Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC Live 42
Date: Oct 05, 2017

#R1#
Thanyoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goblin circles away.#TD#
Thanyoo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goblin on his heels. He'll look to pass Goblin's guard now, I'm sure.
Thanyoo being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thanyoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goblin is keeping the position for now.
Thanyoo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thanyoo being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo trying to control but Goblin is working from the bottom.
Thanyoo looking to sit in guard and control but Goblin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Thanyoo being controlled here, momentarily.
Goblin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thanyoo controls Goblin momentarily but Goblin frees himself.
Goblin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thanyoo is trying to keep Goblin in close.
Goblin scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thanyoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thanyoo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Thanyoo has an active guard here but Goblin has managed to pass into half guard.
Thanyoo tries to roll over but Goblin keeps him under control.
Goblin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goblin is trying to control. Thanyoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goblin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thanyoo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Thanyoo wants to control but Goblin is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Goblin.
Thanyoo is trying to maintain the position but Goblin is very close to passing his half guard.
Thanyoo taking some punishment here, with Goblin in his half guard.
Thanyoo tries to roll over but Goblin keeps him under control.
Goblin wants to pass the guard but Thanyoo is defending well.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
Goblin won't allow Thanyoo to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
Thanyoo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goblin is aware though and is defending well.
Thanyoo is trying to keep Goblin in close.
Goblin tries to free his leg and advance position but Thanyoo is retaining full guard.
Thanyoo keeping moving, preventing Goblin from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thanyoo holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Goblin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thanyoo to the ground. Goblin is now in Thanyoo's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanyoo controlling the position.
Goblin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goblin wants to control from the top but Thanyoo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Goblin 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#
Goblin connects with a body shot that sends Thanyoo's belly button to the back.
Goblin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goblin moves out of range as Thanyoo throws a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Goblin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Goblin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thanyoo.
Thanyoo lands with a hook. Goblin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thanyoo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goblin.
Goblin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thanyoo is just out of range.
Thanyoo feinted with a counter takedown.
Thanyoo shoots in and drives through. Goblin sprawls well.
Goblin doesn't manage to clinch there - Thanyoo circles away. #CL#
Thanyoo closes the distance and pushes Goblin back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Goblin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goblin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goblin throws a push kick but Thanyoo slaps the foot to one side.
Mo Thanyoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Goblin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thanyoo sprawls well initially but Goblin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Thanyoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Goblin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Goblin controlling the action here.
Thanyoo is not content to let Goblin control the position.
Thanyoo wants to improve his position but Goblin is controlling well. #SUB2#
Goblin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thanyoo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goblin.
Goblin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goblin is trying to control the action in half guard but Thanyoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
Thanyoo trying to keep a closed guard but Goblin is proving a slippery customer.
Goblin advances to half guard.
Goblin stalling away here and it's allowed Thanyoo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Goblin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Thanyoo has Goblin pulled in close to control his posture.
Thanyoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Thanyoo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thanyoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goblin's guard. #REVR#
Thanyoo being controlled here momentarily.
Thanyoo pushes down on Goblin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bob Goblin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thanyoo in particular looking to stall.#T4##ES2#
Goblin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thanyoo is on him like a limpet, forcing Goblin back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thanyoo. #TD2#
Goblin has picked Thanyoo up - he's going for a ride! Goblin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thanyoo is refusing to be controlled, as Goblin sits in half guard.
Thanyoo is looking for a sweep. Goblin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
Thanyoo wants to sweep here but Goblin controlling him for the moment.
Goblin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Goblin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thanyoo throws a hook but Goblin avoids it easily.
As Thanyoo backs off Goblin throws a huge counter combo but Thanyoo manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Goblin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goblin looking to pass the guard.
Thanyoo keeping moving, preventing Goblin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Goblin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thanyoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goblin has managed to get both his arms back between Thanyoo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Thanyoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goblin cracks Thanyoo with a solid left hand.
Thanyoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goblin trying to control but Thanyoo is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Thanyoo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goblin has passed into half guard!
Thanyoo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goblin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thanyoo working a defensive guard but Goblin passes into half guard.
Thanyoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mo Thanyoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thanyoo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goblin controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Goblin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thanyoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goblin has managed to get both his arms back between Thanyoo's legs - danger averted.
Goblin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goblin is looking to work some ground and pound but Thanyoo has wrist control.
Thanyoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goblin controls the pace.
Thanyoo seems keen to control Goblin's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##SUB#
Thanyoo working for a triangle but Goblin defends it easily.
Thanyoo wants to hit a switch here but Goblin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thanyoo there!
Thanyoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bob Goblin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thanyoo tries to hold on but Goblin pushes him away. #T4#
Goblin controlling from mount.
Thanyoo regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Goblin seems content to control.
Goblin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thanyoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thanyoo wants to control the action here but instead Goblin manages to pass to full mount!
Thanyoo is squirming around, avoiding Goblin's attempts to control the action.
Goblin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Thanyoo to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanyoo is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Goblin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goblin 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Goblin!
A relieved looking Bob Goblin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEFC Live 40
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Thanyoo has closed the distance and engaged Loel in a clinch.
Loel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Mo Thanyoo has been cut.
Loel lands an elbow that stopped Thanyoo in his tracks for a moment.
Thanyoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Loel.
Loel lands an elbow that stopped Thanyoo in his tracks for a moment.
Loel has a couple of punches blocked by Thanyoo. #TD2#
Thanyoo has hold of one of Loel's legs. Loel is fighting the takedown attempt but Thanyoo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thanyoo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thanyoo preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loel holds on and takes a little breather.
Loel keeping moving, preventing Thanyoo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loel is pulling down on Thanyoo's head. It's preventing any offense from Thanyoo, at least for the moment.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Thanyoo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Loel 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.
Loel keeping full guard, as Thanyoo tries to pass. #T1#
Loel looking to control.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Loel keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Loel wants to sweep but no luck.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Loel keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thanyoo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thanyoo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Loel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thanyoo to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Loel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Thanyoo pushes Loel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Loel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thanyoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Thanyoo as the two fighters clinch.
Thanyoo can't get the takedown.
Loel lands with a short shot to the head.
Thanyoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Loel pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Thanyoo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Loel is trying to keep an underhook but Thanyoo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Loel wants to control but Thanyoo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thanyoo is keen to just control but Loel is a slippery customer.
Loel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loel trying to hold on to Thanyoo's head to control him but Thanyoo postures up. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loel is just riding it out for now. Thanyoo eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Loel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Thanyoo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Loel is squirming around, avoiding Thanyoo's attempts to control the action.
Thanyoo throws some wild stikes that Loel manages to avoid easily.
Thanyoo throws some wild stikes that Loel manages to avoid easily.
Loel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Loel tries to hold on but Thanyoo pushes him away.
Loel is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Loel regains half guard.
Thanyoo moves into full mount! Loel won't be happy about that!
Thanyoo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thanyoo landing punches. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Loel has been cut.
Thanyoo lands with some strikes.
Thanyoo looking to control but Loel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loel is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanyoo is landing with some decent strikes but Loel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mo Thanyoo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Loel slaps away a takedown attempt from Thanyoo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thanyoo shoots for a takedown but Loel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mo Thanyoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loel keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thanyoo is defended easily by Loel.
Yuri Loel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.#TD2#
Thanyoo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loel wants to control but Thanyoo postures up.
Thanyoo in the domination position with Loel hanging on.
Thanyoo wants to control but Loel is keeping him busy.
Loel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Thanyoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thanyoo is thwarting Loel's attempts to control the position.
Loel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thanyoo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thanyoo's back!
Thanyoo wants to escape the position.
Thanyoo trying to control the position but Loel manages to sink in the hooks.
Thanyoo is keeping busy.
Thanyoo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Thanyoo showing good submission defense here.
Loel trying to control momentarily. #T2#
Thanyoo is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loel controlling the position well here. Thanyoo rolled but Loel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thanyoo tries to escape the position.
