Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 672
Date: Aug 25, 2019

#R1#
Thorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Randy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big left from Thorn misses.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randy throws out the jab.
Randy ducks right into an uppercut from Thorn.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorn lands with a cross.
Randy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thorn tries to clinch there but Randy circles away.
Randy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorn tries to clinch there but Randy circles away.
Randy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Randy avoids it with no problem.
Some bone on bone action there as Thorn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Randy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!#CL2#
Thorn has Randy up against the cage in a clinch.
Randy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Randy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
A short body shot lands from Randy as the two fighters clinch. #T1##BC2#
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Randy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Thorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick from Randy lands but Thorn takes it in his stride.
Randy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Randy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randy wants to clinch.
Thorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn throws a push kick but Randy slaps the foot to one side.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randy sizes up Thorn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Randy looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range. #CL2#
Thorn has closed the distance and engaged Randy in a clinch.
Randy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Randy misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Randy lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randy misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Randy throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Randy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Randy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorn digs a right hand underneath Randy's ribcage. Randy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Randy is breathing heavily.
Thorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Randy working aggressively here.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorn lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Randy is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorn tries a body shot but Randy blocks it.
Thorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Randy backwards.
Randy swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randy lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Randy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Randy controls the action.
Randy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Thorn tries a knee to the head but Randy blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Randy tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Randy back against the cage.
Randy lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Randy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorn throws a hook but Randy avoids it easily.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randy lunges at Thorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thorn's hand.
Thorn lands a nice looking body shot.
Macho Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Randy slips the punch.#T4#
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Randy saw that one coming.
Thorn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Randy throws a lazy right hand but Thorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Randy.
Randy is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thorn.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Randy moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Thorn pushes Randy up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorn tries a knee to the head but Randy blocks it.
Thorn misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Thorn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn blocks an elbow strike.
Randy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Randy misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that 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.
#R2#
Randy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Randy scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Randy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randy takes one on the button.
Randy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn misses with a hook.
Randy moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Randy tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range.
Randy clobbers Thorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Randy scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Randy tries to bum rush Thorn with a series of wild strikes but Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn misses the jab.#T1#
Randy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Thorn connects with the punch.
Thorn slips under a jab from Randy.
Thorn tries a quick counter leg kick but Randy is wise to it.
Thorn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thorn is looking to land body kicks.
Thorn blocks a leg kick.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randy throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Randy moved out of range.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thorn misses with a looping right.
Thorn moves out of range as Randy strikes.
Randy throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Randy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randy throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randy. #T2#
Randy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randy moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randy moves out of range of the body kick from Thorn.
Randy looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
Randy wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Thorn misses with a hook.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn 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.
Randy missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randy moves out of range of the body kick.
Randy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thorn is out of range. #T3#
Thorn cracks Randy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorn takes one to the chin there.
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Randy - just one landing.
Thorn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Randy is looking to clinch.
Randy swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorn.
A lazy body kick from Randy
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
Randy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Randy looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
Randy tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorn lands an overhand right.
Randy cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thorn throws a hook but Randy avoids it easily.
Randy throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn throws a body kick that misses.
Randy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Thorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Randy should have avoided that one.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Randy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Randy avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Randy misses with a jab to the body
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thorn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randy tries to move into range but Thorn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Randy is rocked!
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Randy moved out of range.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randy.
Randy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Randy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Randy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thorn connects with a leg kick. Randy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Randy clinches up against the cage.
Randy misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Randy slips a jab from Thorn.
It appears Randy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat. #CL2#
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorn.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randy lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Randy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn scores with a hook to the body.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Thorn goes for a takedown attempt but Randy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Randy misses with a body shot.
Thorn works the jab nicely.
Thorn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Randy swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorn.
Thorn misses with a body kick.
Randy misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Thorn gets a clinch.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Randy blocks a body shot from Thorn.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorn.
Knees to the body from Thorn. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randy tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Randy moves away from the strike by Thorn.
Randy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorn.
Thorn scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thorn slips a straight right by Randy.
Thorn tries to clinch up.
It looked like Randy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Randy thuds a left hand into Thorn's body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randy taking a breather.
Thorn tries to land a knee to the head but Randy blocks with his arms. #T3#
Randy tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Randy back against the cage.
Randy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn connects with a knee to the head.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Thorn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randy, pushing him back against the cage.
Randy lands with a light punch inside.
Thorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Randy is defending well for now.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Randy misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Randy. #T4#
Thorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Randys head.
A short right from Thorn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randy digs a right hand into Thorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thorn's gas tank.
Thorn digs a right hand underneath Randy's ribcage. Randy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Randy prevents a body shot from Thorn.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Thorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Randy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Damien Thorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Randy blocks a body shot from Thorn.
A short right from Thorn.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randy tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Thorn pushes Randy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macho Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Thorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorn 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEC Invite R2
Date: Jul 22, 2019

#R1#
Thorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Gray looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Thorn.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Gray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thorn finds it's way round the side to connect with Gray's head.
Thorn throws a jab when Gray was well out of range.
Gray was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gray in his tracks. #T1#
Thorn scores with a nice strike.
Thorn cracks a nice hook into Gray's ribs.
Thorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gray! But no joy.
Thorn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn checks a low kick from Gray.
Thorn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gray looks to throw a body kick
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thorn. Gray shrugs it off though.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and Gray counters with a nice leg kick.
Thorn misses with a right hand
and Gray counters with a low kick, right behind Thorn 's knee.
Thorn throws a body kick that misses
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn scores with a jab. Gray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray.
Gray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Gray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gray clobbers Thorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
It seemed like Gray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorn ducks right into an uppercut from Gray.
Gray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorn drops his hands momentarily and Gray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thorn throws a right hand that misses
and Gray counters with a right hand to the body.
Thorn 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.
Thorn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gray. That one must have hurt.
Thorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorn misses the target.
Gray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Thorn pushes Gray away with a front kick.#CL2#
Gray rushes Thorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Thorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorn backwards. #TD#
Thorn is trying to trip Gray. He has hold of a leg but Gray is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thorn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Thorn preventing the sweep.
Gray keeps trying to improve his position.
Thorn wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Thorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Thorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thorn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thorn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gray down.
Thorn looks up at the clock and then as Gray takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thorn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working.
Gray dodges the ground and pound from Thorn.
Thorn throwing strikes but Gray manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Gray drags him back down.
Gray moves into full mount!
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 Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gray staying out of range there.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Gray throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Gray moves out of range as Thorn throws a body kick.
Thorn backing away here, and Gray unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thorn's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Thorn misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Gray throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gray's hands.
Gray blocks a leg kick.
Gray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Thorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gray blocks a jab.
Thorn looks for the body kick but Gray saw that one coming.
Thorn scores with a nice strike.
Damien Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Gray.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Thorn misses
and Gray counters with a good low kick that Thorn was not able to check.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thorn misses with a left hand
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thorn.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gray counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorn misses with a body shot
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Gray clinches up against the cage.
Gray works on Thorn's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gray lands an elbow inside that Thorn shrugs off. #BC2#
Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorn misses with a body kick.
Gray is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Thorn
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Thorn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gray counters with a crisp right that sends Thorn to the canvas! Gray follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Gray!
Gabriel Gray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 664
Date: Jun 30, 2019

#R1#
Thorn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Montezuma is able to avoid easily.
Montezuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montezuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn. #CL#
Thorn drives through and clinches with Montezuma against the cage.
Montezuma tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montezuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Montezuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montezuma prevents it.
Montezuma can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Montezuma lands with a left to the head.
Montezuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorn tries for a takedown but Montezuma manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Montezuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Thorn has Montezuma up against the cage in a clinch.
Montezuma presses Thorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Montezuma is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Montezuma.
Thorn has been working on his balance at Midnight MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Montezuma.
Thorn managing to block the knees to the body from Montezuma. #BC2#
Montezuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montezuma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Thorn misses with a right hand
and Montezuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montezuma slips a straight right by Thorn.
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montezuma is looking for the big counter here.
Thorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montezuma misses with a jab to the body
and Thorn counters with a series of strikes. Montezuma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thorn looks to land a combination but Montezuma avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montezuma is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorn misses the target.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montezuma manages to avoid it.
Montezuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Thorn throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montezuma wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Montezuma counters with a body kick.
Thorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montezuma thows a body kick. Thorn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Montezuma.
Montezuma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a looping right.
Montezuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montezuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Montezuma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Thorn throws a leg kick but Montezuma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Montezuma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn throws out a powerful jab.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Montezuma.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Thorn misses with the combination. #KD2#
Montezuma lands a big uppercut and Thorn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thorn looks OK. Montezuma waves Thorn back to his feet!#ROC2#
Thorn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorn gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Montezuma points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Thorn wakes up just in time to hear Montezuma thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quetzal Montezuma!
A victorious Quetzal Montezuma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Supernova IX
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
Thorn throws a right and a left that Gallagher avoids nicely.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallagher misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
Thorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gallagher is out of range.
Gallagher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gallagher closes the distance and clinches.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Gallagher avoids the damage to the body.
Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorn is defending well for now.#BC#
Gallagher breaks the clinch.
Gallagher throws a front kick that sends Thorn stumbling back into the cage.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn misses with a double jab
and Gallagher makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thorn really felt that one!
Thorn looks winded!#T1#
Thorn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gallagher.
Thorn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gallagher.
Gallagher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gallagher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.#CL2#
Thorn clinches up against the cage.
Gallagher lands a knee to the head.
Gallagher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Gallagher.
Gallagher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher stalling against the cage.
Thorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Gallagher breaks the clinch.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Gallagher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Thorn. #T2#
Gallagher moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher. #CL#
Gallagher gets a clinch.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorn cracks Gallagher with a nice body shot.
Gallagher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thorn.
Thorn pushes Gallagher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorn goes for a takedown attempt but Gallagher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gallagher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Gallagher walks into a stiff left hand from Thorn.#T3#
Gallagher tries to clinch but Thorn is having none of it.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorn with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Thorn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gallagher is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gallagher, right into the meat.
Thorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gallagher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
Thorn misses with a looping right.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorn circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Thorn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gallagher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gallagher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Gallagher moves to clinch but Thorn breaks away
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Thorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thorn misses with a low kick as Gallagher jumps back.
Thorn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher takes one on the button.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
We've been informed that Thorn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thorn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thorn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thorn cracks Gallagher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thorn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gallagher walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Thorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gallagher throws a lazy head kick
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses
and Thorn counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Thorn moves into range and clinches up with Gallagher.
Gallagher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gallagher misses with a knee strike.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the head but Thorn blocks with his arms.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gallagher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Thorn.
Gallagher stalling in the clinch but Thorn improves position.
Gallagher throws a head punch that misses.
Thorn dodges an elbow strike from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn. #T1#
Gallagher can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Thorn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gallagher after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thorn obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorn lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Thorn manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Thorn clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Gallagher.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Gallagher avoids them all with ease.
Gallagher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Gallagher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn connects with a looping right hand.
Thorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gallagher under the eye.
Gallagher takes one to the chin there.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallagher.
