Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 176
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Thorgard throws a right hand that misses
and Mnusk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorgard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mnusk misses with a two punch combination.
Mnusk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorgard misses with a looping left.
Thorgard throws a hook but Mnusk avoids it easily.
Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mnusk.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mnusk misses with a right hand
and Mnusk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mnusk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Mnusk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elo Mnusk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorgard misses with a right hand
and Mnusk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorgard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Thorgard misses its intended target.
Thorgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mnusk.
The fighters circling - Mnusk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mnusk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Thorgard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thorgard lands a nice short elbow.
Mnusk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorgard.
Thorgard not doing much here.
Mnusk wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Thorgard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mnusk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorgard on the ground.
Mnusk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorgard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Thorgard working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mnusk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorgard.
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 controlling the pace.
Thorgard thows a huge punch but Mnusk dodges it nicely.
Thorgard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Thorgard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mnusk defends it well. #T3#
Mnusk is trying to stand.
Thorgard is looking to stall here but Mnusk recovers full guard.
Mnusk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thorgard controls the pace.
It looks like Thorgard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Thorgard prevents Mnusk from getting back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thorgard controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mnusk throws a jab when Thorgard was well out of range.
Mnusk misses with a looping right.
Thorgard swings widly with a right hand
letting Mnusk counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target.
Mnusk throws a lazy right hand but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorgard throws a looping overhand right but Mnusk ducks down to avoid it.
Mnusk misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Thorgard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mnusk misses with an uppercut.
Mnusk 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. #T5#
Thorgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mnusk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorgard.
Mnusk ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mnusk manages to avoid it.
Mnusk is looking to counter punch.
Mnusk throws the left hand but Thorgard avoids the punch easily.
Mnusk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mnusk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mnusk throws out the jab.
Thorgard slips under a jab from Mnusk.
Thorgard lands a really nice looking cross but Mnusk seems unphased.
Thorgard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mnusk.
Thorgard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mnusk momentarily.
A slow jab from Thorgard misses its intended target. #T6#
Mnusk misses with an uppercut
and Thorgard counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorgard throws a shot from downtown. Mnusk moves away and avoids it.
Mnusk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorgard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mnusk with a body shot.
Mnusk throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mnusk doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorgard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mnusk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Thorgard darts in and clinches Mnusk up against the cage.#TD2#
Thorgard pulls guard effortlessly.
Thorgard looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorgard, not yet.
Mnusk 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. #T7##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thorgard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mnusk uses it to pass to side control.
Thorgard tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Mnusk decides to stand back up.
Mnusk misses with a hook
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorgard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorgard tries to clinch up but Mnusk circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorgard tries for a takedown but Mnusk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thorgard staying out of range there.
Mnusk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thorgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T8#
Thorgard throws a poor cross that misses
and Mnusk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mnusk misses with a body shot
and Thorgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Mnusk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thorgard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorgard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mnusk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. #T9#
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mnusk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorgard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mnusk controls Thorgard momentarily but Thorgard frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Thorgard closes the distance and clinches.
Thorgard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mnusk backwards. #BC#
Mnusk breaks the clinch.
Thorgard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mnusk doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorgard lands a right hook to the body.
Thorgard misses the body punch
and Mnusk counters with a right hand to the body.
Mnusk throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorgard.
Mnusk stuffs the takedown attempt from Thorgard. Thorgard gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard jabs Mnusk right on the nose. Mnusk blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Good exchange - Thorgard coming out on top.
Mnusk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorgard misses with a body shot.
Mnusk misses with a looping left.
Mnusk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mnusk misses with an uppercut
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mnusk misses with an uppercut. Thorgard saw that one coming.
Mnusk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mnusk as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mnusk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorgard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mnusk swings widly with a right hand
and Thorgard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mnusk throws a series of punches but Thorgard moves out of range.
Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mnusk.
Thorgard ducks under a wild hook from Mnusk.
Mnusk takes one to the chin there.
Mnusk ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mnusk counters with a straight right hand.
Thorgard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Good exchange - Mnusk coming out on top.
Thorgard slips a straight right by Mnusk.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorgard stuns Mnusk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorgard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thorgard slips a straight right by Mnusk.
Thorgard misses with a wild body shot.
Thorgard slips under a jab from Mnusk.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorgard 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.
Mnusk throws a right hand that misses
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorgard throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard throws a poor cross that misses
and Mnusk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorgard throws a sloppy body shot
and Mnusk counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Mnusk as Thorgard shoots in.
Elo Mnusk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Thorgard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mnusk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorgard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mnusk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorgard lands with a hook. Mnusk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thorgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorgard thuds a left hand into Mnusk's body.
Thorgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Mnusk with a jab.
Thorgard tries to close the distance and clinch but Mnusk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mnusk is looking to counter punch.
Thorgard throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mnusk to counter with a crisp jab. #T5#
Thorgard blocks a jab.
Thorgard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thorgard misses with a left hand
and Mnusk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorgard throws a wild body kick that Mnusk sees coming a mile off.
Thorgard goes for a double leg but Mnusk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mnusk continues to drive forward.
Mnusk tries to move into range but Thorgard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the head.
Thorgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mnusk misses with a looping left.
Mnusk lands with a nice combination. Thorgard backs away looking to recover.
Jab, jab by Thorgard - just one landing.
Thorgard digs a good body shot into Mnusk's ribs.#T6#
Thorgard throws a lazy right hand but Mnusk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mnusk misses with a leg kick
and Thorgard counters with a series of strikes. Mnusk will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorgard connects with the punch.
Thorgard misses with a takedown attempt
and Mnusk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorgard throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mnusk to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mnusk throwing a counter right hand but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Thorgard.
Donk. Mnusk catches Thorgard right on the button with a cross.
Mnusk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorgard counters with a straight right hand.
Mnusk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T7#
Thorgard lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Mnusk misses its intended target.
Thorgard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mnusk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mnusk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mnusk connects with a looping right hand.
Thorgard misses with a right hand
and Mnusk counters with a nice uppercut.
Mnusk throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut
and Mnusk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mnusk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorgard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thorgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorgard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorgard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T8#
A big left from Thorgard misses. #TD2#
Thorgard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thorgard lands in his opponent's guard.

Mnusk wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mnusk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mnusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorgard lands with a straight right. Mnusk didn't see that one coming.
Mnusk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mnusk throws a right hand that misses
and Thorgard counters with a right hand to the body.
Thorgard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T9#
Mnusk misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorgard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mnusk.
Thorgard lands a lovely overhand right.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mnusk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorgard misses with a right hand
letting Mnusk counter with a right hand.
Mnusk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Thorgard slips a jab and a cross from Mnusk.
Thorgard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorgard misses with a left hand
and Mnusk counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorgard moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Thorgard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thorgard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mnusk thows a leg kick but Thorgard checks it
and Thorgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorgard misses with a hook
and Mnusk counters with a series of strikes. Thorgard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mnusk connects with a single shot there.
Mnusk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Thorgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Mnusk misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Mnusk misses its intended target.
Mnusk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mnusk throws a right hand that misses
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Thorgard throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard digs a good hook to Mnusk's body.
Mnusk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thorgard.
Good shot there by Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a hook but Mnusk avoids it easily.
Thorgard throws a poor cross that misses
and Mnusk counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorgard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Thorgard moves to clinch but Mnusk breaks away
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mnusk.
Thorgard jabs Mnusk right on the nose. Mnusk blinks but takes it well.
Mnusk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorgard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorgard misses with a looping right.
Thorgard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Mnusk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard moves out of range as Mnusk strikes.
Thorgard throws a poor cross that misses
and Mnusk counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Thorgard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mnusk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorgard throws a jab but it's blocked by Mnusk.
Mnusk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorgard on the side of the head.
Thorgard lands with an overhand left.
Mnusk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorgard.
Thorgard misses with a hook to the body
and Mnusk counters with a straight right hand.
Thorgard scores with a nice right hand.
Thorgard moves out of range as Mnusk strikes.
Thorgard lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Thorgard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mnusk.
Mnusk wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.
Thorgard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thorgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorgard thows a leg kick but Mnusk checks it
and Mnusk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mnusk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mnusk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Nice defenses there by Thorgard.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Mnusk avoids it with no problem.
Mnusk with a jab.
Mnusk misses with a hook. Thorgard ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Thorgard has taken the fight to the clinch. #T5##TD2#
Thorgard gets control of Mnusk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thorgard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Thorgard working for a triangle but Mnusk defends it easily. #SUB2#
Thorgard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Thorgard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mnusk stacks Thorgard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mnusk!
Thorgard is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Thorgard can't do much from the bottom here.
Thorgard manages to get back to half guard.
Thorgard is pressing down on Mnusk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Thorgard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magnus Thorgard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mnusk 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. #T7#
Thorgard is controlling Mnusk's posture.
Thorgard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mnusk is one step ahead there.
Mnusk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thorgard's guard.#SUB2#
Thorgard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mnusk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thorgard is tightening it up a little... Mnusk has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mnusk reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mnusk taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thorgard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Elo Mnusk was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is'.

Event: TOF 167
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Nice body punch from Thorgard.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thorgard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorgard.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Thorgard thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Thorgard.
Thorgard misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorgard connects with a single shot there.
Thorgard throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Thorgard lands a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Thorgard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vladymyr Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Thorgard throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Thorgard avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thorgard.
Thorgard lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Thorgard tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
Thorgard wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy. #T2#
Kersikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Thorgard is working away.
Kersikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kersikov is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Thorgard manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wanted to stand there but Thorgard had control of the position.
Thorgard pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Thorgard is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Thorgard pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thorgard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kersikov has picked Thorgard up and slammed him! Thorgard can't keep hold of the triangle and Kersikov manages to pass to side control!
Thorgard is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Thorgard wants to control but Kersikov postures up.#SU2#
Kersikov stands up. #T4#
Thorgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Thorgard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Thorgard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorgard's head.
Kersikov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Thorgard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard winds up and cracks Kersikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thorgard sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Thorgard wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
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.
Thorgard working the head and body with strikes.
Kersikov gets full guard.
Thorgard postures up.
Kersikov has control of Thorgard's left arm, preventing Thorgard from doing any damage.
Thorgard trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T6#
Thorgard stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov pulls Thorgard in to control the position.
Thorgard scoring with some ground and pound.
Thorgard scoring with some ground and pound.
Thorgard works over Kersikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Thorgard distracts Kersikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorgard advances position into side control!#T7#
Thorgard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kersikov down.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Thorgard controls the position from side control.
Thorgard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Thorgard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Kersikov's temple. #T8#
Thorgard thows a huge punch but Kersikov dodges it nicely.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Thorgard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kersikov 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.
Thorgard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thorgard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#It looks like Vladymyr Kersikov has been cut.
Thorgard with shots to the head and body - Kersikov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thorgard working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#Kersikov is rocked!#T9#
A big strike lands for Thorgard! That's really hurt Kersikov and he's turned his back - Thorgard keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Thorgard jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Thorgard!
During a confident post fight interview, Magnus Thorgard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 157
Date: Oct 04, 2024

#R1#
Thorgard's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorgard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorgard connects with a body shot.
Moore misses with a hook to the body
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorgard.
Thorgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thorgard lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorgard throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorgard missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorgard throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorgard lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorgard misses with a two punch combination.