Mo Thanyoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thanyoo trying to control the hands but Loel breaks the grip.
Loel is riding his opponent, not letting Thanyoo buck him off.
Loel has the hooks in. Thanyoo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Thanyoo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Loel.
Loel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thanyoo tries to escape but Loel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Loel tries to get the hooks in deep but Thanyoo pushed the leg off.
Thanyoo can't escape the position.
Thanyoo trying to control but not successfully.
Loel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thanyoo's body. #T4#
Thanyoo is keeping busy.
Loel keeps control of the position as Thanyoo tries to break free.
Loel keeps control of the position easily here as Thanyoo tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Thanyoo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loel is trying to control but Thanyoo is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Thanyoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loel controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Loel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thanyoo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Loel's guard.#ES#
Loel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Loel leaves Thanyoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Loel throws a body punch but Thanyoo moves out of range. #CL2#
Thanyoo moves into the clinch.
Thanyoo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thanyoo lands a body shot.
Thanyoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Thanyoo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thanyoo stopping the sweep attempt from Loel.
Thanyoo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Loel keeps moving. #T1#
Loel is trying to control the position but Thanyoo postures up.
Loel wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Thanyoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loel's guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thanyoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loel holds on and takes a little breather.
Loel wants to stand up but Thanyoo is controlling him.
Thanyoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loel is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Thanyoo preventing the sweep.
Loel working a defensive guard here.
Loel wants to stand but Thanyoo is controlling the position.
Loel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Loel wants to sweep but no luck.
Thanyoo forces his way into half guard.
Thanyoo is looking to take a break and control but Loel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loel wants to get back to full guard but Thanyoo has passed into side control.#T3##SUB2#
Thanyoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loel, who protects the arm well.
Loel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thanyoo prevents Loel from improving his position.
Thanyoo controlling the action here.
Loel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loel looking for a sweep. Not yet Loel, not yet.
Thanyoo pushes down on Loel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thanyoo prevents Loel from standing back up. #T4#
Thanyoo is keen to just control but Loel is a slippery customer.
Thanyoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thanyoo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thanyoo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Loel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thanyoo with a couple of short strikes.
Loel working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Thanyoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thanyoo 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CEFC Fight Night 107
Date: Aug 10, 2017

#R1#
A left lands for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Lodbrok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lodbrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Thanyoo moves out of range.
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Lodbrok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thanyoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lodbrok circles away.#CL2#
Thanyoo forces Lodbrok back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Lodbrok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lodbrok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lodbrok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Thanyoo moves out of range easily.
Lodbrok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thanyoo counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Lodbrok. No joy for Thanyoo on that attempt.
Sigurd Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thanyoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sigurd Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.
Thanyoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lodbrok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Thanyoo misses the target. #T1#
Lodbrok lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thanyoo with a jab.
Thanyoo tries to clinch up.
Lodbrok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lodbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Thanyoo.
Lodbrok tries to bum rush Thanyoo with a series of wild strikes but Thanyoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Thanyoo moves out of range. #CL2#
Thanyoo has closed the distance and engaged Lodbrok in a clinch.
Thanyoo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thanyoo lands a body shot.
Thanyoo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lodbrok has a couple of punches blocked by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodbrok is pressed up against the cage. Thanyoo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lodbrok down to the mat. Lodbrok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thanyoo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Thanyoo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thanyoo wants to take the fight to the mat but Lodbrok manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thanyoo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lodbrok or not. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thanyoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thanyoo has Lodbrok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lodbrok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lodbrok landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Thanyoo breaks the clinch.
Lodbrok works over Thanyoo's head and body with a nice combination.
Thanyoo just misses with a punch to the body.
As Thanyoo looks to move away, Lodbrok throws a big counter combo but Thanyoo just gets out of the way.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Thanyoo throws a body kick that misses.
Thanyoo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Thanyoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thanyoo is working for takedown but Lodbrok is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lodbrok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lodbrok lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thanyoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Thanyoo breaks from the clinch.
Thanyoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lodbrok.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lodbrok but Lodbrok pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
A head kick misses from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thanyoo's head.
Lodbrok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Thanyoo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lodbrok won't be happy with that. #ES#
Lodbrok throws Thanyoo to one side and escapes!
No luck for Thanyoo with that takedown attempt.
Lodbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodbrok throws a nice looking combination but Thanyoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lodbrok throws the left hand but Thanyoo avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Thanyoo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thanyoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lodbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thanyoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lodbrok swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Thanyoo keeps trying to improve his position.
Thanyoo slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thanyoo is trying to work for a kimura but Lodbrok is defending well. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lodbrok defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Thanyoo seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Lodbrok dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Thanyoo.
No luck for Thanyoo with that takedown attempt.
Thanyoo lands a body shot.
Lodbrok throws a right hand that Thanyoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Thanyoo also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Thanyoo drives through and clinches with Lodbrok against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thanyoo fails to land.
Thanyoo managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok blocks a body shot from Thanyoo. #BC2#
Thanyoo breaks the clinch.
Lodbrok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lodbrok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thanyoo.
Lodbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thanyoo.
Lodbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thanyoo tries to score with a low kick but Lodbrok moves his leg out of the way.
Sigurd Lodbrok is winning the standup battle so far.
Thanyoo staying out of range there.
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Lodbrok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lodbrok displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thanyoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lodbrok avoids it really well and circles away.
Lodbrok swats away the attempt to clinch by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo avoids the head kick by Lodbrok.
Thanyoo dodges the punch combination from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Thanyoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lodbrok pinned against the cage. Lodbrok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sigurd Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.
Thanyoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lodbrok misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Lodbrok misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Thanyoo misses the target.
Thanyoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lodbrok's waist but Lodbrok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thanyoo off to one side.
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Thanyoo moves out of range easily.
Thanyoo lands a lovely overhand right.
Lodbrok misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Thanyoo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lodbrok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thanyoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Thanyoo misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Lodbrok scores with a four punch combination!
Thanyoo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thanyoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thanyoo cracks Lodbrok with a good jab.#T3#
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lodbrok as he avoids it easily.
Lodbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lodbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lodbrok as he avoids it easily.
Thanyoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lodbrok sprawls well. He's pushed Thanyoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lodbrok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lodbrok lands with a slapping head kick.
Thanyoo misses with a hook. Lodbrok ducked under it nicely.
Thanyoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lodbrok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lodbrok scores with a head kick. #ROC#
Thanyoo is rocked!
Thanyoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lodbrok avoids it really well and circles away.
Thanyoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lodbrok finish him?#TD2#
Thanyoo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lodbrok was covering up waiting for the punch and Thanyoo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mo Thanyoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thanyoo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanyoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thanyoo seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Lodbrok is looking to stand up but Thanyoo isn't so interested in that idea.
Thanyoo wants to pass the guard but Lodbrok is keeping the position.
Thanyoo won't allow Lodbrok to get back to his feet. #ES#
Lodbrok has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thanyoo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Good work by Lodbrok as he checks the leg kick.
Thanyoo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lodbrok counters with a two punch combo.
Lodbrok steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Thanyoo is out on his feet! Lodbrok sets himself and nearly takes Thanyoo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sigurd Lodbrok!
Sigurd Lodbrok spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 106
Date: Jul 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Chomsky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thanyoo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chomsky is in Thanyoo's guard.
Thanyoo trying to keep a closed guard but Chomsky is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Thanyoo looking for subs off his back but Chomsky has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chomsky content to control rather than advance.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo is controlling Chomsky's posture.#SUB#
Thanyoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chomsky defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Thanyoo is looking for a triangle but Chomsky pushes his legs off easily.
Thanyoo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chomsky manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chomsky looking to control.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Chomsky keeps moving.
Thanyoo postures up in Chomsky's guard and throws a big left but Chomsky blocks it.
Chomsky keeping full guard, as Thanyoo tries to pass.
