P Cruz swinging wildly here.
Thrane misses with a wild combination.
P Cruz misses with a combination
and Thrane counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
P Cruz rushes Thrane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thrane misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
P Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Thrane has double underhooks.
Thrane swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
P Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Thrane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from P Cruz.#T2##CL2#
P Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Thrane misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Thrane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and P Cruz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thrane scrambles back to his feet.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from P Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
P Cruz misses with a combination
and Thrane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thrane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from P Cruz.
P Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thrane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
P Cruz rushes Thrane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thrane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of P Cruzs head.
Thrane swings wildly with an uppercut but P Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
P Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Thrane keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Thrane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thrane can't find room to land a body shot as P Cruz controls the action.
P Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thrane.
Thrane lands with a left to the head.
Thrane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with P Cruz's elbow. #BC#
Thrane breaks from the clinch.
P Cruz lands with a nice combination. Thrane backs away looking to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - P Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thrane swats away the attempt to clinch by P Cruz.
Thrane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrane lands a nice looking kick to the body. P Cruz takes a step back to recover.
Thrane swats away the attempt to clinch by P Cruz.#T4#
P Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thrane counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrane swats away the attempt to clinch by P Cruz.
P Cruz checks a leg kick.
P Cruz throws a right and a left that Thrane avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
P Cruz blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
P Cruz has Thrane up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
P Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
P Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thrane lands with a right to the head.
P Cruz just leaning against Thrane, taking a breather.
Thrane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo P Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
P Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrane.
P Cruz throws a series of punches but Thrane moves out of range.
Thrane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
P Cruz misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
P Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Thrane's shoulder, as Thrane tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thrane. P Cruz shrugs it off though.
P Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
P Cruz misses with a straight right.
P Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrane circles away quickly and effectively.
Thrane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
P Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Thrane slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from P Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Thrane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
P Cruz scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
P Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
P Cruz throws a lazy body kick
and Thrane counters with a good low kick that P Cruz was not able to check. #CL#
Thrane closes the distance and clinches.
P Cruz blocks a body shot from Thrane.
Thrane works on P Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
P Cruz is breathing heavily.
Thrane avoiding damage as P Cruz throws knees to the body.
P Cruz blocks a body shot from Thrane.
Thrane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
P Cruz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thrane is keeping busy.
Thrane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jørgen Thrane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thrane misses with a body punch. #BC#
Thrane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
P Cruz tries to clinch there but Thrane circles away.
Thrane throws a low kick but P Cruz avoids it.
P Cruz tries to clinch up.
Thrane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thrane is looking to clinch. #T2#
P Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from P Cruz misses.
We've been told by Thrane's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
P Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A clash of legs there as P Cruz blocks the low kick.
P Cruz is looking to clinch.
And Thrane counters with a quick kick to the body but P Cruz blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
P Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
P Cruz tests Thrane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
P Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thrane.
Thrane thumps P Cruz with a low kick.
Thrane throws a solid leg kick but P Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thrane.
Thrane dips to his left and cracks P Cruz with an uppercut!
P Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for P Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thrane throws a front kick that sends P Cruz stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Thrane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
P Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thrane misses with a punch on the inside.
P Cruz blocks an uppercut.
P Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thranes head.
P Cruz prevents a body shot from Thrane.
A head punch on the inside from P Cruz fails to land.
A short right from Thrane.
Thrane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Thrane.
Thrane misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thrane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thrane tries to work over P Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
P Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Thrane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thrane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thrane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
P Cruz throws a body kick that misses
and Thrane counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#P Cruz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrane fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked P Cruz out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jørgen Thrane!
Jørgen Thrane thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DC 48: Knightley vs Mfer     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023
#R1#
Thrane scores with a one two! Gora had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thrane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gora connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrane. Thrane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Jørgen Thrane has been cut.
Gora throws a right hand that Thrane ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrane also avoids with ease.
Thrane takes a swing at Gora's ribcage but misses.
Thrane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gora circles away quickly and effectively.
Thrane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thrane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thrane connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrane lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Thrane throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Gora counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thrane! Gora lets Thrane back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Thrane is rocked!
Gora takes a swing at Thrane's ribcage but misses.
Thrane is still on wobbly legs! Can Gora finish him?
Gora looks to land a right hand but Thrane moved out of range.
Thrane seems to have recovered his senses.
Gora misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Thrane.
Gora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gora throws a right hand that misses
and Thrane counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora avoids the head kick by Thrane.
Thrane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thrane lands a right hook to the body.
Thrane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gora misses with an uppercut
and Thrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrane. Thrane obviously looking to wear him down.
Gora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrane can pounce on him.
Gora throws a shot from downtown. Thrane moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Gora walks into a jab.
Thrane wants to slow Gora down by chopping away at his legs.
Gora checks a low kick from Thrane.
Gora throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Thrane crashing down! Thrane tries to stagger back to his feet but Gora just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Thrane asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Borowa Gora thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DC 42: Doback vs Thrane     
Date:   Apr 09, 2023
#R1#
Doback throws a hook but Thrane blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Doback misses the target.
Doback moves out of range as Thrane strikes.
Thrane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doback to score with a decent uppercut.
Doback walks into a left hand.
Thrane misses with a low kick as Doback jumps back.
Donk. Doback catches Thrane right on the button with a cross.
Doback misses with a hook
and Thrane counters with a straight right hand.
Doback loads up on a big right hand but Thrane slips the punch.#CL#
Doback has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thrane working aggressively here.
Doback prevents a body shot from Thrane.
Doback with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doback lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrane backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrane has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Still in the clinch, Doback scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thrane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thrane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thrane has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Thrane misses with a body punch.