Moore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorgard. That snapped Moore's head back. #T1#
Thorgard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thorgard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thorgard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard 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 moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorgard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moore is able to avoid easily.
Moore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Moore misses with a hook
and Thorgard counters with a left to the body.
Moore slips a straight right by Thorgard.
Moore misses the body punch
and Thorgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorgard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore swings for the body but Thorgard moves out of range.
Thorgard swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorgard lands a jab to the head.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorgard counters with a stiff right hand.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorgard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorgard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
Thorgard throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Thorgard's shoulder, as Thorgard tries to avoid the shot.
Moore is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thorgard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thorgard jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Thorgard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Thorgard - just one landing.
Thorgard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorgard throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a body kick that stops Thorgard in his tracks momentarily.
Thorgard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moore backs up against the cage.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Moore.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target. #T4#
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorgard misses with a body punch
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorgard misses with a straight left.
Moore lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thorgard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorgard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Thorgard ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Thorgard.
Thorgard jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorgard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorgard throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Thorgard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moore on the side of the head. #T5#
Moore tries to work over Thorgard's front leg with a kick but Thorgard checks it.
Moore throws a head kick that misses
enabling Thorgard to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorgard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moore's head.
Thorgard scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
Moore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Thorgard there.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Thorgard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore throws a right hand that Thorgard ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorgard also avoids with ease.#T6#
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Thorgard.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Thorgard's shoulder, as Thorgard tries to avoid the shot.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thorgard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorgard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moore throws a combination. Thorgard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thorgard throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Thorgard lands a nice looking body shot.
Thorgard misses with a wild body shot.
Thorgard lands with a nice body punch.
Thorgard moves out of range as Moore strikes.#T7#
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorgard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Moore looks to land a body kick but Thorgard moved away.
Thorgard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Thorgard - just one landing.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorgard scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Thorgard closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.#BC#
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorgard cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T8#
Thorgard shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorgard fails with the takedown
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Thorgard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moore!
Moore tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thorgard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Thorgard with a couple of short strikes.
Thorgard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thorgard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thorgard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moore is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Thorgard landing strikes from the mount and Moore is in trouble!
Moore sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorgard.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Thorgard is very close to passing his half guard.
Thorgard throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
Thorgard working over Moore with some ground and pound. Moore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thorgard thows a huge punch but Moore dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
As Thorgard looks to move away, Moore throws a big counter combo but Thorgard just gets out of the way.
Thorgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the body.
Thorgard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorgard.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard with a nice cross.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thorgard misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard avoids the body shot from Moore.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorgard.
Thorgard thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
Moore connects with a body shot.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Thorgard as he connects with a hook.
Thorgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorgard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
Peyton Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorgard as he connects with a hook.
Thorgard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thorgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorgard connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Thorgard throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorgard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Thorgard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorgard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard cracks Moore with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Thorgard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorgard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorgard digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.#T3#
Thorgard misses with a low kick.
Moore tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorgard misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorgard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moore slips a jab from Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
Thorgard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.#T4#
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thorgard's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorgard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Thorgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Thorgard cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Thorgard misses. #TD2#
Thorgard gets a double leg takedown into Moore's guard.
Thorgard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore wants to stand but Thorgard is controlling the position.
Thorgard is working Moore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T5#
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Thorgard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thorgard passes Moore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moore wants to control but Thorgard passes into side.
Thorgard landing a few strikes.
Thorgard controlling the position from side mount.
Thorgard lands a few punches from side control.
Magnus Thorgard has got the better of the ground game so far.#T6#
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moore taking a bit of punishment here - Thorgard scoring with strikes.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorgard on the ground.#SUB2#
Thorgard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thorgard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Moore!
Moore taking shots to the head.
Moore is trying to escape the mount. #T7#
Moore wants to hold on but Thorgard pushes him away.
Thorgard looking to control but Moore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thorgard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Moore?
Moore sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Thorgard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moore is just riding it out for now. Thorgard eventually gives up the hold.
Moore wants to improve his position but Thorgard is controlling well. #T8#
Thorgard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moore tries to roll over but Thorgard keeps him under control.
Thorgard throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thorgard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thorgard trying to mount his opponent but Moore defends it. #T9#
Thorgard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moore trying to control but Thorgard postures up.
Moore wants to improve his position but Thorgard is controlling well.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Thorgard is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moore 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Thorgard looking to score a takedown here. Moore is defending well but Thorgard drives through and ends up in Moore's guard.
Thorgard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moore pulls Thorgard in close to his closed guard and prevents Thorgard from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Moore wants to sweep but no luck.
Thorgard landing some decent shots from guard.
Thorgard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thorgard throws a big right hand that misses.
Moore controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thorgard takes one to the side of the head.
Thorgard avoids the head kick by Moore.
Thorgard lands a body shot.
Thorgard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moore under the eye.#T2#
Good shot there by Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorgard misses the shot to the body.
Thorgard misses with a hook.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorgard cracks Moore with a good jab.
Moore moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
Moore misses with a hook.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore throws a quick counter head kick but Thorgard was just out of range.#KD#
Moore lands a big head kick that sends Thorgard tumbling to the mat! Moore takes a step backwards and waves Thorgard back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T3#
Thorgard throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Thorgard.
Moore throws a right and a left that Thorgard avoids nicely.
And Thorgard tries to counter it with a takedown but Moore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Thorgard misses.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Thorgard throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Thorgard throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thorgard cracks a nice hook into Moore's ribs.
Thorgard swings for the body but Moore moves out of range. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Thorgard.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Thorgard fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore lands a lovely overhand right.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thorgard counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore takes one to the chin there.
Peyton Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Thorgard misses the jab.
Thorgard misses with a body shot.
Thorgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Thorgard tries to counter it with a takedown but Moore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thorgard slips under a jab from Moore.
Thorgard lands with a nice body punch.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorgard connects with the punch.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorgard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T6#
Thorgard throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorgard was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Thorgard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moore slips under a jab from Thorgard.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thorgard counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorgard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Moore misses. #T7#
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore stuffs the takedown attempt from Thorgard. Thorgard gets slowly back to his feet.
Thorgard throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A cross from Thorgard lands.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moore misses with a hook
and Thorgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorgard misses with a body shot. #T8#
Thorgard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorgard is just out of range.
Magnus Thorgard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thorgard misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorgard tries to move into range but Moore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorgard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Thorgard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moore misses with a head kick. #T9#
Thorgard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorgard punishes Moore's body with a nice straight punch.
Thorgard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Thorgard slips the punch.
Thorgard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good shot there by Thorgard.
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorgard to score with a decent uppercut.
Moore defending well as Thorgard loads up on a big left hand.
Thorgard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Thorgard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorgard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Thorgard!
An out of breath Magnus Thorgard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 149
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Murphy misses.
Thorgard throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thorgard attempts a counter takedown but Murphy avoids it well and moves away.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorgard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Thorgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard with a hook.
Thorgard works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorgard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thorgard counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Thorgard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy moves forwards but Thorgard connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Thorgard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Thorgard counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thorgard tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorgard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been hearing reports that Thorgard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorgard scores with a jab to the body.
Kaven Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorgard throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorgard doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorgard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorgard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Thorgard misses.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy leaves Thorgard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thorgard scores with a nice strike.
Thorgard throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.#T3#
Thorgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorgard throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Thorgard throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorgard.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorgard misses with a double jab.
Murphy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thorgard misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice right hand that sends Thorgard toppling to the canvas! Thorgard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Murphy finish him?!#ROC2#Thorgard is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy avoids the body shot from Thorgard.
Thorgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Murphy is looking to slow Thorgard down with leg kicks.
Murphy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Murphy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Thorgard tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorgard misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Murphy darts in and clinches Thorgard up against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Thorgard blocks with his arms.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorgard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murphy up against the cage.
Thorgard avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
A short left from Thorgard.
Thorgard misses with a hook from the clinch. #T5#
Thorgard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thorgard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Thorgard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Thorgard misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Thorgard.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thorgard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Thorgard fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Thorgard jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Thorgard around his waist. Thorgard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Thorgard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thorgard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorgard. #T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorgard jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorgard avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thorgard wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Thorgard swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorgard is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thorgard is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Thorgard tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Thorgard back against the cage.
Thorgard misses with some punches.
Thorgard throws a head punch that misses.
Thorgard dodges an elbow strike from Murphy.
Thorgard tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thorgard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorgard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thorgard lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Thorgard.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T7#
Thorgard taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Thorgard fails to land. #TD#
Thorgard has Murphy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thorgard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murphy tumbling to the mat - Thorgard dives into Murphy's guard.

Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorgard is defending well for now.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Thorgard controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorgard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T8#
Thorgard working aggressively here.
Thorgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorgard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thorgard working aggressively here.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorgard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thorgard misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thorgard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch on the inside from Thorgard fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thorgard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorgard lands with a short shot to the head. #T9##KD2#
Murphy drops Thorgard with a big knee straight up the middle! Thorgard is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Thorgard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Thorgard has been cut.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Thorgard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
Thorgard is looking to counter punch.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorgard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Murphy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Thorgard misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorgard seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorgard.
Thorgard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorgard.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy.
Thorgard is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorgard or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaven Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thorgard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thorgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Thorgard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorgard shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Thorgard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy tries to counter with a clinch but Thorgard shakes him off and moves away.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Thorgard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy tries to clinch but Thorgard is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Thorgard swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Thorgard sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorgard avoids it this time.
A slow jab from Thorgard misses its intended target.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Thorgard staying out of range there.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorgard shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Thorgard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Thorgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Kaven Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorgard backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thorgard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Thorgard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Thorgard goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Thorgard. #TD#
Thorgard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thorgard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Thorgard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy stays in close to Thorgard's body and controls the position.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorgard is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murphy is continuing to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorgard is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Thorgard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Thorgard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorgard throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
Thorgard scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Thorgard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorgard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T5#
Thorgard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Jab, jab by Thorgard - just one landing. #CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thorgard misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Thorgard won't want to take too many of those.
Thorgard blocking some punches.
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Thorgard's ribcage. Thorgard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy scores with a knee to the head.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorgard avoids the damage to the body.
Thorgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorgard prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Thorgard avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Thorgard jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Thorgard around his waist. Thorgard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thorgard is keeping busy.#T7#
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorgard lands a nice uppercut.
Thorgard managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thorgard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy pushes Thorgard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorgard takes an elbow to the temple.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Thorgard 's eye. #T8#
Thorgard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Murphy drops Thorgard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thorgard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Murphy is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Thorgard tries to break Murphy's hands from around his neck, Murphy unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Thorgard will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kaven Murphy!
A less than humble Kaven Murphy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TOF 140
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thorgard enables Manfred to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thorgard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manfred won't allow Thorgard to sweep him here.
Thorgard is looking to sweep but instead, Manfred has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorgard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thorgard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Thorgard tries to roll over but Manfred keeps him under control.
Manfred scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thorgard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manfred.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nice strikes from Manfred there. #T1##SUB2#
Thorgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Thorgard looking for submissions off his back.
Manfred throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Manfred working the head and body with strikes.
Manfred 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.
Nice strikes from Manfred there.
