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Event:
Bellicose 131
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Finkelman's corner calls for a 1-2. Finkelman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Finkelman. Beautiful body shot.
A jab lands there for Finkelman.
Finkelman cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finkelman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finkelman scores with a jab.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkelman scores with a nice right hand.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Thomas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finkelman loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
#T1#
Finkelman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finkelman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finkelman scoring well with a low kick there.
Finkelman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finkelman connects with a body shot.
Finkelman clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finkelman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Finkelman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finkelman, as that shot connected.
Finkelman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Finkelman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Finkelman thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finkelman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Finkelman shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finkelman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finkelman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Finkelman shows good takedown defense.
Finkelman lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas 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.
Finkelman lands an overhand right.
Finkelman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finkelman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finkelman takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Finkelman and move into the clinch position.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Finkelman has one foot on Thomas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finkelman connects with the punch.
Finkelman doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Finkelman finds it's way through Thomas's defenses. #T3#
Finkelman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Finkelman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finkelman lands a jab to the head.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Finkelman sprawls well.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Thomas with the counter takedown but Finkelman avoids it easily.
Finkelman lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Finkelman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finkelman tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finkelman to the ground. Finkelman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Finkelman moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.#BC#
Finkelman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finkelman digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Finkelman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Finkelman scores with a decent looking hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finkelman.
Thomas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finkelman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Finkelman connects with a leg kick.
Finkelman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Finkelman moves into the clinch.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Finkelman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finkelman, as that shot connected.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Finkelman pushes him off.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Finkelman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finkelman.
Finkelman sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finkelman is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Finkelman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Finkelman misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Finkelman's head but Finkelman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Finkelman tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finkelman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Finkelman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finkelman continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas checks a low kick from Finkelman.
Finkelman throws a good cross that connects.
A left lands for Finkelman.
Finkelman lands a head shot.#ROC#Thomas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkelman scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Finkelman finish him?#T1#
Finkelman tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice cross by Finkelman.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Finkelman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas tries to clinch but Finkelman is having none of it.
Finkelman connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Finkelman. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Finkelman misses with a straight left.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Finkelman.
Howie Finkelman is winning the standup battle so far.
Finkelman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Finkelman - that will leave a mark!
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finkelman lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkelman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Finkelman had a free shot at his head there.
Finkelman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Finkelman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finkelman misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Finkelman thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ieuan Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finkelman throws a big shot that misses.
Finkelman tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finkelman lands with a cross.
Finkelman scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomas should have avoided that one.
Finkelman with a jab.#T3#
Finkelman blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Finkelman keeps it at a distance.
Finkelman lands a jab to the head.
Finkelman lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finkelman misses with a wild body shot.
Finkelman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finkelman lands a jab.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finkelman dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finkelman scores with a jab to the head.
Finkelman scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finkelman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finkelman.
Finkelman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Thomas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Finkelman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finkelman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finkelman defends it well.
Finkelman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finkelman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finkelman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finkelman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finkelman's corner calls for a 1-2. Finkelman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Finkelman finds it's target.
Finkelman cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas checks a low kick from Finkelman.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkelman throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkelman misses the target.
Thomas blocks a jab.#T1#
Good exchange - Finkelman coming out on top.
Finkelman is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Finkelman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finkelman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Finkelman shows good takedown defense.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman scores with a jab.
Finkelman throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Finkelman clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finkelman throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Thomas moves into the clinch.#BC#
Finkelman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ieuan Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Finkelman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finkelman scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkelman scores with a shot to the body.
Finkelman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finkelman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Finkelman.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finkelman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finkelman looks to land a combination. Thomas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Finkelman lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Finkelman moves into the clinch.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finkelman smiles and moves away.
Howie Finkelman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.#T3#
Thomas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Finkelman lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Finkelman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finkelman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Finkelman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Finkelman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Finkelman lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Finkelman scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Finkelman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finkelman catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finkelman is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Howie Finkelman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Finkelman.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Finkelman.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Finkelman gets a clinch.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finkelman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.#BC#
Finkelman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkelman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finkelman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howie Finkelman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finkelman 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howie Finkelman!
Howie Finkelman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Bellicose 113
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Tenko checks the leg kick.
Tenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Tenko drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Tenko is working Thomas over against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tenko is defending well.
Shimura Tenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tenko misses with a knee to the head.
Thomas is working for takedown but Tenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas wants a takedown.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tenko prevents it.
#T1#
Tenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tenko gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Tenko manages to get underhooks.
Thomas has Tenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tenko blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Tenko.
A short body shot lands from Tenko as the two fighters clinch.
Tenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Thomas looks winded!
Tenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Tenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenko is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Tenko scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas is trying to drag Tenko to the mat but Tenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tenko landing knees to the body.
Tenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tenko tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Tenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenko tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas avoiding damage as Tenko throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Tenko.
Tenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas is working for takedown but Tenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Tenko has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Tenko.
Tenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Knees to the body from Tenko.
Tenko connects with a knee to the head.
Tenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Tenko tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Tenko with a knee to the head.
Thomas jumps guard but Tenko stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tenko looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Tenko scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenko gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
Thomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas tries to counter with a clinch but Tenko shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Tenko moves into the clinch.
Tenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Tenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tenko gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
Tenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tenko lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shimura Tenko dominated that round.
That's time! Tenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tenko misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tenko is defended easily by Thomas.
We've been informed that Thomas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Tenko. #CL#
Tenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenko digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tenko smiles and moves away.
Tenko swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tenko.
Tenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Tenko with a nice cross.#CL#
Tenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shimura Tenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tenko trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenko lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenko.
Tenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Tenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Tenko has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tenko obliges.
Tenko looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Tenko - that landed with a thud.
Tenko landing knees to the head.
Tenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenko.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3##TD2#
Thomas pulls Tenko into guard.
Tenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Tenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Tenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tenko trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Tenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Tenko postures up.
Tenko is in close to Thomas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Tenko slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Tenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
We've been hearing that Tenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tenko postures up.
Tenko trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Tenko lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Tenko stands up from Thomas's guard - Tenko perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Tenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thomas to the ground. Tenko is now in Thomas's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tenko lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shimura Tenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Tenko has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Tenko presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tenko walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tenko throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Tenko.
Tenko with a jab.#CL#
Tenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Tenko - that landed with a thud.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Tenko.
Thomas is working for takedown but Tenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tenko presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Tenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas tries to stall but Tenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tenko prevents it.
Shimura Tenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
Tenko lands a nice uppercut.
Tenko pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Tenko on the inside.
Tenko is working Thomas over against the cage.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Tenko lands a body shot.
Tenko tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Tenko scores with a knee to the head.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Tenko.
Ieuan Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimura Tenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Tenko.
Tenko lands a body shot.
Tenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Tenko misses with a knee to the head.
Tenko missing with knees to the body.
Tenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenko presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Tenko.
Tenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tenko obliges.
Tenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Tenko.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Tenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Tenko lands an uppercut.
Tenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
Tenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenko connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Thomas is rocked!
Tenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Tenko finish him?
Tenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tenko missing with knees to the body.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Tenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomas's face.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
Tenko tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Tenko tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Tenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thomas tries to work over Tenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tenko tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tenko lands a left hand.
Shimura Tenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Tenko.
Tenko tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Tenko blocking some punches.
Tenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shimura Tenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tenko 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shimura Tenko! |
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Event:
Bellicose 101 - Prospects 4
Date: May 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Laithwaite drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Laithwaite moves into the clinch.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laithwaite to keep the fight standing.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laithwaite looking for a takedown. #TD#
Laithwaite pulls Thomas into guard.
Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laithwaite's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a kimura but Laithwaite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage. #T1#
Laithwaite has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
Thomas trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Laithwaite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laithwaite has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thomas is looking to pass Laithwaite's guard but actually Laithwaite recovers to full guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Laithwaite keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laithwaite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laithwaite working a defensive guard here.
Thomas trying to move into half guard but instead Laithwaite has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Laithwaite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Thomas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laithwaite is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Thomas has his foot on Laithwaite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laithwaite works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thomas trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas is pulling down on Laithwaite's head. It's preventing any offense from Laithwaite, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laithwaite sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thomas's guard.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Laithwaite is looking for a kimura but Thomas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laithwaite to get the leverage.
We've been informed that Thomas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Laithwaite scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laithwaite scoring with some ground and pound.
Thomas is trying to keep Laithwaite in close.
#SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a triangle but Laithwaite pushes his legs off easily.
Laithwaite pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas is staying active underneath Laithwaite, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Richard Laithwaite will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Laithwaite with a poor takedown
and Laithwaite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laithwaite wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side#TD2#
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laithwaite is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laithwaite trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Thomas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laithwaite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laithwaite wants to get back to full guard.
Laithwaite wants to control the action here but instead Thomas manages to pass to full mount!
Laithwaite holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thomas tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T1#
Thomas controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomas is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Thomas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Laithwaite manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ieuan Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Laithwaite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laithwaite struggling a bit here.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laithwaite keeps working.
