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Event:
DMMA 385: Kostov v Burgess
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Thorn misses.
A shot to the liver by Thorn. Beautiful body shot.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Thorn.
Oliveira is looking to counter the offense by Thorn and move into the clinch.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Oliveira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oliveira in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thorn struggling a bit here.
Thorn trying to remain calm as Oliveira controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira with the ground and pound but Thorn regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Thorn moves into full guard.
Oliveira throws an elbow that misses. Thorn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliveira's guard. Nice move by Thorn!#REVB##T1#
Thorn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliveira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thorn wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Thorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira has control of Thorn's left arm, preventing Thorn from doing any damage.
Thorn 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thorn is fighting to break Oliveira's control of his arms but Oliveira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thorn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira moves forwards but Thorn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Oliveira blocks a jab.#T3#
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn misses the jab.
Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Oliveira slips a jab from Thorn.
Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Oliveira walks into a jab.
Thorn throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thorn won't be happy with that.
Thorn throws Oliveira to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Thorn shows good takedown defense.
Thorn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thorn is not content to let Oliveira control the position.#T4#
Oliveira moves nicely into side control.
Oliveira creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thorn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Thorn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Oliveira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thorn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oliveira but great work by Thorn.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliveira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Thorn taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Thorn 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#
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Thorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Thorn connects with a single shot there.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Thorn throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Oliveira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thorn cracks Oliveira on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Oliveira falls backwards against the cage. Thorn follows up with more strikes that drop Oliveira to his knees. Thorn keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Oliveira! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Thorn! |
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Event:
UCF 91: Hunter v Chai Jr
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Thorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Globe moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Globe was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Thorn drops Globe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Globe looks back up at him and smiles so Thorn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Globe is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Globe misses the target.
Oh Globe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Globe fails to land the takedown.
Globe throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thorn misses.
Globe seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Globe manages to avoid it.
Globe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Globe.
Thorn connects with a body shot that sends Globe's belly button to the back.
Thorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Globe is breathing heavily.
Globe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Thorn drops Globe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Globe looks back up at him and smiles so Thorn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Globe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn connects with a body shot that sends Globe's belly button to the back.
Thorn finds Globe's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Globe flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Thorn lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Globe will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lance Thorn! |
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Event:
UCF 83: Mfer v Fantastico
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Thorn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karacan on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Enver Karacan has been cut.
Karacan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thorn.#CUT#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Thorn thuds a left hand into Karacan's body.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karacan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thorn has time to react.#ROC#Thorn is rocked!
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Karacan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Karacan finish him?#KD2#
Thorn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karacan sprawling to the canvas! Karacan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thorn finish him?!
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!
Karacan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn seems to have recovered his senses.
Karacan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Karacan throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Karacan defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn throws a jab when Karacan was well out of range.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Karacan ducks down to avoid it.
Thorn throws the left hand but Karacan avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Karacan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn connects with the punch.
BOOM! Karacan lands a beautiful left hook that drops Thorn. Thorn tries to recover but Karacan is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Thorn lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enver Karacan!
After winning the bout, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
UCF 74: Flanders v Smith
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Thorn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
McGarvey ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGarvey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorn misses with a right hand
letting McGarvey counter with a right hand.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Thorn has McGarvey up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by McGarvey.
McGarvey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
McGarvey is looking for the big counter here.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
It seemed like McGarvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but McGarvey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thorn is looking to clinch but McGarvey is avoiding it.
Thorn backing away here, and McGarvey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGarvey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
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!
McGarvey circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Thorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGarvey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
McGarvey circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGarvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from McGarvey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Thorn there.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but McGarvey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGarvey swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Thorn moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGarvey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGarvey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGarvey thuds his shin into the meat of Thorn's side.
Thorn tries to clinch there but McGarvey circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn tries to clinch but McGarvey moves out of range.
Thorn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thorn throws a right and a left that McGarvey avoids nicely.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorn misses with a combination
and McGarvey counters with a nice body shot.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Thorn misses the jab.
McGarvey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and McGarvey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Thorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGarvey counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Thorn misses.
A nice side step and McGarvey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
McGarvey thinks about the counter body kick.
McGarvey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thorn momentarily.