Thorgard wants to improve his position but Manfred is controlling well.
Manfred is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Manfred thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thorgard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manfred. #SUB#
Manfred is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thorgard defends it well. #ES2#
Thorgard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Manfred seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Manfred takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manfred fails with the takedown#TD2#
so Thorgard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manfred not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thorgard looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Manfred working a defensive guard but Thorgard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manfred keeps working.
Manfred tries to bench press Thorgard off him but Thorgard keeps the position.
Thorgard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Manfred might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thorgard trying to control the position but Manfred is working away.
Manfred manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thorgard's best efforts.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manfred flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Manfred tries to get to full guard but Thorgard has control of the leg.
Thorgard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manfred is looking to improve his position.
Manfred is working hard here to advance position.
Manfred keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manfred throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T5#
Thorgard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard stalling.
Manfred is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thorgard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thorgard's back!
Thorgard covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Manfred has got his arm under Thorgard's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Thorgard has spun round into Manfred's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Thorgard wants to pass the guard but Manfred is keeping the position.
Manfred wants to sweep here but Thorgard controlling him for the moment. #T6##SUB#
Manfred has his foot on Thorgard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thorgard works his way back into a safe position though.
Thorgard landing with the ground and pound.
Thorgard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thorgard lands a couple of digs.
Thorgard stays in close to Manfred's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Thorgard is posturing up here but Manfred has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Thorgard tries to roll out but it's too tight and Thorgard has to tap! Slick submission there by Manfred!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaus Manfred!
A victorious Klaus Manfred thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 116
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Kulmunki scores with a nice strike.
Kulmunki throws a hook to the side of Thorgard's head but Thorgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulmunki staying out of range there.
Kulmunki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorgard.
Thorgard has a takedown stuffed.
Kulmunki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard 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 tries for a takedown but Kulmunki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kulmunki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki feints and then cracks Thorgard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thorgard down.
Kulmunki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorgard was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulmunki.
Thorgard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Thorgard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kulmunki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thorgard is in Kulmunki's guard.#T1##ES#
Kulmunki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a head kick but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a hook
and Thorgard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulmunki thinking.
Kulmunki loads up on a big right hand but Thorgard slips the punch.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulmunki as he avoids it easily.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Kulmunki slips a jab from Thorgard.
Thorgard misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulmunki misses the target.
Thorgard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Thorgard misses. #T2#
That kick from Kulmunki tenderised Thorgard's leg. Thorgard is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorgard.
A left lands for Kulmunki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Thorgard checks it
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulmunki misses with a body shot.
Thorgard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kulmunki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thorgard swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Thorgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulmunki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Thorgard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thorgard misses with a takedown
and Kulmunki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kulmunki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorgard. That did some damage!
Thorgard throws an overhand right that lands on Kulmunki's shoulder, as Kulmunki tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kulmunki.
Thorgard walks into a left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kulmunki as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Kulmunki leaves Thorgard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Kulmunki's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thorgard stuns Kulmunki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorgard slips a jab from Kulmunki.
Thorgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kulmunki takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulmunki.
A nice side step and Thorgard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kulmunki.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Thorgard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kulmunki did well to prevent Thorgard getting side control.#T5#
Kulmunki is trying to stand. #ES#
Kulmunki kicks Thorgard off and gets back to his feet.
Kulmunki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorgard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kulmunki slips under a jab from Thorgard.
Kulmunki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thorgard feints the counter takedown.
Thorgard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Thorgard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulmunki is looking to escape.#T6#
Thorgard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Kulmunki pushes Thorgard off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but Thorgard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thorgard connects with a jab.
Kulmunki throws a shot from downtown. Thorgard moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorgard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick and Thorgard moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Kulmunki. Beautiful body shot.
Thorgard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kulmunki to score with a decent uppercut.#T7#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulmunki. Thorgard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulmunki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulmunki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorgard misses with a wild body shot.
Thorgard ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Thorgard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kulmunki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kulmunki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kulmunki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorgard slips under a jab.
Thorgard throws an off balance right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a two punch combo. #T8#
Thorgard ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulmunki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thorgard throws a jab when Kulmunki was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thorgard or perhaps it was just good defense by Kulmunki, which made it look bad.
Kulmunki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thorgard avoids the body shot from Kulmunki.
Thorgard throws a right hand that misses
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Kulmunki.
Thorgard slips under a jab from Kulmunki.#T9#
The fighters circling - Thorgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulmunki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorgard.
Thorgard shoots in but no luck this time.
As Thorgard backs away, Kulmunki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kulmunki scores with a hook to the body. Thorgard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kulmunki misses with a hook. Thorgard ducked under it nicely.
Kulmunki misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorgard. Kulmunki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulmunki with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki 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##TD2#
Thorgard shoots in and bounces Kulmunki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kulmunki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Thorgard blocks it.
Kulmunki cracks Thorgard with a nice body shot.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Thorgard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kulmunki uses from the top position.
Thorgard looking to control.
Kulmunki wants to stand but Thorgard is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Thorgard is working an open guard so Kulmunki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick
enabling Thorgard to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kulmunki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
Kulmunki throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kulmunki misses with a double jab.
Kulmunki misses with a double jab.
Kulmunki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulmunki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but Thorgard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thorgard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Kulmunki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorgard throws the left hand but Kulmunki avoids the punch easily.
Kulmunki lands a glancing blow to the side of Thorgard's head.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorgard misses with a shot to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorgard cracks Kulmunki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki misses with a double jab.
Thorgard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown but Kulmunki shows good takedown defense.
Kulmunki tries to work over Thorgard's front leg with a kick but Thorgard checks it.
Kulmunki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thorgard.
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Thorgard does it's job there.
Kulmunki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorgard can do to turn this around?
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown but Kulmunki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Thorgard avoids it.
Thorgard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kulmunki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Thorgard looks for a takedown but Kulmunki sprawls well.
It looked like Kulmunki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulmunki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorgard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kulmunki's head.
Kulmunki connects with a jab.
Thorgard throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulmunki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Thorgard is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Thorgard misses.
Thorgard is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulmunki finish him?
Kulmunki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorgard.#T5#
Thorgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulmunki throws a counter high kick but Thorgard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thorgard seems to have recovered his senses.
Thorgard fails to land the takedown.#KD#
Kulmunki lands a big head kick that sends Thorgard tumbling to the mat! Kulmunki takes a step backwards and waves Thorgard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Thorgard to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulmunki throws a jab when Thorgard was well out of range.
Kulmunki slips under a jab.
Kulmunki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thorgard misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulmunki misses the target.#T6#
Thorgard throws a sloppy body shot
and Kulmunki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki swings widly with a right hand
and Thorgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulmunki scores with a three punch combo!
Thorgard misses the body punch
and Kulmunki counters with a leg kick.
Thorgard is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorgard. Kulmunki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorgard throws a front kick aimed at Kulmunki's knee but Kulmunki avoids it well. #TD2#
Thorgard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kulmunki was covering up waiting for the punch and Thorgard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kulmunki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thorgard is controlling him. #T7##ES#
Kulmunki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thorgard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorgard clobbers Kulmunki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thorgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulmunki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kulmunki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thorgard. #T8#
Kulmunki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Kulmunki misses.
Kulmunki misses with a double jab.
Thorgard thows a leg kick but Kulmunki checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kulmunki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorgard misses with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorgard. #T9#
Kulmunki misses with a body shot
and Thorgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard throws a hook but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
Thorgard throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kulmunki slips a jab and a cross from Thorgard.
Thorgard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorgard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kulmunki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorgard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Thorgard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thorgard throws a lazy right hand but Kulmunki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorgard scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulmunki should have avoided that one.
Kulmunki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulmunki misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Thorgard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thorgard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Thorgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick but Thorgard moved away.
Thorgard tries to bum rush Kulmunki with a series of wild strikes but Kulmunki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Thorgard misses with a takedown
and Kulmunki counters with a left and a right that stings Thorgard.
Thorgard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorgard looks to land a right hand but Kulmunki moved out of range.
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Kulmunki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thorgard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut. Thorgard saw that one coming.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Thorgard. That snapped Kulmunki's head back.
Thorgard slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki connects with a looping right hand.
Kulmunki blocks a jab.
Thorgard dips to his left and cracks Kulmunki with an uppercut!
Kulmunki lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulmunki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorgard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kulmunki scrambles back to his feet.
Thorgard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kulmunki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Thorgard there.
Nice takedown defense from Kulmunki. No joy for Thorgard on that attempt.
Kulmunki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kenzo Kulmunki is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorgard throws a good cross that connects.
Kulmunki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Thorgard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kulmunki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thorgard avoids the head kick by Kulmunki.
Thorgard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kulmunki momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kulmunki. #T4#
Thorgard misses with a looping left.
Thorgard throws a jab when Kulmunki was well out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left.
Kulmunki throws an off balance right hand
and Thorgard counters with a left to the body.
Kulmunki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown but Kulmunki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Kulmunki walks into a jab.
Thorgard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thorgard moves out of range of the leg kick from Kulmunki.#T5#
Kulmunki throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard connects with a body shot.
Thorgard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Thorgard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulmunki.
Thorgard slips a jab from Kulmunki.
A jab from Thorgard misses.
A big left from Kulmunki misses.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorgard takes one to the side of the head. #T6#
Thorgard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Kulmunki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorgard throws out a loose jab but Kulmunki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulmunki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kulmunki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kulmunki missing with a left hand there. Thorgard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorgard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorgard scores with a nice right hand. #T7#
Kulmunki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thorgard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulmunki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kulmunki as he jumps to the side.
Kulmunki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulmunki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kulmunki misses with a low kick as Thorgard jumps back.
Thorgard misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kulmunki thumps Thorgard with a low kick.
Magnus Thorgard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
Kulmunki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
Thorgard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulmunki moves away.#KD#
Kulmunki lands a big head kick that sends Thorgard tumbling to the mat! Kulmunki takes a step backwards and waves Thorgard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulmunki throws the left hand but Thorgard avoids the punch easily.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Kulmunki avoids it with no problem.
Kulmunki feints and then cracks Thorgard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thorgard down.
Thorgard punishes Kulmunki's body with a nice straight punch.
Kulmunki scores with a leg kick. #T9#
Thorgard tries for a takedown but Kulmunki circles away easily
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorgard slips a jab from Kulmunki.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kulmunki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorgard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kulmunki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulmunki jabs at Thorgard's body.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulmunki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenzo Kulmunki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kulmunki 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 109
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Thorgard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temple.
Temple ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Temple bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Temple trying to control the action but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Thorgard can't do much from the bottom here.
Temple landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Temple swings around for an armbar but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Temple's guard.
Thorgard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thorgard lands a couple of digs.
Thorgard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Temple is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thorgard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thorgard is in close to Temple's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thorgard wants to pass the guard but Temple is keeping the position.
Temple managing to control the position.
Temple wants to control but Thorgard passes easily into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thorgard lands a nice short elbow.
Thorgard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Temple has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thorgard is working away from the top position though.
Thorgard works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Thorgard looking to control but Temple is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Temple wants to control but Thorgard is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thorgard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Thorgard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Thorgard trying to control but Temple is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Temple in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thorgard trying to control but Temple is having none of it.