Gallagher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
As Thorn backs away, Gallagher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gallagher just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thorn checks the leg kick.
Thorn looks to land a combination but Gallagher avoids it well.
It looked like Gallagher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gallagher throws a lazy head kick
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallagher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorn circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gallagher slips a jab from Thorn.
Gallagher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##CL#
Thorn gets tackled into the cage by Gallagher. Gallagher maintains the clinch.
Thorn managing to block the knees to the body from Gallagher.
Gallagher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thorn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gallagher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gallagher drops his hands momentarily and Thorn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gallagher throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn clobbers Gallagher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thorn throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher throws a series of strikes that have Thorn backpedaling.
Thorn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gallagher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gallagher scrambles back to his feet.
Gallagher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.
Thorn cracks Gallagher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Thorn has closed the distance and engaged Gallagher in a clinch.
Thorn tries to score a body lock takedown but Gallagher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Liam Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.#TD2#
Thorn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gallagher regains guard immediately.
Gallagher looking for a sweep. Not yet Gallagher, not yet.
Gallagher seems keen to control Thorn's posture.
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thorn works over Gallagher with some ground and pound from guard.
Gallagher trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Gallagher moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
Gallagher throws a chopping leg kick but Thorn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
Thorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gallagher lands a head kick!
Gallagher blocks a leg kick.
Thorn checks a low kick from Gallagher.
Thorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallagher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gallagher's calf.
Gallagher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Thorn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thorn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gallagher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallagher.
Gallagher moves to clinch but Thorn breaks away
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Gallagher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gallagher misses with a double jab
and Thorn counters with a series of strikes. Gallagher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Gallagher drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gallagher is looking to wear down Thorn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gallagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
As Thorn backs away, Gallagher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gallagher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Gallagher misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from Gallagher.
Thorn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Liam Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gallagher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thorn moves out of range as Gallagher throws a body kick.
Thorn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat.
Thorn tries to bum rush Gallagher with a series of wild strikes but Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gallagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorn! But no joy.
Gallagher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
It seemed like Thorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gallagher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gallagher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thorn finds it's way round the side to connect with Gallagher's head. #CL#
Gallagher drives through and clinches with Thorn against the cage.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
Gallagher trying to control the position but instead, Thorn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gallagher into the cage.#T3##BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Gallagher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gallagher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallagher throws a wild body kick that Thorn sees coming a mile off.
Thorn lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Thorn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gallagher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gallagher pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn can't get the takedown.
Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn. #T4#
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn. #BC2#
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Gallagher scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gallagher back to the cage. Thorn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gallagher slips a straight right by Thorn.
Damien Thorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gallagher fails to land with a series of punches.
Gallagher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thorn throws out a powerful jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thorn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gallagher has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gallagher and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gallagher keeps Thorn at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Thorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thorn 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Thorn!
After winning the bout, Damien Thorn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 624 Jones vs Obuhov
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Marciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Marciano misses with a hook.
We've been told by Marciano's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Thorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thorn is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Thorn misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano misses with a leg kick
and Thorn counters with a left to the body.
Thorn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Thorn moves in looking to clinch but Marciano pushes him off.
Marciano misses with a hook to the body
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
And Thorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Marciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thorn tries to clinch up.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
It seemed like Thorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marciano misses with a leg kick.
And Thorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Marciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Thorn moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Marciano defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Marciano throws the kick towards the body but Thorn avoids it.
Thorn's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano cracks a nice hook into Thorn's ribs.
Thorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marciano under the eye.
Marciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Marciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marciano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marciano scrambles back to his feet.
Marciano checks a leg kick nicely.
Marciano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorn misses with a left hand
and Marciano counters with a one-two to the body.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Marciano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marciano slips under a jab from Thorn.
Thorn takes one to the chin there.
Thorn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thorn checks it well.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Thorn throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorn checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Thorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marciano doesn't seem phased though.
Thorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Thorn lands a nice hook to Marciano's body. Marciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorn lands with a straight right. Marciano didn't see that one coming.
Marciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorn off the cage and back into range.
Thorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marciano.
Marciano digs a good hook to Thorn's body.
Thorn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thorn punishes Marciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorn wants to clinch
and Marciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick.
Marciano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Marciano sends Thorn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marciano is motioning to the referee to let Thorn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Marciano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marciano looks to throw a body kick
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marciano is looking to slow Thorn down with leg kicks.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thorn checks a leg kick.
Thorn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Marciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorn looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thorn's calf.
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!
Jab from Thorn.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Thorn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marciano. That one must have hurt.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Marciano slips under a jab from Thorn.
Marciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thorn swinging wildly here.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Marciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thorn.
Thorn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marciano cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Marciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorn just manages to avoid it.
Marciano throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Rocco Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid body kick from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Marciano throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease.
Marciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Good shot there by Marciano.
Marciano misses with a body shot. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Marciano has knocked Thorn down with a huge combo! Marciano steps away and waves a wobbly Thorn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Thorn is rocked!
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Thorn throws a one two combo.
Marciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorn can do to turn this around?
Marciano moves out of range as Thorn strikes.#KD#
Marciano lands a big right hand that sends Thorn crashing to the mat! Marciano stays standing though and waves Thorn back to his feet!
Marciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thorn is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Marciano doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Thorn crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Thorn's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Marciano!
During a confident post fight interview, Rocco Marciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 618 Slice vs Correira
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn misses with a low kick as Douglas jumps back.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas walks into a stiff left hand from Thorn.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorn. That snapped Douglas's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Douglas. That's going to slow Thorn down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thorn throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
Douglas checks a low kick from Thorn.
Thorn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Douglas misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Douglas waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Thorn to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #CUT2#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas is looking to advance position but Thorn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Thorn working Douglas over with strikes here.
Douglas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Douglas tries to lock up and control but Thorn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Douglas is desperately trying to improve his position but Thorn has a good base and remains in mount.
Douglas tries to hold on but Thorn pushes him away.
Thorn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Douglas has been cut.
Douglas tries to hold on but Thorn pushes him away.
Thorn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Douglas can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #CUT#
That has opened up Samuel Douglas's cut even more.
Thorn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Douglas on the ground.
Thorn scores with a couple of good head shots there. #CUT#
The cut above Samuel Douglas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Douglas wants to control but Thorn is having none of it.
Douglas regains half guard.#T2#
Thorn winds up and cracks Douglas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT#
Samuel Douglas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Douglas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Thorn!
During a confident post fight interview, Damien Thorn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Samuel Douglas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shout out to my Dad, Dustin Douglas. I'm sorry I let you down tonight, but I'll be back.'.

Event: Syn 611 Slice vs St. Georges
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Brophy staying out of range there.
Thorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brophy. That did some damage!
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brophy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Brophy avoids them all with ease.
Brophy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Brophy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brophy throws a quick counter head kick but Thorn was just out of range.
Thorn throws a low kick but Brophy avoids it.
Brophy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brophy lands with a right hand.
Thorn throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
Brophy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Brophy throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Thorn connects with an inside leg kick.
Thorn throws a sloppy head kick and Brophy moves out of range easily.
Brophy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brophy slips a jab from Thorn.
Brophy throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Thorn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Thorn.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Brophy throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Jab from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Brophy misses the target.
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Nice shot by Thorn.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Brophy defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Brophy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Brophy connects with a jab.#CL#
Brophy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Thorn working aggressively here.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy avoiding damage as Thorn throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn scores with a jab. Brophy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thorn lands with a hook. Brophy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Thorn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice jab there from Brophy.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn swinging wildly here.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Thorn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Thorn.
Thorn throws a body kick that misses
and Brophy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thorn really felt that one!
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
Thorn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brophy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Brophy thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Thorn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Brophy swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Brophy slips a jab from Thorn.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Brophy is looking to land body kicks.
Brophy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thorn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
It appears Brophy was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
That's time! Brophy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brophy moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
Nice shot lands for Thorn.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn thuds his right hand into Brophy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brophy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a thumping low kick.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brophy slips a jab from Thorn.
Brophy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brophy tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Brophy cracks Thorn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brophy tries to score with a low kick but Thorn moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Thorn misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Thorn misses with a low kick as Brophy jumps back.
It appears Brophy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brophy is out of range and Thorn settles back down.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brophy throws out the jab.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Brophy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
Thorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brophy has time to react.
Thorn lunges at Brophy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brophy's hand. #T2#
Thorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brophy - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Brophy.
Brophy throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
A jab from Thorn misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Brophy blocks the leg kick.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Brophy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thorn! Brophy lets Thorn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thorn misses with a double jab.
Thorn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brophy. Brophy obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorn swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
As Thorn backs away, Brophy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brophy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Brophy checks it. #T3#
Brophy moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Thorn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD#
Brophy sends Thorn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brophy is motioning to the referee to let Thorn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Thorn is rocked!
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Thorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
Thorn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy lands an uppercut, right on the button! Thorn tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Brophy!
A very excited looking Bob Brophy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 607
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Great.
Great digs a good body shot into Thorn's ribs.
Thorn tries to clinch there but Great circles away.
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thorn misses with a body shot
and Great counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Great is out of range and Thorn settles back down. #CL2#
Great tries to keep at a distance but Thorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Great's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Great takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Great fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Great checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Thorn misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Great checks a leg kick.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Great blocks a low kick nicely.
Great appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Great definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Great lands a jab to the nose.
Great misses with a hook.
Thorn tries to clinch but Great is having none of it.
Great went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Great takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Great checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Great's head but Great sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Great lands a slapping body shot.
Thorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Great counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Great is out of range.
Thorn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Thorn scores with a decent looking hook.
Great walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Great swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thorn lands with a nice combination. Great backs away looking to recover.
Thorn lands a leg kick that knocks Great off balance momentarily.
Thorn throws a jab when Great was well out of range.
Great is looking to counter punch.
Thorn ducks right into an uppercut from Great. #CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Thorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Great.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Thorn moves into range and clinches up with Great.#T3##BC#
Great pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Thorn has Great up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Great's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Great.
Great is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Great throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Great on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Great checks it.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Great connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thorn throws a leg kick
and Great counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorn thinking. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Great.
Great misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Great counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Great.
Great fails to land with a series of punches.
Great lands a body shot.
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Great saw that one coming.#CL2#
Thorn closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Great breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Thorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Great throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn lands a jab to Great's midsection.
Thorn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thorn moves in looking to clinch but Great pushes him off.
Great ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thorn lands a jab to Great's midsection.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Great manages to avoid it.
Thorn connects with a nice looking jab.
Great throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn misses with a double jab
and Great cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorn throws a solid leg kick but Great takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorn.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thorn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Great has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Great and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Thorn.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Great rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Great walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Great takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thorn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Great checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Great throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Great takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorn tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Thorn.
Great misses with a double jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat.
Thorn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Great blocks the leg kick.
Thorn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Great counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Great checks it well.
Thorn with a nice cross.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Great's front leg but catches the back leg as Great tries to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Thorn.
Thorn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thorn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Great's calf.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Great uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Great.