#ROC2#Thorn is rocked!#CUT2#Lance Thorn's cut is getting worse.
Thorn wants to clinch up but McGarvey keeps it at a distance.
Thorn misses with a hook. McGarvey ducked under it nicely.
McGarvey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thorn tries to clinch up but McGarvey circles away and keeps his distance.
McGarvey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thorn misses with a combination
and McGarvey counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Thorn wants to clinch.
McGarvey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thorn tries to clinch there but McGarvey circles away.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGarvey.
Thorn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGarvey counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn lands a glancing blow to the side of McGarvey's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lance Thorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and McGarvey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lance Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Thorn.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling McGarvey to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Thorn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorn moves in looking to clinch but McGarvey pushes him off.
Thorn seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Thorn misses with a double jab
and McGarvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Lance Thorn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGarvey.
McGarvey throws out a counter right but Thorn avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGarvey! But no joy.
McGarvey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGarvey circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Thorn to the canvas! Thorn doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - McGarvey keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen McGarvey!
Stephen McGarvey thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
UCF 66: Mfer v Jones
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Honda Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorn to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Honda Jr
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Honda Jr throws a wild body kick that Thorn sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Honda Jr misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Honda Jr.
Thorn with a hook.
Thorn misses the body punch
and Honda Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda Jr tries to work over Thorn's front leg with a kick but Thorn checks it.
Thorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Honda Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Honda Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn misses with a double jab
and Honda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.#T1#
Thorn throws a series of punches but Honda Jr avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Thorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Honda Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Honda Jr pushes Thorn away with a front kick.
Honda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn 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.
Thorn misses with a double jab
and Honda Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Thorn 's knee.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
Honda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Honda Jr counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Thorn 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda Jr lands an overhand right.
Thorn misses with a combination
and Honda Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Honda Jr lands a big head kick that sends Thorn tumbling to the mat! Honda Jr takes a step backwards and waves Thorn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thorn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thorn duly obliges.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honda Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Honda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Honda Jr moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Honda Jr.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Honda Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick from Honda Jr.
Thorn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Honda Jr throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
Honda Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thorn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Honda Jr eats them both and turns towards Thorn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Honda Jr.
Thorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Honda Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4#
Honda Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Honda Jr lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Honda Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorn just manages to avoid it.
Thorn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Honda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Honda Jr throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn throws a right and a left that Honda Jr avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Honda Jr misses with the body kick
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honda Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honda Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Honda Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Honda Jr avoids them all with ease.
Lance Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorn walks into a stiff left hand from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
As Thorn backs away, Honda Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Honda Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Honda Jr.
Piston Honda Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Honda Jr.
Thorn connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Honda Jr. That snapped Thorn's head back.
#T1#
Thorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Honda Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorn just manages to avoid it.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn blocks a low kick nicely.
Honda Jr misses with a leg kick
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and Honda Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thorn's knee momentarily.
Honda Jr lands with an overhand left.#KD#
Honda Jr lands a big right hand that sends Thorn crashing to the mat! Honda Jr stays standing though and waves Thorn back to his feet!#ROC#Thorn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Honda Jr! Thorn is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piston Honda Jr!
Piston Honda Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
UCF 58: Abrazos v Kong
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Thorn clobbers Salar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thorn punishes Salar's body with a nice straight punch.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Salar ducks down to avoid it.
Thorn misses with a combination
and Salar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Salar. #CUT#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Thorn scores with the left hand. Salar knows he should have avoided that one.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
letting Salar counter with a right hand.
Thorn works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salar misses with a looping left.
Thorn is looking for the big counter here.
Thorn stuns Salar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorn is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Salar hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lance Thorn! |
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Event:
UCF 49: Fantastico v Mfer
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soprano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorn throws a right and a left that Soprano avoids nicely.
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
Thorn connects with a body shot that sends Soprano's belly button to the back.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Soprano rushes Thorn and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn tries to bum rush Soprano with a series of wild strikes but Soprano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD2#
Thorn drops Soprano with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Soprano looks back up at him and smiles so Thorn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Soprano is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Paulie Soprano has been cut.
Thorn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Soprano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oh Soprano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorn digs a good body shot into Soprano's ribs.
Soprano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soprano seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soprano.