Temple definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Thorgard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Temple has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Temple! #T3#
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorgard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Temple's guard. #REVB#
Temple wants to sweep but no luck.
Thorgard pushing down on Temple's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Temple tries to get to full guard but Thorgard has control of the leg.
Temple is looking to control Thorgard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Temple avoid being mounted?
Thorgard works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Temple is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Temple is bucking up trying to escape but Thorgard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thorgard is landing with some decent strikes but Temple is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#It looks like Trent Temple has been cut.
Temple is bucking up trying to escape but Thorgard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Temple is rocked!
Temple is squirming around, avoiding Thorgard's attempts to control the action.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Thorgard! Temple is hurt baaadly! Thorgard is firing away with more strikes - Temple is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 99
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Mettovaara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thorgard connects with the punch.
We've been told by Mettovaara's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Mettovaara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mettovaara tries to work over Thorgard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorgard.
Thorgard goes for a takedown attempt but Mettovaara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mettovaara is looking to score with low kicks.
Mettovaara thuds his shin into the meat of Thorgard's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard misses with a hook.#CL2#
Thorgard gets a clinch.
Thorgard's coach down at Tokyo All-Stars was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thorgard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thorgard blocking some punches.
Thorgard has Mettovaara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mettovaara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thorgard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mordor Mettovaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mettovaara. #TD#
Mettovaara drags the fight down to the ground.
Thorgard scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mettovaara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mettovaara is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Thorgard rolls with it to try and escape but Mettovaara cranks on the arm and Thorgard is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mordor Mettovaara!
A victorious Mordor Mettovaara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 90
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Anttonen misses with a left hand
and Thorgard counters with a two punch combo.
Anttonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Anttonen.
Thorgard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pallas Anttonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anttonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorgard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anttonen throws a head kick that Thorgard semi-blocks.
Anttonen lands with a good body shot.
Anttonen is looking to chop away at Thorgard's legs.
Thorgard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anttonen throws a series of punches but Thorgard avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Thorgard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anttonen looks to land a combination but Thorgard avoids it well.
Thorgard 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.
Anttonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thorgard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorgard pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Thorgard throws a right and a left that Anttonen avoids nicely.
Thorgard walks into a straight right hand from Anttonen.
Anttonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thorgard fails to land the takedown.
Thorgard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anttonen's head.
Thorgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Anttonen tenderised Thorgard's leg. Thorgard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorgard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anttonen defends well and Thorgard ends up having to push Anttonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Anttonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorgard misses with a body shot.
Thorgard has been working on his balance at Tokyo All-Stars, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Anttonen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anttonen. That's going to slow Thorgard down.
Anttonen slips under a jab from Thorgard.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Thorgard.
A little feinted left hand from Thorgard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorgard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorgard slips a straight right by Anttonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anttonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorgard was well out of range. Poor timing from Anttonen.
Thorgard swings for the body but Anttonen moves out of range.
Pallas Anttonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anttonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anttonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anttonen throws a hook to the side of Thorgard's head but Thorgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Anttonen.
Thorgard doesn't manage to clinch there - Anttonen circles away.
Thorgard needs to keep his hands up - Anttonen had a free shot at his head there.
Anttonen throws a head kick that misses.
Thorgard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorgard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Thorgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Thorgard.
Anttonen misses with an uppercut. Thorgard saw that one coming.
Thorgard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thorgard.
Thorgard misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anttonen.
Thorgard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anttonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Anttonen.
Thorgard slips a jab from Anttonen.
Anttonen misses with a looping left.
It looked like Thorgard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anttonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorgard. That did some damage!
Thorgard misses with a few strikes there.
Anttonen throws a solid leg kick but Thorgard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anttonen.
Thorgard throwing a counter right hand but Anttonen manages to avoid it.#T4#
Thorgard misses with a straight left.
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!
Anttonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorgard connects with a body shot that sends Anttonen's belly button to the back.
Anttonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thorgard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorgard misses the shot to the body.
Thorgard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anttonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thorgard takes one to the side of the head.
Thorgard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anttonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anttonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thorgard checks it well.
Anttonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick from Anttonen, right into the meat of the thigh. #T5#
Thorgard shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Thorgard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Thorgard.#ROC#Anttonen is rocked!
Crack! Thorgard connects with the perfect overhand right and Anttonen falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Thorgard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 80
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Thorgard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Majesty throws a series of punches but Thorgard moves out of range.
Majesty moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorgard.#CUT2#It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Majesty. No joy for Thorgard on that attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Thorgard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Majesty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Majesty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Majesty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorgard misses with a lunging right hand
and Majesty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorgard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorgard walks into a straight right hand from Majesty.
Thorgard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Thorgard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Majesty's guard.
Majesty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thorgard controls the pace.
Thorgard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Majesty wants to stand up but Thorgard is controlling him.
Majesty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thorgard looking to pass the guard.
Majesty pulls Thorgard in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majesty trying to keep a closed guard but Thorgard is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Majesty holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Majesty misses with a body shot.
Majesty throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Majesty. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thorgard is looking to clinch but Majesty is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Majesty. That snapped Thorgard's head back.
Majesty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Thorgard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Majesty!
Majesty takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thorgard has control of an arm but Majesty manages to advance to Thorgard's back!
Majesty slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Majesty's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3#
Thorgard is trying to stand back up.
Thorgard just trying to survive but Majesty is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Majesty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thorgard.
Majesty'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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Majesty has the hooks in. Thorgard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thorgard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Majesty.
Majesty controlling the position well here. Thorgard rolled but Majesty kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thorgard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Majesty. #T5#
Thorgard tries to break free.
Thorgard just trying to survive but Majesty is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thorgard tries to break free.
Majesty trying to control momentarily.
Majesty has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thorgard's body.
Majesty avoiding Thorgard 's attempts to control his hands.
Thorgard is trying to stand back up. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thorgard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Majesty.
Thorgard tries to escape the position.
Majesty biding his time, looking for the opening.
Thorgard rolls, trying to escape but Majesty keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T7#
Majesty trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thorgard staying busy and making it hard for Majesty to control.
Majesty just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Majesty continues to stall.
Thorgard tries to escape the position.
Majesty slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T9#
Thorgard trying to get back to his feet but Majesty is in full control for now.
Thorgard tries to escape the position.
Thorgard trying to control the hands but Majesty breaks the grip.
Thorgard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Majesty controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Majesty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Majesty's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thorgard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Majesty.
Thorgard misses with a straight left.
Thorgard throws an overhand right that lands on Majesty's shoulder, as Majesty tries to avoid the shot.
Thorgard misses with a double jab.
Thorgard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majesty was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorgard.
Majesty moves out of range as Thorgard strikes.
Majesty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorgard.
Majesty thinks about countering with a head kick.
Majesty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorgard can do to turn this around?
Majesty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorgard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Majesty scrambles back to his feet.
Thorgard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majesty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majesty scores with a body shot.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thorgard misses with a takedown attempt
and Majesty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target. #T1#
Thorgard walks into a straight right hand from Majesty.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut
and Majesty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorgard thinking.
Nice body kick from Majesty.
Thorgard is breathing heavily.
Majesty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Majesty ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Majesty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a hook but Majesty blocks it.#TD2#
Thorgard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Majesty is controlling Thorgard's trapped leg to prevent Thorgard from advancing to side control.
Majesty is looking to improve his position.
Majesty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Majesty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Majesty.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majesty is looking to stand up but Thorgard isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorgard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorgard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Majesty holds on and takes a little breather.
Thorgard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Majesty tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorgard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Majesty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorgard throws the left hand but Majesty avoids the punch easily.
Majesty lands a head shot.
Majesty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown but Majesty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darnell Majesty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Majesty misses the jab.
Majesty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thorgard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Majesty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Thorgard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Majesty on his heels. He'll look to pass Majesty's guard now, I'm sure.
Majesty trying to control the position here.
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Majesty keeps moving.
Thorgard with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Thorgard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majesty keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Majesty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Majesty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thorgard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Majesty is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T5#
Majesty taking a bit of punishment here - Thorgard scoring with strikes.
Thorgard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Majesty 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.
Majesty struggling a bit here.
Majesty managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thorgard.
Thorgard working the head with strikes.
Majesty wants to control but Thorgard postures up.
Thorgard tries to advance to mount but Majesty denies him.
Majesty dodges the ground and pound from Thorgard.#T6#
Thorgard tries to score with some ground and pound. Majesty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Majesty struggling a bit here.
Thorgard cracks Majesty with a big right hand but Majesty just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thorgard working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Thorgard trying to control the action but Majesty is working from the bottom.
Majesty regains half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Thorgard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thorgard is looking to advance position but Majesty won't allow it.
Majesty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majesty keeps working.
Majesty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Majesty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majesty trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorgard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Majesty pulls Thorgard in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thorgard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorgard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Majesty.
Majesty throws a body shot but no joy.
Majesty misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Thorgard to counter with a crisp jab.
Darnell Majesty is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Majesty.
Thorgard blocks a head kick by Majesty.
A slow jab from Majesty misses its intended target.
Thorgard lands a nice hook to Majesty's body. Majesty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Majesty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Thorgard tries to counter it with a takedown but Majesty pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thorgard looks to land a left hand but Majesty moved out of range nicely.#T9#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thorgard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Majesty - the referee stops the clock and Thorgard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Majesty. Thorgard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2#
Thorgard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Majesty to the ground. Thorgard is now in Majesty's guard.
Majesty controlling the position.
Majesty keeping full guard, as Thorgard tries to pass.
Majesty pulls Thorgard in to control the position.
Magnus Thorgard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thorgard postures up in Majesty's guard and throws a big left but Majesty blocks it.
Thorgard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Majesty looking to control.
Thorgard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorgard looking to sit in guard and control but Majesty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Thorgard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darnell Majesty's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Majesty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorgard cracks Majesty with an open hand slap.
Majesty pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thorgard back to the cage. Majesty follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thorgard is defended easily by Majesty.
Thorgard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thorgard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Majesty pinned against the cage. Majesty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Majesty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Majesty lands a nice hook to Thorgard's body. Thorgard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Majesty.
Majesty throws a hook but Thorgard avoids it easily.
Majesty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Majesty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thorgard checks it well. #T1##TD2#
Thorgard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Majesty managing to control the position.
Majesty is trying to keep Thorgard in close.
Majesty being controlled here, momentarily.
Majesty has control of Thorgard's left arm, preventing Thorgard from doing any damage.
Thorgard wants to pass the guard but Majesty is keeping the position.#T2#
Thorgard trying to control but Majesty is working from the bottom.
Majesty is looking to stand up but Thorgard isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Majesty keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorgard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Majesty at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majesty. Thorgard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorgard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thorgard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majesty.
Majesty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thorgard's hands.
Thorgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Darnell Majesty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Majesty connects with an inside leg kick.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut. Majesty saw that one coming.#T3#
Thorgard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Majesty moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
Majesty is looking to counter punch.
Thorgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Majesty appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thorgard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Majesty scores with a nice body kick.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Thorgard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Majesty defends well and Thorgard ends up having to push Majesty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darnell Majesty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Thorgard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorgard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Majesty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Majesty scores with a nice strike.
Majesty lands a high kick!
Majesty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Majesty scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majesty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Majesty wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Majesty was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorgard.#T4#
Majesty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Majesty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorgard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Majesty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Majesty.