Thrane can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Thrane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Doback scores with a hook to the body.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
Thrane can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Thrane.
Doback lands a body shot.
Thrane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrane has a couple of punches blocked by Doback. #BC2#
Thrane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thrane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doback throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrane counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Nice defenses there by Thrane.
Doback wants to clinch
and Thrane counters with a straight right hand.
Doback throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doback misses with a low kick as Thrane jumps back.
Thrane slips under a jab.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Doback. #T3#
Doback misses with a low kick.
Thrane connects with a looping right hand.
Doback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thrane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrane throws a head kick that misses.
Doback misses with a straight right.
Thrane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thrane has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thrane staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doback 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 Thrane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thrane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doback throws a body punch but Thrane moves out of range.
Thrane slips under a jab.
Doback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doback misses with a low kick.
Thrane throws out a counter right but Doback avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Thrane, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thrane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doback.
An attempted straight right counter from Doback misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Thrane. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doback blocks a head kick by Thrane.
Doback is looking to clinch but Thrane is avoiding it.
Doback scores with a shot to the body.
Thrane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doback lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thrane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doback comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Doback on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jørgen Thrane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Thrane throws a hook but Doback avoids it easily.
Doback tries to clinch up
and Thrane counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Doback clinches up with Thrane and pushes him back against the cage.
Thrane can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Thrane struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Thrane.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dale Doback has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thrane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doback or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Thrane.
Thrane scores with a shot to the side of Doback's head.
Thrane managing to block the knees to the body from Doback.
Thrane lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrane throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback. #T1#
Doback blocks a body shot from Thrane.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Doback has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thrane - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thrane is leaning against Doback and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thrane lands a right hand.
Thrane lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Thrane manages to break the clinch.
Thrane works Doback's body with a nice hook.
Thrane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doback throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thrane to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Doback is rocked!
Thrane lands a brutal uppercut that launches Doback off his feet! Doback tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jørgen Thrane!
Jørgen Thrane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dale Doback was interviewed post fight and said 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.

 

Event: DC 34: Nitro vs Thrane     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1#
Thrane looks to score with a jab to the body but Nitro is just out of range.
Thrane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nitro was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrane.
An attempted straight right counter from Nitro misses the target.
Nitro throws an off balance right hand
and Thrane counters with an inside leg kick.
Nitro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nitro misses with a left hand
letting Thrane counter with a right hand.
Nitro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Thrane thows a body kick. Nitro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nitro moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Nitro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thrane sprawling to the canvas! Thrane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nitro finish him?! #ROC#Thrane is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nitro thuds his right hand into Thrane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thrane is still on wobbly legs! Can Nitro finish him?
Thrane misses with a body kick.
Nitro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thrane seems to have recovered his senses.
Thrane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Nitro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Nitro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nitro misses with a looping left.
Thrane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thrane misses with a low kick.
Nitro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nitro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThrane.#CL#
Thrane tries to keep at a distance but Nitro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thrane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thrane.
Thrane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nitros head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nitro.
Nitro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thrane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thrane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrane struggles to land a body shot inside as Nitro controls his hands.
Thrane presses Nitro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thrane cracks Nitro with a nice body shot.
Nitro prevents a body shot from Thrane.
Thrane blocks an uppercut.
Thrane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nitro blocks a body shot from Thrane. #T2#
Nitro blocks an uppercut.
Thrane lands a body shot.
Nitro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nitro lands an uppercut.
Nitro blocks a body shot from Thrane.
Thrane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrane struggles to land a body shot inside as Nitro controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nitro.
Nitro misses with the head strike.
Thrane tries a body shot but Nitro blocks it.
Thrane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane tries to work over Nitro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nitro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Thrane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nitro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thrane working aggressively here.
Thrane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nitro throws a head punch that misses.
Thrane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrane blocking some punches.
Thrane lands a body shot. #T3#
Thrane throws a head punch that misses.
Thrane scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrane misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thrane.
Thrane misses with some punches.
Nitro swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nitro scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrane struggles to land a body shot inside as Nitro controls his hands.
Thrane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nitro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nitro misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nitro.
Nitro can't find room to land a body shot as Thrane controls the action.
Thrane pushes Nitro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nitro misses with some punches.
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!
Nitro tries a body shot but Thrane blocks it. #T4#
Thrane has a couple of punches blocked by Nitro.
Nitro misses with some punches.
Nitro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrane swings wildly with an uppercut but Nitro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nitro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thrane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nitros head. #BC2#
Thrane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nitro moves into the clinch successfully.
Thrane misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nitro's elbow.
Thrane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrane blocking some punches.
Nitro misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrane throws a punch but it's blocked by Nitro.
Thrane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nitro misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nitro.
Nitro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrane tries to work over Nitro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jørgen Thrane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thrane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thrane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nitro to score with a decent uppercut.
Nitro misses with a hook
and Thrane counters with a nice body shot.
Nitro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nitro misses with a combination
enabling Thrane to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nitro darts in trying to clinch
and Thrane counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nitro lands a head shot.
Jimmy Nitro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitro throws a nice looking combination but Thrane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nitro tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrane flicks out a counter leg kick but Nitro steps away.
Nitro misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Thrane counters with a head kick that drops Nitro to the mat! Nitro scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Nitro is rocked!
Thrane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nitro rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Nitro wants to stay close but Thrane steps back to make room for something. Nitro seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Thrane and Nitro drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jørgen Thrane!
During a confident post fight interview, Jørgen Thrane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ENIGMA 150     
Date:   Jan 28, 2023
#R1#
Gunnarsson misses with a left hand
enabling Thrane to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrane scores with a leg kick.