Thanyoo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Thanyoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chomsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thanyoo looking to sit in guard and control but Chomsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Thanyoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Thanyoo, not yet.
Chomsky working some strikes from top position.
Chomsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thanyoo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chomsky won't allow Thanyoo to sweep him here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thanyoo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thanyoo 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.
Chomsky trying to control but Thanyoo is working from the bottom.
Chomsky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Chomsky is predictable there
and Chomsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Thanyoo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chomsky's guard.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Chomsky keeps moving. #T4#
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thanyoo pushes down on Chomsky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thanyoo wants to pass the guard but Chomsky is defending well.
Thanyoo trying to control the action but Chomsky is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thanyoo is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanyoo is looking to stall here but Chomsky recovers full guard.
Thanyoo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Thanyoo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chomsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thanyoo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chomsky.#TD#
Thanyoo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thanyoo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thanyoo is trying to control. Chomsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chomsky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Chomsky keeps moving. #SUB#
Thanyoo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chomsky dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Thanyoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chomsky can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsky trying to control but Thanyoo is working from the bottom.
Thanyoo pulls Chomsky in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Chomsky postures up and lands a big shot to Thanyoo's brow.
Thanyoo has control of Chomsky's left arm, preventing Chomsky from doing any damage.
Thanyoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thanyoo is trying to keep Chomsky in close.
Thanyoo 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.
Chomsky landing with the ground and pound.
Chomsky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thanyoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thanyoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chomsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thanyoo slips nicely into half guard.
Thanyoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thanyoo moves nicely into side control.
Mo Thanyoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chomsky is not content to let Thanyoo control the position. #T3#
Thanyoo landing a few strikes.
Thanyoo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chomsky is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Thanyoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chomsky, who protects the arm well.
Chomsky takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thanyoo tries to advance to mount but Chomsky denies him.
Chomsky defending against the ground and pound.
Thanyoo slows the pace down. #T4##SUB#
Thanyoo is trying to get an arm triangle but Chomsky is defending well.
Thanyoo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Thanyoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thanyoo working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Thanyoo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thanyoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thanyoo checks a leg kick.
Thanyoo avoids a kick to the body.
Thanyoo shoots in for a double leg but Chomsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thanyoo lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Thanyoo misses
and Chomsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thanyoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Thanyoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chomsky throws the kick towards the body but Thanyoo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thanyoo.
Thanyoo closes the distance and clinches up with Chomsky, looking for a takedown. Thanyoo pushes Chomsky against the cage but Chomsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chomsky moves away from the strike by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo tries for a takedown but Chomsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Thanyoo tries to work over Chomsky's front leg with a kick but Chomsky checks it.
Thanyoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chomsky.#CL#
Thanyoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chomsky can't find room to land a body shot as Thanyoo controls the action.
Chomsky has a couple of punches blocked by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo taking a breather. #BC#
Thanyoo manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Thanyoo closes the distance and pushes Chomsky back into the cage.
Chomsky working aggressively here.
Thanyoo is working Chomsky over against the cage.
Thanyoo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chomsky.
Thanyoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thanyoo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thanyoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noam Chomsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thanyoo blocks an uppercut.
Chomsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Thanyoo.
Chomsky misses with some punches.
Thanyoo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chomsky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chomsky blocks an uppercut.
Thanyoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chomsky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chomsky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chomsky tries a body shot but Thanyoo blocks it.
Thanyoo takes a shot to the head.
Chomsky takes a shot to the head.
Thanyoo blocks a body shot from Chomsky.
Thanyoo blocks a body shot from Chomsky. #BC#
Thanyoo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thanyoo lands with a good body shot.
Thanyoo lands with a right hand. #T3#
Thanyoo lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Thanyoo rushes Chomsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thanyoo wants a takedown.
Thanyoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thanyoo looking to slow down the pace here.
Thanyoo scores with a shot to the side of Chomsky's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chomsky.
Mo Thanyoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chomsky taking a breather.
Thanyoo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chomsky up against the cage.
Chomsky working aggressively here.
Thanyoo controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Thanyoo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mo Thanyoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD#
Thanyoo drives through with a takedown into Chomsky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thanyoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chomsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thanyoo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thanyoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Chomsky is retaining full guard.
Thanyoo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Thanyoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thanyoo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Thanyoo!
Our winner, Mo Thanyoo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Noam Chomsky was interviewed post fight and said 'If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.'.

Event: CEFC 245
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1##CL#
Thanyoo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schwarzeneg, pushing him back against the cage.
Thanyoo lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Thanyoo has Schwarzeneg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thanyoo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schwarzeneg tumbling to the mat - Thanyoo dives into Schwarzeneg's guard.
Thanyoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzeneg is keeping the position for now.
Thanyoo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Schwarzeneg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo controlling the position from side mount.
Schwarzeneg struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB#
Thanyoo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schwarzeneg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Thanyoo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to half guard.
Thanyoo cracks Schwarzeneg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Schwarzeneg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thanyoo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Thanyoo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Schwarzeneg is trying to escape and Thanyoo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Schwarzeneg is forced to tap! Nice work there by Thanyoo! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mo Thanyoo!
A victorious Mo Thanyoo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC 243
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mcdonald misses the target.
Mcdonald throws a leg kick but Thanyoo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mcdonald.
A leg kick checked by Thanyoo.
Mcdonald misses with a wild body shot.
Thanyoo with the counter takedown but Mcdonald avoids it easily.
Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thanyoo.
A little feinted left hand from Mcdonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcdonald misses the target.
Mcdonald misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Thanyoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcdonald's guard.
Mcdonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcdonald looking to control.
Mcdonald has Thanyoo pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thanyoo is one step ahead there.
Mcdonald looking to control.
Mcdonald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Thanyoo from controlling successfully.
Mcdonald working a defensive guard here.
Mcdonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thanyoo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Thanyoo is pulling down on Mcdonald's head to control his posture.
Thanyoo 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.
Mcdonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcdonald advances to half guard.
Thanyoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcdonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcdonald pulls his head out easily.
Thanyoo is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Thanyoo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcdonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcdonald's back!#SUB2#
Mcdonald preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo trying to control.
Mcdonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thanyoo doesn't have the hooks in and Mcdonald manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thanyoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcdonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcdonald looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Thanyoo keeping full guard, as Mcdonald tries to pass.
Mcdonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcdonald passes Thanyoo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thanyoo is looking to control Mcdonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thanyoo avoid being mounted?
Mcdonald stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thanyoo is not content to let Mcdonald control the position.#SUB2#
Thanyoo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Thanyoo looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcdonald prevents Thanyoo from improving his position.
Mcdonald trying to control from half guard but Thanyoo is working away.
Thanyoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcdonald stalling.
Thanyoo wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcdonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thanyoo wants to get back to full guard.
Mcdonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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 Kevin Mcdonald will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thanyoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thanyoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mcdonald. Mcdonald obviously looking to wear him down.
Thanyoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcdonald.
Thanyoo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mcdonald scores with a push kick.
Thanyoo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thanyoo misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Thanyoo moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mcdonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thanyoo lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Mcdonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcdonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdonald but Mcdonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanyoo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Mcdonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown but Mcdonald shows good takedown defense.
Thanyoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thanyoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcdonald throws out the jab.
Thanyoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcdonald jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Thanyoo feints and as Mcdonald raises his hands in defense, Thanyoo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcdonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mo Thanyoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
Thanyoo preventing the sweep.
Thanyoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
Mcdonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Mcdonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcdonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thanyoo's guard. #REVR#
Mcdonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thanyoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thanyoo holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcdonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Thanyoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcdonald trying to control but Thanyoo is working from the bottom.
Thanyoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcdonald looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Thanyoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcdonald defends it easily.#T3#
Mcdonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mcdonald trying to control but Thanyoo is working from the bottom.
Thanyoo keeping full guard, as Mcdonald tries to pass.