Soprano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soprano somewhat.#T1#
Soprano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Soprano attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.#KD2#
Thorn drops Soprano with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Soprano looks back up at him and smiles so Thorn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soprano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn misses with a combination
#TD#
and Soprano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thorn's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soprano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thorn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Soprano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Soprano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thorn is aware though and is defending well.
Thorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thorn is continuing to stall.#SU2#
Thorn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Thorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Soprano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Soprano looking to sit in guard and control but Thorn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Soprano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thorn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Thorn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Soprano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thorn defends it easily.#SUB#
Soprano looking for a guillotine here but Thorn defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Soprano looking for subs off his back but Thorn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thorn controlling the action here.
Soprano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thorn 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. #SUB#
Thorn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Soprano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thorn passes into side control.
Soprano seems a little lost for a moment, as Thorn dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano tries to buck Thorn off but Thorn is having none of it.
Thorn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thorn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Soprano tries to buck Thorn off but Thorn is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulie Soprano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Soprano fails to land the takedown.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thorn has knocked Soprano down with a huge combo! Thorn steps away and waves a wobbly Soprano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lance Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorn misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Soprano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thorn!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn stops Soprano from passing to mount.
Thorn is trying to get back to his feet.
Soprano tries to move to mount but Thorn blocks the move with his legs.
Soprano wants to control but Thorn is keeping him busy.
Thorn wants to control but Soprano postures up.
Soprano advances to mount. #T1#
Soprano moves to his opponent's back but Thorn bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Soprano.
Soprano looking for a sweep. Not yet Soprano, not yet. #SUB#
Soprano is looking for a triangle but Thorn pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Thorn is sitting in close to Soprano's body. Soprano has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thorn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thorn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Soprano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulie Soprano! |
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Event:
UCF 41: Puro v Thorn
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Puro takes the fight into the clinch.
Puro tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Puro.
Thorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puro stalls.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thorn tries to work over Puro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro. #BC2#
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Puro avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puro.
It looked like Puro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a hook to the body
and Puro counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Puro's head but Puro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
Puro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws an off balance right hand
and Puro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Thorn misses with a left hand
and Puro counters with a left to the body.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Thorn - just one landing. #T2#
Donk. Puro catches Thorn right on the button with a cross.
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!
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puro moves away.
As Thorn tries to get set, Puro tries to push him back and clinch up but Thorn manages to avoid the attempt.
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
Thorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thorn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thorn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thorn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Thorn drops Puro with a beautiful combination! Puro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thorn is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Puro is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
A little feinted left hand from Puro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Puro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puro sizes up Thorn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Puro seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Puro closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Puro.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puro.
Puro lands an uppercut.
Puro lands with a right to the head.
Puro stalling in the clinch.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorn.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro misses with some punches.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Puro.
Puro slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Puro. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro has Thorn pressed against the cage, preventing Thorn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Thorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Puro has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Thorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro misses with some punches.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Puro leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Puro is out of range.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Murha Puro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Puro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Puro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puro lands a lovely overhand right.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Puro counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Puro. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Puro lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn throws a series of punches but Puro moves out of range.
Puro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thorn misses with a double jab
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lance Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puro wants to clinch.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puro.
#CL#
Puro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Thorn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Puro.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
Thorn is trying to break free.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puros head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thorn up against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puro. #BC2#
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Puro's shoulder, as Puro tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puro counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
Puro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Puro to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn connects with a body shot that sends Puro's belly button to the back.
Thorn misses with a combination
#CL#
and Puro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puro misses with some punches.
Puro lands a right hand.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Thorn.
Puro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thorn's efforts to push away.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorn can do to turn this around?
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro gets through Thorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Puro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Puro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Puro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Puro rushes Thorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro controlling the action here for a moment.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn.
#T1#
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puro misses with a body shot.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puro.
Puro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
letting Puro counter with a right hand.
Puro blocks a jab.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thorn has knocked Puro down with a huge combo! Thorn steps away and waves a wobbly Puro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Murha Puro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puro looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
Puro connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Thorn works Puro's body with a nice hook.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorn throws a hook but Puro blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Puro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puro doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorn circles away.
Thorn is looking for the big counter here.
Puro tries to clinch up.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorn misses with a hook
and Puro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Puro counters by moving into the clinch.
