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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KFC 1: The Beginning
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffey Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ken Griffey Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornhill shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffey Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Thornhill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffey Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffey Jr throws a series of strikes that have Thornhill backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Thornhill looking to score a takedown here. Griffey Jr is defending well but Thornhill drives through and ends up in Griffey Jr's guard.
Thornhill throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffey Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thornhill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Thornhill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thornhill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornhill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffey Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thornhill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffey Jr wants to sweep here but Thornhill controlling him for the moment.
Thornhill throwing strikes from guard but Griffey Jr blocks nicely.
Thornhill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thornhill throws a big elbow that misses.
Thornhill throws a big right hand that misses.
Thornhill throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffey Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thornhill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffey Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Thornhill throwing strikes but missing.
Thornhill throwing strikes but missing.
Thornhill is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffey Jr has wrist control.
Thornhill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thornhill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thornhill throwing strikes from guard but Griffey Jr blocks nicely.
Thornhill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thornhill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thornhill throws a big right hand that misses.
Thornhill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Thornhill throwing strikes from guard but Griffey Jr blocks nicely.
Thornhill throws an elbow that misses. Griffey Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thornhill's guard. Nice move by Griffey Jr!#REVB#
Thornhill trying to control the position here.
Griffey Jr preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thornhill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffey Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Griffey Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thornhill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thornhill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thornhill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thornhill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffey Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffey Jr looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornhill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thornhill throws an elbow that misses. Griffey Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thornhill's guard. Nice move by Griffey Jr!#REVB#
Griffey Jr stops Thornhill from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Thornhill 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#
Thornhill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffey Jr throws a shot from downtown. Thornhill moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Thornhill misses the target.
Thornhill slips a jab from Griffey Jr.
Thornhill appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thornhill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffey Jr swivels and escapes.
Josh Thornhill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thornhill misses with a hook to the body
and Griffey Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornhill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffey Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thornhill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thornhill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffey Jr counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Griffey Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Griffey Jr.
It seemed like Griffey Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffey Jr misses with a body shot.
Thornhill was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Griffey Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thornhill doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffey Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been informed that Griffey Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Griffey Jr lands an overhand right.
Thornhill tries for a takedown but Griffey Jr circles away easily
and Griffey Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Thornhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornhill misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffey Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Thornhill misses with an uppercut
and Griffey Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thornhill thinking.
Griffey Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffey Jr connects with a right hand. Thornhill shakes it off.
Griffey Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffey Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffey Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thornhill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Griffey Jr misses with a hook
and Thornhill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffey Jr. Thornhill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thornhill shoots in for a double leg but Griffey Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Griffey Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Thornhill should have avoided that one.
Thornhill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffey Jr.#CL2#
Griffey Jr pushes Thornhill up against the cage in a clinch.
Griffey Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thornhill up against the cage.
Thornhill blocking some punches.
Griffey Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Griffey Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thornhill backwards. #T4#
Griffey Jr working aggressively here.
Griffey Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Griffey Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Griffey Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Griffey Jr blocking some punches.
Griffey Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornhill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornhill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffey Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffey Jr.
Griffey Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Griffey Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffey Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thornhill's head backwards.
Thornhill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thornhill is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Griffey Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thornhill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Griffey Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thornhill shoots in but Griffey Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffey Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Griffey Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thornhill on the side of the head.
Thornhill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thornhill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffey Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thornhill shoots and misses
letting Griffey Jr counter with a right hand.
Griffey Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffey Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griffey Jr scores with a hook to the body. Thornhill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Griffey Jr rushes Thornhill and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Griffey Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Thornhill controls his hands.
Thornhill blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffey Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griffey Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Thornhill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffey Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Thornhill.
Thornhill misses with some punches.
Thornhill blocks an uppercut.
Griffey Jr working aggressively here.
Griffey Jr blocking some punches.
Griffey Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thornhills head.
Griffey Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffey Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Thornhill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Thornhill lands a right hand.
Griffey Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffey Jr misses with some punches.
Griffey Jr has Thornhill pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Griffey Jr.
Griffey Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Griffey Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Griffey Jr tries to work over Thornhill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffey Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Thornhill.
Thornhill blocks an uppercut.
Griffey Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Griffey Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Thornhill.
Thornhill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griffey Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Thornhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Griffey Jr has closed the distance and engaged Thornhill in a clinch.
Griffey Jr just leaning against Thornhill, taking a breather.
Griffey Jr tries to work over Thornhill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffey Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Griffey Jr misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Griffey Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffey Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Griffey Jr!
Ken Griffey 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Lanaro has closed the distance and engaged Jefferson in a clinch.
Jefferson stalls. #BC2#
Lanaro breaks from the clinch.
