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Event:
Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Harklie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Harklie shoots in but Thorgard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Thorgard. No joy for Harklie on that attempt.
Thorgard connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Grant Harklie has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harklie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Harklie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harklie.
Harklie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorgard sprawls well. Thorgard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harklie gets slowly back to his feet.
Thorgard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorgard as he avoids it easily.
Thorgard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Harklie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thorgard wants to sweep here but Harklie controlling him for the moment.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Harklie slips nicely into half guard.
Thorgard is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorgard is trying to get back to full guard.
Thorgard is pressing down on Harklie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harklie tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorgard is retaining full guard.
Harklie stopping the sweep attempt from Thorgard.
Harklie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harklie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harklie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorgard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorgard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Thorgard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thorgard is still trying to improve position.
Harklie trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harklie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harklie being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thorgard throws out a loose jab but Harklie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harklie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Harklie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thorgard's guard.
Harklie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Harklie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorgard is keeping the position for now.
Thorgard controlling the position.
Thorgard looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorgard, not yet.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorgard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thorgard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harklie won't allow Thorgard to get back to his feet.
Harklie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harklie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorgard is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorgard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harklie is one step ahead there.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorgard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harklie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thorgard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Thorgard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Thorgard.
Harklie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thorgard scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harklie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thorgard prevents Harklie from improving his position.
Harklie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Thorgard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Harklie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thorgard misses with an uppercut. Harklie saw that one coming.
Thorgard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#KD2#
Thorgard lands a big uppercut and Harklie crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Harklie looks OK. Thorgard waves Harklie back to his feet!
Harklie ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard cracks Harklie with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Harklie tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thorgard pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Harklie is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Thorgard!
A less than humble Alexei Thorgard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HFC 95: Brady vs Hunt
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Hulk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorgard sprawls well. Thorgard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hulk gets slowly back to his feet.
Hulk fails with a takedown attempt.
Thorgard cracks Hulk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorgard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorgard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Hulk tries to keep at a distance but Thorgard has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hulk.
Alexei Thorgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iranian Hulk.
Thorgard misses with some punches.
Hulk prevents a body shot from Thorgard. #T1##BC2#
Hulk manages to break the clinch.
Hulk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thorgard is fending him off so far but Hulk persists. Nope, Thorgard circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Thorgard moves into the clinch.
Thorgard lands with a left to the head.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hulk blocks a body shot from Thorgard.
Thorgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorgard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hulks head.
I was talking to Thorgard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorgard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorgard lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorgard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorgard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hulk prevents a body shot from Thorgard.
A nice left hand lands by Thorgard.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulk jumps guard but Thorgard stands there with Hulk around his waist. Hulk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hulk blocking some punches.
Thorgard misses with some punches.
Hulk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thorgard walks away with a smile on his face. Hulk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thorgard throws a shot to the body.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Hulk has Thorgard up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thorgard as the two fighters clinch.
Hulk looks winded!
Thorgard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hulk is trying to drag Thorgard to the mat but Thorgard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorgard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard tries to work over Hulk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Thorgard on the inside.
Thorgard lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Thorgard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorgard has a couple of punches blocked by Hulk.
Thorgard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hulk backwards.
Hulk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorgard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hulk backwards. #ROC#Hulk is rocked!
Nice body punch from Thorgard - that landed with a thud.
Thorgard lands a shoulder strike.
Hulk is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorgard finish him?
Thorgard lands with a short shot to the head.
Hulk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thorgard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thorgard connects with a body shot.#CL#
Thorgard has Hulk up against the cage in a clinch.
Hulk seems to have recovered his senses.
Hulk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorgard has a couple of punches blocked by Hulk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hulk.
Thorgard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorgard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorgard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Thorgard.
Thorgard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hulk.
Thorgard lands with a right to the head.
Thorgard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hulk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorgard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thorgard gets through Hulk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorgard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorgard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thorgard. #ROC#Hulk is rocked!
Thorgard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hulk is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorgard finish him?
Thorgard cracks Hulk with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Thorgard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hulk gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Thorgard points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hulk wakes up just in time to hear Thorgard thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Thorgard!
