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Event:
SS15
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Thornton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montgomery looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thornton jabs Montgomery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Montgomery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thornton lands a nice shot to the body.
Montgomery looks winded!
The crowd cheers as Thornton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montgomery doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Jaiden Montgomery has been cut.
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thornton lands with a cross. #ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
BAM! Thornton delivers a spinning backfist that drops Montgomery like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ishaan Thornton! |
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Event:
SS14
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Thornton lands a body shot.
Thornton stuns Boss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boss ducks right into an uppercut from Thornton.
Boss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thornton dips to his left and cracks Boss with an uppercut!#CL#
Boss instigates a clinch.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Thornton.
Thornton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boss backwards.
Thornton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thornton lands a shoulder strike.
Boss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Thornton lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Boss gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Boss is keen to just control but Thornton is a slippery customer.
Thornton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Thornton is trying to control but Boss passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Thornton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thornton tries to bench press Boss off him but Boss keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Thornton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thornton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Boss has an Americana. Thornton didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Boss is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Boss hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Big Boss! |
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Event:
SS13
Date: Jun 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Thornton rushes Guy and presses him up against the cage.
Thornton lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Thornton.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Thornton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Thornton is working Guy over against the cage.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Thornton pushes Guy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy is stalling here.
Guy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thornton smiles and moves away.
Thornton throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Guy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thornton manages to circle out of the way.
Guy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guy at a distance.
Guy walks into a left hand.
Guy missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Thornton digs a good hook to Guy's body.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thornton catches Guy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Guy moves away from the strike by Thornton.
Thornton throws a hook but Guy blocks it.
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Guy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Thornton.
Guy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Thornton moves into the clinch.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Guy tries to work over Thornton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guy.
Thornton scores with a shoulder strike.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Guy jumps guard.
Guy being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Guy pulls Thornton in close to prevent any damage.
Thornton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thornton looking to sit in guard and control but Guy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Guy trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Guy wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Guy passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Guy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thornton has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guy working away.#SUB#
Guy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thornton, who protects the arm well.
Guy taking a breather here.
Thornton struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ishaan Thornton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Guy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Guy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.
Guy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thornton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thornton works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ishaan Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thornton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Guy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Thornton circles away.
Thornton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guy in his tracks.
Thornton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guy avoids the body shot from Thornton.
Guy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thornton thuds a left hand into Guy's body.
Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guy 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 Thornton misses its intended target.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thornton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thornton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thornton swinging wildly here.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Guy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Guy tries to counter by clinching up but Thornton breaks away and moves out of range.
Thornton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton cracks a nice hook into Guy's ribs.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
Guy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Thornton misses with a looping right.
Guy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Thornton - just one landing.
Guy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ishaan Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Thornton misses. #CL#
Guy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Thornton controls the action.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy is trying to pull guard but Thornton has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land. #T4#
Guy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thornton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thornton digs a right hand into Guy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guy's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Guy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thornton is stalling in the full guard.
Thornton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thornton tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but Thornton is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ishaan Thornton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thornton works the jab nicely.
Thornton lands a body shot.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thornton swinging wildly here.
Guy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thornton manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Guy tries to counter by clinching up but Thornton breaks away and moves out of range.
Thornton throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Guy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guy.
Thornton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy tries to work over Thornton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thornton's elbow.
Thornton lands a nice uppercut.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton prevents a body shot from Guy.
Guy blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thornton lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thornton.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Thornton blocks a body shot from Guy.
Thornton lands a shot to the body.
Ishaan Thornton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Thornton scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Thornton controls the action.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Thornton controls the action.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thornton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Thornton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Guy fails to pull guard.
Thornton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thornton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thornton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guys head.
Guy jumps guard but Thornton stands there with Guy around his waist. Guy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thornton tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
#T3#
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Thornton.
Thornton lands with a short shot to the head.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thornton's elbow.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton lands a body shot.
Guy takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thornton.
Thornton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Thornton controls the action.
A hook to the body from Thornton.
Thornton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guy takes a shot to the head.
Thornton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Guy tries to pull guard but Thornton holds him up against the cage and eventually Guy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asian Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thornton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guy tries to work over Thornton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asian Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thornton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thornton lands a nice uppercut.
Guy jumps guard but Thornton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thornton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Guy tries to throw a body punch but Thornton avoids it by throwing Guy back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Thornton.