Jefferson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up with Lanaro, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes Lanaro against the cage but Lanaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lanaro throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson moves out of range easily.
Lanaro shoots in looking for a takedown. Jefferson tries to sprawl out of it but Lanaro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jefferson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lanaro rushes Jefferson and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Lanaro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Lanaro wants a takedown but no success here.
Lanaro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jefferson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thurman Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lanaro.#TD2#
Lanaro pulls guard effortlessly.
Jefferson with a nice head shot there.
Jefferson postures up in Lanaro's guard and throws a big left but Lanaro blocks it.
Lanaro is adopting a defensive guard.
Jefferson tries to stand but Lanaro is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Lanaro trying to keep a closed guard but Jefferson is proving a slippery customer.
Jefferson stopping the sweep attempt from Lanaro.
Jefferson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lanaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson won't allow Lanaro to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lanaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jefferson defends well.
Jefferson wanted to stand there but Lanaro had control of the position. #T3#
Jefferson postures up and lands a big shot to Lanaro's brow. #ES2#
Lanaro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jefferson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Lanaro moves into the clinch successfully.
Lanaro jumps guard but Jefferson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lanaro fails to pull guard.
Jefferson is working for takedown but Lanaro is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lanaro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jefferson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lanaro has him pressed against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Lanaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lanaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jefferson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Jefferson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lanaro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Lanaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Jefferson. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lanaro shoots in and drives through. Jefferson sprawls well.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but Lanaro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Lanaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lanaro dominated that round.
That's time! Jefferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jefferson looks for a takedown but Lanaro sprawls well.#CL2#
Lanaro has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Lanaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John Lanaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jefferson is defended easily by Lanaro.
Thurman Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jefferson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lanaro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jefferson is on him like a limpet, forcing Lanaro back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Lanaro tightens his grip and picks Jefferson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jefferson manages to land in guard. #ES#
Jefferson pushes Lanaro off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lanaro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jefferson circles away.
Jefferson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lanaro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thurman Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lanaro.
Lanaro is breathing heavily.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lanaro enables Jefferson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lanaro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Lanaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jefferson defends well.#T2#
Lanaro looking to control.
Jefferson is looking to stand up but Lanaro won't let him.
Jefferson cracks Lanaro with a solid left hand.#ES2#
Lanaro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lanaro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lanaro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jefferson smiles and moves away.
#T3##CL2#
Lanaro moves into range and clinches up with Jefferson.
Lanaro tries a knee to the head but Jefferson blocks it.
Lanaro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jefferson is keeping busy.
Lanaro looking to slow down the pace here.
Lanaro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Jefferson pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Lanaro wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is keeping the position.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lanaro is controlling him.
Jefferson wants to sweep here but Lanaro controlling him for the moment.
John Lanaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jefferson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Jefferson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lanaro rolls with it to try and escape but Jefferson cranks on the arm and Lanaro is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thurman Jefferson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
MacMoir misses with a low kick.
MacMoir fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thornhill checks it well.
It looked like Thornhill was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacMoir.
MacMoir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thornhill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacMoir.
Thornhill went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
MacMoir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thornhill misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from MacMoir. Those never looked like landing.
Thornhill wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick misses from MacMoir.
Thornhill is looking to counter punch.
MacMoir feints a jab promting Thornhill to slip. MacMoir then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thornhill slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
MacMoir throws a right and a left that Thornhill avoids nicely.
Thornhill is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacMoir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thornhill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thornhill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Thornhill.
MacMoir lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
MacMoir misses with a double jab
and Thornhill counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
MacMoir is rocked!
Thornhill closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacMoir circles away.
MacMoir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thornhill.
MacMoir throws a low kick but Thornhill moves out of range easily.
Thornhill looks to land a combination but MacMoir avoids it well.
MacMoir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thornhill went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thornhill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacMoir.
MacMoir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thornhill.
Thornhill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacMoir throws a sloppy head kick
and Thornhill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacMoir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacMoir looks winded!
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Thornhill avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Thornhill shoots in for a takedown but MacMoir shows good takedown defense.
Thornhill shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Thornhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMoir misses with the combination.
Thornhill throwing a counter right hand but MacMoir manages to avoid it.
Thornhill lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacMoir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from MacMoir misses.
MacMoir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from MacMoir. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
MacMoir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thornhill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornhill darts in looking for a takedown but MacMoir gets double underhooks and turns Thornhill into the cage.
Thornhill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacMoir doesn't seem bothered though.
MacMoir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thornhill is looking to wear down MacMoir with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thornhill dives in and grabs MacMoir's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacMoir pushes down on Thornhill's head and hops out.