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Great saw that one coming.
Great misses with a straight right. #T3#
Great 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.
Great misses with a straight left.
Great throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorn.
Thorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Great's hands.
Great scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
Great has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.
Thorn moves away from the strike by Great.
Great misses the jab.
Thorn lands a right hook to the body.
Great avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Great finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorn's head.
Thorn connects with a body shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Great misses.
Great is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
Thorn digs a good hook to Great's body.
Thorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Great scores with a hook.
Thorn throws a body punch but Great moves out of range.
Thorn connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Thorn has closed the distance and engaged Great in a clinch.
Thorn gets through Great's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thorn is working for takedown but Great is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Great is defending well for now.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Great controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Thorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Great is trying to push Thorn away but Thorn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Thorn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Great takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Thorn clinches.
A short uppercut from Thorn.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Great. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Great.
Thorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Great throws a right hand that misses
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Great on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Great lands a jab.
Great looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.#T1#
Great waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
Great has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Great.
Thorn takes one to the side of the head.
Thorn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Great. Great circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thorn digs a good hook to Great's body. #CL2#
Thorn closes the distance and pushes Great back into the cage.
Thorn has Great pressed against the cage, preventing Great from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Great manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Thorn misses.
Great swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Great's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Great scrambles back to his feet.
Thorn throws a hook but Great avoids it easily.#T2#
Great moves away from the strike by Thorn.
Thorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Great manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Great blocks a head kick by Thorn.
A cross from Thorn lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Great checks a low kick from Thorn.
Great throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn motions for Great to come forward. Thorn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn misses with a low kick as Great jumps back.
Thorn throws a leg kick
and Great cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Great slips under a jab.
Thorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorn misses with a double jab
and Great counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Great checks a low kick from Thorn.
Thorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Great ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Great misses the jab.
Thorn throws a head kick but Great moves out of range.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Great counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorn tries a low kick but Great avoids it.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Great.
Great uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Great tries to move into range but Thorn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Great.#T4#
Thorn walks into a stiff left hand from Great.
Donk. Great catches Thorn right on the button with a cross.
Thorn needs to keep his hands up - Great had a free shot at his head there.
Great bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Great lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Thorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Damien Thorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Great manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Great throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Great in his tracks.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Great counters with a beautiful punch that sends Thorn to the canvas! #ROC#
Thorn is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thorn is still in real trouble! Can Great finish him?
Great wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Cyrus Great has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorn seems to have recovered his senses.
Thorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Thorn.
I've got Thorn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Thorn!
Our winner, Damien Thorn, 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.
In defeat, Cyrus Great stepped up to the mic, saying 'O man, whoever you are and wherever you come from, for I know you will come, I am Cyrus who won the Persians their empire. Do not therefore begrudge me this bit of earth that covers my bones.'.

Event: Syn 600 - All In
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Gallagher is trying to counter with his kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Gallagher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallagher throws out the jab.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn throws a hook but Gallagher blocks it.
Gallagher cracks the inside of Thorn's front leg.
Thorn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher slips under a jab from Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Gallagher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gallagher scores with a nice right hand.
Gallagher cracks Thorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Thorn misses the jab.
Gallagher scores with a body shot.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Thorn moved away.
Gallagher wants to clinch.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Liam Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thorn on the side of the head.
Liam Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher just misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher misses with a body kick.
Gallagher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher lands with a nice combination. Thorn backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.#T2##TD#
Thorn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gallagher did well to prevent Thorn getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn slips a nice elbow through Gallagher's hands, connecting with Gallagher's forehead.
Thorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gallagher's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gallagher won't allow Thorn to pass to mount.
Gallagher keeping control of the position.
Thorn lands with a punch from half guard.
Gallagher felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gallagher trying to control from the bottom.
Gallagher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gallagher.
Thorn wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.
Gallagher wants to stand up but Thorn is controlling him. #T3#
Gallagher is trying to keep Thorn in close.
Thorn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thorn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gallagher is pulling down on Thorn's head. It's preventing any offense from Thorn, at least for the moment.
Gallagher controls Thorn momentarily but Thorn frees himself.
Thorn postures up and lands a big shot to Gallagher's brow.
Thorn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thorn postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thorn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gallagher is pulling down on Thorn's head. It's preventing any offense from Thorn, at least for the moment.
Thorn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Gallagher working a defensive guard here.
Thorn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorn is fighting to break Gallagher's control of his arms but Gallagher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorn content to stall in guard here.
Gallagher trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gallagher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thorn lands with a shot to the body.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam Gallagher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Thorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thorn throws a lazy body kick
and Gallagher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gallagher!
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gallagher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thorn lands a jab.#CL2#
Thorn gets tackled into the ropes by Gallagher. Gallagher maintains the clinch.
Gallagher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thorn's defenses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gallagher lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Gallagher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Gallagher lands a body punch.
Thorn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Thorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the ropes.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Gallagher on the inside.
Gallagher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Thorn has clasped his hands together around Gallagher's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thorn trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gallagher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thorn trying to control the action but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Thorn is chipping away with strikes.
Damien Thorn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Gallagher is looking for a sweep.
Gallagher is trying to control Thorn's posture but Thorn avoids it.
Gallagher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gallagher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher is pressing down on Thorn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thorn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Gallagher being controlled here, momentarily.
Thorn connects with a couple of short punches.
Gallagher trying to keep a closed guard but Thorn is proving a slippery customer.
Gallagher wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Thorn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thorn forces his way into half guard.
Gallagher trying to hold on to Thorn's head to control him but Thorn postures up.
Thorn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thorn is keen to just control but Gallagher is a slippery customer.
Thorn drops an elbow to the side of Gallagher's head.
Gallagher is trying to control but can't.
Thorn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gallagher is looking to control Thorn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gallagher avoid being mounted?
Thorn misses with a head shot. Gallagher uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gallagher looking to control. #T4#
Gallagher is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thorn trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Thorn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thorn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Thorn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gallagher trying to keep a closed guard but Thorn is proving a slippery customer.
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 Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gallagher's hands.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Gallagher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gallagher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorn. That did some damage!
Liam Gallagher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gallagher wants to clinch.
Thorn throws out a powerful jab.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gallagher. Gallagher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut.
Thorn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Gallagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Gallagher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Gallagher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gallagher just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
Gallagher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
Gallagher misses with a body kick.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn misses the jab.#T2#
Gallagher looks for the body kick but Thorn saw that one coming.
Thorn sizes up Gallagher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Gallagher slips the punch.
Thorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallagher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn throws a front kick aimed at Gallagher's knee but Gallagher avoids it well.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallagher throws a low kick but Thorn moves out of range easily.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and Gallagher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gallagher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorn. That did some damage!
Gallagher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Gallagher looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gallagher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn looks to land a combination but Gallagher avoids it well. #TD#
Gallagher gets caught flat footed, as Thorn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thorn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorn passes Gallagher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gallagher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thorn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thorn is nestled in close to Gallagher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gallagher trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Thorn there. #T4#
Thorn drops an elbow to the side of Gallagher's head.
Gallagher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thorn.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thorn is keen to just control but Gallagher is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gallagher looking for submissions off his back.
Thorn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher is looking to control Thorn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gallagher avoid being mounted?
Thorn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gallagher is holding on to half guard well.
Gallagher trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Thorn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thorn 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Syn 592
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Thorn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hurley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorn if he has to take too many more of those.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Hurley gets tackled into the cage by Thorn. Thorn maintains the clinch.
Thorn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hurley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hurley fails to land.
Hurley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hurley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorn avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hurley is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn scores with a hook.
Thorn blocks the body kick.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurley.
Thorn misses with a body kick.
Hurley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorn just manages to avoid it.
Hurley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn cracks Hurley with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hurley, right into the meat.
Hurley lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Hurley moves into the clinch.
Hurley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn crunches a lovely knee into Hurley's ribcage.
Hurley is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Hurley misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorn avoids the damage to the body.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike.
Thorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hurley is defending well for now.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike.
Thorn scores with a shot to the side of Hurley's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorn is defending well for now.
A short right from Thorn on the inside.
Hurley avoiding damage as Thorn throws knees to the body.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorn avoids it.
Hurley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hurley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Thorn unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurley misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Hurley tries to keep at a distance but Thorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hurley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hurley working aggressively here.
Hurley looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hurley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn wants a takedown.
Thorn managing to block the knees to the body from Hurley.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hurley's elbow.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Hurley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorn.
Hurley blocks a body shot from Thorn. #T3#
Hurley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorn.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Hurley misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurley controls his hands.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Hurley avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Thorn.
Thorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thorn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bull Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
A right hand to the body from Thorn. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorn scores with a decent looking hook.
Bull Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Thorn instigates a clinch.
Thorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hurley.
Thorn wants a takedown.
Hurley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Hurley.
Hurley doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Hurley working Thorn over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hurley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Thorn.
Thorn pushes Hurley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hurley misses with some punches.
Thorn tries to work over Hurley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Hurley.
Thorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurley looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Hurley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hurley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorn. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurley.
Hurley tries to land a front kick but Thorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Hurley ducks down to avoid it.
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurley.
Hurley swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn lands a jab to Hurley's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thorn slips under a jab.
Thorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thorn moves out of range as Hurley strikes.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Hurley moved out of range nicely.
Hurley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Hurley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurley ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Hurley
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hurley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorn if he has to take too many more of those.
Hurley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hurley connects with a nice looking jab.
Hurley lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorn's head.
Thorn fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Thorn misses with a looping right.
Hurley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hurley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hurley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorn tries to score with a low kick but Hurley moves his leg out of the way.
Hurley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Hurley scores with a head kick. Thorn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Hurley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hurley scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thorn tests Hurley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hurley looks to land a body kick but Thorn moved away.
Nice defenses there by Hurley.#T2#
Hurley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hurley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hurley swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorn.
Hurley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hurley misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorn. That snapped Hurley's head back.
Thorn misses with a shot to the body
and Hurley counters with a body kick that stops Thorn in his tracks momentarily.
Hurley throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hurley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Thorn missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hurley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorn working aggressively here.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn misses with a knee to the head.
Hurley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hurley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorn.
Hurley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hurley tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurley lands a good knee to the midsection. Thorn won't want to take too many of those.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Hurley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hurley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorn avoids it.
Hurley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Thorn missing with knees to the body.
Hurley lands a shot to the body.
Hurley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurley with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thorn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hurley scores with a hook to the body.
Bull Hurley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Hurley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hurley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hurley obliges.
Hurley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hurley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hurley lands an uppercut.
Hurley lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorn avoids the damage to the body.
Hurley misses with the head strike.
Hurley blocks a body shot from Thorn.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorn avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Hurley dominated that second round.
That's time! Hurley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hurley tries to counter by clinching up but Thorn breaks away and moves out of range.
Hurley just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Thorn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hurley.
Thorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorn wants to clinch.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurley slips a jab from Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Hurley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Hurley checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Hurley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hurley keeps Thorn at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Thorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorn cracks Hurley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hurley blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hurley!
Thorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Hurley pushes Thorn away with a front kick.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurley circles away quickly and effectively.