Majesty throws a shot from downtown. Thorgard moves away and avoids it.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Majesty but Majesty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Majesty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorgard.
Thorgard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thorgard misses with a hook
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Majesty avoids it really well and circles away.
Majesty half committed to a counter leg kick.
Majesty connects with a body shot that sends Thorgard's belly button to the back.#T5#
Majesty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Majesty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorgard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Majesty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorgard was well out of range. Poor timing from Majesty.
Thorgard tests Majesty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorgard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Majesty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorgard connects with a right hand. Majesty shakes it off.
Majesty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Thorgard is rocked!
Thorgard misses with a hook.
Majesty quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thorgard shoots in looking for a takedown. Majesty tries to sprawl out of it but Thorgard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Majesty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard throws an off balance right hand
and Majesty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Majesty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T6#
Majesty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorgard moves away.
Majesty with a jab.
Thorgard dips to his left and cracks Majesty with an uppercut!
A shot to the body from Thorgard misses
letting Majesty counter with a right hand.
Thorgard is still on wobbly legs! Can Majesty finish him?
Majesty tests Thorgard's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Thorgard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Majesty quickly recovers to half guard.
Thorgard seems to have recovered his senses.
Majesty wants to control but Thorgard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Majesty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Majesty is working hard here to advance position.
Thorgard throwing shots but Majesty is blocking nicely. #T7#
Majesty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Majesty is looking to control Thorgard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majesty avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Thorgard seems content to control.
Thorgard trying to control the action but Majesty is working from the bottom.
Thorgard is taking a breather. Majesty says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Thorgard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Majesty defends it well.
Majesty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Majesty.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Majesty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Majesty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thorgard shoots in looking for a takedown. Majesty tries to sprawl out of it but Thorgard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Majesty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Majesty lands a jab to the head.
Thorgard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Majesty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
Thorgard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Majesty with a body shot.
Majesty stuffs the takedown.#T9#
Majesty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thorgard.
Majesty works the jab nicely.
Thorgard's coach down at Tokyo All-Stars was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thorgard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thorgard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Majesty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorgard circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Majesty - just one landing.
Majesty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorgard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Majesty defends it well.
Majesty misses with a straight left.
Thorgard lands a jab to the head.
Majesty moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorgard shoots in for a double leg but Majesty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorgard moves out of range as Majesty strikes.
Majesty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorgard misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Majesty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Majesty 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Majesty!
Darnell Majesty bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Bounty Tournament Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Thorgard.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab.
Karhu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Karhu's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorgard.
Thorgard feints the counter takedown.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorgard.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Karhu lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorgard off the cage and back into range.
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Karhu looks to throw the jab but Thorgard is out of range.
Thorgard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thorgard throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Karhu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thorgard! Karhu lets Thorgard back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Karhu lands a big right hand that sends Thorgard crashing to the mat! Karhu stays standing though and waves Thorgard back to his feet!#ROC#Thorgard is rocked!
Thorgard looks to land a left hand but Karhu moved out of range nicely.
Thorgard is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karhu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thorgard seems to have recovered his senses.
Thorgard preventing the sweep. #T1#
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Karhu keeps moving.
Thorgard throwing strikes from guard but Karhu blocks nicely.
Thorgard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thorgard throws a big elbow that misses.
Thorgard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorgard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Karhu pulls Thorgard in close to prevent any damage.
Thorgard landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thorgard throwing strikes but missing.
Karhu is adopting a defensive guard.
Thorgard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Thorgard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karhu was covering up waiting for the punch and Thorgard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karhu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Thorgard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karhu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorgard throws a strike but Karhu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu stays in close to Thorgard's body and controls the position.
Thorgard controlling the position.
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#
Karhu trying to control from the bottom.
Thorgard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karhu trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Thorgard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karhu defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thorgard in particular looking to stall.
Karhu trying to hold on to Thorgard's head to control him but Thorgard postures up.
Thorgard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karhu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thorgard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thorgard misses with a head shot. Karhu uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Karhu dominated that round.
That's time! Karhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Thorgard saw that one coming.#CL#
Karhu rushes Thorgard and presses him up against the cage.
Thorgard is trying to break the clinch but Karhu has him pressed against the cage.
Thorgard's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thorgard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karhu working aggressively here.
Karhu lands a right hand.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Thorgard.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Thorgard's head.
Thorgard misses with the head strike.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorgard.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Thorgard.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Thorgard avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu gets through Thorgard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorgard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karhu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thorgard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorgard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Thorgard's head but Thorgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karhu throws a head kick but Thorgard moves out of range.
Thorgard connects with a single shot there.
Thorgard slips under a jab.
No joy there for Thorgard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorgard.
Thorgard cracks Karhu with a good jab.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
Thorgard loads up on a big right hand but Karhu slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Thorgard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhu takes a swing at Thorgard's ribcage but misses.
Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karhu.
And Thorgard tries to counter it with a takedown but Karhu pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karhu.
Thorgard looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
Karhu defending well as Thorgard loads up on a big left hand.
Karhu moves out of range as Thorgard strikes.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab. #KD#
Karhu lands a big head kick that sends Thorgard tumbling to the mat! Karhu takes a step backwards and waves Thorgard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorgard looks up at the clock. Bad move! Karhu lands a right hand from hell, dropping Thorgard. Karhu pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasmus Karhu!
Our winner, Rasmus Karhu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Thorgard takes a swing at Nuorempi's ribcage but misses.
Thorgard scores with a hook.
A big left from Thorgard misses.
Nuorempi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorgard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard 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.
Nuorempi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab.
Thorgard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nuorempi blocks a jab.
Thorgard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuorempi.
Thorgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nuorempi throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Thorgard does no damage.
Nuorempi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nuorempi has managed to clinch.
Thorgard tries to circle away but Nuorempi has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Thorgard lands with a left to the head.
Nuorempi working aggressively here. #T1#
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Thorgard controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch.
Nuorempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi lands with a light punch inside.
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Nuorempi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi lands a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi presses Thorgard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Thorgard looks winded!
A short right from Nuorempi on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Good body shot from Nuorempi. #T2#
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuorempi tries to work over Thorgard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Thorgard blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Thorgard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorgard's elbow.
Nuorempi lands with a left to the head.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Thorgard.
Nuorempi tries to work over Thorgard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi has a couple of punches blocked by Thorgard.
Thorgard swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Thorgard prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuorempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorgard blocking some punches.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorgard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Nuorempi. #T4#
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Thorgard blocks it.
Thorgard blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorgard takes a shot to the head.
Nuorempi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Thorgard avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
A short left from Nuorempi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuorempi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thorgard is defending well.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Thorgard blocks it.
Thorgard blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorgard is pressed up against the cage. Nuorempi 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suutari Nuorempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuorempi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thorgard misses the shot to the body.
Thorgard misses with a straight left.
Thorgard misses with a combination
and Nuorempi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorgard thinking.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Nuorempi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thorgard.
Nuorempi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorgard can do to turn this around?
Thorgard misses with a lunging right hand
and Nuorempi counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuorempi circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Thorgard - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Nuorempi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Suutari Nuorempi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Thorgard throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Blake walks into a jab.
Thorgard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blake's head backwards.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Blake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Thorgard has him pressed against the cage.
Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thorgard to keep the fight standing.
Blake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard lands a hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard 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 has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Thorgard breaks the clinch.
Blake closes the distance but Thorgard moves to the side
letting Thorgard counter with a right hand. #T1#
Thorgard tried to score with a low kick but Blake checks it.
Thorgard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body kick from Blake.
Thorgard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thorgard misses with a double jab #CL#
and Blake holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thorgard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Thorgard has him pressed against the cage.
Blake tries to pull guard but Thorgard holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
Blake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thorgard smiles and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Thorgard.#T2#
Blake blocks a jab.
Blake is looking to counter the offense by Thorgard and move into the clinch.
Blake tries a low kick but Thorgard avoids it.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake wants to slow Thorgard down by chopping away at his legs.
Thorgard works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorgard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
Thorgard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blake had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thorgard throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Thorgard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blake needs to keep his hands up - Thorgard had a free shot at his head there.
Blake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorgard to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Thorgard misses with a hook.
Blake with the inside leg kick.
Blake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thorgard is out of range and Blake settles back down.
Thorgard throws a series of strikes that have Blake backpedaling.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Thorgard pushes him off.
Thorgard loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Blake leaves Thorgard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blake tries to counter by clinching up but Thorgard breaks away and moves out of range.
Blake tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorgard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blake on the side of the head.
Thorgard avoids a kick to the body.
Blake looks for the body kick but Thorgard saw that one coming. #TD2#
Thorgard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Blake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thorgard has picked Blake up and slammed him! Blake can't keep hold of the triangle and Thorgard manages to pass to side control!
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blake tries to bench press Thorgard off him but Thorgard keeps the position.
Thorgard cracks Blake with a big elbow.
Blake tries to bench press Thorgard off him but Thorgard keeps the position.
Thorgard just content to control the position.
Blake is looking to regain half guard here but Thorgard keeps moving and retains side control.
Thorgard just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Blake needs to keep his hands up - Thorgard had a free shot at his head there.
Blake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thorgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorgard.
Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut.
Thorgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.#T1#
Thorgard throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Blake throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Thorgard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blake quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thorgard in particular looking to stall.
Blake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thorgard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thorgard's back!
Blake doesn't have the hooks in and Thorgard manages to turn into his guard.
Thorgard forces his way into half guard.
Magnus Thorgard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thorgard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thorgard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorgard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thorgard jumps into side control!
Thorgard controls the position from side control.#SU2#
Thorgard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thorgard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorgard cracks Blake with an open hand slap.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorgard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.#T3#
Blake blocks a jab.
Thorgard lands with a hook. Blake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blake scores with a kick to the body.
Blake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Thorgard gets a takedown into half guard.
Blake is looking to improve his position.
Blake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thorgard is working away from the top position though.
Blake manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Thorgard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thorgard is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Blake working for a triangle but Thorgard defends it easily.
Thorgard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Thorgard checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorgard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thorgard.
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thorgard misses with a looping right.
Blake slips under a jab.
Blake tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Thorgard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thorgard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thorgard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorgard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake tries to score with a low kick but Thorgard moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Blake stuffs the takedown attempt from Thorgard. Thorgard gets slowly back to his feet.
Blake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorgard. That snapped Blake's head back.
Thorgard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blake is able to avoid easily.
Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blake closes the distance but Thorgard moves to the side
letting Thorgard counter with a right hand.
Blade Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Blake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorgard to score with a decent uppercut.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Thorgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blake staying out of range there.
Blake is looking to counter the offense by Thorgard and move into the clinch.
Thorgard scores with a punch to the head.
Thorgard cracks Blake with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake looks to land a body kick but Thorgard moved away.
Blake defending well as Thorgard loads up on a big left hand.
Thorgard lands a nice shot to the body.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake is looking to counter the offense by Thorgard and move into the clinch.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Blake looks for the body kick but Thorgard saw that one coming.
Thorgard tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorgard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blake defending well as Thorgard loads up on a big left hand.
Thorgard misses with a left hand #CL#
and Blake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blake tries to pull guard but Thorgard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thorgard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Blake.