Puro misses with the head strike.
Thorn is trying to force a seperation but Puro has the dominant position.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Puro.
Thorn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puro has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn misses with the head strike.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Puro controlling the action here for a moment.
Thorn slowing the pace effectively.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Puro misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Puro.
Murha Puro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puro as Thorn tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Puro can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Thorn wants to break free but Puro has control.
#BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lance Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorn misses with a hook
and Puro counters with a nice body shot.
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 Murha Puro.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Puro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murha Puro! |
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Event:
UCF 31: Puro v Casbon
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Yksi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thorn's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thorn won't allow Yksi to pass to mount.
Thorn is controlling Yksi's trapped leg to prevent Yksi from advancing to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yksi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Yksi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorn defending well though.
Thorn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yksi.
Thorn works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yksi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yksi wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Yksi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Thorn keeping moving, preventing Yksi from controlling successfully.
Yksi trying to move into half guard but instead Thorn has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Thorn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thorn won't allow Yksi to sweep him here.
Thorn is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Thorn stands up and waves to Yksi to follow him. #T2#
Thorn throws a right and a left that Yksi avoids nicely.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Yksi moves out of range.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Yksi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Yksi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Yksi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yksi scores with a punch to the head.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yksi staying out of range there.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yksi with the counter takedown but Thorn avoids it easily.
Yksi staying out of range there.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn tries to bum rush Yksi with a series of wild strikes but Yksi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Yksi gets a double leg takedown into Thorn's guard.
Yksi 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.
Yksi throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thorn has control of Yksi's left arm, preventing Yksi from doing any damage.
Yksi wants to pass the guard but Thorn is keeping the position.
Yksi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yksi is stalling in the full guard.
Yksi looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yksi trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorn walks into a stiff left hand from Yksi.
Yksi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yksi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yksi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Yksi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Projekti Yksi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yksi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Yksi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorn's head backwards.
Yksi blocks a jab.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yksi lands with a cross.
Yksi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lance Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thorn!
#CUT#It looks like Projekti Yksi has been cut.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Thorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Yksi avoids them all with ease.
Lance Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Yksi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Thorn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yksi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yksi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yksi trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Thorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yksi.
Yksi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yksi slips nicely into half guard.
Yksi is controlling the pace.
Thorn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yksi with the ground and pound but Thorn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yksi wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Yksi is pushing down on Thorn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thorn is fighting to maintain full guard but Yksi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yksi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thorn! #T3#
Yksi scoring with strikes but Thorn is staying in there.
Thorn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Thorn is squirming around, avoiding Yksi's attempts to control the action.
Yksi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thorn is looking to get to half guard.
Yksi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yksi tries to control but Thorn wriggling away. #T4#
Yksi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yksi is landing with some decent strikes but Thorn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yksi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projekti Yksi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Projekti Yksi'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#
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yksi with a jab.
Yksi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yksi misses with a series of wild punches.
Yksi cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Yksi moved out of range nicely.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yksi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yksi shoots in for a takedown but Thorn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Yksi moves out of range.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Yksi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yksi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Yksi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yksi trying to pass the guard but Thorn defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yksi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Yksi.
Projekti Yksi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yksi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yksi throwing shots but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Thorn is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yksi wants to take a breather but Thorn is having none of it.
Yksi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yksi drops an elbow to the side of Thorn's head.
Yksi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thorn to regain full guard.
Thorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yksi. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Yksi is out of range.
A cross from Yksi lands.
Yksi dodges the punch combination from Thorn.
Nice uppercut lands for Yksi. That snapped Thorn's head back.
Yksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yksi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yksi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yksi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorn scrambles back to his feet.
Projekti Yksi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yksi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Yksi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorn's head backwards.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yksi was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thorn throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Yksi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thorn has his feet on Yksi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yksi moves away from the strike by Thorn.
Yksi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorn defends it nicely.
Yksi shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorn sprawls well. He's pushed Yksi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lance Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.
Thorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorn throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yksi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Thorn misses.
Yksi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thorn as he jumps to the side.
Lance Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yksi's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Projekti Yksi.
I've got Yksi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Projekti Yksi!
A victorious Projekti Yksi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
UCF 24: Thorn v Casbon
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Casbon throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorn on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Casbon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Casbon was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Casbon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Casbon misses its intended target.