Alexei Thorgard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC 90: Cruz vs Nomura
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Thevenet misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Thorgard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thorgard.
Thorgard tries to free his leg and advance position but Thevenet is retaining full guard.
Thorgard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Thorgard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thorgard is looking to work some ground and pound but Thevenet has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thevenet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorgard is one step ahead there.
Thevenet is controlling Thorgard's posture.#T1#
Thorgard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thevenet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thorgard postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thevenet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Thevenet gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thorgard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thorgard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thevenet's head.
Thorgard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Thevenet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thevenet looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorgard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorgard slips nicely into half guard.
Thorgard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thorgard in particular looking to stall.
Thorgard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thevenet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thevenet tries to get out of the position.
Thorgard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thevenet's head.
Thevenet is looking to control Thorgard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thevenet avoid being mounted?#T3#
Thorgard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thorgard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thevenet defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thorgard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thevenet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorgard.
Thevenet taking some punishment here, with Thorgard in his half guard.
Thorgard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thorgard is trying to control. Thevenet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thevenet is looking for a sweep. Thorgard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thevenet.
Thorgard stuffs the takedown.
Thevenet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorgard.
#T4#
Thorgard connects with the punch.
Thevenet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorgard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thevenet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thorgard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeo Thevenet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard throws a body punch but Thevenet moves out of range.
A big left from Thevenet misses.
Thevenet throws a body punch but Thorgard moves out of range. #TD2#
Thorgard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thevenet quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard wants to take a breather but Thevenet is having none of it.
Thorgard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thevenet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thevenet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thorgard is trying to control the action in half guard but Thevenet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Thorgard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thevenet misses with a wild body shot.
Thorgard with the counter takedown but Thevenet avoids it easily.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the head.
Thevenet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thevenet wants it to stay on the feet.
Thorgard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Thevenet.
A little feinted left hand from Thevenet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Thorgard misses.
No luck for Thorgard with that takedown attempt.
Amadeo Thevenet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Thorgard.
Thorgard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thevenet.
Thorgard takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thevenet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thorgard avoids it really well and circles away.
Thorgard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Thevenet feints a jab promting Thorgard to slip. Thevenet then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thorgard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Alexei Thorgard has been cut.
Thevenet lands a jab to the head.
Thevenet moves out of range as Thorgard strikes.#TD2#
Thorgard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thevenet wants to control but Thorgard is keeping busy.
Thorgard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thevenet's head.
Thorgard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thorgard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Thorgard wants to control but Thevenet is keeping him busy.
Thevenet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thevenet.
Thevenet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorgard is one step ahead there.
Thevenet keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully.
Thevenet wants to sweep but no luck.
Thorgard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorgard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thevenet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thorgard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Thorgard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thevenet tries to get to full guard but Thorgard has control of the leg.
Thevenet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thorgard is working away from the top position though.
Thorgard blocks the strikes from Thevenet.
Thevenet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Thorgard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thevenet defending well though.
Thorgard is thwarting Thevenet's attempts to control the position.
Thorgard wants to pass to mount but Thevenet is defending the position.
Thorgard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thevenet trying to control here.
Thevenet works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorgard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thevenet's head.
Thorgard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexei Thorgard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thevenet wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexei Thorgard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexei Thorgard'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Thorgard misses the shot to the body.
Thorgard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thevenet was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorgard.
Thevenet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thevenet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Thevenet has Thorgard up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Thevenet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thevenet.
Thevenet throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorgard.
Thorgard looking for a takedown.
A short right from Thevenet.
Thevenet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorgard scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard is looking for a takedown.
Thorgard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorgard misses with some punches.
Thevenet blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Thorgard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thevenet jabs Thorgard right on the nose. Thorgard blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Thevenet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorgard.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thorgard.
Thorgard misses with a left hand
and Thevenet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thevenet cracks Thorgard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thorgard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thevenet.
#TD2#
Thorgard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thevenet's half guard.
Thorgard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thorgard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thevenet is trying to control but can't.