Thrane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gunnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Thrane counters with a straight right hand.
Thrane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Thrane misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
Thrane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Thrane was well out of range.#T1#
Thrane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Gunnarsson misses its target.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Thrane replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gunnarsson blocks it well.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Thrane counters with a thumping low kick. #KD#
Gunnarsson lands a big head kick that sends Thrane tumbling to the mat! Gunnarsson takes a step backwards and waves Thrane back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Jørgen Thrane has been cut.
Thrane misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Gunnarsson.
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!
Thrane lands a jab to Gunnarsson's midsection.
Thrane slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Thrane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson. #T2#
A head kick by Gunnarsson misses
and Thrane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gunnarsson. That did some damage!
Thrane walks into a straight right hand from Gunnarsson.
Thrane with the inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrane at a distance.
Thrane connects with the punch.
Gunnarsson misses with a right hand
and Thrane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thrane scores with the left hand. Gunnarsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Thrane misses with a low kick.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrane.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick.#T3#
Thrane swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Thrane dips to his left and cracks Gunnarsson with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Thrane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thrane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gunnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrane.
Gunnarsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot
and Thrane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrane looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Thrane tries a quick counter leg kick but Gunnarsson is wise to it.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Thrane moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Gunnarsson lands a big uppercut and Thrane crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thrane looks OK. Gunnarsson waves Thrane back to his feet!#ROC#Thrane is rocked!
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot.
Thrane is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
Thrane tests Gunnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrane seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut there from Gunnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Thrane.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
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 Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jørgen Thrane's cut.
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#
Thrane avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
Thrane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson misses with a left hand
and Thrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrane misses with a hook.
Thrane just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Thrane strikes.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunnarsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Thrane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrane! But no joy.
Thrane has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gunnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Thrane to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gunnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Thrane's front leg with a kick but Thrane checks it.
Thrane works Gunnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Thrane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrane is just out of range.
Thrane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Gunnarsson jabs at Thrane's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gunnarsson.
Thrane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Thrane moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Thrane - just one landing.
Gunnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Gunnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrane.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrane counters with a low kick, right behind Gunnarsson 's knee.
Gunnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thrane lands a jab.
Thrane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrane chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
A jab from Thrane finds it's way through Gunnarsson's defenses.
Thrane thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.
Thrane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thrane walks into a straight right hand from Gunnarsson.
Thrane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrane.
Gunnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Thrane throws out a powerful jab.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrane staying out of range there.
Thrane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gunnarsson with a body shot.
Gunnarsson digs a good body shot into Thrane's ribs.
Thrane misses the jab.#T4#
Gunnarsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gunnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Thrane throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrane.
Gunnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Thrane's head.
Thrane throws a wild hook but Gunnarsson just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Thrane gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Gunnarsson raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ENIGMA 145     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
Thrane fails to land with a series of punches.
Palmotic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Palmotic with a hook.
Thrane blocks the body kick.
Thrane blocks a head kick by Palmotic.
A low kick from Palmotic misses
and Thrane counters with an outside leg kick.
Thrane throws a hook but Palmotic avoids it easily.
Thrane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palmotic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thrane counters with a left to the body.
Palmotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrane. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrane.
It looked like Palmotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thrane.
That kick from Palmotic tenderised Thrane's leg. Thrane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palmotic misses with a wild body shot.
Thrane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Palmotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrane. Thrane obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Thrane instigates a clinch.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Thrane fails to land.
Thrane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Thrane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrane misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrane tries to throw a body punch but Palmotic avoids it by throwing Thrane back against the cage.
Palmotic lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Palmotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thrane pushes Palmotic away with a front kick.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Thrane!
Palmotic swings widly with a right hand
and Thrane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic cracks Thrane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thrane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body punch from Thrane.
Thrane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
Thrane cracks Palmotic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Thrane lands.
Palmotic throws a front kick aimed at Thrane's knee but Thrane avoids it well.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Palmotic misses with a kick to the body.
Palmotic stuns Thrane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palmotic throws a hook but Thrane avoids it easily.
Palmotic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thrane misses with a kick to the body.
Thrane takes a swing at Palmotic's ribcage but misses.
Palmotic takes a swing at Thrane's ribcage but misses.
Thrane connects with an inside leg kick.
Thrane scores with a spinning back kick!
Palmotic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thrane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Thrane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palmotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrane. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmotic throws a counter high kick but Thrane was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thrane avoids the head kick by Palmotic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmotic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick by Palmotic misses
and Thrane counters with an inside leg kick.
Palmotic looks for the body kick but Thrane saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Palmotic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thrane doesn't seem phased though.
We've been told by Palmotic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thrane scores with a nice body kick.
Thrane cracks Palmotic with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jørgen Thrane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Palmotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Palmotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thrane lands a nice looking body kick.
Palmotic avoids the head kick by Thrane.
Thrane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Palmotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palmotic misses with a jab to the body
and Thrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrane takes a swing at Palmotic's ribcage but misses.
Palmotic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thrane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic looks for the body kick but Thrane saw that one coming.
Thrane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Palmotic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrane. Thrane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thrane throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Palmotic misses with a body kick.
Thrane throws out a counter right but Palmotic avoids it with no problem.
Palmotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thrane.
Jørgen Thrane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palmotic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thrane avoids the head kick by Palmotic.
Palmotic looks to land a left hand but Thrane moved out of range nicely.
Palmotic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Thrane throws a lazy right hand but Palmotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrane misses with a right hand
and Palmotic counters with a good, hard body kick but Thrane shrugs it off.