Guy prevents a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thornton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thornton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ishaan Thornton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thornton 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishaan Thornton! |
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Event:
SS12
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Phlex has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phlex there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phlex takes a swing at Thornton's ribcage but misses.
Thornton throws a hook to the side of Phlex's head but Phlex sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Phlex was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thornton.
Thornton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Frankmaster Phlex has been cut.
Phlex moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Phlex takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thornton swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Phlex moves away and avoids it.
Thornton misses with a jab to the body
letting Phlex counter with a right hand.
Thornton throws a body punch but Phlex moves out of range.
It looked like Phlex was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thornton.
Phlex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thornton.
Phlex was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Thornton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thornton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phlex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thornton.
Phlex was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phlex defending well as Thornton loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Phlex was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thornton.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Thornton misses
and Phlex cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phlex scores with the left hand. Thornton knows he should have avoided that one.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thornton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phlex has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phlex there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ishaan Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton tries to clinch up.
Phlex was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thornton misses with a straight right. #T2#
Thornton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phlexs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thornton throws a body punch but Phlex moves out of range.
Phlex on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phlex is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thornton swings for the body but Phlex moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Phlex tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Thornton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thornton scores with a hook to the body.
Phlex is breathing heavily.
Thornton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phlex blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Phlex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phlex backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thornton. #T3#
Thornton cracks Phlex with a nice body shot.
Thornton lands a nice uppercut.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phlex's elbow.
Thornton lands with a left to the head.
Thornton is leaning against Phlex and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Thornton.
A body shot lands from Thornton.
A short uppercut from Thornton.
Thornton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thornton is leaning against Phlex and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thornton lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Thornton.
Thornton scores with a 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!
A short uppercut from Thornton.
Thornton is leaning against Phlex and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thornton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thornton scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Thornton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thornton lands a body punch.
Thornton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Thornton lands a body punch.
Thornton lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thornton.
Good body shot from Thornton.
A short left from Thornton. #ROC2#Phlex is rocked!
Thornton scores with a shot to the side of Phlex's head.
Oh Phlex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Thornton.
Phlex seems to have got his legs back now.
Thornton lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thornton.
Thornton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Thornton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thornton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Thornton.
A short right from Thornton on the inside.
Thornton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phlexs head.
Nice body punch from Thornton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phlex or not.
Nice body punch from Thornton.
Thornton scores with a shot to the side of Phlex's head.
Thornton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phlexs head.
Thornton throws a big uppercut that drops Phlex! More strikes from Thornton and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Phlex lies dazed against the cage as Thornton celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ishaan Thornton! |
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Event:
SS11
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Fernando gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fernando moves in looking to clinch but Thornton pushes him off.
Fernando walks into a left hand.
Fernando is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Fernando fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thornton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fernando.
Fernando tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thornton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Fernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thornton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernando walks into a straight right hand from Thornton.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thornton tries to counter by clinching up but Fernando breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thornton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernando gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thornton.
Fernando wants to clinch.#T1#
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton misses with an uppercut.
Fernando tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thornton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Thornton circles away.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fernando doesn't seem bothered though.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thornton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton misses the jab.
Thornton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Thornton.
Fernando tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fernando tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thornton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thornton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Fernando rushes Thornton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Thornton as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Fernando gets control of Thornton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fernando will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fernando had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thornton defends it easily.
Thornton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Fernando working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thornton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thornton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Fernando is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thornton is aware though and is defending well.
Thornton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thornton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernando has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thornton has managed to get both his arms back between Fernando's legs - danger averted.
Thornton controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Fernando has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Thornton doesn't defend quickly enough and Fernando has managed to lock this one up! Can Thornton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fernando on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Freaky Fernando! |
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Event:
SS10
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Christian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thornton avoids it really well and circles away.
Christian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Thornton finds it's target.
Thornton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thornton lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian moves in looking to clinch but Thornton pushes him off.
Thornton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christian.
Christian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Thornton lands with a straight right. Christian didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Christian is rocked!
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
Christian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christian is still on wobbly legs! Can Thornton finish him?
Thornton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thornton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christian looks winded!
Decent striking displayed by Thornton there.