Thornhill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacMoir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Thornhill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Thornhill finds it's way through MacMoir's defenses.
MacMoir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thornhill. #T4#
Thornhill tries for a takedown but MacMoir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Thornhill.
Thornhill slips a jab and a cross from MacMoir.
Kyle MacMoir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMoir walks into a straight right hand from Thornhill.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacMoir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thornhill counters with a series of strikes. MacMoir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thornhill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacMoir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thornhill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thornhill dives in and grabs MacMoir's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacMoir pushes down on Thornhill's head and hops out.
MacMoir misses with a low kick.
MacMoir misses with a two punch combination.
Thornhill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Thornhill 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#
MacMoir throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacMoir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacMoir throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacMoir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thornhill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thornhill checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacMoir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacMoir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thornhill throwing a counter right hand but MacMoir manages to avoid it.
MacMoir misses with a wild combination.
MacMoir is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMoir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacMoir misses with a combination
and Thornhill counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
MacMoir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thornhill cracks MacMoir with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacMoir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thornhill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thornhill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacMoir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Thornhill with that takedown attempt.
MacMoir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thornhill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacMoir scrambles back to his feet.
MacMoir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacMoir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thornhill shoots in for a takedown but MacMoir shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Thornhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornhill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
A head kick misses from MacMoir.
A punch combination from MacMoir misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornhill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacMoir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacMoir throws a sloppy head kick and Thornhill moves out of range easily.
MacMoir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thornhill is out of range.
Josh Thornhill is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornhill darts in looking for a takedown but MacMoir gets double underhooks and turns Thornhill into the cage.
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Thornhill moves out of range.
It looked like Thornhill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacMoir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kyle MacMoir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornhill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacMoir momentarily.
Thornhill blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
MacMoir swinging wildly here.
Thornhill throws a series of punches but MacMoir avoids them all with ease.
Thornhill stalks MacMoir and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacMoir's face. MacMoir staggers backwards, shaken.
MacMoir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thornhill circles away quickly and effectively.
MacMoir misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Thornhill.
Good shot there by Thornhill.
Thornhill scores with a one two! MacMoir had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from MacMoir. Those never looked like landing.
MacMoir pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thornhill back to the cage. MacMoir follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thornhill or perhaps it was just good defense by MacMoir, which made it look bad.
MacMoir swinging wildly here.
Thornhill appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from MacMoir misses.
Thornhill throws a big counter combination but MacMoir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacMoir throws a leg kick
and Thornhill counters with a straight right hand.
Thornhill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacMoir tries to avoid it but Thornhill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacMoir to the ground. MacMoir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacMoir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thornhill circles away quickly and effectively.
Thornhill shoots in and drives through. MacMoir sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Thornhill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
MacMoir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacMoir misses with a double jab.
Josh Thornhill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacMoir throws a low kick, looking for Thornhill's leg but Thornhill calmly moves out of range.
MacMoir throws a nice looking combination but Thornhill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacMoir tries to score with a low kick but Thornhill moves his leg out of the way.
MacMoir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thornhill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacMoir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacMoir throws a body kick that misses
and Thornhill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thornhill.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice shot lands for Thornhill.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Thornhill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacMoir as he avoids it easily.
MacMoir wants to land a leg kick but Thornhill is out of range.
MacMoir throws a leg kick but Thornhill sees it coming and moves out of range.
A combination from Thornhill does no damage.
MacMoir misses with a double jab.
Thornhill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacMoir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thornhill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacMoir looks to land a combination but Thornhill avoids it well.
MacMoir leaves Thornhill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacMoir is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Thornhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMoir scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
Thornhill moves out of range of the leg kick from MacMoir.
Thornhill throws a big counter combination but MacMoir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacMoir misses with a wild combination.
Thornhill is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacMoir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacMoir misses with a series of wild punches.
Thornhill lands a glancing blow to the side of MacMoir's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornhill lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thornhill.
MacMoir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
MacMoir misses with a few strikes there.
Thornhill lands with a cross.
Thornhill fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from MacMoir does no damage.
MacMoir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thornhill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacMoir throws a leg kick but Thornhill checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Thornhill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thornhill lands a body shot.
MacMoir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacMoir wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
MacMoir scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MacMoir throws a nice looking combination but Thornhill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thornhill goes for a double leg but MacMoir avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacMoir continues to drive forward.
MacMoir scores with a one two! Thornhill had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacMoir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thornhill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacMoir has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacMoir misses with a series of wild punches.
Thornhill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thornhill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacMoir sprawls well. MacMoir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thornhill gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle MacMoir.
I think Thornhill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Josh Thornhill!
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