Thrane moves out of range as Palmotic throws a body kick. #T2#
Thrane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Palmotic is out of range.
Thrane connects with an inside leg kick.
Palmotic throws a body kick that misses.
Good work by Palmotic as he checks the leg kick.
Palmotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Palmotic as he connects with a hook.
Palmotic throws a hook to the side of Thrane's head but Thrane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Thrane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrane lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Palmotic misses.
A slow jab from Thrane misses its intended target. #T3#
Thrane scores with a body shot.
Thrane with the inside leg kick.
Thrane avoids the body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thrane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thrane lands with a right hand.
Thrane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palmotic. Palmotic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Palmotic tries to land a front kick but Thrane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thrane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palmotic with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Palmotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palmotic.
Thrane feints and then cracks Palmotic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palmotic down.
Palmotic misses with a wild body shot.
Thrane scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrane has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Palmotic misses with a body kick.
Palmotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrane.
It appears Palmotic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Palmotic misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrane.
A solid body kick from Thrane.
Thrane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palmotic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thrane scrambles back to his feet.
Thrane tries to bum rush Palmotic with a series of wild strikes but Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Thrane misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmotic misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmotic misses the target.
Thrane ducks right into an uppercut from Palmotic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jørgen Thrane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Thrane swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Palmotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Palmotic scores with a shot to the body.
Thrane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palmotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Thrane is rocked!
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Thrane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrane is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
Palmotic throws a shot to the body.
Palmotic lands a right hook to the body.
Thrane seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmotic throws a right and a left that Thrane avoids nicely.
Nice body kick from Palmotic.
Palmotic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thrane - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic lands a nice looking body kick.
Thrane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Palmotic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Palmotic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palmotic lands an overhand right.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick and Thrane moves out of range easily.
Thrane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palmotic drops Thrane with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Thrane! Palmotic dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: ENIGMA 138     
Date:   Dec 04, 2022
#R1#
Thrane looks to land a combination but Gage avoids it well.
Thrane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thrane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gage's hands.
Gage throws out a loose jab but Thrane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gage looks for a takedown but Thrane sprawls well.
Thrane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thrane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thrane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Gage with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrane throws out a leg kick but Gage moves out of range and Thrane only half commits.
Gage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thrane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gage checks it well. #T1#
Gage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Gage misses.
Thrane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gage fails with the takedown
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gage tries to clinch up.
Gage throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrane misses with a looping right.
Oscar Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gage has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Gage gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Thrane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gage is working for a kimura but Thrane is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gage is looking to advance position but Thrane won't allow it. #T2#
Gage throwing shots but Thrane is blocking nicely.
Gage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thrane defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage stalling away here and it's allowed Thrane to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thrane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Gage tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrane is retaining full guard.
Gage trying to control but Thrane is working from the bottom.
Thrane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gage misses with an uppercut.
Thrane has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thrane looks to land a combination but Gage avoids it well.
Gage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thrane throws a combination. Gage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Gage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrane, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thrane fails to land.
Thrane gets underhooks to prevent Gage's takedown attempt.
Gage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gage is trying to drag Thrane to the mat but Thrane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gage.
Thrane misses with some punches.
Thrane misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane tries to work over Gage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage wants a takedown.
Thrane misses with a punch to the body.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gage has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thrane clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Gage is persistently looking for the submission but Thrane is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jørgen Thrane dominated that round.
That's time! Gage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thrane throws out a loose jab but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thrane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thrane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gage has his takedown stuffed
and Thrane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Thrane.
Thrane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thrane throws a nice looking combination but Gage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thrane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Thrane moves into range and clinches up with Gage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Gage. #T1#
Thrane misses with a body punch.
Thrane throws a head punch that misses.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Gage can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thrane walks away with a smile on his face. Gage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thrane throws a push kick but Gage slaps the foot to one side.
Thrane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thrane sprawls and moves away.
Gage throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrane counters with a body kick.
Gage blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Gage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thrane was covering up waiting for the punch and Gage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thrane wants to sweep here but Gage controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Thrane keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully.
Thrane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thrane is adopting a defensive guard.
Gage trying to control but Thrane is working from the bottom. #T3#
Thrane wants to improve his position but instead Gage has moved into half guard.
Gage wants to pass to mount but Thrane is defending the position.
Thrane wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thrane lands a front kick.
Gage misses with an uppercut
and Thrane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Thrane.
Thrane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gage misses with a combination
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gage throws a hook but Thrane blocks it.
Gage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gage swings for the body but Thrane moves out of range.
Gage throws a jab when Thrane was well out of range.
Gage misses with an uppercut. Thrane saw that one coming.
Thrane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gage manages to avoid it.
Thrane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jørgen Thrane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thrane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thrane counters with a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gage.
Thrane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Thrane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thrane misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Gage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thrane won't be happy with that.
Thrane is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thrane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage throws a strike aimed at the side of Thrane's head but Thrane avoids it well.#T1##SUB#
Gage goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thrane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gage's guard! Nice work there by Thrane! #SUB#
Gage has his foot on Thrane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thrane works his way back into a safe position though.
Thrane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gage is trying to keep Thrane in close. #T2#
Thrane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Thrane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thrane has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
Gage controls Thrane momentarily but Thrane frees himself. #SUB#
Thrane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gage keeping moving, preventing Thrane from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gage trying to keep a closed guard but Thrane is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thrane passes into side control.
Jørgen Thrane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thrane working away.
Gage tries to bench press Thrane off him but Thrane keeps the position.
Thrane taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thrane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed right hand from Gage misses the target.
Thrane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thrane connects with a jab.