Thorgard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thorgard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexei Thorgard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Thorgard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amadeo Thevenet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thevenet is concentrating on defense, preventing Thorgard from advancing position.
Thorgard is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Thorgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thevenet.#TD2#
Thorgard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thevenet manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thorgard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thorgard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thorgard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
More stalling from Thorgard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Thorgard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thorgard 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Thorgard!
In his post fight interview, Alexei Thorgard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WFC 38: Hulk v A.Thorgard 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Hulk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thorgard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hulk is in Thorgard's guard.
Thorgard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hulk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hulk trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
Hulk won't allow Thorgard to sweep him here.
Hulk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hulk throws a big elbow that misses.
Hulk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hulk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Hulk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorgard defending well though.
Hulk wants to pass the guard but Thorgard is defending well. #T1#
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Thorgard is staying active underneath Hulk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thorgard keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura here.
Hulk moves nicely into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hulk.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hulk working the ground and pound but Thorgard is defending the strikes.
Hulk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hulk trying to control the action but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Thorgard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hulk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thorgard struggling a bit here.
Hulk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thorgard regains half guard, as Hulk was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hulk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thorgard sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Thorgard is looking for a sweep. Hulk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Hulk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Hulk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hulk trying to control from Thorgard's half guard. Thorgard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thorgard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hulk. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulk throwing strikes from guard but Thorgard blocks nicely.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
Hulk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorgard keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hulk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iranian Hulk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thorgard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulk.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hulk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown but Thorgard shows good takedown defense.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hulk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thorgard pinned against the cage. Thorgard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard stuffs the takedown.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hulk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thorgard pinned against the cage. Thorgard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hulk.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice sprawl there from Thorgard as Hulk shoots in.
Hulk closes the distance and clinches up with Thorgard, looking for a takedown. Hulk pushes Thorgard against the cage but Thorgard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thorgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hulk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thorgard circles away.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Hulk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thorgard's guard.#T3#
Hulk distracts Thorgard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hulk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hulk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorgard can do to turn this around?
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hulk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hulk wants to control from the top but Thorgard keeps moving.
Thorgard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hulk.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thorgard is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Hulk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Thorgard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hulk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorgard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hulk is trying to control the position but Thorgard postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hulk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thorgard escapes and throws Hulk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Iranian Hulk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hulk is not content to let Thorgard control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Thorgard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hulk or perhaps it was just good defense by Thorgard, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorgard leaves Hulk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk darts in looking for a takedown but Thorgard gets double underhooks and turns Hulk into the cage.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard prevents the takedown attempt.
Thorgard lands a body shot. #T1#
Nice body punch from Thorgard - that landed with a thud.
Hulk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thorgard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hulk goes for a takedown attempt but Thorgard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hulk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorgard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hulk somewhat.
Hulk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thorgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.#T2#
Hulk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thorgard swivels and escapes.
Thorgard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorgard wants it to stay on the feet.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Hulk with that takedown attempt.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Hulk shoots in for a double leg but Thorgard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorgard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulk.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Hulk gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Hulk is trying to control the action in half guard but Thorgard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hulk lands strikes from half guard.
Hulk wants to free his trapped foot but Thorgard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hulk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thorgard has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Thorgard really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iranian Hulk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Hulk misses with a takedown attempt - Thorgard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Hulk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thorgard to the mat! Thorgard manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hulk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorgard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hulk with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Thorgard 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.
Thorgard trying to control the position.
Thorgard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
Thorgard keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
Hulk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorgard is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hulk trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hulk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hulk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorgard's waist but Thorgard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hulk off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulk misses with a takedown
and Thorgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexei Thorgard seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Hulk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorgard defends it nicely.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hulk shoots in looking for a takedown but Thorgard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hulk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
Hulk with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Thorgard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hulk! Thorgard lets Hulk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hulk is rocked!#T4#
Hulk shoots in for a takedown but Thorgard shows good takedown defense.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
Oh Hulk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hulk fails with a takedown attempt.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hulk seems to have got his legs back now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hulk is defended easily by Thorgard.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Thorgard dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Iranian Hulk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Hulk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thorgard swivels and escapes.