Thorgard tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Thorgard manages to break the clinch.
Blake slips under a jab from Thorgard.#T4#
Blake tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blake throws a leg kick that misses.
Thorgard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorgard lands a nice shot that snaps Blake's head back.
Blake dodges the punch combination from Thorgard.
Thorgard lands with a straight right. Blake didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorgard lands with a nice combination. Blake backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#Blade Blake's cut is getting worse.
Good work by Blake as he checks the leg kick.
Blake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Thorgard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorgard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Thorgard!
A very excited looking Magnus Thorgard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Thorgard moves out of range of the body kick.
Breaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Breaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Breaker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Thorgard misses.
Breaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Breaker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Breaker 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 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been hearing reports that Thorgard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Breaker throws a push kick but Thorgard slaps the foot to one side.
Thorgard throws a combination. Breaker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorgard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breaker checks a leg kick.
And Breaker responds with a good body kick, but Thorgard manages to step out the way in time.
Thorgard throws a jab when Breaker was well out of range.
Breaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorgard.
No joy there for Thorgard, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Thorgard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breaker manages to avoid it.
Breaker counters with a body kick.
Breaker misses the shot to the body.
Thorgard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Breaker throws a right hand that misses
and Thorgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Breaker throws out a loose jab but Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorgard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Breaker slips a straight right by Thorgard.
Thorgard cracks a nice hook into Breaker's ribs.
Thorgard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Breaker moves away.
Breaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thorgard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Breaker misses the target.
Breaker slips a jab from Thorgard.
Thorgard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorgard.
Thorgard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Breaker throws out the jab.
Thorgard misses the jab.#T2#
Good work by Breaker as he checks the leg kick.
Thorgard throws a combination. Breaker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Breaker gets the takedown into side control.

Thorgard explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Breaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorgard.
Thorgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Breaker slips a straight right by Thorgard.
Breaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorgard.
Breaker throws a leg kick but Thorgard moved away.
Thorgard tries to work over Breaker's front leg with a kick but Breaker checks it.
Breaker takes one to the chin there.
Thorgard staying out of range there.
Thorgard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Breaker. No joy for Thorgard on that attempt. #T3#
Breaker throws the kick towards the body but Thorgard avoids it.
A low kick from Thorgard misses #TD2#
and Breaker counters with a single leg into guard. Thorgard didn't expect that.
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. #REVR#
Thorgard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Breaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Breaker taking some punishment here, with Thorgard in his half guard. #SUB2#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Thorgard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Thorgard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Breaker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thorgard has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Breaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Thorgard has a good base and remains in mount.
Breaker is still trying to improve position.
Breaker keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard controlling from the full mount.
Breaker can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thorgard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Breaker circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Breaker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thorgard to the mat! Thorgard manages to get full guard.
Thorgard pulls Breaker in close to prevent any damage.
Breaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breaker landing some decent shots from guard.
Breaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thorgard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thorgard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thorgard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Breaker defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Breaker throws a big elbow that misses.
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.#T1#
Breaker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thorgard controls Breaker momentarily but Breaker frees himself.
Breaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Breaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Breaker throws an elbow that misses. Thorgard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Breaker's guard. Nice move by Thorgard!#REVR##SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a triangle but Thorgard pushes his legs off easily.
Breaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorgard is one step ahead there.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker 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.#T2#
Thorgard pushes down on Breaker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Breaker gets back to full guard.
Breaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thorgard content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Breaker working for submissions but it's allowed Thorgard to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
Thorgard trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Thorgard there.
Thorgard slows the pace down in half guard.
Magnus Thorgard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Thorgard is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thorgard content to control rather than advance.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Thorgard is controlling well.
Breaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thorgard is looking to advance position but Breaker won't allow it.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Thorgard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorgard stalling.
Breaker is looking to get back to full guard here but Thorgard has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bone Breaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Breaker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorgard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Breaker throws a solid leg kick but Thorgard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Breaker.
Thorgard fails with a takedown attempt.
Thorgard clobbers Breaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker throws a leg kick but Thorgard checks it.
Thorgard defending well as Breaker loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Thorgard misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Breaker, right into the meat of the thigh.
Breaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorgard was well out of range. Poor timing from Breaker.#T1#
Breaker misses with a hook. Thorgard ducked under it nicely.
Thorgard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Breaker on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Thorgard there.
Thorgard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breaker.
Thorgard takes one to the side of the head.
Breaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thorgard is out of range.
Breaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorgard throws a jab when Breaker was well out of range.
Breaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Breaker throws a big shot that misses.
Breaker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thorgard throws an off balance right hand
and Breaker counters with a nice body shot.
Thorgard throws a leg kick but Breaker sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard throws a nice looking combination but Breaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Breaker with a nice calf kick.
Breaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Breaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thorgard dips to his left and cracks Breaker with an uppercut!
Breaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Breaker tries a quick counter leg kick but Thorgard is wise to it.
Thorgard throws a combination. Breaker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Breaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorgard.
Breaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thorgard is able to avoid easily.
Breaker misses with a hook. Thorgard ducked under it nicely.
Breaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Breaker throws a body punch but Thorgard moves out of range.
Thorgard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Breaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorgard.
Thorgard looks to land a combination. Breaker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Thorgard moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorgard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Breaker shoots in and bounces Thorgard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thorgard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thorgard keeping full guard, as Breaker tries to pass.
Breaker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thorgard's head.
Thorgard looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorgard, not yet.
Thorgard trying to keep a closed guard but Breaker is proving a slippery customer.
Breaker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Breaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Breaker throwing strikes but missing.
Breaker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thorgard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Breaker with a nice head shot there.
Thorgard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Breaker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Breaker throwing strikes but missing.
Breaker postures up.
Breaker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Magnus Thorgard.
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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WFC 46: Dias v De Rossi
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Thorgard looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
A combination from Thorgard does no damage.
Blade Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
Thorgard throwing a counter right hand but Blake manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Blake moves forwards but Thorgard connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Thorgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blake tries to clinch but Thorgard moves out of range.
Blake tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake wants to counter with a clinch but Thorgard pushes him away.#T1#
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
Thorgard throwing a counter right hand but Blake manages to avoid it.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorgard circles away.
Blake wants to clinch but Thorgard slips to the side
and Thorgard counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorgard tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorgard circles away. #CL2#
Blake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorgard, pushing him back against the cage.
Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thorgard to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Blake manages to pull guard.
Thorgard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blake trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Blake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Thorgard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thorgard tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thorgard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Blake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thorgard has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Thorgard passes into half guard.
Thorgard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thorgard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thorgard is working away from the top position though.
Thorgard trying to control the pace.
Blake trying to control here. #T3#
Thorgard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blake 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 wants to stand up but Blake is controlling the position.
Thorgard stalling.
Blake is trying to maintain the position but Thorgard is very close to passing his half guard.
Thorgard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thorgard is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
Thorgard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thorgard working over Blake with some ground and pound. Blake looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blake is trying to control but can't.
Thorgard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blake trying to control here.
Thorgard controlling the action here.
Blake is trying to control but Thorgard manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake is working to get back to half guard.
Blake is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorgard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thorgard throws a low kick but Blake avoids it.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorgard circles away.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Thorgard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blake wants to clinch.
Blake is looking to clinch but Thorgard is avoiding it.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorgard misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Blake is looking to clinch but Thorgard is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Thorgard there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is looking to clinch but Thorgard is avoiding it.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorgard with a nice cross.
Blake closes the distance but Thorgard moves to the side
and Thorgard counters with a one-two to the body.
Blake blocks a jab.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Thorgard loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Blake wants to counter the offense by Thorgard and move into the clinch position.
Thorgard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thorgard lands a head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blake checks a leg kick.
Blade Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Thorgard pushes him off.
Thorgard throwing a counter right hand but Blake manages to avoid it.
Thorgard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorgard misses the jab.
Thorgard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorgard circles away.
Blake moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
Blake tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Blake wants to clinch.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Thorgard pushes him off.#T2#
Thorgard throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorgard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake tries to clinch but Thorgard is having none of it.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Thorgard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorgard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorgard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Magnus Thorgard is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorgard works the jab nicely.#T3#
Blake tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Blake tries to clinch up.
A jab from Thorgard does it's job there.
Thorgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
Blake tries to clinch
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake is looking to clinch but Thorgard is avoiding it.
Thorgard misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Thorgard pushes him off.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab.
Blake tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Blake is looking to clinch but Thorgard is avoiding it.
Thorgard appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Thorgard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target.
Thorgard sets himself, and Blake steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorgard avoids it this time.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorgard.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target. #CL2#
Blake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorgard, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Blake jumps guard.
Thorgard chips away with some ground and pound.
Thorgard content to stall in guard here.
Thorgard is in close to Blake's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magnus Thorgard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Blake has his foot on Thorgard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thorgard works his way back into a safe position though.
Thorgard landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorgard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorgard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blake on the side of the head.
Thorgard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Blake tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thorgard throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Thorgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorgard swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Blake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blake 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. Blake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Blake tries to clinch but Thorgard is having none of it.
Thorgard throws a right hand that Blake ducks under and follows up with a left that Blake also avoids with ease.
Thorgard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Thorgard throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Thorgard.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thorgard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
Blake wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Blake clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Thorgard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake slips a jab from Thorgard.
Blake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thorgard.
Thorgard jabs Blake right on the nose. Blake blinks but takes it well.
Thorgard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blake tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blake tries to clinch but Thorgard is having none of it.
Thorgard is looking to counter punch.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorgard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorgard with a nice cross.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Blake wants to clinch but Thorgard slips to the side
and Thorgard counters with a straight right hand.
Thorgard throws out a powerful jab.
Blake tries to clinch but Thorgard is having none of it.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorgard.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Thorgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blake slips under a jab from Thorgard.
Blake walks into a straight right hand from Thorgard.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blake wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorgard misses the target.
Thorgard lands an overhand right.#CUT#That has opened up Blade Blake's cut even more.
Blake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorgard.
Blake tries to move into range but Thorgard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorgard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Blake slips under a jab from Thorgard.
Blake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thorgard.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorgard lands a head shot.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorgard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Thorgard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Thorgard pushes him off.
Thorgard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorgard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorgard circles away.
Thorgard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorgard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorgard circles away. #T4#
Thorgard tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorgard scores with a nice head shot.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Thorgard with a jab.
Blake tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Thorgard to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Blade Blake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorgard throws a big shot that misses.
Blake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thorgard counters with a one-two to the body.
Thorgard swinging wildly here.
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Blake tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thorgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#Blade Blake's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorgard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorgard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorgard throws a chopping leg kick but Blake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorgard.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorgard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Thorgard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Blake wants to clinch.
Blake slips a jab from Thorgard.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorgard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorgard misses the target.
Thorgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Blake counters by clinching up.
Blake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right from Thorgard on the inside.
Blake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thorgard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thorgard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blake tries to pull guard but Thorgard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magnus Thorgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Blake.
Blake tries to pull guard but Thorgard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blake 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. Blake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Blake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blake slips under a jab from Thorgard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blake checks a leg kick. #T2#
Blake slips under a jab.