Gage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thrane counters with a low kick, right behind Gage 's knee.
Gage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thrane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gage has time to react.
Gage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrane.
Gage drops his hands momentarily and Thrane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thrane moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gage misses with a takedown attempt
and Thrane counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrane.
Gage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrane can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jørgen Thrane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thrane 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jørgen Thrane!

Jørgen Thrane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bellicose 144     
Date:   Sep 25, 2022
#R1#
Thrane loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut.
Thrane lands with a nice body kick.
Thrane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux Jr. stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thrane throws a big shot that misses.
Thrane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thrane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane feints and then cracks Thibodeaux Jr.'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Thrane scores with a shot to the body.
Thrane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrane.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thrane is out of range.
Thrane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thibodeaux Jr. half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thrane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thrane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thrane scoring well with a low kick there.
Thibodeaux Jr. is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thrane.#T2#
Thrane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with an outside leg kick.
Thrane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thrane throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Thrane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thrane throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. digs a right hand into Thrane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thrane's gas tank.
Thrane misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux Jr. using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thrane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thrane lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
Thrane avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr., against the cage.
Thrane lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Thrane tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrane blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrane lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. working aggressively here.
Thrane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thrane lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a left to the head.
Thrane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
Thrane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a body shot but Thrane blocks it.
Thrane has Thibodeaux Jr. pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux Jr. from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes Thrane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrane tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thrane tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it by throwing Thrane back against the cage. #T4#
Thrane cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a nice body shot.
Thrane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrane.
A head punch on the inside from Thrane fails to land.
Thrane lands a left hand.
Thrane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeaux Jr.s head.
Thibodeaux Jr. works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrane's elbow.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Thrane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrane looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thrane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Thrane misses.
As Thrane looks to move away, Thibodeaux Jr. throws a big counter combo but Thrane just gets out of the way.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a leg kick.
Thrane throws a lazy uppercut
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jørgen Thrane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thrane throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it easily.
Thrane checks a leg kick.
Jørgen Thrane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thrane connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrane.
Thrane staying out of range there.
Thrane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane scores with a spinning back kick!
Jørgen Thrane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrane lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux Jr. off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Thrane has Thibodeaux Jr. up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrane backwards.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Jørgen Thrane has been cut.
Thrane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a short shot to the head.
Thrane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrane misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux Jr..
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thrane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thrane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux Jr.'s elbow.
Thibodeaux Jr. is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux Jr. fails to land.
Thibodeaux Jr. softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Thrane is rocked!
Thrane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocking some punches.
A short left from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. is working Thrane over against the cage.
Thrane is breathing heavily.
Thrane lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thrane is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. dips a shoulder and cracks Thrane with a mighty uppercut! Thrane falls back against the cage and Thibodeaux Jr. unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thrane is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Thibodeaux Jr. screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr., made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Bellicose 135 - Prospects 12     
Date:   Aug 26, 2022
#R1#
Thrane thumps Smif with a low kick.
Smif takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick from Thrane, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrane. #KD#
Smif cracks Thrane with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thrane looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smif finish him? #CUT#It looks like Jørgen Thrane has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrane lands a leg kick that knocks Smif off balance momentarily.
Smif takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrane scores with a nice right hand.
Thrane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Thrane, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Thrane. #T1#
Thrane throws a leg kick which misses Smif's front leg but catches the back leg as Smif tries to avoid it.
Smif is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smif takes a swing at Thrane's ribcage but misses.
Thrane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jørgen Thrane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Smif 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrane lands a leg kick that knocks Smif off balance momentarily.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smif on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrane. Thrane obviously looking to wear him down.
Thrane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrane moves away.
Thrane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smif checks a low kick from Thrane.#T2#
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrane lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thrane throws out a powerful jab.
Thrane misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Smif on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Thrane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrane feints a counter leg kick.
Smif takes a swing at Thrane's ribcage but misses.
Thrane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smif is looking to wear down Thrane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smif misses with a body shot. #T3#
Smif scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Smif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smif swings for the body but Thrane moves out of range.
Smif backing away here, and Thrane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrane feints a counter leg kick.
Thrane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif jabs at Thrane's body.
Thrane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smif.
Thrane throws a lazy head kick
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thrane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Thrane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Smif has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrane.
Smif misses with a body punch
and Thrane counters with a head kick.
Thrane has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thrane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thrane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrane scores with a leg kick.
Thrane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thrane thumps Smif with a low kick.
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Thrane counters with an inside leg kick.
Thrane ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Thrane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jørgen Thrane dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thrane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smif at a distance.
Thrane with the inside leg kick.
Thrane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thrane ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Thrane lands a leg kick that knocks Smif off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Thrane.
A low kick lands for Thrane.
Thrane feints and then cracks Smif's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smif down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif throws a sloppy body shot
and Thrane counters with an inside leg kick.
Thrane thuds a left hand into Smif's body.
A good leg kick by Thrane. #T1#
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrane throws a leg kick which misses Smif's front leg but catches the back leg as Smif tries to avoid it.
Jørgen Thrane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrane.
A solid body kick from Thrane.
Smif misses with a body shot
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrane loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
It looked like Smif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thrane connects with a solid leg kick.
Thrane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smif throws a body punch but Thrane moves out of range.
Thrane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smif.
Thrane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrane.
Thrane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thrane lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smif in his tracks.
Thrane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smif.
Thrane slips under a jab from Smif.
Thrane moves out of range as Smif strikes.
Thrane scores with a nice right hand.
Thrane tests Smif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Thrane with a nice calf kick.