Laithwaite is trying to escape the position but Thomas is controlling the position.
Laithwaite is looking for a sweep.
Laithwaite can't do much from the bottom here.
Thomas tries to advance position but instead Laithwaite slips a leg back in to half guard. #T3#
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Laithwaite defends it.
Laithwaite is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Laithwaite works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thomas trying to control but Laithwaite is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thomas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laithwaite looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laithwaite looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laithwaite! #REVR#
Laithwaite trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Laithwaite tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Laithwaite has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thomas!
Laithwaite pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laithwaite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laithwaite trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ieuan Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Laithwaite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Laithwaite sprawls well.
Laithwaite fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Laithwaite clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Laithwaite avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laithwaite after a bit of a struggle.
Richard Laithwaite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.#TD#
Laithwaite jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.
Laithwaite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Laithwaite looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laithwaite being controlled here, momentarily.
Thomas looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laithwaite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laithwaite keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#KD#
Laithwaite lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Thomas sprawling to the canvas. Laithwaite follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Thomas hang on? #ROC#Thomas is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ieuan Thomas has been cut.#SUB#
Laithwaite is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Ground and pound from Laithwaite.
Laithwaite prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Laithwaite trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Thomas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laithwaite is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laithwaite defends it easily.#T4#
Laithwaite trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laithwaite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Laithwaite controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laithwaite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Laithwaite showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laithwaite 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Laithwaite! |
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Event:
Outlaw 21 - 145 Showdown
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Thomas tries to clinch there but Hongtong circles away.
Good exchange - Hongtong coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Hongtong - just one landing.
Hongtong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hongtong lands with a cross.
Hongtong digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hongtong.
Hongtong scores with a nice strike.
Hongtong takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Hongtong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hongtong dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Hongtong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hongtong lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Hongtong finds it's target.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hongtong swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
We've been told by Hongtong's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Hongtong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hongtong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hongtong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hongtong cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hongtong scores with a jab to the head.
Hongtong scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hongtong works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Hongtong as he connects with a hook.
Kob Khun Hongtong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hongtong avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Good standup being displayed there by Hongtong as he connects with a hook.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hongtong digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.#T2#
Hongtong lands the left hand.
Hongtong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hongtong scores with a jab to the body.
Hongtong lands a right hook to the body.
Hongtong cracks Thomas with an open hand slap.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hongtong sprawls well. Hongtong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Hongtong scores with a jab to the body.
Hongtong punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Hongtong scores with a jab to the body.
Hongtong lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Nice jab there from Hongtong. #T3#
Hongtong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hongtong connects with a body shot.
Hongtong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hongtong's corner calls for a 1-2. Hongtong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Hongtong lands.
Hongtong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hongtong lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hongtong.
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!
Hongtong scores with a punch to the head.
Hongtong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hongtong counters with a left to the body.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hongtong digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Hongtong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Hongtong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Hongtong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hongtong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hongtong digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Hongtong sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kob Khun Hongtong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hongtong avoids it really well and circles away.
Hongtong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hongtong digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Hongtong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kob Khun Hongtong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hongtong's corner calls for a 1-2. Hongtong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hongtong scores with a shot to the body.
Hongtong lands a nice looking body shot.
Hongtong works the jab nicely.
Hongtong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Hongtong shows good takedown defense.
Hongtong scores with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thomas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hongtong has got the better of the exchanges.
Hongtong lands a jab.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ieuan Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Hongtong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hongtong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hongtong digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Hongtong jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Hongtong finds it's target.#T1#
Hongtong scores with a decent looking hook.
Hongtong lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Hongtong throws a body shot but no joy.
Hongtong lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hongtong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hongtong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hongtong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hongtong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hongtong scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Kob Khun Hongtong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Hongtong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hongtong digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Good exchange - Hongtong coming out on top.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Hongtong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kob Khun Hongtong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hongtong connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hongtong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Hongtong connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Hongtong throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Hongtong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Hongtong finds it's target.
Hongtong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Jab from Hongtong.#ROC#Thomas is rocked!#T3#
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hongtong lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hongtong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hongtong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hongtong lands a jab.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Hongtong finish him?
Hongtong connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hongtong to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Hongtong scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Hongtong lands a jab to the nose.
Hongtong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hongtong throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hongtong swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hongtong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hongtong wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hongtong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Hongtong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hongtong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Hongtong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Hongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hongtong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Hongtong works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hongtong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hongtong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Hongtong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Hongtong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kob Khun Hongtong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hongtong lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Hongtong lands with a good body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Hongtong, which made it look bad.