Thorgard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Blake moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorgard is looking to counter punch.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorgard.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorgard lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorgard is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Thorgard misses.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Thorgard misses its intended target.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Thorgard swinging wildly here.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake moves forwards but Thorgard connects with a nice, crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blade Blake's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Magnus Thorgard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WFC 39: M.Thorgard v Romero 2
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Romero looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
Thorgard slips under a jab from Romero.
Thorgard attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero throws a jab when Thorgard was well out of range.
Thorgard misses with the combination.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorgard moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Thorgard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorgard throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorgard misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Thorgard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thorgard connects with a looping right hand.
Thorgard throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorgard.
Thorgard has been working on his balance at Combat Wombat Burrow, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Romero.
Thorgard moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Thorgard feinted with a counter takedown.
Thorgard just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Thorgard moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Thorgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Thorgard connects with the punch.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Thorgard is out of range.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Thorgard moved out of range.
Thorgard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thorgard throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Thorgard.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero scores with a hook.
Thorgard swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Romero throws a body punch but Thorgard moves out of range.
Thorgard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Thorgard throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
Thorgard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorgard.
Romero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thorgard walks into a stiff left hand from Romero.
Thorgard swinging wildly here.
Thorgard throws a leg kick
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorgard misses the shot to the body.
Romero tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vito Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorgard defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Thorgard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero scores with the left hand. Thorgard knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Thorgard scores with a one two! Romero had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thorgard misses the jab.
Thorgard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
Romero slips a jab from Thorgard.
Thorgard connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by Thorgard.
Thorgard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorgard throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero moves out of range as Thorgard strikes.
Thorgard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
A jab from Romero misses.
Thorgard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorgard misses with a double jab.
Vito Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorgard misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorgard. #TD#
Thorgard looking to score a takedown here. Romero is defending well but Thorgard drives through and ends up in Romero's guard.
Romero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Thorgard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thorgard working some strikes from top position.
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.
Romero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thorgard stands up over Romero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thorgard with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thorgard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thorgard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thorgard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thorgard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thorgard is working Romero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorgard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thorgard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero has his hands on Thorgard's head, controlling the position.
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard 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#
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorgard missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero scores with a nice right hand.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Romero misses with a left hand #TD#
and Thorgard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romero is on top in guard. #REVB#
Romero 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 wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment.
Thorgard trying to control the position here.
Thorgard keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Romero stands up from Thorgard's guard - Romero perhaps looking for a knockout.
Romero staying out of range there.
Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Thorgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.#T1#
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorgard.
Thorgard staying out of range there.
Thorgard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorgard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Thorgard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romero in his tracks.
Thorgard scores with a nice strike.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magnus Thorgard is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorgard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorgard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Thorgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorgard misses with a looping right.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorgard.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorgard is just out of range.
Thorgard attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Thorgard misses.
Thorgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero tries to clinch but Thorgard is having none of it. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Thorgard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Thorgard.
Romero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thorgard scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
Thorgard is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thorgard drops an elbow to the side of Romero's head.
Thorgard is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thorgard prevents Romero from improving his position.
Thorgard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thorgard passes to side control.
Romero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Thorgard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Thorgard controls the position.
Romero wants to control but Thorgard postures up.
Thorgard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thorgard working away.
Thorgard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Romero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
Romero takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thorgard scoring with punches and elbows.
Thorgard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Romero some visible discomfort.
Thorgard cracks Romero with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thorgard scores with punches from side control. #ROC#Romero is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big shot lands for Thorgard! That's hurt Romero! Will he recover? Thorgard fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Magnus Thorgard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC 36: Dias v Chai
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Corbin blocks a leg kick.
Corbin looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
Corbin misses with a straight right.
Thorgard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard misses with a wild body shot.
Thorgard punishes Corbin's body with a nice straight punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard 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 throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corbin.
Corbin looks to throw the jab but Thorgard is out of range. #TD#
Corbin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thorgard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Thorgard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thorgard is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Corbin is staying active.
Thorgard tries to improve position but can't.
Thorgard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Corbin.
Thorgard is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Thorgard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Corbin.
Thorgard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Corbin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Corbin tries to get out of the position.
Corbin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thorgard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Corbin is trying is best to control the position here.
Thorgard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corbin is looking for a sweep. Thorgard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corbin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thorgard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thorgard trying to mount his opponent but Corbin defends it. #T2#
Thorgard trying to control from half guard but Corbin is working away.
Thorgard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thorgard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thorgard working Corbin over with strikes.
Corbin wants to improve his position but Thorgard is controlling well.
Corbin trying to control here.
Thorgard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Corbin trying to control from the bottom.
Corbin wants to improve his position but Thorgard is controlling well. #T3#
Thorgard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Corbin is looking to control Thorgard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corbin avoid being mounted?
Thorgard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thorgard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Corbin trying to control here.
Thorgard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Thorgard is working for a submission of some sort.
Thorgard drops an elbow to the side of Corbin's head. #T4#
Corbin trying to control from the bottom.
Thorgard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thorgard with the ground and pound but Corbin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorgard trying to control but Corbin is working from the bottom.
Thorgard throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Corbin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Corbin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard dominated that round.
That's time! Corbin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thorgard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corbin misses with an uppercut.
Thorgard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corbin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corbin throws a sloppy body shot
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Corbin. No joy for Thorgard on that attempt.
Thorgard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorgard.
Corbin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorgard is just out of range.
Thorgard defending well as Corbin loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Corbin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ulysses Corbin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Thorgard is looking for a takedown.
Thorgard misses with some punches.
Corbin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorgard. #T1#
Corbin working aggressively here.
Corbin tries to throw a body punch but Thorgard avoids it by throwing Corbin back against the cage.
Corbin gets underhooks to prevent Thorgard's takedown attempt.
Corbin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thorgard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
I was talking to Corbin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Thorgard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corbin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Corbin gets caught napping as Thorgard dives in and scores a takedown. Corbin manages to retain guard.
Corbin pulls Thorgard in close to his closed guard and prevents Thorgard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Corbin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thorgard lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Thorgard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thorgard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Corbin's guard. #SUB2#
Thorgard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Corbin keeping control of the position.
Corbin wants to control but Thorgard is keeping busy.
Corbin is looking for a sweep. Thorgard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thorgard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Corbin wants to get back to full guard.
Corbin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorgard on the ground.
Thorgard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corbin's head. #T3#
Corbin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corbin tries to roll over but Thorgard keeps him under control.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corbin keeps working.
Corbin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thorgard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Thorgard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corbin defends it well.
Thorgard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corbin defending well though.
Thorgard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thorgard wants to control but Corbin is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Good work by Corbin as he checks the leg kick.
Corbin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corbin has his takedown stuffed
and Thorgard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corbin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorgard.
Nice cross by Thorgard.
Thorgard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corbin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorgard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thorgard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corbin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corbin throws a right hand that Thorgard ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorgard also avoids with ease.
Thorgard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thorgard throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corbin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorgard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Thorgard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorgard punishes Corbin's body with a nice straight punch.
Corbin misses the shot to the body.
Thorgard tries for a takedown but Corbin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thorgard scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target.
Thorgard throws a shot from downtown. Corbin moves away and avoids it.
Corbin slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Thorgard.
Corbin misses the jab.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard throws a looping overhand right but Corbin ducks down to avoid it.
Thorgard lands a glancing blow to the side of Corbin's head.
Thorgard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Thorgard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corbin doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corbin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Corbin takes one on the button.
Thorgard lands a nice shot that snaps Corbin's head back.
Thorgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corbin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorgard lands with a good body shot.
Corbin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard scores with the left hand. Corbin knows he should have avoided that one.
Thorgard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corbin is able to avoid easily.
Corbin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Corbin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Corbin slows the pace down in half guard.
Thorgard is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Thorgard won't allow Corbin to pass to mount.
Thorgard moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorgard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corbin's guard. #REVB#
Thorgard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Corbin keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully.
Thorgard tries to free his leg and advance position but Corbin is retaining full guard.
Thorgard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Thorgard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corbin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorgard.
Thorgard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Corbin has Thorgard pulled in close to control his posture.
Thorgard throws a big elbow that misses.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Corbin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorgard with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thorgard lands a couple of digs.
Thorgard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corbin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thorgard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Corbin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Corbin looking to sit in guard and control but Thorgard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Thorgard lands a couple of elbows.
Corbin has momentary wrist control but Thorgard slips an elbow through the middle.
Thorgard landing with the ground and pound.
Thorgard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thorgard preventing the sweep.
Thorgard connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard really 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.#R4#
Thorgard throws a nice looking combination but Corbin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corbin slips a jab from Thorgard.
Corbin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corbin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorgard.
Corbin lands a jab to the nose.
Thorgard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Corbin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thorgard scores with a hook.
Corbin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thorgard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corbin needs to keep his hands up - Thorgard had a free shot at his head there.
Corbin blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Thorgard.
Corbin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorgard doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorgard slips under a jab.
Thorgard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Corbin tries to clinch but Thorgard moves out of range.
Thorgard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorgard misses with a lunging right hand
and Corbin counters with a straight right hand.
Thorgard misses with a looping right.
Thorgard lands the left hand.#TD2#
Thorgard shoots in and gets a takedown into Corbin's guard.
Corbin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corbin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thorgard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thorgard sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Thorgard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thorgard stopping the sweep attempt from Corbin.
Thorgard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thorgard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Corbin has his foot on Thorgard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thorgard works his way back into a safe position though.
Thorgard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corbin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thorgard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thorgard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thorgard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Corbin is looking for a sweep. Thorgard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Nice strikes from Thorgard there.
Magnus Thorgard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thorgard lands strikes from half guard.
Thorgard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Corbin is rocked!
Corbin is looking for a sweep. Thorgard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oh Corbin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thorgard trying to control the pace.
Corbin seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorgard working the head and body with strikes.
Corbin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thorgard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Corbin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorgard.
Thorgard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Corbin is trying to maintain the position but Thorgard is very close to passing his half guard.
Thorgard trying to control the action but Corbin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard is nestled in close to Corbin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Thorgard is trying to work for a kimura but Corbin is defending well.
Corbin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thorgard scores with a big shot! Corbin's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Corbin! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Magnus Thorgard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WFC 33: Dude v Mferi
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Nog catches Thorgard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nog throws a leg kick but Thorgard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard 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 jabs Nog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorgard throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nog to counter with a crisp jab.
Nog throws out a loose jab but Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorgard to score with a decent uppercut.
Nog staying out of range there.
Nog connects with a looping right hand.
Nog lands the left hand.
Thorgard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nog moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
Nog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thorgard with the counter takedown but Nog avoids it easily.
Thorgard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorgard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thorgard connects with a single shot there.#T1#
A low kick from Nog is predictable there #TD2#
and Thorgard counters with a takedown into side control.
Thorgard has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nog in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thorgard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nog tries to lock up and control but Thorgard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thorgard cracks Nog with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thorgard punishing his opponent with strikes.
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 throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard looking to finish with strikes here!
Thorgard misses with a head shot.#T2#
Thorgard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Thorgard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nog wants to try and get back to his feet.
Thorgard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nog hang on?
Thorgard content just to control the position here.
Thorgard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Thorgard landing punches.
Nog is bucking up trying to escape but Thorgard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thorgard lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Lieutenant Nog has been cut.#T3#
Thorgard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorgard on the ground.
Thorgard working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#Nog is rocked!