Thrane ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrane counters with a straight right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thrane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thrane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thrane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smif.
Smif looks to land a left hand but Thrane moved out of range nicely.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Thrane scores with a one two! Smif had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smif's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Thrane scores with a sloppy right hand. Smif should have avoided that one. #T4#
Thrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
Smif takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrane throws a leg kick which misses Smif's front leg but catches the back leg as Smif tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrane. Thrane obviously looking to wear him down.
Thrane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif misses with a right hand
and Thrane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrane lands a head kick!
Thrane feints and then cracks Smif's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smif down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jørgen Thrane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Smif walks into a straight right hand from Thrane.
Thrane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smif misses the jab.
Thrane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Thrane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrane lands a glancing blow to the side of Smif's head.
Smif throws a hook but Thrane blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrane.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Thrane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrane tries to land a body kick
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrane slips under a jab.
Smif bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thrane's head backwards.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Thrane raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Smif throws a body punch but Thrane moves out of range.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrane.
Thrane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smif has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thrane thumps Smif with a low kick.#T2#
A good leg kick by Thrane.
Smif misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bill Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smif takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smif connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Thrane scores with a three punch combo!
Thrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrane moves away.
Smif misses with a looping left.
Thrane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Thrane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thrane misses with a few strikes there.
Smif steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thrane. That one must have hurt.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrane is just out of range.
Jørgen Thrane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick lands for Thrane.
Thrane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smif. That did some damage!
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrane counters with a straight right hand.
Smif takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Thrane lands but Smif takes it in his stride. #T4#
A shot to the body from Smif misses
and Thrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smif cracks Thrane with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrane misses with a straight left.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrane was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
A slow jab from Smif misses its intended target.
Smif throws a hook but Thrane avoids it easily.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Thrane looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Smif on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrane. Thrane obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrane.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jørgen Thrane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thrane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jørgen Thrane!

Our winner, Jørgen Thrane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Bellicose 121     
Date:   Jul 16, 2022
#R1#
Yuri moves in looking to clinch but Thrane pushes him off.
As Yuri backs away, Thrane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thrane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuri tries to clinch but Thrane is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Thrane misses the target.
Thrane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuri tries to clinch up.
Thrane misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Yuri has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thrane.
Thrane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#It looks like Stryder Yuri has been cut.
Thrane blocks a body shot from Yuri.
Yuri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrane's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuri.
Thrane prevents a body shot from Yuri.
Thrane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yuris head.
Thrane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuri pushes Thrane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrane misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Thrane digs a right hand into Yuri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuri's gas tank.
Thrane misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuri.
Thrane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yuri misses with the head strike.
Yuri blocks an uppercut.
Yuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thrane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrane throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Yuri.
Yuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yuri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrane backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Thrane.
Yuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrane.
Yuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrane pushes Yuri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yuri is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrane gets an underhook and turns Yuri into the cage.
Thrane misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuri gets through Thrane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrane can't find room to land a body shot as Yuri controls the action. #T2#
Yuri blocks a body shot from Thrane.
Yuri misses with a punch to the body.
Yuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Thrane manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Yuri instigates a clinch.
Thrane cracks Yuri with a nice body shot.
Thrane lands an uppercut.
Thrane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yuri.
Yuri prevents a body shot from Thrane.
Yuri misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Thrane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yuri pushes Thrane up against the cage in a clinch.
Thrane misses with some punches.
Yuri lands an uppercut.
Yuri cracks Thrane with a nice body shot.
Thrane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yuri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrane. #T3#
Yuri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrane lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Thrane.
Yuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thrane tries a body shot but Yuri blocks it.
Yuri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thrane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrane is leaning against Yuri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrane gets through Yuri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuri.
Yuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yuri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yuri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Yuri.
Yuri working aggressively here.
Yuri blocks a body shot from Thrane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Thrane tries to throw a body punch but Yuri avoids it by throwing Thrane back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Thrane scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Yuri.
Thrane lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
Thrane struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuri controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuri.
Yuri blocks an uppercut.
Yuri misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Thrane.
Thrane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
Thrane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thrane lands a shot to the body.
Yuri throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thrane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrane misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuri blocks an uppercut.
Thrane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrane backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jørgen Thrane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stryder Yuri'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#
Thrane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrane keeps the fight on the outside.
Thrane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yuri just manages to avoid it.
Yuri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thrane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yuri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yuri tries to clinch up.
Thrane throws a hook but Yuri avoids it easily.#CL2#
Yuri moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
Thrane lands a left hand.
Yuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuri digs a right hand underneath Thrane's ribcage. Thrane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thrane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yuri or not.
Thrane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yuri or not.
Yuri is breathing heavily.#T1#
A short right from Thrane. #BC#
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Yuri rushes Thrane and presses him up against the cage.
Thrane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuri can do to turn this around?
Thrane swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuri blocks an uppercut.
Thrane fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thrane breaks from the clinch.
Thrane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuri moves away.
Thrane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yuri is able to avoid easily.
Yuri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yuri misses with a body shot.
As Yuri backs away, Thrane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thrane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thrane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yuri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Yuri misses with a left hand
and Yuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuri misses with a left hand
and Thrane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Yuri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thrane has a couple of punches blocked by Yuri.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thrane as Yuri tries to tie him up.
Yuri blocks a body shot from Thrane. #BC2#
Yuri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrane staying out of range there.
Thrane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thrane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yuri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice leg kick from Thrane, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Thrane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yuri fails to land with a series of punches.
Yuri tries to clinch but Thrane is having none of it.
Stryder Yuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuri looks to clinch
and Thrane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Yuri clinches.