Thornton lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Christian head around and knocks him out cold! Thornton hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ishaan Thornton! |
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Event:
SS9
Date: Jun 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Thornton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Thornton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
A short uppercut from Thornton.
A short right from Thornton.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Barnes.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Barnes.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Thornton tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
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!
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thornton gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton. #T1#
Thornton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thornton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thornton.
Thornton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Thornton digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thornton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thornton misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thornton.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Barnes.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Thornton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thornton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes working aggressively here.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thornton throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Thornton blocks an uppercut.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Thornton.
#T3#
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Thornton.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Thornton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Thornton throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Thornton lands with a right to the head.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Thornton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes blocking some punches.
#T4#
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Barnes.
Thornton swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Thornton.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton blocks an uppercut.
Thornton working aggressively here.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Thornton lands a body shot.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ishaan Thornton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
As Barnes tries to get set, Thornton tries to push him back and clinch up but Barnes manages to avoid the attempt.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thornton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Thornton scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Thornton moved out of range.
Thornton lands a right hook to the body.
Thornton loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Thornton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ben Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thornton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thornton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Decent striking displayed by Thornton there.#T1#
Thornton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Thornton.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes 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.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Thornton slips the punch.
Ishaan Thornton is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Thornton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
Thornton is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ishaan Thornton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Thornton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Thornton lands with a short shot to the head.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Thornton. #T2#
Barnes misses with some punches.
Thornton misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Barnes lands a left hand.
Thornton lands with a right to the head.
Thornton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thornton. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Thornton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thornton.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Thornton finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thornton.
Thornton unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barnes! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thornton is unloading with more strikes now! Barnes drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ishaan Thornton! |
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Event:
SS8
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Thornton dips to his left and cracks Estrella with an uppercut!
Estrella is breathing heavily.
Estrella ducks right into an uppercut from Thornton.
Estrella shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Thornton drives through and clinches with Estrella against the cage.
Thornton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thornton - that landed with a thud.
Thornton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thornton tries to work over Estrella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thornton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Estrella backwards.
Nice body punch from Thornton.
Thornton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Estrella backwards.
Nice body punch from Thornton - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Thornton.
A short right from Thornton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Thornton.
Thornton lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Estrella is rocked!
Estrella definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thornton scores with a shot to the side of Estrella's head.
Oh Estrella is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thornton lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Thornton digs a right hand underneath Estrella's ribcage. Estrella let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thornton lands with a light punch inside.
Thornton gets through Estrella's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thornton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Estrella with a big uppercut! Estrella tries to clinch up but Thornton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Estrella to the mat! Estrella covers up and Thornton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ishaan Thornton! |
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Event:
SS7
Date: Jun 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Cuevas tries to keep at a distance but Thornton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Cuevas.
Thornton lands with a short shot to the head.
Cuevas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Cuevas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thornton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cuevas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thornton wants to clinch up but Cuevas keeps it at a distance.
Thornton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuevas.
Cuevas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuevas misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.
Thornton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cuevas's head backwards.
Cuevas thuds his right hand into Thornton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cuevas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thornton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thornton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cuevas loads up on a big right hand but Thornton slips the punch.#T1#
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cuevas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuevas looks to land a right hand but Thornton moved out of range.
As Cuevas tries to get set, Thornton tries to push him back and clinch up but Cuevas manages to avoid the attempt.
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cuevas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thornton misses with a shot to the body
and Cuevas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thornton walks into a stiff left hand from Cuevas.#CL#
Thornton moves into the clinch successfully.
Thornton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cuevas backwards.
Cuevas is trying to push Thornton away but Thornton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cuevas is trying to stall.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Cuevas controls his hands.
#BC2#
Cuevas manages to break the clinch.
Thornton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Thornton.
Cuevas scores with a sloppy right hand. Thornton should have avoided that one. #T2#
Thornton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuevas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Thornton clinches up with Cuevas and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Thornton.
Thornton tries to work over Cuevas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thornton digs a right hand underneath Cuevas's ribcage. Cuevas let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Cuevas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thornton lands a body shot.
Cuevas misses the jab.
Thornton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Thornton clinches up with Cuevas and pushes him back against the cage.
Cuevas is trying to force a seperation but Thornton has the dominant position.
Cuevas is trying to force a seperation but Thornton has the dominant position.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Thornton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thornton misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuevas's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thornton.