Thanyoo keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
Thanyoo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thanyoo throws a jab when Mcdonald was well out of range.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcdonald missing with a left hand there. Thanyoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thanyoo tries for a takedown but Mcdonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kevin Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.
Thanyoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcdonald defends it nicely.
Thanyoo lands with a hook. Mcdonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thanyoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcdonald is fending him off so far but Thanyoo persists. Nope, Mcdonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcdonald scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Thanyoo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcdonald.
A short right from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thanyoo has a couple of punches blocked by Mcdonald.
Thanyoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Mcdonald dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcdonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcdonald misses with a low kick.
Mcdonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thanyoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Thanyoo rushes Mcdonald and presses him up against the cage.
Thanyoo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcdonald's efforts to push away.#BC#
Mcdonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcdonald under the eye.
Mcdonald misses with a straight left.
Thanyoo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mcdonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Thanyoo pushes Mcdonald up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thanyoo.
Mcdonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcdonald blocks a body shot from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thanyoo.
Mcdonald misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcdonald.
A short right from Thanyoo. #BC#
Mcdonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcdonald throws a hook to the side of Thanyoo's head but Thanyoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcdonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Thanyoo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Thanyoo breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mo Thanyoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thanyoo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mcdonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Thanyoo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdonald taking some punishment here, with Thanyoo in his half guard.
Mcdonald has hold of Thanyoo's hands but Thanyoo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thanyoo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Thanyoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcdonald trying to control from the bottom.
Mcdonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thanyoo throwing shots but Mcdonald is blocking nicely.
Mcdonald is pressing down on Thanyoo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcdonald keeping full guard, as Thanyoo tries to pass.
Mcdonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thanyoo is one step ahead there. #T3#
Thanyoo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thanyoo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcdonald holds on and takes a little breather.
Thanyoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcdonald, not yet.
Thanyoo trying to control but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
Mcdonald pulls Thanyoo in close to his closed guard and prevents Thanyoo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thanyoo passes into half guard.
Mcdonald is pressing down on Thanyoo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thanyoo won't allow Mcdonald to sweep him here.
Thanyoo postures up.
Thanyoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcdonald is retaining full guard.
Thanyoo advances to half guard.
Thanyoo throwing shots but Mcdonald is blocking nicely.
Mcdonald wants to improve his position but Thanyoo is controlling well.
Thanyoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thanyoo wants to pass to mount but Mcdonald is defending the position.
Mcdonald is trying to maintain the position but Thanyoo is very close to passing his half guard.
Thanyoo wants to pass to mount but Mcdonald is defending the position.
Mcdonald is looking for a sweep. Thanyoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kevin Mcdonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcdonald is holding on to half guard well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Thanyoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcdonald 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Mcdonald!
Kevin Mcdonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 102
Date: May 18, 2017

#R1#
Zepp throws a lazy body kick
and Thanyoo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Thanyoo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zepp to the ground. Thanyoo is now in Zepp's guard.
Thanyoo postures up in Zepp's guard and throws a big left but Zepp blocks it.
Thanyoo prevents Zepp from getting back to his feet.
Thanyoo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Zepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zepp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thanyoo passes Zepp's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Thanyoo seems content to control.
Thanyoo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zepp is trying to stand back up but Thanyoo is controlling him
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Thanyoo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thanyoo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Thanyoo seems content to control.
Thanyoo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zepp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thanyoo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
More stalling from Thanyoo.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thanyoo connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Nice jab there from Thanyoo. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thanyoo. #SUB2#
Thanyoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zepp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zepp is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Zepp is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thanyoo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zepp stops Thanyoo from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Thanyoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thanyoo is looking to take a break and control but Zepp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thanyoo advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zepp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4#
Thanyoo controlling from mount.
The referee warns Zepp that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thanyoo trying to control but Zepp is having none of it.
Thanyoo with shots to the head and body - Zepp looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thanyoo looking to ground and pound but Zepp is blocking nicely.
Thanyoo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thanyoo unloads with some shots from mount but Zepp bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Thanyoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Zepp's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thanyoo.
Zepp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thanyoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zepp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thanyoo tries to clinch but Zepp moves out of range.
Zepp throws an off balance right hand
and Thanyoo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thanyoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zepp avoids it really well and circles away.
Bobby Zepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.
Zepp throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo is looking to clinch but Zepp is avoiding it.
Thanyoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zepp pinned against the cage. Zepp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thanyoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo lands an overhand right.
Zepp swats away the attempt to clinch by Thanyoo.
Zepp is looking to land body kicks.
Thanyoo moves out of range as Zepp throws a body kick.
Thanyoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thanyoo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zepp throws a wild body kick that Thanyoo sees coming a mile off.
Nice takedown defense from Zepp. No joy for Thanyoo on that attempt. #T2#
Thanyoo fails to land the takedown.
Zepp looks to score with a jab to the body but Thanyoo is just out of range.
Thanyoo cracks a nice hook into Zepp's ribs.
Zepp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mo Thanyoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zepp is looking for a sweep. Thanyoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Thanyoo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zepp sees it coming and defends easily.
Thanyoo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Thanyoo is thwarting Zepp's attempts to control the position.
Thanyoo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thanyoo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Thanyoo is looking for a kimura but Zepp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thanyoo to get the leverage.
Mo Thanyoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thanyoo trying to control the action but Zepp is working from the bottom.
Thanyoo tries to pass to full mount but Zepp defends it.
Thanyoo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #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.#SUB2#
Thanyoo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zepp has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Thanyoo seems to be working for a kimura but Zepp defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thanyoo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thanyoo is trying to control. Zepp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zepp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thanyoo on the ground.
Thanyoo tries to pass to full mount but Zepp defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mo Thanyoo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bobby Zepp's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zepp misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Thanyoo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zepp did well to prevent Thanyoo getting side control.
Thanyoo is looking to take a break and control but Zepp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thanyoo prevents Zepp from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thanyoo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zepp has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thanyoo trying to work for an americana but Zepp has managed to regain full guard. #T1#
Thanyoo stops Zepp from standing up.
Thanyoo wants to pass the guard but Zepp is keeping the position.
Thanyoo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thanyoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zepp is keeping the position for now.
Zepp is trying to control the position but Thanyoo postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zepp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Zepp.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Thanyoo - just one landing.
Zepp throws a hook to the side of Thanyoo's head but Thanyoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zepp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thanyoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zepp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thanyoo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thanyoo jabs Zepp right on the nose. Zepp blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Thanyoo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thanyoo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Thanyoo is continuing to stall.
Zepp tries to get to full guard but Thanyoo has control of the leg.
Thanyoo is pressing down on Zepp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zepp is holding on for now.
Mo Thanyoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zepp is refusing to be controlled, as Thanyoo sits in half guard.
Bobby Zepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Thanyoo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard but Zepp defending well.
Thanyoo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Thanyoo is looking for a kimura but Zepp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thanyoo to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanyoo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Thanyoo!
During a confident post fight interview, Mo Thanyoo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC Live 34
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mcdonald.
Thanyoo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thanyoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Thanyoo misses its intended target.
Mcdonald scores with a punch to the head.
Thanyoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcdonald's waist but Mcdonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thanyoo off to one side.
Thanyoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald misses with an uppercut. Thanyoo saw that one coming.#CL2#
Thanyoo rushes Mcdonald and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcdonald throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Thanyoo manages to break the clinch.
Thanyoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thanyoo wants to clinch up but Mcdonald keeps it at a distance.
Thanyoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thanyoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thanyoo swings for the body but Mcdonald moves out of range.
Mcdonald throwing a counter right hand but Thanyoo manages to avoid it.
Thanyoo moves out of range of the leg kick from Mcdonald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thanyoo moves away.#CL2#
Thanyoo has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Thanyoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcdonald lands with a right to the head.
Mcdonald is leaning against Thanyoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcdonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thanyoo's elbow.
Thanyoo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thanyoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcdonald.