Hurley throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hurley moves into the clinch successfully.
Hurley gets underhooks to prevent Thorn's takedown attempt.
Hurley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorn is defending well for now.
Hurley with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Hurley prevents the takedown attempt.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorn avoids the damage to the body.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hurley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bull Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
Hurley cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hurley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorn scrambles back to his feet.
Hurley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorn is looking to clinch.
Thorn blocks the body kick.
Hurley thuds his shin into the meat of Thorn's side.
Thorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Hurley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hurley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick from Hurley.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
Hurley takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorn.
Hurley misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Thorn does it's job there.
Thorn throws a front kick aimed at Hurley's knee but Hurley avoids it well.
Thorn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hurley.
Decent striking displayed by Hurley there.
Hurley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hurley misses the shot to the body.
Thorn lands a right hook to the body.
Hurley misses with a looping left.
Hurley swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Nice body kick there by Hurley.
Hurley just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn is looking for the big counter here.
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!#CL#
Hurley moves into the clinch.
Thorn lands with a light punch inside.
Hurley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hurley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Thorn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hurley momentarily.
Thorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hurley looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Hurley walks into a jab.
Hurley lands a head kick!
Thorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurley takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.

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 Bull Hurley.
I think Hurley 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 587
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Frankels throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Frankels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frankels defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Frankels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorn tries a low kick but Frankels avoids it.
Frankels throws a body shot but no joy.
Frankels lands a nice looking body kick.
Frankels throws a body shot but no joy.
Frankels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It appears Frankels was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frankels throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.#T1#
Thorn throws a right hand that misses
and Frankels makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thorn really felt that one!#KD#
Frankels sends Thorn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Frankels is motioning to the referee to let Thorn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Frankels digs a good hook to Thorn's body.
Frankels cracks Thorn with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Thorn falls to his knees and Frankels doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocket Bob Frankels!
Rocket Bob Frankels decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 584
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Hurley looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Thorn misses the jab.
Hurley misses with a jab to the body
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Hurley connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Hurley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorn.
Hurley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurley.
Hurley scores with a nice head shot.
Thorn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hurley's head.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurley.
Hurley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Hurley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thorn! Hurley lets Thorn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hurley lands with a nice body kick.
Hurley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hurley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Thorn scores with a jab. Hurley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thorn throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Hurley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thorn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hurley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hurley lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Hurley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thorn blocking some punches.
A short right from Thorn on the inside.
Hurley gets underhooks to prevent Thorn's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Thorn. #BC2#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Hurley tenderised Thorn's leg. Thorn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hurley. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurley defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn avoids a kick to the body.
Thorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Hurley slips under a jab from Thorn.
Hurley tried to counter with a leg kick but Thorn avoided it.
Hurley lands an overhand right.
Hurley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hurley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hurley throws a right and a left that Thorn avoids nicely.
Thorn cracks Hurley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thorn lands with a cross.
Hurley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thorn throws a combination. Hurley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hurley throws the kick towards the body but Thorn avoids it.
Thorn throws a hook but Hurley avoids it easily.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Thorn finds it's target.
Thorn with a jab.
Thorn stalks Hurley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hurley's face. Hurley staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick from Hurley.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Hurley closes the distance and pushes Thorn back into the cage.
Hurley trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Thorn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thorn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hurley wants to sweep here but Thorn controlling him for the moment.
Thorn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thorn with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Thorn is stalling in the full guard.
Hurley keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Hurley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bull Hurley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Hurley slams his shin into Thorn's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Thorn gets a double leg takedown into Hurley's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Thorn scores with a punch to the head.
Hurley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hurley tries to land a front kick but Thorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hurley throws a wild body kick that Thorn sees coming a mile off.
Hurley throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurley blocks a jab.
Thorn slips a jab from Hurley.
Hurley loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Hurley moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurley throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Hurley.
Hurley misses with a body shot.
Hurley lands the left hand.
Hurley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big right from Hurley misses.
Thorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hurley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Hurley moved out of range nicely.
Hurley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn scores with a leg kick.
Hurley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurley.
Hurley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thorn moves out of range as Hurley strikes.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
Thorn lands with an overhand left.
A nice combination there by Hurley.
Thorn blocks the body kick.
Hurley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thorn misses with a left hand #KD#
and Hurley counters with a nice right hand that sends Thorn toppling to the canvas! Thorn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hurley finish him?!#ROC#
Thorn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Hurley throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn looks to land a combination but Hurley avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Hurley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Hurley thuds a left hand into Thorn's body.
Hurley throws a body kick that misses.
Hurley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Hurley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn scores with a nice strike.
Thorn cracks Hurley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hurley checks the leg kick.
Hurley throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hurley back to the cage. Thorn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bull Hurley is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurley wants to clinch
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid body kick from Hurley.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Hurley.
Thorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hurley under the eye.
Hurley misses with the body kick
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Hurley blocks the leg kick.
Hurley is looking to counter the offense by Thorn and move into the clinch.
Hurley connects with a high kick.
Thorn throws a right hand that Hurley ducks under and follows up with a left that Hurley also avoids with ease.
Thorn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Hurley scores with a kick to the body.
Hurley misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorn throws a right hand that Hurley ducks under and follows up with a left that Hurley also avoids with ease.
Hurley checks a leg kick nicely.
Hurley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurley walks into a straight right hand from Thorn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurley throws a wild body kick that Thorn sees coming a mile off.
Hurley misses with an uppercut. Thorn saw that one coming.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorn.
Thorn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hurley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thorn is looking to slow Hurley down with leg kicks.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick from Hurley.
Hurley scores with a kick to the body.
Thorn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thorn slips a straight right by Hurley.
Thorn lands a right hook to the body.
Hurley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Hurley was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Hurley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurley throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorn. That snapped Hurley's head back.
Thorn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hurley.
Thorn misses with a hook
and Hurley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hurley throws a right and a left that Thorn avoids nicely.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Thorn slips a straight right by Hurley.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Hurley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hurley throws a front kick that sends Thorn stumbling back into the cage.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurley.
Hurley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Hurley avoids it with no problem.
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Hurley counters with a nice uppercut.
Hurley misses with a body shot.
Thorn misses with a low kick as Hurley jumps back.
Thorn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Hurley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hurley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurley.
No joy there for Hurley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorn feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Hurley slips a jab from Thorn.
Hurley throws a wild body kick that Thorn sees coming a mile off.
Thorn thuds a left hand into Hurley's body.
Hurley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hurley throws out a powerful jab.
Hurley scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Thorn.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurley manages to avoid it.
Thorn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorn. That snapped Hurley's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
Bull Hurley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body kick from Thorn.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hurley.
Thorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Hurley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hurley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn lands a nice hook to Hurley's body. Hurley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hurleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hurley looks to land a body kick but Thorn moved away.
Hurley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Hurley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Hurley moves away and avoids it.
Thorn connects with the punch.
Hurley checks a leg kick.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Hurley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Damien Thorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Thorn takes one to the chin there.
Thorn tries to move into range but Hurley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hurley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hurley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hurley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thorn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Hurley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Hurley.
Hurley misses the jab.
Thorn walks into a straight right hand from Hurley.
Hurley looks to land a body kick but Thorn moved away.
Hurley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Thorn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thorn tests Hurley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Hurley.
Thorn is looking to slow Hurley down with leg kicks.
Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hurley.
Thorn thows a leg kick but Hurley checks it #CL#
and Hurley counters by moving into the clinch.
Thorn is trying to drag Hurley to the mat but Hurley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hurley throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Thorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thorn 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 180
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Thorn cracks Brunson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brunson throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn moves out of range as Brunson strikes.
Thorn connects with a body shot that sends Brunson's belly button to the back.
Brunson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brunsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thorn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brunson defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Brunson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Brunson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Brunson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thorn doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brunson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunson is just out of range.
Brunson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Brunson avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brunson throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Brunson clinches up with Thorn and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brunson. #CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Brunson lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Brunson misses with an elbow over the top.
Thorn tries to break free but Brunson pushes him back against the cage.
Thorn wants to get back to striking at distance but Brunson won't allow it. #BC2#
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brunson tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brunson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn swinging wildly here.
Thorn lands a jab to Brunson's midsection.
Thorn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brunson is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Brunson.
A low kick from Thorn is predictable there
and Brunson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thorn has knocked Brunson down with a huge combo! Thorn steps away and waves a wobbly Brunson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Brunson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson wants to clinch.
Oh Brunson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Brunson wants to clinch.
Thorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brunson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brunson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brunson.
Thorn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Brunson misses.
Thorn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brunson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brunson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorn.#CL#
Brunson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thorn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brunson pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brunson throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Brunson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
A big right from Brunson misses.
The fighters circling - Brunson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brunson.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunson.
Thorn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brunson on the side of the head. #KD2#
Thorn drops Brunson with a beautiful combination! Brunson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thorn is looking for the KO!
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
Brunson lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn swings for the body but Brunson moves out of range.
Thorn tests Brunson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunson misses with a body shot.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Brunson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn misses the jab.
Brunson connects with a right hand. Thorn shakes it off.
Thorn lands with a right hand.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.#T4#
Thorn connects with a looping right hand.
Thorn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thorn pounces like a tiger and cracks Brunson with a vicious hook! Brunson is down but not out! Thorn follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 177
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bugurtov has time to react.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
Bugurtov is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Bugurtov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bugurtov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Bugurtov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Bugurtov finds it's way through Thorn's defenses.
Bugurt Bugurtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bugurtov ducks right into an uppercut from Thorn.
Bugurtov misses with a double jab.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bugurtov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorn throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Thorn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorn.
Bugurtov throws a nice looking combination but Thorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Bugurtov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bugurtov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Bugurtov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Bugurtov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bugurtov is controlling him well.
Bugurtov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thorn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thorn tries to bench press Bugurtov off him but Bugurtov keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bugurtov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thorn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thorn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bugurtov off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bugurtov is trapped and Thorn is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T2#
Thorn is not going to allow Bugurtov to sit and survive in this position.
Thorn is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bugurtov trying to control the hands but Thorn won't let him.
Thorn throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Thorn thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Thorn cracks Bugurtov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bugurtov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Thorn missing with strikes from the back.
Thorn scores with punches from the back.
Thorn controls the position.#T3#
Bugurtov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thorn misses with a head shot. Bugurtov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Thorn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thorn preventing the sweep.
Bugurtov keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Bugurtov has a closed guard, preventing Thorn from standing up. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bugurtov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorn.
Bugurtov misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Thorn throws a push kick but Bugurtov slaps the foot to one side.
Bugurtov lands a body shot.
Bugurtov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thorn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bugurtov misses the jab.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn cracks Bugurtov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorn lands with a good body shot.
Thorn feints and then cracks Bugurtov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bugurtov down.
Bugurtov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bugurtov walks into a jab.
Thorn needs to keep his hands up - Bugurtov had a free shot at his head there.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bugurtov misses with a combination
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Bugurtov rushes Thorn and presses him up against the cage.
Thorn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Thorn.