Thornton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Cuevas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Thornton has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Cuevas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Thornton rushes Cuevas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cuevas manages to break the clinch.
Thornton with a nice cross.
Thornton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Cuevas.
Thornton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thornton scores with a jab. Cuevas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thornton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cuevas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cuevas 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.#T4#
Cuevas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, jab by Cuevas - just one landing.
A jab from Thornton finds it's way through Cuevas's defenses.
Cuevas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thornton. Thornton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cuevas connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Thornton is rocked!
Cuevas throws an overhand right that drops Thornton like a sack of potatoes! Cuevas dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minor Cuevas!
Minor Cuevas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SS6
Date: Jun 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Thornton has managed to clinch.
Caixinha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thornton lands a nice uppercut.
Caixinha looks winded!
Thornton lands with a left to the head.
Caixinha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Caixinha tries to pull guard but Thornton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ishaan Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Caixinha.
Thornton lands with a light punch inside.
Thornton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thornton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Thornton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thornton.
Thornton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thornton.
Thornton lands with a right to the head.
Thornton lands with a short shot to the head.
Thornton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Caixinha is rocked!
Thornton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caixinha.
Caixinha is still on wobbly legs! Can Thornton finish him?
Thornton lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Thornton - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Thornton.
A short right from Thornton on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Thornton.
Thornton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thornton lands an uppercut.
Thornton throws a big uppercut that drops Caixinha! More strikes from Thornton and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Caixinha lies dazed against the cage as Thornton celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ishaan Thornton! |
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Event:
SS5
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Raffelburg ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raffelburg connects with a looping right hand.
Thornton throws an off balance right hand
and Raffelburg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raffelburg lands a glancing blow to the side of Thornton's head.
Thornton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raffelburg.
Thornton tries to clinch but Raffelburg moves out of range.
Raffelburg throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffelburg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raffelburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Ishaan Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton slips under a jab.
Thornton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raffelburg clobbers Thornton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffelburg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Thornton tries to clinch but Raffelburg moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Raffelburg there.#ROC2#Thornton is rocked!
Raffelburg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raffelburg scores with a hook to the body. Thornton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffelburg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Thornton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thornton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raffelburg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thornton is breathing heavily.
Thornton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Thornton gets tackled into the cage by Raffelburg. Raffelburg maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Raffelburg fails to land.
Thornton seems to have got his legs back now.
Raffelburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorntons head.
Raffelburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffelburg lands a shot to the body.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raffelburg's elbow.
Raffelburg blocks a body shot from Thornton.
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!
Thornton misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
A short uppercut from Raffelburg.
Raffelburg lands a left hand.
#T2#
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Raffelburg lands an uppercut.
Raffelburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raffelburg creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Thornton with a big uppercut! Thornton tries to clinch up but Raffelburg pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Thornton to the mat! Thornton covers up and Raffelburg unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chadwick Raffelburg!
A relieved looking Chadwick Raffelburg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SS4
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Thornton looks for a takedown but Ordilovokov sprawls well.
Ordilovokov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ordilovokov looks to throw the jab but Thornton is out of range.
Thornton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ordilovokov looks winded!
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ordilovokov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thornton or perhaps it was just good defense by Ordilovokov, which made it look bad.
Thornton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ordilovokov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishaan Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ordilovokov stuffs the takedown.
Ordilovokov blocks the body kick.
Thornton throws a leg kick that misses.
Thornton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Ordilovokov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ordilovokov is looking to clinch but Thornton is avoiding it.
Thornton is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Thornton. Beautiful body shot.
Thornton shoots for a takedown but Ordilovokov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thornton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ordilovokov tries to clinch there but Thornton circles away.
#T1#
Thornton throws a leg kick but Ordilovokov checks it.
Ordilovokov stuffs the takedown attempt from Thornton. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Ordilovokov tries to clinch up.
Ordilovokov throws a leg kick but Thornton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thornton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thornton darts in looking for a takedown but Ordilovokov gets double underhooks and turns Thornton into the cage.
Thornton wants a takedown but no success here.
Thornton tries to score a body lock takedown but Ordilovokov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thornton is trying to break the clinch but Ordilovokov has him pressed against the cage.
Ordilovokov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thornton is keeping busy.