Thorgard loads up with a big shot that hurts Nog! He's pulled Thorgard in close but Thorgard has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Nog survive? More strikes from Thorgard and Nog is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WFC 30:Jaimie Hopson v Johnson
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Temple.
Temple landing strikes.
Thorgard is not content to let Temple control the position.
Thorgard tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard stops Temple from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorgard keeps working.
The referee asks Temple politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Temple prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Thorgard is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temple wants to control but Thorgard is keeping him busy.
Temple looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Temple scoring with punches and elbows.
Temple postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Temple is looking to take a break and control but Thorgard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Temple working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here as Temple stalls from top position.
Thorgard is not content to let Temple control the position.
You can see the frustration on Thorgard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Temple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorgard keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Temple working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Temple thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Temple is trying to move to mount but Thorgard reverses beautifully and ends up in Temple's guard.
Temple working a defensive guard here.
Temple looking for a sweep. Not yet Temple, not yet. #T4#
Thorgard postures up.
Thorgard is working Temple over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thorgard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Temple keeps moving.
Temple has his hands on Thorgard's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Temple has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorgard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temple controls Thorgard momentarily but Thorgard frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Temple dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thorgard takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Temple closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Temple lands in his opponent's guard.
Temple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorgard is keeping the position for now.
Temple loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Temple trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorgard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Temple had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thorgard defends it easily.#T1#
Thorgard looking to pass the guard.
Temple wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Temple looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Temple keeping full guard, as Thorgard tries to pass.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Temple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Temple escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thorgard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trent Temple overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorgard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Temple keeping his opponent close.
Temple is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Temple struggling a bit here.
Temple is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Thorgard cracks Temple with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Temple is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Temple is looking to regain half guard here but Thorgard keeps moving and retains side control.
Temple struggling a bit here.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Temple keeps working.
Thorgard scores with punches from side control.
Temple on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Temple tries to get out of the position.
Thorgard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Temple is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Temple is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thorgard working the ground and pound.
Thorgard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Temple tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Temple is trying to escape the position but Thorgard is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorgard working away.
Thorgard trying to control the action but Temple is working from the bottom.
Temple is trying to control Thorgard's posture but Thorgard avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Thorgard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Temple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Temple swings widly with a right hand
and Temple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Trent Temple has been cut.
Temple throws a hook but Thorgard avoids it easily.
Thorgard's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thorgard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thorgard moves out of range of the strikes.
Temple doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Thorgard to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple moves to clinch but Thorgard breaks away #KD2#
and Thorgard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Temple! Thorgard lets Temple back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Temple is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temple connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thorgard's hands.#T1#
Temple misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Thorgard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Temple! Thorgard lets Temple back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Temple is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Temple misses with a takedown attempt - Thorgard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Temple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temple tries to clinch
and Thorgard counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Thorgard!
After winning the bout, Magnus Thorgard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WFC 28: Dias v Kadurov
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Thorgard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorgard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard 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 misses with a looping left.
Thorgard misses with a hook
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thorgard.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Thorgard.
Thorgard slips a jab from Romero.
A jab from Romero misses.
Thorgard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero connects with a jab.
Thorgard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Thorgard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Vito Romero has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorgard throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Thorgard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorgard throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorgard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romero avoids it really well and circles away.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Romero connects with a jab.#T1#
Jab from Romero.
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Thorgard. Thorgard gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorgard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thorgard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Thorgard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Thorgard ducks down to avoid it.
Romero takes one on the button.
Thorgard misses with a body shot
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Thorgard swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Thorgard defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Thorgard with the counter takedown but Romero avoids it easily.
Thorgard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romero under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Thorgard.
Vito Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorgard throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero throws a body punch but Thorgard moves out of range.
Thorgard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Thorgard back into the cage.#T2#
Thorgard takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorgard fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorgard. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Romero.#TD2#
Thorgard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Romero wants to stand up but Thorgard is controlling him.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero is working hard here to advance position.
Romero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thorgard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Thorgard passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thorgard lands a nice short elbow.
Thorgard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Thorgard 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.
Still in half guard, Thorgard seems content to control.#T3#
Romero pushes Thorgard off looking to stand but Thorgard dives back in and keeps control.
Romero wants to control but Thorgard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thorgard is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romero is trying to stand up here but Thorgard is controlling him well.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Thorgard has control of the leg.
Romero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thorgard. #SUB2#
Thorgard is looking for a kimura but Romero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thorgard to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero is doing well to control the position and prevent Thorgard from advancing to side control.
Thorgard slips a nice elbow through Romero's hands, connecting with Romero's forehead.
Romero won't allow Thorgard to pass to mount.
Romero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorgard on the ground.#SUB2#
Thorgard is working for a submission of some sort.
Thorgard winds up and cracks Romero with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Thorgard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thorgard is taking a breather. Romero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Romero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romero.
Thorgard prevents Romero from getting back to his feet.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorgard.
Romero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thorgard landing some decent shots from guard.
Thorgard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thorgard trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thorgard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vito Romero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Thorgard slips the punch.
Thorgard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Romero throws a hook but Thorgard blocks it.
Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Thorgard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Romero defends it well.
Thorgard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thorgard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Romero lands an overhand right.
Thorgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero takes a swing at Thorgard's ribcage but misses.
Thorgard thuds a left hand into Romero's body.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
Thorgard defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws a hook but Thorgard blocks it.
Romero throws a right hand that Thorgard ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorgard also avoids with ease.
Thorgard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Romero misses with a double jab.
A jab from Thorgard finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target. #T1#
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorgard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romero scrambles back to his feet.
Thorgard moves away from the strike by Romero.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Thorgard's head but Thorgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thorgard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Thorgard finds it's target.
Thorgard blocks a jab.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorgard.
Romero scores with a nice right hand.
Vito Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Thorgard misses with a hook
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thorgard swings widly with a right hand
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard shoots and misses
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Thorgard throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Vito Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Romero cracks Thorgard with a good jab.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorgard.
Romero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Romero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorgard doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorgard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romero.
Thorgard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Thorgard.
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Romero cracks Thorgard with a good jab.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorgard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorgard scrambles back to his feet.
Thorgard throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#Vito Romero's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Thorgard finds it's way through Romero's defenses. #T3#
Thorgard shoots and misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vito Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Romero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorgard as he connects with a hook.
Romero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magnus Thorgard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorgard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard cracks Romero with a good jab.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorgard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorgard feints the counter takedown.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorgard throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Romero.
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 tries to move into range but Romero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorgard.
Thorgard misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Thorgard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero blocks a jab.
Romero throwing a counter right hand but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorgard throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero misses the jab.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Thorgard.#CUT2#Vito Romero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorgard.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Thorgard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Thorgard.
Thorgard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorgard.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorgard throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vito Romero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vito Romero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorgard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero takes one on the button.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Thorgard's head but Thorgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorgard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thorgard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorgard with the counter takedown but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorgard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorgard.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorgard scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Romero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romero.#T1#
Romero throws out a loose jab but Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorgard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romero slips a jab from Thorgard.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Romero misses.
Thorgard throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Thorgard staying out of range there.
Thorgard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorgard cracks Romero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thorgard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorgard misses with a hook
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero takes one to the side of the head.
Thorgard staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Romero misses.
Thorgard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Romero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorgard at a distance. #T2#
Romero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romero wants it to stay on the feet.
Vito Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Thorgard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
Thorgard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thorgard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thorgard.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Thorgard saw that one coming.
Romero moves out of range as Thorgard strikes.
Thorgard scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.
Thorgard slips under a jab from Romero.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Thorgard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thorgard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorgard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Romero throws a hook but Thorgard avoids it easily.
Thorgard feints the counter takedown.
Thorgard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorgard scores with a jab.
Romero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thorgard.
A right-left combo lands from Romero.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Thorgard is out of range.
Thorgard moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thorgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorgard misses with a looping right.
Thorgard misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Romero there.#T4#
A lazy left from Romero finds it's target.
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!
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Thorgard with the counter takedown but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Thorgard is out of range.
Thorgard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thorgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Nice straight punches there by Romero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romero.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thorgard or perhaps it was just good defense by Romero, which made it look bad.
Romero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thorgard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romero defends it nicely.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorgard throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romero 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Romero!
Vito Romero took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: WFC 25: Hulk vs Dude
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Thorgard. Beautiful body shot.
Enwah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard 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 digs a good hook to Enwah's body.
Enwah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorgard to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Thorgard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorgard.#CL#
Enwah has closed the distance and engaged Thorgard in a clinch.
Thorgard goes for a takedown attempt but Enwah pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thorgard lands a head shot.
Enwah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enwah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorgard clobbers Enwah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Enwah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thorgard swivels and escapes.
Enwah walks into a straight right hand from Thorgard.#KD2#
Thorgard feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Enwah sprawling to the canvas! Enwah rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thorgard finish him?! #ROC2#Enwah is rocked!
Thorgard knocks out Enwah with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Thorgard before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Thorgard picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Thorgard!
A very excited looking Magnus Thorgard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WFC 21: Brunson vs Smith
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1##TD#
Green scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Thorgard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thorgard actively working from the bottom here.
Green is trying to control. Thorgard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Thorgard looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Green has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Thorgard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Thorgard actively working from the bottom here.
Thorgard is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Thorgard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Green escapes and throws Thorgard's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Thorgard tries to improve position but can't.
Green misses with the ground and pound.
Thorgard tries to improve position but can't.
Green lands a nice forearm strike.
Thorgard is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thorgard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Thorgard is defending well.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorgard keeps working. #T2#
Green sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Thorgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thorgard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
Thorgard lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thorgard avoiding Green 's attempts to control his hands.
Thorgard scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Thorgard is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Will Thorgard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3#
Thorgard lands shots from the back. #ROC2#Green is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Brayden Green has been cut.#SUB2#
Thorgard is cranking Green's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Green! He's tightened the choke and Green is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WFC 15: Dias vs Rogers
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorgard is just out of range.
Price lands a glancing blow to the side of Thorgard's head.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Thorgard misses with a takedown attempt - Price sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Price throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Thorgard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Price looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thorgard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Thorgard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Price looking for a triangle here. Thorgard is fighting it but it looks tight! Price pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Thorgard is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pete Price!
A very excited looking Pete Price made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bummed Out
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Thorgard moves into the clinch.
Thorgard misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy dives in and grabs Thorgard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorgard pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thorgard goes for a double leg but Murphy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murphy continues to drive forward.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorgard. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Thorgard leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorgard sprawls well. Thorgard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Magnus Thorgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Murphy.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Thorgard is avoiding it.
Thorgard throws a big counter combination but Murphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorgard fails with the takedown.
Thorgard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorgard motions for Murphy to come forward. Thorgard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorgard.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorgard slips a jab and a cross from Murphy. #T2##CL#
Thorgard rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thorgard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Thorgard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thorgard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
Thorgard tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thorgard misses with the head strike. #BC#
Thorgard breaks from the clinch.
Murphy dives in and grabs Thorgard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorgard pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Thorgard is looking to clinch.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorgard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy tries to bum rush Thorgard with a series of wild strikes but Thorgard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Murphy.
I think Murphy 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 9:10
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Murphy!
Gunnar Murphy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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