A short right from Mcdonald.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcdonald.
Thanyoo is working for takedown but Mcdonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo blocks a body shot from Mcdonald. #BC#
Mcdonald breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thanyoo is looking to clinch but Mcdonald is avoiding it.
Thanyoo scores with a nice right hand.
Thanyoo lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcdonald's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thanyoo moves out of range as Mcdonald strikes.#T2#
Thanyoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mcdonald gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Thanyoo counters with a shoot takedown. Mcdonald fights it but they end up in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcdonald holds on and takes a little breather.
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcdonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thanyoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcdonald pulls Thanyoo in close to prevent any damage.
Thanyoo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thanyoo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thanyoo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thanyoo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thanyoo wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mcdonald is looking to reverse the position.
Mcdonald can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcdonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcdonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcdonald tries to bench press Thanyoo off him but Thanyoo keeps the position.
Mcdonald is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Thanyoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcdonald keeps working. #T4#
Mcdonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thanyoo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mcdonald!
Thanyoo with the ground and pound from mount.
Mcdonald is looking to get to half guard.
Thanyoo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcdonald is looking to get to half guard.
Thanyoo with shots to the head and body - Mcdonald looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mcdonald can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mo Thanyoo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mcdonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mcdonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcdonald connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Mcdonald as Thanyoo shoots in.
Mcdonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Thanyoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mcdonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcdonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mcdonald swings for the body but Thanyoo moves out of range.
Mcdonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thanyoo scores with a jab. Mcdonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Thanyoo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Thanyoo wants the takedown. Mcdonald is fighting it off but Thanyoo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mcdonald's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcdonald trying to control the position.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Thanyoo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mcdonald is trying to control the position but Thanyoo postures up.
Mcdonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcdonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Thanyoo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcdonald keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mcdonald gets back to full guard.
Mcdonald trying to keep a closed guard but Thanyoo is proving a slippery customer.
Mcdonald is really struggling to control Thanyoo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thanyoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thanyoo trying to control but Mcdonald is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thanyoo is stalling in the full guard.
Thanyoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald has his hands on Thanyoo's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcdonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thanyoo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcdonald defends well and Thanyoo ends up having to push Mcdonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thanyoo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mcdonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thanyoo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some bone on bone action there as Thanyoo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Mcdonald misses with a low kick.
Thanyoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcdonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcdonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kevin Mcdonald is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thanyoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Thanyoo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Thanyoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcdonald, who protects the arm well.
Thanyoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcdonald keeps working.
Mcdonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thanyoo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcdonald trying to control from the bottom.
Thanyoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcdonald's head.
Mcdonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Thanyoo is controlling the pace.
Mcdonald trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thanyoo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcdonald!
Thanyoo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mo Thanyoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcdonald doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Mcdonald wants to hold on but Thanyoo pushes him away.
Mcdonald is trying to escape the mount.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Thanyoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Thanyoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcdonald sprawls well. He's pushed Thanyoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thanyoo scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcdonald should have avoided that one.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcdonald as he avoids it easily.
Thanyoo misses with a hook. Mcdonald ducked under it nicely.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thanyoo.
Mcdonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Thanyoo closes the distance and clinches.
Thanyoo scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcdonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thanyoo backwards.
Mcdonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcdonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald misses with a punch to the body.
Thanyoo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcdonalds head.
Thanyoo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Thanyoo has clasped his hands together around Mcdonald's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thanyoo working the ground and pound but Mcdonald is defending the strikes. #T1#
Mcdonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Thanyoo trying to control the action but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
Mcdonald is looking to regain half guard here but Thanyoo keeps moving and retains side control.
Mcdonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thanyoo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thanyoo tries to pass to full mount but Mcdonald defends it.
Mcdonald is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is trying to work for a kimura but Mcdonald is defending well.
Mcdonald trying to hold on to Thanyoo's head to control him but Thanyoo postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcdonald is looking to improve his position.
Mcdonald keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mcdonald trying to hold on to Thanyoo's head to control him but Thanyoo postures up.
Thanyoo throwing shots but Mcdonald is blocking nicely.
Mcdonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thanyoo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thanyoo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thanyoo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Mcdonald gets full guard.
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcdonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mo Thanyoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thanyoo wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is keeping the position.
Thanyoo lands a couple of elbows.
Thanyoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcdonald is retaining full guard.
Thanyoo stopping the sweep attempt from Mcdonald.
Thanyoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thanyoo preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thanyoo looking to pass the guard.
Thanyoo passes Mcdonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thanyoo is thwarting Mcdonald's attempts to control the position.
Thanyoo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thanyoo is looking to take a break and control but Mcdonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcdonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thanyoo is working away from the top position though.
Thanyoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thanyoo wants to pass to mount but Mcdonald is defending the position.
Kevin Mcdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcdonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thanyoo is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Thanyoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thanyoo 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEFC Fight Night 100
Date: Apr 10, 2017

#R1#
Thanyoo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ring's head.
Thanyoo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Thanyoo looking to score a takedown here. Ring is defending well but Thanyoo drives through and ends up in Ring's guard.#ES#
Ring has his feet on Thanyoo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thanyoo with a nice cross.
Ring throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ring!
Ring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thanyoo.
Ring throws a head kick but Thanyoo moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thanyoo's face. #TD2#
Thanyoo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Thanyoo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thanyoo is keen to just control but Ring is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Thanyoo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #ES#
Ring has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thanyoo is on him like a limpet, forcing Ring back against the cage.#T1#
Thanyoo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Ring lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Thanyoo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ring is trying to keep an underhook but Thanyoo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thanyoo is trying to control the action in half guard but Ring is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thanyoo prevents Ring from standing back up.
Thanyoo is keen to just control but Ring is a slippery customer.
Well, if Thanyoo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thanyoo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB2#
Thanyoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Ring is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thanyoo is looking to take a break and control but Ring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ring is trying to stand.
Ring is refusing to be controlled, as Thanyoo sits in half guard.
Thanyoo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ring reverses the position - he's now on top in Thanyoo's guard.
Ring has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thanyoo is looking to sweep but instead, Ring has passed into half guard. #T3#
Ring wants to get back to his feet.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
Ring won't allow Thanyoo to sweep him here.
Ring wants to get up but he can't break Thanyoo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Thanyoo working for a triangle but Ring defends it easily.
Thanyoo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #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.
Ring wanted to stand there but Thanyoo had control of the position.
Ring postures up.
Ring stopping the sweep attempt from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Thanyoo looking to pass the guard.
Ring avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Jeremy Ring will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ring slips a straight right by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ring circles away.
Thanyoo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRing.
Thanyoo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ring momentarily.
Thanyoo moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Ring darts in and clinches Thanyoo up against the cage.
Thanyoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thanyoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thanyoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ring wants to break free but Thanyoo has control.
Ring lands a knee to the body.
Ring misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ring tries a knee to the head but Thanyoo blocks it.
Ring throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thanyoo is trying to drag Ring to the mat but Ring just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ring lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Thanyoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thanyoo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ring unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Ring's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ring looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ring tries a head kick but it misses.
Ring connects with a high kick.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown but Ring shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ring wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thanyoo lands with a hook. Ring tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Ring takes the fight into the clinch.
Thanyoo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeremy Ring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.
Thanyoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Thanyoo blocking some punches.
Ring is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thanyoo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thanyoo avoiding damage as Ring throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ring just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thanyoo's brow.
Thanyoo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ring lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Thanyoo breaks the clinch.
Jeremy Ring is winning the standup battle so far.
Thanyoo cracks the inside of Ring's front leg.
Thanyoo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ring in his tracks. #CL2#
Thanyoo moves into the clinch.
Ring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ring is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thanyoo is defending well for now.
Thanyoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Thanyoo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thanyoo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3##ES#
Ring has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thanyoo is on him like a limpet, forcing Ring back against the cage.