Ordilovokov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thornton tries to pull guard but Ordilovokov holds him up against the cage and eventually Thornton drops back down to his feet.
#T2##TD#
Thornton pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Thornton has his foot on Ordilovokov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ordilovokov works his way back into a safe position though.
Thornton trying to keep a closed guard but Ordilovokov is proving a slippery customer.
Thornton looking for a sweep. Not yet Thornton, not yet.
Thornton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thornton tries to get out of the position.
Thornton wants to get back to his feet but Ordilovokov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Thornton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ordilovokov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Thornton wants to stand but Ordilovokov is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ordilovokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thornton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thornton tries to clinch but Ordilovokov is having none of it. #CL#
Thornton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Ordilovokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thornton throws a leg kick but Ordilovokov checks it.
Thornton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ordilovokov slaps away a takedown attempt from Thornton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ordilovokov! But no joy.
Jasur Ordilovokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ordilovokov but Ordilovokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Thornton darts in and clinches Ordilovokov up against the cage.
Ordilovokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton tries to break free but Ordilovokov pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ordilovokov breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ordilovokov swats away the attempt to clinch by Thornton.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thornton.
Ordilovokov slaps away a takedown attempt from Thornton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jasur Ordilovokov will probably get the nod.
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#
Ordilovokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thornton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ordilovokov.
Jasur Ordilovokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ordilovokov misses with a straight right.
Thornton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ordilovokov tries to avoid it but Thornton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ordilovokov to the ground. Ordilovokov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Thornton closes the distance and clinches.
Thornton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thornton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ordilovokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ordilovokov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton tries to pull guard but Ordilovokov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishaan Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton is looking for a takedown.
Thornton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##BC2#
Ordilovokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ordilovokov clinches up against the cage.
Thornton is trying to push Ordilovokov away but Ordilovokov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ordilovokov gets underhooks to prevent Thornton's takedown attempt.
Ordilovokov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ordilovokov is trying to push Thornton away but Thornton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thornton wants a takedown.
Thornton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ordilovokov prevents it.
Thornton tries to break the clinch but Ordilovokov is controlling the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ordilovokov tries to break free but Thornton pushes him back against the cage.
Thornton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ordilovokov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thornton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ordilovokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thornton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ordilovokov walks away with a smile on his face. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ordilovokov throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.
Thornton fails with the takedown.
Ordilovokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Ordilovokov closes the distance and pushes Thornton back into the cage.
Ordilovokov can't break the clinch.
Ordilovokov is trying to stall.
#TD#
Thornton successfully pulls guard.
#T3##SUB#
Thornton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thornton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Thornton is looking for a triangle but Ordilovokov pushes his legs off easily.
Thornton seems keen to control Ordilovokov's posture.#SUB#
Thornton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ordilovokov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thornton pulls Ordilovokov in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ordilovokov tries to avoid it but Thornton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ordilovokov to the ground. Ordilovokov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thornton shoots for a double leg takedown but Ordilovokov sprawls well. He's pushed Thornton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ordilovokov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Ordilovokov misses.
Thornton shoots in and drives through. Ordilovokov sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jasur Ordilovokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Thornton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thornton is looking for a takedown.
Ordilovokov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Thornton pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Thornton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ordilovokov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ordilovokov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ordilovokov wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Ordilovokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Thornton wants to stand up but Ordilovokov is controlling him. #SUB#
Thornton is looking for a triangle here but Ordilovokov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ordilovokov laying and praying for a moment but Thornton takes advantage and regains half guard.
Thornton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ordilovokov manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
Thornton working to try and regain half guard.
Ordilovokov avoids the attempt from Thornton to control.
Thornton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Thornton is trying to maintain the position but Ordilovokov is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Thornton actively working from the bottom here.
Thornton is positioning himself well to prevent Ordilovokov advancing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thornton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ordilovokov pinned against the cage. Ordilovokov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ordilovokov swats away the attempt to clinch by Thornton.
Sloppy strikes from Thornton. Those never looked like landing.
Ordilovokov scores with a punch to the head.
Ordilovokov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ordilovokov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ordilovokov throws out a counter right but Thornton avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishaan Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ordilovokov sprawls well. Ordilovokov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Thornton closes the distance and pushes Ordilovokov back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jasur Ordilovokov.
I've got Ordilovokov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jasur Ordilovokov! |
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