Thorn throws a big counter combination but Casbon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
Casbon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Casbon's head but Casbon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Casbon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thorn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Casbon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Casbon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Casbon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Thorn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Casbon counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Thorn misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Casbon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thorn! Casbon lets Thorn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thorn moves away from the strike by Casbon.
Thorn scores with a jab. Casbon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Casbon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.
Casbon tries to counter with a clinch but Thorn shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Casbon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorn, pushing him back against the cage.
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casbon is leaning against Thorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Casbon.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casbon tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Casbon back against the cage.
Casbon lands a left hand.
#CUT2#Lance Thorn's cut is getting worse.
Casbon lands with a light punch inside.
Thorn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Casbon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice body punch from Casbon - that landed with a thud.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Casbon is working Thorn over against the cage.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Casbon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Casbon tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Casbon lands an uppercut.
Casbon throws a head punch that misses.
Casbon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Casbon tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Casbon misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Casbon.
Casbon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Casbon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casbon struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn tries to circle away but Casbon has him pinned against the cage.
Casbon tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Casbon back against the cage.
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casbon.
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Casbon saw that one coming.
Casbon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thorn.#T3#
Thorn swinging wildly here.
Thorn misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Casbon counters by clinching up.
Thorn cracks Casbon with a nice body shot.
Casbon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorn.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Casbon.
Casbon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn working hard to break the clinch.
Casbon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Casbon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Casbon lands an uppercut.
Casbon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Casbon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Casbon digs a right hand into Thorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thorn's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Casbon.
#T4#
Casbon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Casbon struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casbon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Casbon.
Casbon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casbon misses with a body punch.
Casbon swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casbon lands a right hand.
Thorn lands a left hand.
#BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws the left hand but Casbon avoids the punch easily.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Casbon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harbin Casbon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thorn moves out of range as Casbon strikes.
Casbon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Casbon scores with a nice strike.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Casbon.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Casbon counters with a left to the body.
Casbon avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Casbon takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
Casbon moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn misses with a right hand
letting Casbon counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Thorn throws a right and a left that Casbon avoids nicely.
Casbon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorn sets himself, and Casbon steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorn avoids it this time.#T1#
Casbon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Casbon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Lance Thorn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Casbon lands a big right hand that sends Thorn crashing to the mat! Casbon stays standing though and waves Thorn back to his feet!#ROC2#Thorn is rocked!
Harbin Casbon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Casbon 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 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harbin Casbon!
Harbin Casbon is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
UCF 12: Thorn v Lord
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Lord misses with a hook.
A jab from Lord does it's job there.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorn works Lord's body with a nice hook.
Lord takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Lord moves out of range. #CL2#
Lord clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lord can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lord tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A short left from Lord.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Lord struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Lord.
Lord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
Thorn is leaning against Lord and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Lord misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lord keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thorn's efforts to push away.
Lord tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
#BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Thorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn scores with a nice strike.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
#KD#
Thorn drops Lord with a beautiful combination! Lord stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thorn is looking for the KO!#ROC#Lord is rocked!
Thorn connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Lord out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lance Thorn!
Lance Thorn is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Jab from Thorn.
Buddha ducks right into an uppercut from Thorn.
Buddha misses with a wild combination.
Buddha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Buddha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorn slips a jab from Buddha.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buddha.#CL2#
Buddha takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thorn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buddha up against the cage.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Thorn prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Buddha misses with a knee to the head.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Buddha.
Buddha lands a nice uppercut.
Buddha tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Buddha.
Buddha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buddha working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Buddha misses with some punches.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Thorn is trying to break the clinch but Buddha is controlling him.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Buddha working aggressively here.
#T3#
Buddha misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorn tries to stall but Buddha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Buddha misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha gets through Thorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buddha.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Buddha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Buddha fails to land.
Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha misses with a body punch.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buddha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Buddha. Those never looked like landing.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Buddha manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha scores with a one two! Thorn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Thorn misses
and Buddha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lance Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buddha on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Buddha gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buddha.
Buddha tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Buddha fails to land.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Buddha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.#T1#
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a body shot
letting Buddha counter with a right hand.