Thanyoo blocking some punches.
Ring is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thanyoo is defending well for now.
Thanyoo lands a nice uppercut.
Ring using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thanyoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ring with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ring looking to slow down the pace here.
Thanyoo lands a left hand.
Thanyoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ring.
Ring looking to throw knees to the head but Thanyoo is blocking nicely.
Thanyoo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ring is defending well.
A right hook to the body lands for Thanyoo.
Ring trying to land knees to the body.
Ring gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo has Ring pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ring manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4##BC#
Ring manages to break the clinch.
Ring throws a head kick but Thanyoo moves out of range.
Ring stuns Thanyoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanyoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Ring gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thanyoo taking a breather.
Thanyoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ring is trying to push Thanyoo away but Thanyoo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thanyoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thanyoo is struggling to control the position.
Thanyoo lands with a light punch inside.
Thanyoo goes for a takedown attempt but Ring pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Ring dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ring throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ring.
A good leg kick by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo is looking to clinch.
Ring on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thanyoo moves out of range as Ring throws a body kick.
Jeremy Ring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ring fails to land with a series of punches.
Ring throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ring rushes Thanyoo and presses him up against the cage.
Thanyoo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ring lands a good knee to the midsection. Thanyoo won't want to take too many of those.
Thanyoo has Ring pressed against the cage, preventing Ring from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Thanyoo has Ring pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thanyoo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ring tumbling to the mat - Thanyoo dives into Ring's guard.
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!
Ring keeping moving, preventing Thanyoo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Thanyoo passes into half guard.
Thanyoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thanyoo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ring!
Thanyoo wants to control the pace but Ring is squirming around nicely.
Mo Thanyoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ring is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Thanyoo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ring is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thanyoo with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Ring that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ring squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ring has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ring! #SUB2#
Thanyoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Ring trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thanyoo's guard.#SUB2#
Ring got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thanyoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ring has managed to get both his arms back between Thanyoo's legs - danger averted.
Ring preventing the sweep. #SU#
Ring gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ring keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thanyoo lands a really nice looking cross but Ring seems unphased.
Ring throws a right and a left that Thanyoo avoids nicely.
Thanyoo sizes up Ring with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
A combination from Ring does no damage.
Ring shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Ring pushes Thanyoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ring lands an elbow just above Thanyoo 's eye.
Thanyoo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Thanyoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ring missing with knees to the body.
Ring tries a knee to the head but Thanyoo blocks it.
Ring gets underhooks to prevent Thanyoo's takedown attempt.
Jeremy Ring is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jeremy Ring has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thanyoo misses with some punches.
Thanyoo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ring avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thanyoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ring.
Thanyoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ring.
Thanyoo is working for takedown but Ring is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jeremy Ring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.
Thanyoo tries a body shot but Ring blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mo Thanyoo.
I think Ring has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeremy Ring!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Ring thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFC 262: Down Under
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Woodley lunges at Thanyoo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thanyoo's hand.
Woodley falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Thanyoo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Woodley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Woodley misses with a hook.
Woodley falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Thanyoo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thanyoo is just content to waste time from the top position. Woodley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Woodley working for a triangle but Thanyoo defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Thanyoo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Woodley keeps moving.
Woodley punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thanyoo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woodley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thanyoo has managed to get both his arms back between Woodley's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Woodley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Woodley is adopting a defensive guard.
Woodley tries to strike from the bottom.
Woodley 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thanyoo wants to pass the guard but Woodley is keeping the position.
Woodley controls Thanyoo momentarily but Thanyoo frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Woodley.
Woodley working the ground and pound.
Woodley advances to mount.
Woodley raining down shots from the mount!
Woodley looking to finish Thanyoo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thanyoo!
Woodley lands a big elbow.
Thanyoo tries to hold on but Woodley postures up.
Thanyoo is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Thanyoo regains half guard.
Thanyoo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Woodley. #SUB#
Thanyoo working for a triangle but Woodley defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woodley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woodley throwing strikes from guard but Thanyoo blocks nicely.
Woodley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thanyoo's head.
Woodley cracks Thanyoo with a solid left hand.
Woodley is pushing down on Thanyoo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thanyoo is fighting to maintain full guard but Woodley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thanyoo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Woodley. #T4#
Thanyoo wants to control but Woodley is keeping busy.
Thanyoo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woodley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woodley's back!
Woodley is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thanyoo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Thanyoo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Thanyoo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Woodley's body.
Thanyoo is trying to stick to Woodley's back but Woodley is turning into Thanyoo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thanyoo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Woodley.
Woodley connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodley throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Thanyoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woodley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woodley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thanyoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyron Woodley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Woodley scores with a jab to the head.
Thanyoo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Woodley doesn't seem bothered though.
Woodley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woodley misses with a series of wild punches.
Thanyoo avoids a kick to the body.
Woodley misses the jab.
Thanyoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thanyoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thanyoo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Woodley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Woodley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thanyoo wants to control but Woodley postures up.
Thanyoo is trying to improve his position.
Woodley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thanyoo is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Thanyoo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Woodley off and has taken his back!
Thanyoo controlling well, preventing Woodley from escaping the position.
Woodley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Woodley regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woodley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Woodley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Thanyoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woodley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woodley can't keep his opponent in guard - Thanyoo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Woodley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Thanyoo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Thanyoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Woodley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thanyoo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Thanyoo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Woodley sees it coming and defends easily.
Woodley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tyron Woodley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woodley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thanyoo is controlling him.
Thanyoo is working Woodley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Woodley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Woodley wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Woodley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thanyoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodley controls Thanyoo momentarily but Thanyoo frees himself.
Thanyoo pushing down on Woodley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thanyoo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thanyoo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Woodley keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Woodley is trying to keep Thanyoo in close.
Woodley throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Woodley wants to sweep here but Thanyoo controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Woodley misses with a double jab.
Woodley throws a series of punches but Thanyoo avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Woodley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thanyoo attempts a counter takedown but Woodley avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Thanyoo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Woodley was covering up waiting for the punch and Thanyoo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thanyoo prevents Woodley from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyron Woodley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Thanyoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Woodley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woodley tries to clinch there but Thanyoo circles away.
Woodley lands a jab-cross combination.
Thanyoo cracks Woodley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Thanyoo gets caught flat footed, as Woodley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thanyoo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Woodley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Woodley is working Thanyoo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thanyoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Woodley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Woodley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woodley lands a couple of elbows.
Woodley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Woodley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Woodley postures up and lands a big shot to Thanyoo's brow.
Woodley connects with a couple of short punches.
Woodley lands a couple of elbows.
Woodley throwing strikes but missing.
Thanyoo seems keen to control Woodley's posture.
Woodley lands a couple of elbows.
Woodley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Thanyoo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woodley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Thanyoo working for a triangle but Woodley defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woodley postures up and lands a big shot to Thanyoo's brow.
Mo Thanyoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Woodley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woodley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woodley being controlled here momentarily.
Woodley cracks Thanyoo with a solid left hand.
Thanyoo 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.
Woodley chips away with some ground and pound.
Woodley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Thanyoo is rocked!
Woodley connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Thanyoo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Thanyoo is trying to keep Woodley in close.
Woodley is in close to Thanyoo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Woodley loads up on a big left hand. Thanyoo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Woodley looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Thanyoo can't hide his disappointment, as Woodley celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Woodley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tyron Woodley thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFC 258: Price vs Pasha
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Imbula steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thanyoo. That one must have hurt.
Thanyoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Imbula misses the target.
Thanyoo scores with a nice strike.
Thanyoo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thanyoo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thanyoo tries for a takedown but Imbula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thanyoo slips a straight right by Imbula.
Mo Thanyoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula misses with a straight right.
A cross from Imbula lands.
Thanyoo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Imbula napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula sneaks back into half guard.
Imbula is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thanyoo is looking for a kimura here.
