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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dorsey Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muranda Kibawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dorsey Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muranda Kibawa!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kibawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thornton tries to avoid it but Kibawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thornton to the ground. Thornton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Kibawa tries to get set, Thornton tries to push him back and clinch up but Kibawa manages to avoid the attempt.
Kibawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Kibawa controls the action.
Thornton pulls Kibawa into guard.
Thornton wants to sweep here but Kibawa controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kibawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kibawa trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kibawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kibawa misses with a takedown
and Thornton moves into the clinch.
Thornton successfully pulls guard.
Thornton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thornton pulls Kibawa in close to his closed guard and prevents Kibawa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kibawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thornton is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton trying to control the position here.
Kibawa trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Kibawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kibawa throws an elbow that misses. Thornton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kibawa's guard. Nice move by Thornton!
Thornton preventing the sweep.
Thornton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kibawa tries for a takedown but Thornton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Kibawa tries to get set, Thornton tries to push him back and clinch up but Kibawa manages to avoid the attempt.
Dorsey Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muranda Kibawa.
Kibawa clinches.
Thornton pulls guard effortlessly.
Thornton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thornton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kibawa defends well.
Kibawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thornton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kibawa postures up in Thornton's guard and throws a big left but Thornton blocks it.
Kibawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kibawa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kibawa's guard.
Thornton postures up.
Kibawa seems keen to control Thornton's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thornton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kibawa avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kibawa shoots in for a takedown but Thornton shows good takedown defense.
Kibawa clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorsey Thornton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thornton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kibawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kibawa can do to turn this around?
Thornton pulls Kibawa into guard.
Thornton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thornton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kibawa is one step ahead there.
Kibawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kibawa looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thornton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kibawa.
Thornton is looking to counter the offense by Kibawa and move into the clinch.
Thornton drives through and clinches with Kibawa against the cage.
Kibawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thornton breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton stuffs the takedown.
Kibawa closes the distance and pushes Thornton back into the cage.
Kibawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thornton breaks the clinch.
Kibawa throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Kibawa clinches with his opponent.
Thornton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thornton instigates a clinch.
Thornton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thornton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kibawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kibawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kibawa is looking to stand up but Thornton won't let him.
Thornton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kibawa's guard.
Kibawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thornton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kibawa is trying to control the position but Thornton postures up.
Kibawa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thornton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kibawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thornton pulls guard.
Thornton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kibawa is looking to pass into half guard but Thornton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thornton is in guard.
Kibawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thornton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton stands up from Kibawa's guard - Thornton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kibawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thornton as he avoids it easily.
As Kibawa tries to get set, Thornton tries to push him back and clinch up but Kibawa manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorsey Thornton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kibawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kibawa has managed to clinch.
Kibawa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thornton prevents it.
Thornton gets underhooks to prevent Kibawa's takedown attempt.
Dorsey Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muranda Kibawa.
Kibawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton manages to pull guard.
Kibawa throws a big right hand that misses.
Kibawa stops Thornton from standing up.
Thornton pulls Kibawa in to control the position.
Kibawa wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kibawa wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Dorsey Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thornton pulls Kibawa in close to prevent any damage.
Thornton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A cross from Kibawa lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kibawa darts in looking for a takedown but Thornton gets double underhooks and turns Kibawa into the cage.
Kibawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thornton counters by moving into the clinch.
Thornton lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thornton as Kibawa tries to tie him up.
Kibawa is trying to break the clinch but Thornton has him pressed against the cage.
Thornton drags the fight down to the ground.
Thornton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thornton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kibawa defends well.
Kibawa trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kibawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thornton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thornton has control of Kibawa's left arm, preventing Kibawa from doing any damage.
Thornton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kibawa defends it easily.
Thornton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kibawa trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kibawa defends it easily.
Kibawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kibawa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muranda Kibawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorsey Thornton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dorsey Thornton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thornton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorsey Thornton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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