Thorn digs a right hand into Bugurtov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bugurtov's gas tank.
Bugurtov has had enough of the clinch but Thorn keeps him there for the moment.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bugurtov or not.
Thorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Thorn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bugurtov sprawling to the canvas! Bugurtov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thorn finish him?! #ROC2#
Bugurtov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorn.
Oh Bugurtov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorn jabs Bugurtov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bugurtov seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorn throws an overhand right that drops Bugurtov like a sack of potatoes! Thorn dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
After the fight, Damien Thorn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 174
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Strong avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Strong is looking to counter punch.
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorn slips a straight right by Strong.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong staying out of range there.
Strong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Strong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Strong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn throws a combination. Strong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Nice cross by Thorn.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Thorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorn throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strong blocks a jab.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strong is looking to counter punch.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Thorn.
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Damien Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Thorn.
Strong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strong shoots in but no luck this time.
Thorn 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. #CUT2#
Mark Strong's cut is getting worse.
Thorn misses with a low kick as Strong jumps back.
Thorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strong tries to clinch up.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Strong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorn looks winded!
Strong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorn's head.
Strong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Thorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn works Strong's body with a nice hook.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Strong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thorn lands with a hook. Strong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Strong misses with a combination
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thorn throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorn thinking.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thorn as he jumps to the side.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strong scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that 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.
#R2#
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Strong slips a jab from Thorn.
Strong is looking to counter punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thorn.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him.
Strong swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorn. That snapped Strong's head back.
Thorn throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorn.
Strong staying out of range there.#T1#
Thorn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.
Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strong lands with a nice body punch.
Thorn misses with a left hand
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Strong wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Thorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thorn throws a shot to the body.
Thorn 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.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Strong back to the cage. Thorn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Strong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Strong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
It looked like Strong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorn.
Strong misses with a body shot. #TD#
Strong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thorn wants to improve his position but Strong is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorn defending well though.
Strong lands with a punch from half guard.
Strong working the head and body with strikes.
Strong drops an elbow to the side of Thorn's head.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Thorn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strong's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong is trying to break free.
Thorn is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Thorn gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Thorn gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Thorn apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Thorn throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Strong misses its target.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Strong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn lands a leg kick that knocks Strong off balance momentarily.
Thorn throws the kick towards the body but Strong avoids it.
A low kick from Thorn misses
and Strong counters with a right hand to the body.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Thorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorn misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thorn throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
A little feinted left hand from Strong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strong checks the leg kick.#CL#
Thorn tries to keep at a distance but Strong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong looking for a takedown.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Thorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strong swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Strong. #T1#
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Strong lands with an overhand left.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
Mark Strong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thorn lunges at Strong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strong's hand.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thorn swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strong blocks a jab.
Mark Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thorn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorn. That's going to slow Strong down.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Strong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong dodges the punch combination from Thorn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorn.
Thorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Damien Thorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Strong throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Strong steps into range and cracks Thorn with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Thorn flops backwards and Strong dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Thorn is rocked!
Strong won't allow Thorn to get back to his feet.
Thorn is still in real trouble! Can Strong finish him?
Thorn controls Strong momentarily but Strong frees himself.
Strong trying to control but Thorn is working from the bottom.
Strong stands up over Thorn, holding on to his feet. Strong throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Thorn is out cold! Strong lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Strong!
Mark Strong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 171
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn digs a good hook to Holmes's body.
Holmes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut
letting Holmes counter with a right hand.
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Holmes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holmes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Holmes slips a straight right by Thorn.
Holmes lands a jab to Thorn's midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes misses with a hook.
Holmes dives in for a single leg takedown but Thorn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Thorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Holmes pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Thorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmes takes one to the side of the head.
Thorn works Holmes's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Thorn lands a big right hand that sends Holmes crashing to the mat! Thorn stays standing though and waves Holmes back to his feet!#ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!
Holmes throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Thorn misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Thorn lands a big right hand that sends Holmes crashing to the mat! Thorn stays standing though and waves Holmes back to his feet!
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorn staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Holmes coming out on top.
Thorn throws a pinpoint strike between Holmes's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Holmes crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Thorn scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MMAHelsinki - 168
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Rhinehold misses with a low kick.
Rhinehold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhinehold misses with a body shot
letting Thorn counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Nice body kick from Thorn.
Thorn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhinehold.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhinehold.#KD2#
Thorn drops Rhinehold with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rhinehold looks back up at him and smiles so Thorn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhinehold drops his hands momentarily. Thorn doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rhinehold staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rhinehold doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 166
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Thorn connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Mouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mouth.
Thorn throws a wild body kick that Mouth sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Mouth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Thorn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Thorn tries to score with a low kick but Mouth moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouth darts in looking for a takedown but Thorn gets double underhooks and turns Mouth into the cage.
Thorn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thorn throws a hook but Mouth blocks it.
Nice jab there from Thorn.
Mouth looks for a takedown but Thorn sprawls well.
Thorn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mouth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mush Mouth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mouth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mouth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Thorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Mouth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thorn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thorn tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mouth.
Thorn just trying to survive but Mouth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mouth controlling well, preventing Thorn from escaping the position.
Mouth punishes Thorn with strikes from the back mount. #CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thorn is trapped and Mouth is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mouth scores with punches and elbows.
Thorn can't escape the position.
Mouth misses with punches from the back.
Mouth scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T2#
Mouth has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Thorn.
Thorn is trying to break free.
Mouth misses with a punch to the head.
Mouth misses with an elbow to the head.
Mouth misses with a punch to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouth throwing sloppy strikes.
Mouth lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Mouth missing with strikes from the back.
Mouth throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Mouth missing with strikes from the back.
Thorn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mouth lands shots from the back.
Thorn tries to escape the position.
Mouth is looking to control Thorn but Thorn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thorn trying to get back to his feet but Mouth is in full control for now. #T3#
Thorn is covering up but some of the strikes from Mouth are getting through and doing damage.
The referee is taking a good look at Thorn as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mouth! #ROC#
Thorn is rocked!
Mouth missing with strikes.
Thorn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mouth is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Thorn. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Thorn tries to escape but Mouth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mouth is landing with strikes from the back.
Thorn is still in real trouble! Can Mouth finish him?
Mouth is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Thorn is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mush Mouth!
After the fight, Mush Mouth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 162
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorn. That's going to slow Holmes down.
Thorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Holmes should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Thorn. No joy for Holmes on that attempt.
Thorn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holmes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thorn scores with a nice head shot.
Thorn lands with an overhand left.
Thorn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holmes needs to keep his hands up - Thorn had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Thorn staying out of range there.
Holmes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holmes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him.
Thorn jabs Holmes right on the nose. Holmes blinks but takes it well.
Thorn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thorn duly obliges.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Holmes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Thorn catches Holmes right on the button with a cross.
Thorn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorn cracks Holmes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorn digs a good body shot into Holmes's ribs.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
Thorn throws an overhand right that drops Holmes like a sack of potatoes! Thorn dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
After the big win, Damien Thorn made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 160
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mikeli finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorn's head.
Mikeli connects with a body shot that sends Thorn's belly button to the back.
Mikeli moves forwards but Thorn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mikeli throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Mikeli misses with a looping right.
Mikeli closes the distance but Thorn moves to the side
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Bo Mikeli has been cut.
Thorn connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Mikeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikeli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Mikeli rushes Thorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Mikeli.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Mikeli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn staying out of range there.
Thorn throws a low kick, looking for Mikeli's leg but Mikeli calmly moves out of range.
Thorn sets himself, and Mikeli steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorn avoids it this time.
Thorn defending well as Mikeli loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mikeli's head.
Thorn misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Mikeli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thorn has a couple of punches blocked by Mikeli.
A head punch on the inside from Mikeli fails to land. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Mikeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikeli's corner calls for a 1-2. Mikeli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mikeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Mikeli.
Thorn scores with a nice head shot.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Mikeli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mikeli throws a nice looking combination but Thorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mikeli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mikeli tries to clinch up.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn scores with a decent looking hook.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikeli misses the target.
Mikeli avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mikeli lands a nice uppercut.
Thorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Thorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mikeli swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Mikeli misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Thorn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thorn is trying to control the action in half guard but Mikeli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mikeli tries to get to full guard but Thorn has control of the leg.
Mikeli is refusing to be controlled, as Thorn sits in half guard.
Mikeli is looking for a sweep. Thorn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thorn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikeli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorn.
Thorn thows a huge punch but Mikeli dodges it nicely.
Mikeli is staying active underneath Thorn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Mikeli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorn.
Mikeli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thorn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thorn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thorn with the ground and pound but Mikeli uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Thorn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mikeli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thorn's guard. #REVB#
Thorn wants to stand up but Mikeli is controlling him.
Thorn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thorn 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#
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 Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Mikeli's cut.
That's time! Thorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jab by Thorn.
Thorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorn wants to slow Mikeli down by chopping away at his legs.
Mikeli lands a nice hook to Thorn's body. Thorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mikeli throws a right hand that Thorn ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorn also avoids with ease.
Thorn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bo Mikeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorn. That snapped Mikeli's head back.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn sets himself, and Mikeli steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorn avoids it this time.
Thorn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Mikeli there.
A good leg kick by Thorn.
Mikeli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mikeli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikeli moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Mikeli clinches up with Thorn and pushes him back against the cage.
Mikeli swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikeli controls his hands. #T1#
Mikeli tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Mikeli back against the cage.
Mikeli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mikeli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Mikeli.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikeli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Mikeli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mikeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bo Mikeli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Mikeli misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Nice body punch from Mikeli.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mikeli can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Mikeli.
Mikeli struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands. #BC2#
Mikeli breaks from the clinch.
Mikeli with a jab.
Thorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Mikeli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Thorn misses with a hook.#CL2#
Mikeli clinches.
Mikeli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mikeli throws a head punch that misses.
Mikeli misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikeli prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Mikeli.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikeli's elbow.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Mikeli blocking some punches.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Mikeli controls the action.
Mikeli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thorn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mikeli can turn it around.
Mikeli blocks a body shot from Thorn. #BC2#
Mikeli breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikeli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikeli throws a shot to the body.
Mikeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikeli throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Mikeli loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikeli circles away quickly and effectively.
Mikeli tries to clinch but Thorn moves away
and Thorn counters with a three punch combo that has Mikeli backing up. Mikeli nods at Thorn to acknowledge the strikes.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Mikeli lands with a straight right. Thorn didn't see that one coming.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Mikeli's shoulder, as Mikeli tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikeli.
Thorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikeli cracks Thorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mikeli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikeli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Mikeli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorn misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Mikeli lands a big right hand that sends Thorn crashing to the mat! Mikeli stays standing though and waves Thorn back to his feet!#ROC2#
Thorn is rocked!
Thorn scores with a nice right hand.
Mikeli drops Thorn with a huge uppercut! Thorn drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mikeli is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Mikeli!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bo Mikeli thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: MMAHelsinki - 155
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Mouth closes the distance and clinches up with Thorn, looking for a takedown. Mouth pushes Thorn against the cage but Thorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mouth has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thorn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thorn walks into a left hand.