Imbula works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Thanyoo throws an elbow that misses. Imbula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thanyoo's guard. Nice move by Imbula!#REVR#
Thanyoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Thanyoo, not yet.
Imbula wants to control from the top but Thanyoo keeps moving.
Imbula seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Imbula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Imbula wants to stand but Thanyoo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thanyoo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Imbula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thanyoo is keeping the position for now.
Thanyoo trying to control the position here.
Imbula won't allow Thanyoo to sweep him here.
Imbula trying to control the position from guard on top but Thanyoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Imbula got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thanyoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imbula has managed to get both his arms back between Thanyoo's legs - danger averted.
Thanyoo wants to sweep here but Imbula controlling him for the moment.
Imbula looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Imbula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thanyoo lands a really nice looking cross but Imbula seems unphased.
Imbula throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Thanyoo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thanyoo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Imbula to counter with a crisp jab.
Thanyoo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thanyoo blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Imbula as he avoids it easily.
Imbula connects with a nice looking jab.
Imbula misses with a hook. Thanyoo ducked under it nicely.
Thanyoo 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.
A big left from Imbula misses.
A shot to the liver by Thanyoo. Beautiful body shot.
Thanyoo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Thanyoo misses.
Thanyoo misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mo Thanyoo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Imbula's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Imbula misses with a straight right.
Mo Thanyoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imbula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Imbula coming out on top.
Thanyoo throws a body punch but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thanyoo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Imbula's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Thanyoo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thanyoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Imbula has wrist control.
Thanyoo passes into half guard.
Thanyoo is looking to advance position but Imbula won't allow it. #SUB#
Imbula looking for submissions off his back.
Thanyoo is pressing down on Imbula's thigh, looking to free his foot. Imbula is holding on for now. #T1#
Imbula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thanyoo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Imbula manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Thanyoo drops back looking for a leg! Imbula is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Imbula manages to kick Thanyoo off! Thanyoo jumps back into Imbula's guard.
Imbula looking for a sweep. Not yet Imbula, not yet.
Imbula keeping moving, preventing Thanyoo from controlling successfully.
Imbula seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Imbula bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thanyoo's guard. #REVR##T2#
Thanyoo is trying to hold Imbula in close to prevent damage but Imbula has managed to pass into half guard.
Imbula seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thanyoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thanyoo tries to roll over but Imbula keeps him under control.
Imbula tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thanyoo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Imbula works his way into full mount!
Imbula controlling from mount. #T3#
Imbula wants to control the pace but Thanyoo is squirming around nicely.
Imbula takes Thanyoo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Thanyoo is in trouble.
Imbula scores with punches and elbows.
Imbula controlling from the back.
Imbula continues to stall.#T4#
Imbula trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Thanyoo right now.
Thanyoo trying to control but not successfully.
Imbula trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thanyoo doesn't escape. #SUB#
Imbula is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanyoo trying to control but not successfully.
Imbula struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheik Imbula 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thanyoo lands with a hook. Imbula tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imbula. Thanyoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thanyoo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imbula counters with a right hand to the body.
Imbula misses with a left hand
and Thanyoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Imbula is looking to score with low kicks.
Imbula misses with an uppercut. Thanyoo saw that one coming.#CL2#
Thanyoo has closed the distance and engaged Imbula in a clinch.
Imbula swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Imbula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thanyoo moves in looking to clinch but Imbula pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Imbula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thanyoo can pounce on him.
Thanyoo slips under a jab from Imbula.
Thanyoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Thanyoo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Imbula on the side of the head.
Imbula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Thanyoo as he connects with a hook.
Thanyoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Imbula.
Good leg kick by Imbula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thanyoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imbula.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thanyoo.
Imbula throws a hook but Thanyoo avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Imbula misses its intended target.
Thanyoo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thanyoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Imbula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thanyoo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Imbula under the eye.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imbula blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Imbula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Thanyoo.
Imbula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Imbula throws a lazy right hand but Thanyoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Imbula is not content to let Thanyoo control the position.
Thanyoo lands with a punch from half guard.
Thanyoo trying to control the action but Imbula is working from the bottom. #T3#
Imbula trying to hold on to Thanyoo's head to control him but Thanyoo postures up.
Imbula is staying active underneath Thanyoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thanyoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Imbula's head.
Thanyoo trying to control from Imbula's half guard. Imbula has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thanyoo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Imbula working for submissions but it's allowed Thanyoo to get to half guard.
Imbula tries to get to full guard but Thanyoo has control of the leg. #T4#
Imbula trying to hold on to Thanyoo's head to control him but Thanyoo postures up.
Imbula regains full guard. Nicely done.
Imbula is trying to control the position but Thanyoo postures up.
Imbula keeping moving, preventing Thanyoo from controlling successfully.
Thanyoo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Imbula trying to keep a closed guard but Thanyoo is proving a slippery customer.
Thanyoo passes into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFC 248: Roadblock
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
Thanyoo with a jab.
Melo works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thanyoo.
Melo moves out of range as Thanyoo strikes.#TD2#
Thanyoo gets a takedown into half guard.
Thanyoo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thanyoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thanyoo trying to control from half guard but Melo is working away.
Thanyoo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thanyoo wants to advance to full mount but Melo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Thanyoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Melo is retaining full guard.
Thanyoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thanyoo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thanyoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thanyoo throws a strike but Melo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Thanyoo is trying to control the position but Melo postures up.
Thanyoo managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thanyoo is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Melo wants to stand and escape but instead Thanyoo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Thanyoo wants to pass the guard but Melo is keeping the position.
Thanyoo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thanyoo is looking to advance position but Melo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Melo is looking to stand but Thanyoo has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #T3#
Thanyoo is working to get back to half guard.
Thanyoo wants to control but Melo is having none of it.
Thanyoo working to try and regain half guard. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Thanyoo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thanyoo somewhat.
Melo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thanyoos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Thanyoo lands a really nice looking cross but Melo seems unphased.
Thanyoo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thanyoo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thanyoo tries to work over Melo's front leg with a kick but Melo checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Melo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Thanyoo feints and as Melo raises his hands in defense, Thanyoo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thanyoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thanyoo throwing strikes but missing.
Thanyoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Melo is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanyoo is looking to pass into half guard but Melo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Melo is in guard.#REVR#
Thanyoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melo's guard. #REVB#
Thanyoo looking to sit in guard and control but Melo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Melo gets to his feet - Thanyoo follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mo Thanyoo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Melo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thanyoo swings for the body but Melo moves out of range.
Melo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Melo throws a hook but Thanyoo blocks it.
It seemed like Thanyoo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thanyoo throws an overhand right that lands on Melo's shoulder, as Melo tries to avoid the shot.
Melo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thanyoo stuns Melo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been informed that Thanyoo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thanyoo misses with a straight right.
Melo throws a hook but Thanyoo blocks it.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melo misses with a straight right.
Melo lands a leg kick that knocks Thanyoo off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo checks a leg kick.
Melo throws a front kick aimed at Thanyoo's knee but Thanyoo avoids it well.
Thanyoo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Melo misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Thanyoo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo passes Melo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard but Melo defending well. #T1#
Thanyoo is keen to just control but Melo is a slippery customer.
Thanyoo works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Thanyoo tries for a kimura but Melo is defending well.
Thanyoo has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thanyoo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thanyoo throwing strikes but Melo recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Thanyoo thows a huge punch but Melo dodges it nicely.
Thanyoo thows a huge punch but Melo dodges it nicely.
Melo is trying to stand.
Thanyoo throwing shots but Melo is blocking nicely.
Thanyoo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Thanyoo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Thanyoo trying to control the action but Melo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Melo is trying to stand back up but Thanyoo is controlling him #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.
Thanyoo is keen to just control but Melo is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thanyoo throws a wild body kick that Melo sees coming a mile off.
Thanyoo throws the kick towards the body but Melo avoids it.