Buddha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Buddha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buddha takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Thorn has knocked Buddha down with a huge combo! Thorn steps away and waves a wobbly Buddha back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Jab Buddha has been cut.
Thorn misses with a jab to the body
and Buddha counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD#
Thorn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Buddha sprawling to the canvas! Buddha rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thorn finish him?!
#ROC#Buddha is rocked!
Buddha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buddha is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorn finish him?
Lance Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buddha looks up at the clock. Bad move! Thorn lands a right hand from hell, dropping Buddha. Thorn pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Thorn!
Lance Thorn retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
MMAH 104
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buddha has time to react.
Thorn scores with a nice head shot.
Thorn scores with a nice right hand.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
It looked like Buddha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thorn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Buddha.
Buddha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorn throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Buddha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Buddha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Thorn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
Thorn slips a straight right by Buddha.
Buddha slips a jab and a cross from Thorn.
Buddha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Buddha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Buddha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Thorn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorn.
Thorn slips a jab and a cross from Buddha.
Buddha throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Buddha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Buddha defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Thorn lands a big uppercut and Buddha crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Buddha looks OK. Thorn waves Buddha back to his feet!#ROC2#Buddha is rocked!
Thorn lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Buddha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buddha loses concentration momentarily and Thorn pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Buddha crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Thorn finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lance Thorn!
Lance Thorn is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
MMAH 98
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Thorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorvunculus Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gorvunculus Iii throws a counter combo.
Thorn walks into a stiff left hand from Gorvunculus Iii.#CUT2#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Gorvunculus Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Gorvunculus Iii.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorvunculus Iii.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Gorvunculus Iii moves out of range.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
and Gorvunculus Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gorvunculus Iii throws a series of punches but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Gorvunculus Iii manages to avoid it.
Thorn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gorvunculus Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorvunculus Iii throws a counter combo.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorvunculus Iii digs a good hook to Thorn's body.
#CL2#
Gorvunculus Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Gorvunculus Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gorvunculus Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Gorvunculus Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorvunculus Iii tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
#T1#
Thorn is trying to break free.
Thorn pushes Gorvunculus Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorvunculus Iii.
Gorvunculus Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorns head.
Gorvunculus Iii blocks a body shot from Thorn.
Gorvunculus Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gorvunculus Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorvunculus Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Gorvunculus Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorvunculus Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorvunculus Iii.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorn gets through Gorvunculus Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorvunculus Iii.
Thorn pushes Gorvunculus Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Thorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorvunculus Iii.
A right hand to the body from Gorvunculus Iii.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Thorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gorvunculus Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorvunculus Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorvunculus Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorn.
Gorvunculus Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Gorvunculus Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Gorvunculus Iii.
Thorn is trying to push Gorvunculus Iii away but Gorvunculus Iii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Gorvunculus Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gorvunculus Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Gorvunculus Iii. #BC#
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Gorvunculus Iii avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Gorvunculus Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thorn throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like Branworth Gorvunculus Iii has been cut.
Thorn throws a body punch but Gorvunculus Iii moves out of range.
Gorvunculus Iii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Gorvunculus Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorvunculus Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gorvunculus Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn connects with the punch.#ROC#Gorvunculus Iii is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Thorn! Gorvunculus Iii is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Thorn! |
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Event:
MMAH 89
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Casbon moves into the clinch.
Casbon throws a head punch that misses.
Casbon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casbon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thorn as the two fighters clinch.
Casbon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Casbon.
Casbon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorn trying to stall but Casbon improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Casbon.
Casbon cracks Thorn with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Casbon.
Casbon lands with a light punch inside.
Casbon takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn tries to break the clinch but Casbon is controlling the position.
Casbon throws a head punch that misses.
Thorn working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Casbon is working Thorn over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Casbon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casbon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Casbon has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn.
Casbon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorn is trying to push Casbon away but Casbon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thorn looking to stall.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casbon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casbon struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Casbon uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Casbon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Casbon throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn lands a nice uppercut.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thorn fails to land.
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Casbon prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thorn fails to land.
Casbon tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casbon pushes Thorn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Casbon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Casbon.
Casbon misses with some punches.
Casbon blocking some punches.
Casbon misses with a punch to the body.
Casbon misses with a punch on the inside.
Casbon misses with a punch on the inside.