Iranian Hulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulk darts in looking for a takedown but Thorgard gets double underhooks and turns Hulk into the cage.
Hulk wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard manages to get underhooks.
Hulk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thorgard struggles to land a body shot inside as Hulk controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thorgard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hulk shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorgard sprawls well. He's pushed Hulk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Hulk misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Thorgard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hulk! Thorgard lets Hulk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hulk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thorgard avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexei Thorgard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hulk with a poor takedown
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hulk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thorgard defends well and Hulk ends up having to push Thorgard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorgard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hulk.
Thorgard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thorgard is pressed up against the cage. Hulk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thorgard down to the mat. Thorgard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hulk shoots in for a double leg but Thorgard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Hulk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorgard defends it nicely.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thorgard but Thorgard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
Iranian Hulk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thorgard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulk.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hulk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorgard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hulk misses with a takedown
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Thorgard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thorgard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Thorgard!
Alexei Thorgard is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Alexei Thorgard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WFC 35: Gomi v Lacasa II
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Thorgard feints and as White raises his hands in defense, Thorgard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thorgard chips away with some ground and pound.
Thorgard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
Thorgard lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thorgard landing some decent shots from guard.
Thorgard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Thorgard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thorgard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
Thorgard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thorgard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thorgard controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
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.
Thorgard working some strikes from top position.
Thorgard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thorgard lands a couple of digs.
Thorgard controls from within his opponent's guard.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thorgard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorgard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thorgard chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Thorgard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thorgard lands a couple of elbows.
Thorgard stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thorgard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thorgard connects with a couple of short punches.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
Thorgard lands a couple of elbows.
Thorgard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thorgard working some strikes from top position.
Thorgard is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Thorgard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Thorgard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorgard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thorgard connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
Thorgard working White over with strikes.
Thorgard working White over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard drops an elbow to the side of White's head.
Thorgard slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thorgard connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#White is rocked!
Thorgard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thorgard lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked White! More strikes land and this one is all over! Thorgard jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Thorgard!
Alexei Thorgard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WFC 32: Halkias v Romero II
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Hulk goes for a double leg but Thorgard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thorgard continues to drive forward.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Hulk has clasped his hands together around Thorgard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
An elbow from Hulk crashes against the mat.
Hulk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hulk tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thorgard is trying to improve his position.
Hulk lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Hulk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thorgard, who protects the arm well.
Hulk grinds an elbow into Thorgard's temple. #T1#
Hulk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hulk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hulk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thorgard regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hulk's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Hulk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thorgard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hulk scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Thorgard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hulk.
Thorgard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hulk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thorgard is not content to let Hulk control the position.
Thorgard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hulk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thorgard defends it well. #SUB#
Hulk wants to work for an arm triangle but Thorgard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hulk thows a huge punch but Thorgard dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Hulk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Hulk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thorgard's head.
Hulk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Hulk seems to be working for a kimura but Thorgard defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Thorgard wants to get back to full guard.
Thorgard is staying active underneath Hulk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hulk thows a huge punch but Thorgard dodges it nicely.
Hulk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hulk thows a huge punch but Thorgard dodges it nicely.
Hulk stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iranian Hulk 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#
Hulk wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Hulk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thorgard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hulk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorgard lands a right hand.
Thorgard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorgard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hulk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorgard misses with the head strike.
Hulk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thorgard walks away with a smile on his face. Hulk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Hulk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thorgard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hulk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thorgard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Thorgard blocks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hulk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulk misses with a takedown
and Thorgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.
Hulk misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Thorgard counters with a nice right hand that sends Hulk toppling to the canvas! Hulk scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thorgard finish him?!#ROC2#Hulk is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hulk.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hulk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thorgard counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Thorgard!
A relieved looking Alexei Thorgard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WFC 29: Halkias v Price
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Dude is looking to clinch but Thorgard is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorgard! But no joy.
A cross from Dude lands.#CUT#It looks like Alexei Thorgard has been cut.
Dude digs a good hook to Thorgard's body.