Hongtong lands a nice looking body shot.
Hongtong scores with a hook.
Hongtong works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hongtong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hongtong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hongtong lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hongtong throws a body shot but no joy.
Hongtong lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Hongtong jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Hongtong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hongtong lands the left hand.
Hongtong lands a body shot.
Hongtong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Hongtong lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Hongtong.
Hongtong scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hongtong is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Thomas.
Hongtong lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Hongtong.
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!
Hongtong cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hongtong.
Hongtong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ieuan Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kob Khun Hongtong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hongtong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Hongtong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hongtong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hongtong.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hongtong scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hongtong.
Hongtong lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hongtong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hongtong thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Hongtong lands a body shot.
#T3#
Hongtong thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Hongtong lands.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hongtong.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hongtong lands a head shot.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hongtong lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hongtong.#T4#
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Hongtong moved away.
Hongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hongtong cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Hongtong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hongtong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hongtong scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Hongtong.
Hongtong with a nice cross.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hongtong lands with a cross.
Hongtong lands a nice looking body shot.
Hongtong lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kob Khun Hongtong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hongtong 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kob Khun Hongtong!
A very excited looking Kob Khun Hongtong 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Angelo drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Angelo after a bit of a struggle.
Angelo is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Angelo down to the mat. Angelo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Angelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Micheal Angelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Angelo.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Angelo's head.
Angelo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Thomas is rocked!
Thomas throws a right and a left that Angelo avoids nicely.
Angelo throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Angelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Angelo rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Angelo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Angelo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Angelo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ieuan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is trying to drag Angelo to the mat but Angelo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelo obliges.
Angelo gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
Angelo is working Thomas over against the cage.
Angelo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Angelo.
A left hand lands to the body for Angelo.
Angelo lands a shot to the body.
Angelo crunches a lovely knee into Thomas's ribcage.
Angelo landing knees to the head.
Angelo digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Angelo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angelo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Angelo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angelo crunches a lovely knee into Thomas's ribcage.
Angelo lands a knee to the body.
Angelo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Angelo presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Angelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Angelo has eaten all the pies!
Angelo pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Angelo.
Angelo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Angelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Angelo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thomas can't get the takedown.
Angelo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Angelo.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Angelo.
Angelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas tries to stall but Angelo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Angelo smiles and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Angelo.
Angelo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Angelo closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Angelo defends it easily.
Thomas controls Angelo momentarily but Angelo frees himself. #T4#
Angelo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Angelo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Angelo wants to get back to his feet but Thomas passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Angelo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Angelo throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Angelo moves into the clinch.#TD#
Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Angelo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Angelo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thomas is looking for a triangle but Angelo pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Angelo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Angelo defends easily.
#SUB#
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ieuan Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Angelo gets to his feet - Thomas follows without any prompting. #T2##CL2#
Angelo has managed to clinch.
Angelo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angelo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angelo is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Angelo down to the mat. Angelo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Angelo. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Angelo rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Angelo.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Angelo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ieuan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Micheal Angelo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Angelo.
Angelo digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Angelo.
A hook to the body from Angelo.
#T3#
A short body shot lands from Angelo as the two fighters clinch.
Angelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Angelo.
Angelo presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Angelo.
Angelo lands a left hand.
Angelo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thomas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from Angelo.
Angelo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
Angelo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Angelo cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Angelo misses with a body punch.
Angelo misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Angelo won't allow it.
#T4#
Thomas prevents a body shot from Angelo.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angelo lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Angelo smiles and moves away.
Angelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Angelo tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angelo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Angelo takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Angelo tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angelo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Angelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Angelo has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Angelo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Angelo.
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angelo lands with a light punch inside.
Angelo lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomas won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Angelo lands a shot to the body.
Angelo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Angelo scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelo stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Angelo.
Angelo digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelo.
Angelo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Angelo cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelo.
Angelo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Angelo.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ieuan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelo lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Angelo.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Angelo.
Angelo tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Angelo tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ieuan Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Angelo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angelo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thomas wants a takedown.
Angelo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angelo presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Angelo manages to get underhooks.
Angelo presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Angelo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Angelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Angelo lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Angelo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Angelo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Angelo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Angelo lands a nice knee to the body.
Angelo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
#TD#
Thomas successfully pulls guard.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Angelo stands up from Thomas's guard - Angelo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Angelo digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.#T4#
Angelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Angelo circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomas!
Angelo lands with a good body shot.
Angelo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Angelo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Angelo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Angelo moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Angelo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Angelo 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Angelo!
After winning the bout, Micheal Angelo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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