Melo throws a head kick but Thanyoo moves out of range.
Melo misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Melo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thanyoo doesn't seem phased though.
Melo throws a big shot that misses.
Eddie Melo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melo throws a push kick but Thanyoo slaps the foot to one side.
Melo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Melo tenderised Thanyoo's leg. Thanyoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Melo swings widly with a right hand
and Thanyoo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thanyoo shoots in looking for a takedown but Melo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thanyoo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Melo finds it's way through Thanyoo's defenses.
Melo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Melo.
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 Eddie Melo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thanyoo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thanyoo wants to take a breather but Melo is having none of it.
Thanyoo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Thanyoo seems to be looking for submissions.
Thanyoo trying to control the action but Melo is working from the bottom.
Thanyoo stops Melo from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Melo is refusing to be controlled, as Thanyoo sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Thanyoo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Melo won't allow Thanyoo to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Thanyoo seems to be working for a kimura but Melo defends the submission attempt.
Mo Thanyoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thanyoo is looking to pass Melo's guard but actually Melo recovers to full guard.
Thanyoo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Thanyoo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Melo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Melo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Melo! #REVR#
Melo wants to stand but Thanyoo is controlling his arm.
Thanyoo manages to get back to half guard.
Melo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Thanyoo.
Melo prevents Thanyoo from improving his position.#SU#
Melo stands up out of the half guard.
We've been told by Melo's head coaches at FORBIDDEN VIOLENCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Melo misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Melo enables Thanyoo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Melo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Melo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thanyoo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Thanyoo blocks an uppercut.
Melo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Thanyoo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Melo fails to land. #BC2#
Thanyoo manages to break the clinch.
Thanyoo moves in looking to clinch but Melo pushes him off.
Melo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thanyoo. Melo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melo moves forwards but Thanyoo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thanyoo works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Melo.#T4#
Melo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Melo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melo misses with a series of wild punches.
Eddie Melo is winning the standup battle so far.
Melo just misses with a punch to the body.
Melo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thanyoo misses the target.
Thanyoo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Melo.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thanyoo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thanyoo looks for a takedown but Melo sprawls well.
Melo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thanyoo has time to react.#CL2#
Thanyoo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Melo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Melo 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eddie Melo!
Our winner, Eddie Melo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFC 242: Stranger Things
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Thanyoo misses with a body punch #CL#
and Barkley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thanyoo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barkley after a bit of a struggle.
Thanyoo slowing the pace effectively.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Thanyoo.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Thanyoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thanyoo stalling in the clinch.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Thanyoo controls the action.
Thanyoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thanyoo or not. #BC2#
Thanyoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thanyoo wants to slow Barkley down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Thanyoo lands with a right hand.
Thanyoo pushes Barkley away with a front kick.
Barkley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley throws a right hand that misses
letting Thanyoo counter with a right hand.
Barkley scores with a decent looking hook.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barkley as he jumps to the side.
As Thanyoo tries to get set, Barkley tries to push him back and clinch up but Thanyoo manages to avoid the attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thanyoo.
Some bone on bone action there as Barkley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thanyoo slips a jab from Barkley.
Barkley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thanyoo tries to clinch but Barkley moves out of range. #T2#
Thanyoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Thanyoo wants to land a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
The fighters circling - Thanyoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanyoo dips to his left and cracks Barkley with an uppercut!
Thanyoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Thanyoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barkley is fending him off so far but Thanyoo persists. Nope, Barkley circles away and we're back to standing.
Charles Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.
Thanyoo lands a nice shot that snaps Barkley's head back.
Thanyoo loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Thanyoo throws a big shot that misses.
Barkley throws a body punch but Thanyoo moves out of range.
Barkley lands with an overhand left.
Barkley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thanyoo.
Barkley swings for the body but Thanyoo moves out of range.
Thanyoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.#T3#
Thanyoo swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Thanyoo misses with a hook. Barkley ducked under it nicely.
Thanyoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Thanyoo dives in and grabs Barkley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barkley pushes down on Thanyoo's head and hops out.
Barkley is looking to counter the offense by Thanyoo and move into the clinch.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Thanyoo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thanyoo throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Thanyoo throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Thanyoo thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Thanyoo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barkley!
Barkley is trying to control Thanyoo's posture but Thanyoo avoids it. #SUB2#
Thanyoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Barkley is trying to control Thanyoo's posture but Thanyoo avoids it. #SUB2#
Thanyoo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thanyoo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thanyoo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barkley's legs.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Thanyoo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thanyoo scores with a decent looking hook.
Thanyoo throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
Thanyoo slips a straight right by Barkley.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Thanyoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mo Thanyoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thanyoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Barkley sprawls well. He's pushed Thanyoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barkley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Thanyoo takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thanyoo manages to circle out of the way.
Barkley misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley looks to land a left hand but Thanyoo moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Thanyoo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Thanyoo - just one landing.
Thanyoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Thanyoo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barkley checks it well.
Barkley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barkley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thanyoo counters with a right hand to the body.
Thanyoo is looking to score with low kicks.
Barkley misses with a shot to the body
and Thanyoo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barkley walks into a stiff left hand from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thanyoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Thanyoo slips a jab from Barkley.
A leg kick checked by Barkley.
Thanyoo throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thanyoo. #T2##TD2#
Thanyoo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley seems keen to control Thanyoo's posture.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barkley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Barkley keeping full guard, as Thanyoo tries to pass.
Thanyoo pushes down on Barkley's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Barkley trying to hold on to Thanyoo's head to control him but Thanyoo postures up. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barkley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thanyoo.
Barkley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD - Slaughterhouse , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Thanyoo stops Barkley from getting back to his feet.
Barkley gets back to full guard.
Barkley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4##SUB#
Barkley is working for a kimura but Thanyoo is defending it quite comfortably.
Barkley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, if Barkley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thanyoo trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Thanyoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thanyoo lands the left hand.#TD2#
Thanyoo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barkley to the mat! Barkley manages to get full guard.
Thanyoo looking to sit in guard and control but Barkley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barkley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thanyoo's head.
Thanyoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thanyoo wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barkley throwing strikes from guard but Thanyoo blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thanyoo wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Thanyoo keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barkley defends well.
Thanyoo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barkley has passed into side control.
Barkley trying to control the position but Thanyoo is working away.
Charles Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mo Thanyoo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thanyoo tries to buck Barkley off but Barkley is having none of it.
Barkley wants to stand but Thanyoo is controlling his arm.
Thanyoo sneaks back into half guard.
Barkley slows the pace down in half guard.
Thanyoo keeping hold of Barkley's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Thanyoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Barkley slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mo Thanyoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thanyoo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thanyoo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Thanyoo swings around for an armbar but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thanyoo's guard.#T4#
Barkley looking to sit in guard and control but Thanyoo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barkley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Thanyoo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thanyoo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barkley.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Barkley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Barkley.
I think Thanyoo 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Thanyoo!
A victorious Mo Thanyoo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: gc93
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Perfect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thanyoo throws out the jab.
Thanyoo throws a right hand that misses
and Perfect counters with an outside leg kick.
Thanyoo scores with a punch to the head.
Perfect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thanyoo throws out the jab.
Thanyoo misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Perfect's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thanyoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perfect avoids a kick to the body.
Perfect walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thanyoo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perfect has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perfect there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Thanyoo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thanyoo throws a head punch that misses.
Thanyoo holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Perfect is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thanyoo can't fight it off and eventually Perfect manages to take the fight to the floor. Thanyoo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Thanyoo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Perfect throws a sloppy strike and Thanyoo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Perfect is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Thanyoo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mo Thanyoo!
Mo Thanyoo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Mystery Perfect had this to say: 'The fight was too easy and boring, and since my opponent looked like he really wanted the W, I thought I'd put on a show and give him the W.The line's getting longer. Better get back to pleasing them single and taken ladies before they go crazy'.

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