Dude wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.
Dude misses with a wild combination.
Thorgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Dude.
Thorgard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thorgard counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Heavy Dude has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard drops his hands momentarily and Dude takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dude tries to clinch but Thorgard moves out of range.
Thorgard with the counter takedown but Dude avoids it easily.#T1#
Dude swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thorgard counters with a stiff right hand.
Dude throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorgard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dude tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorgard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dude keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dude scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Dude. Beautiful body shot.
Thorgard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thorgard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dude circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Thorgard to the canvas! Thorgard doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dude keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy Dude!
Heavy Dude retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
WFC 25: Hulk vs Dude
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Gautier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like Trebor Gautier has been cut.
Gautier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorgard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorgard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gautier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorgard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorgard lands a really nice looking cross but Gautier seems unphased.
#TD#
Thorgard drives through with a takedown into Gautier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gautier wants to stand but Thorgard is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard works over Gautier with some ground and pound from guard.
Gautier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thorgard is controlling him.
Thorgard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gautier 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.
Thorgard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gautier is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gautier wants to get back to his feet but Thorgard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thorgard is working Gautier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Gautier is looking to stand up but Thorgard isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorgard tries to free his leg and advance position but Gautier is retaining full guard.
Thorgard prevents Gautier from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thorgard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gautier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorgard throws a one two combo.
#CUT#That has opened up Trebor Gautier's cut even more.
Thorgard wobbles Gautier with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Thorgard dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Gautier to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexei Thorgard!
Alexei Thorgard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC 19: Romero vs Nilsson
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Hulk shoots and misses #KD#
and Thorgard counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hulk off his feet! Thorgard dives into side control looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.
Thorgard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hulk will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Thorgard working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
You can see the frustration on Hulk's face as Thorgard controls the position.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hulk keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hulk wants to improve his position but Thorgard is controlling well.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hulk keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk trying to control from the bottom.
Hulk gets full guard.
Thorgard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hulk on the ground.#T1#
Thorgard is in close to Hulk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thorgard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hulk working for a triangle but Thorgard defends it easily.
Thorgard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hulk keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hulk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thorgard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thorgard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Thorgard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Hulk is looking for a triangle but Thorgard pushes his legs off easily.
Thorgard tries to free his leg and advance position but Hulk is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hulk keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully.
Thorgard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thorgard lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Hulk has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Thorgard doesn't defend quickly enough and Hulk has managed to lock this one up! Can Thorgard escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hulk on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iranian Hulk!
Iranian Hulk is the new heavyweight champion!
Iranian Hulk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC 15: Dias vs Rogers
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Thorgard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark cracks Thorgard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Alexei Thorgard has been cut.#KD#
Shark drops his shoulder and cracks Thorgard with a huge uppercut! Thorgard goes down! Can Shark finish him?
#ROC#Thorgard is rocked!
Shark wants to get up but he can't break Thorgard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thorgard controlling the position.
Shark wants to control from the top but Thorgard keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard controlling the position.
Shark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorgard is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shark throws a strike but Thorgard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shark holds on and takes a little breather.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully. #T1#
Thorgard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorgard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shark's head.
Thorgard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shark tries to get out of the position.
Thorgard stands up over Shark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thorgard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thorgard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thorgard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thorgard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorgard.
Thorgard trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
Thorgard looking to pass the guard.
Thorgard is in close to Shark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shark controlling the position.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thorgard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shark trying to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thorgard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thorgard throws a big right hand that misses.
Thorgard distracts Shark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thorgard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thorgard's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorgard 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.
Shark wants to stand and escape but instead Thorgard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Thorgard stands up over Shark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB#
Shark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shark is looking to stand up but Thorgard isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorgard distracts Shark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Shark is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Franklin Shark has been cut.
Thorgard postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Shark's head off the mat! Shark is out! He's out! Thorgard jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexei Thorgard!
Alexei Thorgard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WFC 8: Rogers vs Peterson
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Dude lunges at Thorgard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thorgard's hand.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorgard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Heavy Dude has been cut.