Mouth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorn on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Thorn.
Mouth misses with a takedown attempt - Thorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thorn throws the left hand but Mouth avoids the punch easily.
Mouth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mouth misses with a body kick.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. Mouth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mouth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Damien Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
Mouth throws out a loose jab but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mouth checks a leg kick.
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Thorn.
Mouth throws a series of strikes that have Thorn backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.#T1#
Mouth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn throws a sloppy head kick and Mouth moves out of range easily.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Mouth ducks down to avoid it.
Mouth tries to land a front kick but Thorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Mouth moved out of range.
Mouth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mouth lands an overhand right.
Thorn scores with a head kick. Mouth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Mouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Mouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Thorn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mouth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorn, not yet. #T2#
Thorn trying to strike off his back.
Mouth wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Mouth throws an elbow that misses. Thorn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mouth's guard. Nice move by Thorn!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thorn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mouth keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Mouth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thorn won't allow Mouth to get back to his feet.
Thorn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Thorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thorn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thorn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mouth keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thorn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Mouth has wrist control.
Thorn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mouth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorn wants to control from the top but Mouth keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Mouth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thorn doesn't seem phased though.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Mouth blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Mouth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thorn eats them both and turns towards Mouth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mouth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thorn cracks a nice hook into Mouth's ribs.
Thorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thorn takes one to the chin there.
Mouth missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mouth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
That's time! Thorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
A left and a right from Thorn both land. Nice combination.
Thorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mouth can do to turn this around?
Thorn feints a jab promting Mouth to slip. Thorn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mouth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Mouth.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Mouth moves away and avoids it.
Thorn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mouth's calf.
Thorn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mouth will feel that in the morning.
Thorn lands a right hook to the body.
Mouth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn cracks Mouth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mouth's head.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Mouth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mouth.
Mouth looking to pass the guard.
Thorn wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Mouth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thorn keeping full guard, as Mouth tries to pass.
Mouth trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mouth.
Mouth throwing strikes from guard but Thorn blocks nicely.
Mouth preventing the sweep.
Mouth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thorn wants to sweep but no luck.
Mouth postures up and lands a big shot to Thorn's brow. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mouth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thorn keeping moving, preventing Mouth from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouth.
Damien Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Mouth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thorn swivels and escapes.#KD2#
Mouth drops Thorn with a beautiful combination! Thorn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mouth is looking for the KO!
Some wild striking there from Mouth.
Thorn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thorn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mouth to score with a decent uppercut.
Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Mouth avoids the head kick by Thorn.
Thorn misses the jab.
Thorn connects with a jab.
Jab from Mouth.
Thorn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Mouth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Mouth's head but Mouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn misses the jab.
Thorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Damien Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mouth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mouth loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Mouth loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mouth. That did some damage!
Mouth takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Thorn sets himself, and Mouth steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorn avoids it this time.
Mouth throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mouth throws a leg kick which misses Thorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Thorn tries to avoid it.
Mouth slips a jab from Thorn.#T4#
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Mouth.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn throws a chopping leg kick but Mouth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mouth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thorn momentarily.
Mouth misses with a kick to the body.
Thorn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Mouth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thorn on his heels. He'll look to pass Thorn's guard now, I'm sure.
Mouth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mouth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mouth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mouth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mouth lands a couple of digs.
Mouth postures up.
Mouth throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mush Mouth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mouth shoots in and gets a takedown into Thorn's guard.
Mouth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thorn's head.
Thorn keeping moving, preventing Mouth from controlling successfully.
Thorn trying to keep a closed guard but Mouth is proving a slippery customer.
Thorn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thorn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mouth's guard. #REVR#
Thorn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Mouth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mouth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thorn throws an elbow that misses. Mouth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thorn's guard. Nice move by Mouth!#REVB#
Mouth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorn trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorn managing to control the position.
Thorn looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorn, not yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mouth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mush Mouth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mouth works over Thorn with some ground and pound from guard.
Mouth stays in close to Thorn's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Mouth's leg. Mouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mouth loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Thorn does it's job there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat.
Mouth throws a lazy body kick
and Thorn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mouth's knee momentarily.
Thorn misses with a body shot. #T3#
Thorn slips a jab and a cross from Mouth.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mouth moves away from the strike by Thorn.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Mouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mouth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorn as he avoids it easily.
Thorn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mouth.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Mouth's leg. Mouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mouth misses with a takedown attempt - Thorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mouth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mouth dives in for a single leg takedown but Thorn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Damien Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorn wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Thorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorn connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorn. That's going to slow Mouth down.
Mouth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorn.
A bone on bone clash there as Mouth blocks the leg kick.
Thorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mouth dives in and grabs Thorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorn pushes down on Mouth's head and hops out.
Mouth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
You can see that Mouth has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Mouth lands with a right hand.
Mush Mouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorn throws a shot to the body.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mouth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Mouth.
Thorn connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Thorn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thorn 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 153
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Thorn works over Brunson's head and body with a nice combination.
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunson counters with a nice body shot.
Thorn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Brunson's front leg but catches the back leg as Brunson tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Brunson.
Brunson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thorn under the eye.
Thorn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn throws a series of strikes that have Brunson backpedaling.
Brunson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorn. Thorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Brunson throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Brunson swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brunson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Brunson darts in and clinches Thorn up against the cage.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Brunson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn tries to score a body lock takedown but Brunson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Brunson pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Brunson.
Brunson has Thorn pressed against the cage, preventing Thorn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brunson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Thorn tries to break free but Brunson pushes him back against the cage.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brunson throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Brunson. #CUT2#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brunson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doyle Brunson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Brunson closes the distance and pushes Thorn back into the cage.
Brunson misses with a body punch. #T2#
Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Thorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Brunson avoids the damage to the body.
Brunson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorn is looking for a takedown.
Brunson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brunson lands an elbow inside that Thorn shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thorn throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Brunson. #TD#
Brunson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thorn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brunson to the mat. Brunson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brunson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brunson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brunson wants to pass to mount but Thorn is defending the position. #T3#
Brunson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thorn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brunson stalling.
Thorn is trying to stand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brunson trying to control the pace.
Thorn is trying to stand back up but Brunson is controlling him
Brunson is looking to pass Thorn's guard but actually Thorn recovers to full guard.
Thorn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doyle Brunson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunson.
Brunson avoids the head kick by Thorn.
Brunson throws out a counter right but Thorn avoids it with no problem.
Thorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thorn tests Brunson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunson misses with a looping right.
Brunson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn dodges the punch combination from Brunson.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thorn!
Thorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brunson pinned against the cage. Brunson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunson.
Thorn cracks the inside of Brunson's front leg.
Brunson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1##CL2#
Brunson rushes Thorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunson controls his hands.
Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Damien Thorn's cut is getting worse.
Brunson lands an uppercut.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Brunson.
Thorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brunson avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brunson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorn takes an elbow to the temple.
Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Thorn.
Thorn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brunson is defending well.
Thorn goes for a takedown attempt but Brunson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Thorn gets a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brunson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thorn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brunson keeps working.
Brunson is doing well to control the position and prevent Thorn from advancing to side control.
Thorn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brunson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brunson pulls Thorn in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Brunson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorn is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brunson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorn.
Thorn landing some decent shots from guard.
Thorn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brunson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brunson looking for a sweep. Not yet Brunson, not yet.
Brunson looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Thorn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thorn throws a strike aimed at the side of Brunson's head but Brunson avoids it well.
Brunson trying to remain calm as Thorn controls from the top position.
Brunson holds on to Thorn's head and controls the position momentarily.
Thorn taking a breather here.
Thorn is looking to take a break and control but Brunson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Brunson lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Brunson.
Thorn tries to land a leg kick but Brunson saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Thorn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thorn looks for a takedown but Brunson sprawls well.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Thorn.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Brunson lands a big head kick that sends Thorn tumbling to the mat! Brunson takes a step backwards and waves Thorn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Thorn is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oh Thorn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thorn fails to land the takedown.
Thorn seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Brunson needs to keep his hands up - Thorn had a free shot at his head there.
Brunson tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Brunson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunson wants to clinch.
Brunson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
Damien Thorn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brunson swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brunson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Brunson misses with an uppercut. Thorn saw that one coming.
Brunson wants to clinch.
Brunson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by Thorn.
Brunson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thorn slips a straight right by Brunson.
Brunson looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Thorn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorn lands a right hook to the body.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn fails with the takedown.
Brunson tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Brunson tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Brunson moves into range and clinches up with Thorn.
Brunson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thorn. #BC#
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Brunson closes the distance but Thorn moves to the side
and Thorn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorn lands a high kick!
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunson.
Brunson moves out of range as Thorn throws a body kick.
Brunson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Brunson misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
Thorn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brunsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Damien Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Brunson misses with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brunson's knee momentarily.
Brunson fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Brunson cracks Thorn with an open hand slap.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Thorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Thorn gets tackled into the cage by Brunson. Brunson maintains the clinch.
Brunson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
Brunson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Doyle Brunson just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Brunson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him.
Brunson is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Brunson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brunson missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunson moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Brunson throws a hook but Thorn blocks it.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Brunson's leg. Brunson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Brunson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorn tried to counter with a leg kick but Brunson avoided it.
Brunson misses with a hook.
Brunson lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Thorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Brunson connects with a body shot that sends Thorn's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Brunson clinches up with Thorn and pushes him back against the cage.
Brunson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn lands a nice hook to Brunson's body. Brunson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brunson throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Thorn misses.
Thorn connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Brunson.
Brunson works Thorn's body with a nice hook.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Brunson tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunson lands with a kick to the temple. Thorn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thorn throws a chopping leg kick but Brunson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brunson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorn moves out of range as Brunson strikes.
Thorn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brunson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thorn.#CL2#
Brunson rushes Thorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thorn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brunson prevents it.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Brunson.
Brunson pushes Thorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Brunson misses with a body punch.
Brunson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Brunson swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Brunson swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thorn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brunson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brunson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brunson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Thorn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brunson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thorn is in Brunson's guard.
Thorn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Thorn postures up and lands a big shot to Brunson's brow.
Brunson pulls Thorn in close to his closed guard and prevents Thorn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thorn throwing strikes but missing.
Thorn postures up in Brunson's guard and throws a big left but Brunson blocks it.
Thorn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brunson's head.
Thorn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Damien Thorn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunson has wrist control.
Thorn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Brunson wants to clinch.
Brunson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brunson but Brunson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thorn feints and then cracks Brunson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brunson down.
Brunson stuffs the takedown.
Brunson throws a big counter head kick but Thorn avoids it with no problem.
Brunson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brunson misses with an uppercut. Thorn saw that one coming.
Brunson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thorn tests Brunson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Thorn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thorn tests Brunson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunson misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Brunson.
Brunson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brunson throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice jab there from Brunson.
Thorn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Brunson gets a clinch.
Brunson misses with a body punch.
Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Brunson misses with an elbow over the top.
Brunson struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands. #T2#
Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Doyle Brunson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brunson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brunson misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn prevents a body shot from Brunson.
Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thorn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brunson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn slips a straight right by Brunson.
Brunson swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunson is just out of range.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Brunson slaps away a takedown attempt from Thorn, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Thorn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Brunson darts in and clinches Thorn up against the cage.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Brunson tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Brunson throws an elbow but it misses.
Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thorn is looking for a takedown.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Brunson.
Brunson misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn throws out a leg kick but Brunson moves out of range and Thorn only half commits.
Brunson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brunson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Brunson moved out of range nicely.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunson.
Thorn misses with a looping right.
A cross from Thorn lands.
Brunson throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorn tries to bum rush Brunson with a series of wild strikes but Brunson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorn throws a big counter combination but Brunson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brunson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn defending well as Brunson loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Brunson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doyle Brunson.
I think Brunson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doyle Brunson!
Doyle Brunson is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Doyle Brunson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 148
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hellmuth Jr misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorn! But no joy.
A slow jab from Hellmuth Jr misses its intended target.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Hellmuth Jr avoids it with no problem.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. Hellmuth Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hellmuth Jr cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Hellmuth Jr misses its intended target.
Hellmuth Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A low kick from Thorn misses
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn misses with a head kick.
Thorn lands an overhand right.
Hellmuth Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight left.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Hellmuth Jr off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hellmuth Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hellmuth Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Thorn tries to keep at a distance but Hellmuth Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hellmuth Jr scores with a shot to the side of Thorn's head.
Hellmuth Jr misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Hellmuth Jr back against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr avoiding damage as Thorn throws knees to the body.
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn misses with some punches.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr blocking some punches.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn scores with a shoulder strike.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Hellmuth Jr controls the action.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Hellmuth Jr blocks an uppercut.
Thorn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
Thorn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hellmuth Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorn can turn it around.
Thorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr is breathing heavily.
Hellmuth Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn scores with a shot to the side of Hellmuth Jr's head.
Our sources have told us that Hellmuth Jr has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Thorn scores with a hook to the body.
Thorn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hellmuth Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thorn wants a takedown but no success here.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
Thorn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hellmuth Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Thorn trying to land knees to the body.
Thorn tries a knee to the head but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thorn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thorn pushes Hellmuth Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Hellmuth Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Hellmuth Jr controls the action.
Thorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hellmuth Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hellmuth Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Thorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn tries a knee to the head but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Thorn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hellmuth Jr controls his hands.
Thorn misses with the head strike.
Thorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hellmuth Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Hellmuth Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Hellmuth Jr avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Thorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hellmuth Jr is defending well for now.
Thorn tries a body shot but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Hellmuth Jr avoids the elbow strike from Thorn, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr gets underhooks to prevent Thorn's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thorn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hellmuth Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hellmuth Jr looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hellmuth Jr.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Hellmuth Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellmuth Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Thorn connects with a right hand. Hellmuth Jr shakes it off.#T1#
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Hellmuth Jr clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hellmuth Jr is defending well for now.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a left to the head.
Thorn avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
Thorn scores with a shot to the side of Hellmuth Jr's head.
Thorn dodges an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hellmuth Jr controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow just above Thorn 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hellmuth Jr. #T2#
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hellmuth Jr working aggressively here.
Thorn blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn wants to take the fight to the mat but Hellmuth Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a body shot from Thorn.
A head punch on the inside from Hellmuth Jr fails to land. #TD2#
Thorn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hellmuth Jr can't fight it off and eventually Thorn manages to take the fight to the floor. Hellmuth Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hellmuth Jr has his hands on Thorn's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Thorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thorn lands a couple of elbows.
Hellmuth Jr managing to control the position.
Thorn landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thorn postures up in Hellmuth Jr's guard and throws a big left but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Hellmuth Jr looking to control.
Thorn content to stall in guard here.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hellmuth Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hellmuth Jr throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Hellmuth Jr's leg. Hellmuth Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hellmuth Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. Hellmuth Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thorn throws a head kick that Hellmuth Jr semi-blocks.
Thorn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hellmuth Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hellmuth Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Thorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hellmuth Jr, as that shot connected.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Hellmuth Jr misses the jab.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hellmuth Jr.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a leg kick.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hellmuth Jr misses the target.
Hellmuth Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorn throws a low kick, looking for Hellmuth Jr's leg but Hellmuth Jr calmly moves out of range.
Hellmuth Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thorn counters with a left to the body.
Thorn scores with a jab to the body.
Hellmuth Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn misses with a head kick.
Thorn throws a low kick but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range easily.
Thorn slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
It looked like Hellmuth Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Hellmuth Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Thorn misses. #T3#
Hellmuth Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Hellmuth Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hellmuth Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn thumps Hellmuth Jr with a low kick.
Thorn throws a body punch but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorn throws a front kick aimed at Hellmuth Jr's knee but Hellmuth Jr avoids it well.
Hellmuth Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hellmuth Jr closes the distance but Thorn moves to the side
and Thorn counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Hellmuth Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hellmuth Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorn.
Thorn scores with a push kick.#T4#
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Thorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellmuth Jr. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Hellmuth Jr misses.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight left.
Thorn cracks the inside of Hellmuth Jr's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight left.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Hellmuth Jr walks into a jab.
Thorn walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Hellmuth Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hellmuth Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hellmuth Jr avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Hellmuth Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hellmuth Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hellmuth Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Hellmuth Jr rushes Thorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thorn tries to work over Hellmuth Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hellmuth Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr is pressed up against the cage. Thorn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hellmuth Jr down to the mat. Hellmuth Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Hellmuth Jr drives through and clinches with Thorn against the cage.
Thorn missing with knees to the body.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Thorn. #T1#
Hellmuth Jr blocks an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thorn is trying to drag Hellmuth Jr to the mat but Hellmuth Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
Thorn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Thorn wants a takedown but no success here.
Damien Thorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thorn with a knee to the head.
Hellmuth Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Thorn.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
Thorn lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Thorn on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr blocking some punches. #T2#
Thorn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hellmuth Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thorn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hellmuth Jr lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellmuth Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hellmuth Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr avoiding damage as Thorn throws knees to the body.
Thorn misses with some punches.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Thorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hellmuth Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr is pressed up against the cage. Thorn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hellmuth Jr down to the mat. Hellmuth Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Thorn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hellmuth Jr tries to bum rush Thorn with a series of wild strikes but Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorn connects with a solid leg kick.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to clinch.
Hellmuth Jr loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thorn.
Thorn throws a low kick but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range easily. #CL#
Hellmuth Jr moves into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thorn. #T4#
Thorn looking for a takedown.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an uppercut.
Thorn working aggressively here.
Thorn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorn is trying to drag Hellmuth Jr to the mat but Hellmuth Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hellmuth Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hellmuth Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thorn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hellmuth Jr's defenses.
Thorn can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
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!
#R5#
Jab from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Thorn.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab.
Thorn is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn works the jab nicely.
Thorn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hellmuth Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Hellmuth Jr as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight right.
Hellmuth Jr looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hellmuth Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Thorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hellmuth Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorn circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hellmuth Jr moves away.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Hellmuth Jr's leg. Hellmuth Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Hellmuth Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thorn chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn throws a jab when Hellmuth Jr was well out of range.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Hellmuth Jr avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
Thorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellmuth Jr looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
Thorn scores with a decent looking hook.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thorn manages to circle out of the way.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Thorn misses with a low kick as Hellmuth Jr jumps back.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a looping right.
Damien Thorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Hellmuth Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat.
Good shot there by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a head kick by Thorn.
Thorn cracks the inside of Hellmuth Jr's front leg.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hellmuth Jr throws a combination. Thorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn scores with a leg kick.
Hellmuth Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellmuth Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight right.
Hellmuth Jr throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
Hellmuth Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Hellmuth Jr slips under a jab from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Hellmuth Jr's shoulder, as Hellmuth Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hellmuth Jr manages to avoid it.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hellmuth Jr wants to clinch.
Thorn is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Thorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn is the new heavyweight champion!
Damien Thorn very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 142
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Hellmuth Jr misses its intended target.
Hellmuth Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn digs a good hook to Hellmuth Jr's body.
Hellmuth Jr throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hellmuth Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thorn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hellmuth Jr checks a low kick from Thorn.
Thorn throws a low kick, looking for Hellmuth Jr's leg but Hellmuth Jr calmly moves out of range.
Hellmuth Jr is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorn counters with a good low kick that Hellmuth Jr was not able to check.
Hellmuth Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hellmuth Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorn cracks Hellmuth Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thorn is looking to score with low kicks.
Hellmuth Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellmuth Jr.#T1#
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorn throws out a powerful jab.
Phil Hellmuth Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hellmuth Jr throws a shot to the body.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a combination
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a looping left.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Thorn - just one landing.
Hellmuth Jr slips under a jab.
Hellmuth Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Hellmuth Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hellmuth Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Hellmuth Jr works the jab nicely.
Thorn moves away from the strike by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hellmuth Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hellmuth Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hellmuth Jr misses the body punch
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hellmuth Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Thorn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thorn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hellmuth Jr throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn throws a big counter combination but Hellmuth Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Hellmuth Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Hellmuth Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Hellmuth Jr tries to avoid it.
Thorn needs to keep his hands up - Hellmuth Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Hellmuth Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thorn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hellmuth Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Hellmuth Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Thorn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thorn lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hellmuth Jr wants to sweep here but Thorn controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Thorn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hellmuth Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hellmuth Jr keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Hellmuth Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorn. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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 Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thorn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook.
Hellmuth Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Hellmuth Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab lands there for Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr misses the shot to the body.
Thorn cracks Hellmuth Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Damien Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Hellmuth Jr. That snapped Thorn's head back.
Hellmuth Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hellmuth Jr throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr stuns Thorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hellmuth Jr just manages to avoid it.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a straight right. Thorn didn't see that one coming.
Hellmuth Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thorn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
Thorn lands a leg kick that knocks Hellmuth Jr off balance momentarily.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Hellmuth Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Hellmuth Jr manages to avoid it.
Hellmuth Jr jabs at Thorn's body.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thorn 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.
Thorn works over Hellmuth Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Thorn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellmuth Jr slips under a jab from Thorn.
A head kick from Thorn lands but Hellmuth Jr takes it in his stride. #KD2#
Hellmuth Jr cracks Thorn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thorn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hellmuth Jr finish him?
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Hellmuth Jr's head but Hellmuth Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hellmuth Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorn's head.
Thorn slips under a jab.
Hellmuth Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Hellmuth Jr off the cage and back into range.
Hellmuth Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hellmuth Jr falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Thorn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hellmuth Jr!
Hellmuth Jr holding on.
Thorn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Thorn slows the pace down.
Thorn landing strikes.
Thorn misses with the ground and pound.
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Thorn trying to control the position but Hellmuth Jr is working away.
Thorn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hellmuth Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thorn remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hellmuth Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes there by Thorn.
Thorn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hellmuth Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Thorn working the ground and pound.
Hellmuth Jr holds on to Thorn's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hellmuth Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hellmuth Jr is trying to control Thorn's posture but Thorn avoids it.
Hellmuth Jr is looking for a sweep.
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 Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn lands a leg kick that knocks Hellmuth Jr off balance momentarily.
Hellmuth Jr looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Thorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hellmuth Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hellmuth Jr circles away.