Thrane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yuris head.
Yuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrane's elbow.
Thrane swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrane throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuri.
A left hand lands to the body for Thrane.
Yuri tries to throw a body punch but Thrane avoids it by throwing Yuri back against the cage.
Thrane lands a body punch.
Thrane lands a right hand.
Thrane tries to throw a body punch but Yuri avoids it by throwing Thrane back against the cage.
Yuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrane's elbow.
Yuri can't find room to land a body shot as Thrane controls the action. #T4#
Thrane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuri uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Thrane breaks from the clinch.
Jørgen Thrane is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuri tries to clinch up but Thrane circles away and keeps his distance.
Thrane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yuri will feel that in the morning.
Yuri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thrane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thrane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrane throws a head kick that misses.
Thrane sets himself, and Yuri steps forward looking for the clinch! Thrane avoids it this time.
Yuri misses with a hook to the body
and Yuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yuri moves out of range of the leg kick from Thrane.
Thrane sets himself, and Yuri steps forward looking for the clinch! Thrane avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jørgen Thrane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stryder Yuri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thrane is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Yuri hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jørgen Thrane!
During a confident post fight interview, Jørgen Thrane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bellicose 109     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
A combination from Thrane does no damage.
Mfer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mfer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thrane lands a lovely overhand right.
Mfer moves out of range of the leg kick from Thrane.
Thrane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mfer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thrane connects with an inside leg kick.
Thrane slips under a jab.
Mfer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrane misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrane slips under a jab.#T1#
Mfer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Mfer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thrane napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mfer laying and praying for a moment but Thrane takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Mfer is looking for a kimura but Thrane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mfer to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mfer seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Thrane has recovered full guard.
Mfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thrane is keeping the position for now.
Thrane wants to stand up but Mfer is controlling him. #T2#
Mfer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mfer tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrane is retaining full guard.
Thrane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mfer's guard. #REVR#
Mfer is looking to sweep but instead, Thrane has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mfer is looking for a sweep. Thrane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Thrane passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Mfer tries to bench press Thrane off him but Thrane keeps the position.
Thrane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Mfer tries to bench press Thrane off him but Thrane keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mfer tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thrane working away.
Mfer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thrane is staying tight to Mfer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thrane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrane at a distance.
Mfer lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jørgen Thrane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Thrane moves out of range easily.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Thrane's head but Thrane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thrane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer checks a low kick from Thrane.#TD2#
Mfer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thrane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mfer wants to take a breather but Thrane manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mfer.
Mfer trying to control but Thrane is working from the bottom.
Mfer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer prevents Thrane from getting back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Mfer has gone for a leg lock! Thrane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mfer's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mfer looking for a guillotine here but Thrane defends easily. #SUB2#
Mfer looking for a triangle here. Thrane is fighting it but it looks tight! Mfer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Thrane is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hunt Mfer!

 

Event: Bellicose 96     
Date:   May 14, 2022
#R1#
Thrane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thrane scores with a push kick.
A leg kick checked by Thrane.
McCoy misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thrane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Thrane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thrane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoy throws a shot from downtown. Thrane moves away and avoids it.
McCoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrane.
McCoy throws a jab when Thrane was well out of range.
Thrane is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thrane slips under a jab from McCoy.
Thrane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy throws a hook but Thrane avoids it easily.
Thrane misses with a low kick.
McCoy throws a solid leg kick but Thrane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCoy.
McCoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Thrane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCoy throws a body kick that misses.
Thrane feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
McCoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thrane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thrane checks a low kick from McCoy.
McCoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrane.
McCoy lands with a right hand.
Thrane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thrane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrane throws a body shot but no joy.
McCoy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thrane.
A big left from McCoy misses.
McCoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thrane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCoy.
McCoy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Thrane counter with a right hand.
Thrane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy connects with a nice looking jab.
Thrane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrane misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
McCoy staying out of range there.
McCoy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thrane. That one must have hurt.
McCoy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCoy blocks a leg kick.
McCoy tests Thrane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCoy.
Thrane misses with a low kick.
McCoy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Thrane rushes McCoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thrane tries to throw a body punch but McCoy avoids it by throwing Thrane back against the cage. #BC2#
McCoy manages to break the clinch.
McCoy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCoy looks to land a left hand but Thrane moved out of range nicely.
A jab from McCoy misses.
Thrane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Thrane ducks under a wild hook from McCoy.
McCoy misses with an uppercut.
Thrane lands a leg kick that knocks McCoy off balance momentarily.
McCoy throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for McCoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCoy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCoy moves out of range as Thrane throws a body kick.
McCoy throws a shot from downtown. Thrane moves away and avoids it.
McCoy looks to land a left hand but Thrane moved out of range nicely.
McCoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thrane digs a good body shot into McCoy's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCoy. That's going to slow Thrane down.
Thrane clobbers McCoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thrane misses with an uppercut. McCoy saw that one coming.
McCoy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hank McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCoy.#T4#
McCoy throws a hook but Thrane avoids it easily.
Thrane tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCoy throws a hook to the side of Thrane's head but Thrane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from McCoy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCoy's head backwards.
A left lands for McCoy.
Thrane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCoy.
McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrane.
McCoy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrane cracks McCoy with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jørgen Thrane!
A victorious Jørgen Thrane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bellicose 84     
Date:   Apr 02, 2022
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zakuma misses the target.
Thrane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
Zakuma walks into a stiff left hand from Thrane.
Zakuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrane.
Thrane is looking to counter punch.
Zakuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrane finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thrane swings widly with a right hand
and Thrane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrane misses with a body punch
and Zakuma counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Thrane. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakuma looks to throw the jab but Thrane is out of range.
Zakuma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thrane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zakuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Thrane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zakuma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thrane throws an overhand right that lands on Zakuma's shoulder, as Zakuma tries to avoid the shot.
Zakuma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thrane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zakuma looks to land a right hand but Thrane moved out of range.
Thrane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zakuma slips a jab and a cross from Thrane.
Zakuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrane.
Zakuma misses with the combination. #T2#
Thrane misses with a right hand
and Zakuma counters with a left to the body.
Zakuma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thrane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Sikreth Zakuma has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakuma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zakuma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Zakuma is rocked!
Thrane plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Zakuma to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Zakuma just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jørgen Thrane!
A very excited looking Jørgen Thrane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: 3 Titles on the Line!     
Date:   Mar 07, 2022
#R1#
Thrane swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice body kick.
Thrane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a low kick, looking for Thrane's leg but Thrane calmly moves out of range.
Thrane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux Jr. momentarily.
Thrane throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr.'s shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrane.
Thrane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Thrane throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Thrane toppling to the canvas! Thrane scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!#ROC#Thrane is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jørgen Thrane has been cut.
Thibodeaux Jr. closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Thrane out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Kanud vs Summers     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Victors misses the target.
Victors scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thrane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Victors.
Thrane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Victors sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Victors.
Thrane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Victors throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrane counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Nigel Victors has been cut.
Victors thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrane lands a nice looking body shot.
Thrane lands with a nice body punch.
Thrane throws a body punch but Victors moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Victors swinging wildly here.
And Thrane counters with a quick kick to the body but Victors blocks it.
Thrane thuds his right hand into Victors's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thrane circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Victors drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Thrane follows Victors to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jørgen Thrane!
After winning the bout, Jørgen Thrane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Taylor     
Date:   Jan 09, 2022
#R1#
Thrane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Os throws out a counter right but Thrane avoids it with no problem.
Os displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrane throws out the jab.
Thrane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Os moves away.#CL#
Thrane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Os has had enough of the clinch but Thrane keeps him there for the moment.
Thrane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thrane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrane misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane lands a body punch.
Thrane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Thrane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Thrane finds it's way through Os's defenses.
Thrane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
A slow jab from Thrane misses its intended target.
Os lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Os slips under a jab.#CL#
Thrane moves into the clinch.
Thrane has Os pressed against the cage, preventing Os from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thrane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Os working hard to break the clinch.
Thrane is pushing Os up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thrane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Thrane as the two fighters clinch.
Thrane lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Thrane.
Thrane scores with a shot to the side of Os's head.
Thrane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thrane lands with a left to the head. #T2##BC#
Thrane breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrane lands a jab to Os's midsection.
Thrane moves out of range as Os strikes.
Thrane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrane. Os does a little dance to reset his feet.
Os is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thrane scores with a spinning back kick!
Thrane lands a glancing blow to the side of Os's head.
Thrane wants to clinch up but Os keeps it at a distance.
Thrane throws a looping overhand right but Os ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Os's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thrane lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Os misses with a combination
and Thrane counters with a huge left! Os is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thrane isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Os from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thrane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jørgen Thrane!
A victorious Jørgen Thrane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bellicose - Daverio vs Girith     
Date:   Dec 03, 2021
#R1#
Thrane connects with a right hand. Paul shakes it off.#CL2#
Thrane closes the distance and pushes Paul back into the cage.
Thrane lands with a short shot to the head.
Thrane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paul misses with the head strike.
Paul tries to score a body lock takedown but Thrane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Thrane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Paul misses.
Thrane cracks a nice hook into Paul's ribs.
Paul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thrane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Paul. That snapped Thrane's head back.
Thrane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Thrane.
Paul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thrane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thrane missing with a left hand there. Paul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paul on the side of the head. #T1#
Paul throws a right and a left that Thrane avoids nicely.
Thrane digs a good body shot into Paul's ribs.#CL2#
Thrane moves into range and clinches up with Paul.
Thrane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Thrane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thrane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrane lands a body shot.
Thrane presses Paul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thrane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Thrane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrane.
A right handed body shot lands from Thrane.
Thrane scores with a nice hook 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#
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Thrane moves into range and clinches up with Paul.
Thrane lands a body punch.
A short left from Thrane. #T2#
A short left from Thrane. #BC2#
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrane.
Thrane flashes Paul a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Paul's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Paul crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Thrane punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jørgen Thrane!
After winning the bout, Jørgen Thrane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Bruce Paul stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got in my head before i event took the fight and asked my manager if i was even ready for this guy clearly i wasnt!!!'.

 

Event: Bellicose - Priest vs Nagasaki     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
Mikkelsen tries to clinch but Thrane moves out of range.
Mikkelsen looks to clinch
and Thrane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Tue Mikkelsen has been cut.
Mikkelsen moves to clinch but Thrane breaks away
and Thrane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikkelsen tries to clinch up
and Thrane counters with a crisp right that sends Mikkelsen to the canvas! Thrane follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jørgen Thrane!
Jørgen Thrane thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Grouch FC 1     
Date:   May 05, 2021
#R1#
Five jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Three swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Five counters with a straight right hand.
Three misses with an uppercut. Five saw that one coming.
Three with a nice cross.
Five with a hook.#KD#
Five sends Three crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Five is motioning to the referee to let Three up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Three is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Three cracks Five on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Five falls backwards against the cage. Three follows up with more strikes that drop Five to his knees. Three keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Five! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Three!

 

 
 
 
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