Dude fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thorgard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dude has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dude there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Thorgard misses its intended target.
Heavy Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorgard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dude tries to clinch but Thorgard moves away #TD#
and Thorgard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully.
Thorgard preventing the sweep.
Thorgard landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Thorgard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorgard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dude wants to get back to his feet but Thorgard is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Thorgard is working Dude over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thorgard stands up over Dude, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thorgard is looking to work some ground and pound but Dude has wrist control.
Thorgard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dude avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorgard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dude is looking to stand up but Thorgard isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorgard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Heavy Dude's cut even more.
Thorgard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dude works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorgard lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#The cut above Heavy Dude's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Heavy Dude's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexei Thorgard!
In his post fight interview, Alexei Thorgard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WFC 4: Ricci vs Silva
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Williams throws a head kick that Thorgard semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Alexei Thorgard has been cut.
Nice shot by Thorgard.#CUT#It looks like Buzz Williams has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Williams has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thorgard lands a body shot.
Thorgard cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Alexei Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thorgard sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Williams's defenses. It connects perfectly with Williams's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Thorgard!
Alexei Thorgard spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2022 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Duric.
Thorgard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duric scores with a kick to the body.
Duric connects with a leg kick.
Duric lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duric.
Duric fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thorgard.
Duric paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duric works Thorgard's body with a nice hook.
Duric lands a leg kick that knocks Thorgard off balance momentarily.
Duric 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duric bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Duric goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Duric throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Thorgard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thorgard is stalling in the full guard.
Thorgard is in close to Duric's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thorgard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thorgard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Thorgard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Duric for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Thorgard.
Duric is trying to keep Thorgard in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Duric is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duric jabs Thorgard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorgard ducks under a wild hook from Duric.#T3#
Duric's corner calls for a 1-2. Duric obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thorgard walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duric.
Duric looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Thorgard counters with a takedown into side control.
Duric tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thorgard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thorgard controls the position from side control.
Thorgard grinds an elbow into Duric's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Thorgard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duric on the ground.
Duric tries to buck Thorgard off but Thorgard is having none of it.#T4#
Duric is being controlled here.
Duric is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duric trying to remain calm as Thorgard controls from the top position.
Duric takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thorgard taking a breather here.
Thorgard working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yulian Duric 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#
A head kick by Duric misses #TD#
and Thorgard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Duric won't be happy with that.
Thorgard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thorgard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Duric tries to improve position but can't.
Thorgard taking a breather here.
Thorgard continues to stall.
Thorgard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard just content to control the position.
Thorgard landing a few strikes.
Thorgard landing a few strikes. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Thorgard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Duric some visible discomfort.
#ROC#Duric is rocked!
Thorgard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thorgard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Duric some visible discomfort.
Duric struggling a bit here.
Thorgard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Thorgard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Duric trying to remain calm as Thorgard controls from the top position.
Thorgard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Duric tries to bench press Thorgard off him but Thorgard keeps the position. #T3#
Thorgard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alexei Thorgard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Thorgard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thorgard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thorgard just content to control the position.
Duric is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Thorgard controls the position from side control.
Thorgard landing strikes. #T4#
Duric seems a little lost for a moment, as Thorgard dominates the positioning.
Duric manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thorgard in particular looking to stall.
Duric tries to roll over but Thorgard keeps him under control.
Well, if Thorgard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Thorgard dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Duric throws a leg kick #TD#
and Thorgard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duric's guard.
Duric wants to stand and escape but Thorgard is having none of it.
Thorgard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Further stalling from Thorgard.
Thorgard landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Duric is trying to keep Thorgard in close.
#T1#
Thorgard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Duric throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Thorgard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duric's guard.
Thorgard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thorgard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Thorgard is pushing down on Duric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duric is fighting to maintain full guard but Thorgard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thorgard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Thorgard is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Thorgard prevents Duric from improving his position.
Thorgard is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Thorgard continues to hold on tight.
Thorgard is nestled in close to Duric, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thorgard is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thorgard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duric with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thorgard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thorgard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorgard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Thorgard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thorgard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Thorgard! |
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