Casbon working aggressively here.
#T4#
Casbon working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Casbon.
Casbon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Casbon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Thorn.
Casbon throws a head punch that misses.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casbon working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Casbon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Casbon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Casbon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorn.
Casbon lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Casbon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harbin Casbon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thorn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Casbon back to the cage. Thorn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Harbin Casbon has been cut.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Casbon's shoulder, as Casbon tries to avoid the shot.
Casbon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Casbon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Casbon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Casbon looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
Casbon defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Casbon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Casbon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thorn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casbon ducks right into an uppercut from Thorn. #ROC#Casbon is rocked!
Casbon circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Thorn. Casbon falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Thorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lance Thorn! |
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Event:
MMAH 84
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorn scores with a shot to the body.
Thorn tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Thorn misses.
James blocks a jab.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James throws a counter combo.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
James is looking for the big counter here.
Thorn misses with a left hand #CL2#
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thorn as James tries to tie him up. #T1#
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorn scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn feints a jab promting James to slip. Thorn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Arlo James has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Thorn lands a big right hand that sends James crashing to the mat! Thorn stays standing though and waves James back to his feet!#ROC#James is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Thorn moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt James! Thorn continues to tee off on James, landing with a left and a right! Thorn connects with a right hand that leaves James sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Thorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lance Thorn! |
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Event:
TOF 44
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Thorn scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and McManus counters with an inside leg kick.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McManus counters with an outside leg kick.
McManus tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
McManus staying out of range there.
Thorn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thorn throws a hook but McManus blocks it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thorn has knocked McManus down with a huge combo! Thorn steps away and waves a wobbly McManus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McManus. Thorn shrugs it off though.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McManus counters with a body kick that stops Thorn in his tracks momentarily.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
and McManus counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorn.#T1#
Thorn throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease.
McManus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and McManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
and McManus counters with a leg kick.
Thorn looks winded!
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
McManus slips under a jab from Thorn.
Thorn 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.
Thorn throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease.
McManus moves out of range as Thorn strikes.#CL#
McManus moves into the clinch.
Thorn is looking to break free of the clinch but McManus has double underhooks.
Thorn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
McManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Thorn tries to bum rush McManus with a series of wild strikes but McManus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
McManus dodges the punch combination from Thorn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on McManus's shoulder, as McManus tries to avoid the shot.
McManus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and McManus counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
McManus breaks the clinch.
#CL#
McManus clinches with his opponent.
McManus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I was talking to McManus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McManus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorn blocks it with crossed arms.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow. #BC#
McManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Thorn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorn.
McManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn cracks McManus with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McManus falls to his knees and Thorn doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Thorn! |
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Event:
TOF 35
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Posey lunges at Thorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thorn's hand. #CUT#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Thorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Posey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Jab by Posey .
Posey staying out of range there.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Posey 's shoulder, as Posey tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Posey counters with an inside leg kick.
Posey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#KD#
Posey sends Thorn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Posey is motioning to the referee to let Thorn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Thorn is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Posey moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
Thorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Posey finish him?
Thorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Posey off the cage and back into range.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorn seems to have recovered his senses.
Posey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorn's head backwards.#CUT#That has opened up Lance Thorn's cut even more.
We've been told by Posey 's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Posey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Posey is looking to counter punch.
Thorn leaves his chin hanging out and Posey seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Thorn crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Posey !
Buster Posey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TOF 31
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Thorn lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Thorn is pawing at McManus, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into McManus's nose. McManus is badly hurt! Thorn pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! McManus tries desperately to hold on but Thorn is relentless in his assault! As McManus receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Thorn away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Thorn! |
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Event:
TOF 25
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Thorn - just one landing.
Thorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Thorn misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Murphy counters by clinching up.
Murphy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Murphy lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Thorn shrugs off.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thorn is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorn has his back to the cage. #T1#
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Murphy on the inside. #CUT2#Lance Thorn's cut is getting worse.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorns head.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Thorn is trying to break free.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Murphy. #T2#
Murphy pushes Thorn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
A short left from Murphy. #CUT2#Lance Thorn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Murphy works on Thorn's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Thorn in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Jeez, Lance Thorn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lance Thorn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaven Murphy! |
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