Hellmuth Jr wants to counter the offense by Thorn and move into the clinch position.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Thorn needs to keep his hands up - Hellmuth Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Thorn throws a head kick that Hellmuth Jr semi-blocks.
Thorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Hellmuth Jr should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Thorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hellmuth Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Thorn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hellmuth Jr to the ground. Thorn is now in Hellmuth Jr's guard.#T1#
Thorn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hellmuth Jr managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellmuth Jr is continuing to stall.
Hellmuth Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Hellmuth Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hellmuth Jr controls Thorn momentarily but Thorn frees himself.
Hellmuth Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorn is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thorn throwing strikes but missing. #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.
Hellmuth Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hellmuth Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hellmuth Jr sprawls and moves away.
Hellmuth Jr throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it.
Hellmuth Jr throws a lazy right hand but Thorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hellmuth Jr circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a combination
and Thorn counters with a straight right hand.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut. Thorn saw that one coming.
Hellmuth Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Hellmuth Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Thorn is looking for a counter combo.
Hellmuth Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hellmuth Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorn to score with a decent uppercut.
Thorn slips under a jab.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn misses the body punch
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat.
Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hellmuth Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thorn slips a straight right by Hellmuth Jr.#T4#
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn throws a body punch but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range.
Thorn sets himself, and Hellmuth Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorn avoids it this time.
Hellmuth Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thorn fails with a takedown attempt.
Hellmuth Jr throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellmuth Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hellmuth Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Thorn throws a one two combo.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hellmuth Jr.
A slow jab from Hellmuth Jr misses its intended target.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Damien Thorn did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
That's time! Thorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Thorn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hellmuth Jr swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn slips a straight right by Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn catches Hellmuth Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hellmuth Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab by Thorn.
A bone on bone clash there as Hellmuth Jr blocks the leg kick.
Hellmuth Jr looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
Thorn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thorn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr connects with a body shot that sends Thorn's belly button to the back.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hellmuth Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Hellmuth Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorn connects with a body shot.
Thorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hellmuth Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hellmuth Jr throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it.
Hellmuth Jr throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Hellmuth Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hellmuth Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hellmuth Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a combination
and Thorn counters with a nice body kick.
Thorn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hellmuth Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorn's head backwards.
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The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellmuth Jr missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hellmuth Jr's sensitive parts. #T2#
Thorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorn lands a head kick!
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hellmuth Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn lands a really nice looking cross but Hellmuth Jr seems unphased.
Hellmuth Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut. Thorn saw that one coming.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hellmuth Jr thinking.
Thorn cracks Hellmuth Jr with an open hand slap.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hellmuth Jr is just out of range.#T3#
Thorn cracks Hellmuth Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hellmuth Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hellmuth Jr momentarily.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab.
Thorn takes one to the side of the head.
Hellmuth Jr throws a nice looking combination but Thorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thorn tests Hellmuth Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thorn works Hellmuth Jr's body with a nice hook.
Jab by Thorn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorn there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Thorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hellmuth Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorn. Thorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorn connects with a jab.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hellmuth Jr swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Hellmuth Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Hellmuth Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hellmuth Jr loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
Thorn shoots in looking for a takedown but Hellmuth Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thorn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn had his way with Phil Hellmuth Jr in that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice defenses there by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hellmuth Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hellmuth Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thorn.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn takes a swing at Hellmuth Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hellmuth Jr lands a body shot.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice cross by Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#
Thorn is rocked!#T1#
Hellmuth Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Thorn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hellmuth Jr lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Thorn up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hellmuth Jr from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Thorn's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Phil Hellmuth Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 135
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Good leg kick by Thorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn wants to slow McKenna down by chopping away at his legs.
Thorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by McKenna misses
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKenna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKenna throws a hook but Thorn blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorn. That's going to slow McKenna down.
Thorn lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Thorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. McKenna doesn't seem phased though.
McKenna tries to land a leg kick but Thorn saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Thorn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thorn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thorn scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#
That has opened up Gus McKenna's cut even more.
You can see the frustration on McKenna's face as Thorn controls the position.
Thorn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McKenna can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
McKenna takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT#
The cut above Gus McKenna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thorn working the body and head with strikes.
Thorn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McKenna tries to buck Thorn off but Thorn is having none of it.
Thorn landing a few strikes. #CUT#
Gus McKenna's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gus McKenna's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn is the new heavyweight champion!
Damien Thorn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 126
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKenna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKenna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn takes one on the button.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Thorn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorn slips a straight right by McKenna.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKenna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) in the buildup to the fight.
McKenna misses with a head kick.
McKenna throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
McKenna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from McKenna. #T1#
McKenna misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
McKenna connects with a crisp jab.
McKenna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
McKenna misses with a low kick.
McKenna lands with a good body shot.
Thorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McKenna's hands.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn looks for a takedown but McKenna sprawls well.
It looked like McKenna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKenna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thorn.
Thorn throws a leg kick but McKenna moved away.#T2#
McKenna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorn goes for a double leg but McKenna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McKenna continues to drive forward.
McKenna looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
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!
McKenna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenna moves out of range as Thorn throws a body kick.
McKenna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McKenna misses the shot to the body.
McKenna checks the leg kick nicely there.
McKenna looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorn works over McKenna's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from McKenna misses.
McKenna lands a lovely overhand right.
A leg kick checked by McKenna.
Thorn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3##CL2#
Thorn clinches up with McKenna and pushes him back against the cage.
McKenna blocks a body shot from Thorn.
McKenna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKenna has had enough of the clinch but Thorn keeps him there for the moment.
McKenna working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thorn as the two fighters clinch.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McKenna backwards.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by McKenna. Beautiful body shot.
McKenna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKenna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thorn is out of range and McKenna settles back down.
McKenna throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from McKenna.
Thorn slips under a jab.#T4#
Thorn slips a straight right by McKenna.
McKenna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenna.
Thorn throws a series of punches but McKenna avoids them all with ease.
McKenna half committed to a counter leg kick.
McKenna moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorn tries to clinch up but McKenna circles away and keeps his distance.
As Thorn looks to move away, McKenna throws a big counter combo but Thorn just gets out of the way.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from McKenna misses its intended target.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Thorn 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.
Thorn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McKenna controlling Thorn's posture.
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 Gus McKenna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McKenna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKenna connects with a body shot that sends Thorn's belly button to the back.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKenna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
McKenna moves away from the strike by Thorn. #CL2#
Thorn clinches up against the cage.
Thorn misses with some punches.
McKenna is looking to control Thorn's arms but Thorn gets an underhook and turns him. Now McKenna has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn swings wildly with an uppercut but McKenna uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McKenna breaks from the clinch.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn moves in looking to clinch but McKenna pushes him off.
Thorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKenna at a distance. #T1#
McKenna thumps Thorn with a low kick.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenna was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
As Thorn backs away, McKenna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McKenna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcKenna.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKenna misses with a left hand
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Thorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gus McKenna is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from McKenna.
Thorn moves forwards but McKenna connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Thorn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McKenna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn dives in and grabs McKenna's left leg, looking for a takedown. McKenna pushes down on Thorn's head and hops out.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Thorn. #TD2#
Thorn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna is trying to control Thorn's posture but Thorn avoids it.
McKenna seems a little lost for a moment, as Thorn dominates the positioning.
McKenna is looking for a sweep.
McKenna is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
McKenna is trying to buck Thorn off.
McKenna is looking to reverse the position.
Thorn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKenna sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here.
Thorn working away.
Thorn trying to control the action but McKenna is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thorn misses with the ground and pound.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McKenna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKenna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thorn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thorn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McKenna's head.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
McKenna misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
McKenna throws a series of punches but Thorn moves out of range.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKenna throws a chopping leg kick but Thorn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McKenna darts in looking for a takedown but Thorn gets double underhooks and turns McKenna into the cage.
Thorn throws a solid leg kick but McKenna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thorn tests McKenna's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Gus McKenna's cut is getting worse.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Thorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKenna lands a leg kick that knocks Thorn off balance momentarily.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on McKenna's shoulder, as McKenna tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like McKenna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKenna finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorn's head.
McKenna misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Thorn drives through and clinches with McKenna against the cage.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McKenna trying to stall but Thorn improves his position.
McKenna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Thorn. #T1#
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenna controls his hands.
McKenna misses with the head strike.
McKenna wants to break free but Thorn has control.
McKenna is trying to maintain a safe position but Thorn gets an underhook and turns McKenna into the cage.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thorn takes a shot to the head.
Thorn working aggressively here.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenna's elbow.
McKenna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKenna prevents a body shot from Thorn.
McKenna is trying to break free.
McKenna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thorn digs a right hand into McKenna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McKenna's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorn digs a right hand underneath McKenna's ribcage. McKenna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thorn has McKenna pressed against the cage, preventing McKenna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorn. #TD2#
Thorn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McKenna clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3#
McKenna trying to control the action but Thorn just sinks the hooks in.
Thorn controlling from the back.
Thorn punishes McKenna with strikes from the back mount.
Thorn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McKenna.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that Thorn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thorn lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Thorn.
McKenna is trapped and Thorn is scoring with shots to the head and body. #CUT2#
Gus McKenna's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gus McKenna's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Thorn!
In his post fight interview, Damien Thorn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: USFC 157
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Thorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tigh counters with a right hand to the body.
Tigh takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tigh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Tigh moved out of range nicely.
Thorn pushes Tigh away with a front kick.#CL2#
Thorn moves into the clinch successfully.
Thorn is leaning against Tigh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Tigh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tigh tries to break free but Thorn pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tigh is trying to break the clinch but Thorn is controlling him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tigh backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tigh has Thorn pushed against the cage.
Tigh tries to break free but Thorn pushes him back against the cage.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1##BC#
Tigh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Tigh is out of range.
Tigh swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Tigh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tigh misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Thorn is predictable there
and Tigh counters with a stiff right hand.
Tigh throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thorn is looking to score with low kicks.
Tigh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tigh pinned against the cage. Tigh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tigh walks into a stiff left hand from Thorn.
Decent striking displayed by Thorn there.
Thorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Tigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn scores with a head kick. Tigh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tigh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Tigh.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Tigh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Thorn has closed the distance and engaged Tigh in a clinch.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Tigh controls the action.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tigh backwards.
Thorn tries to work over Tigh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tigh misses with a body punch. #BC#
Tigh breaks from the clinch.
Tigh avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tigh is able to avoid easily.
Thorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tigh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorn scrambles back to his feet.
Tigh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thorn's hands.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Tigh is looking for a counter combo.
Tigh lands a nice hook to Thorn's body. Thorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Tigh slips the punch.
Nice cross by Tigh.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Tigh.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Tigh moved out of range.
Tigh misses with a kick to the body.
Tigh keeps the fight on the outside.
Tigh scores with a jab.
Tigh blocks a low kick nicely.
Tigh scores with a nice strike.
Thorn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tigh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Tigh misses its target.
Tigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn unleashes a big counter combination but Tigh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tigh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Tigh throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Thorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tigh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn misses with a hook.
Tigh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Tigh slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Tigh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Tigh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tigh throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tigh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tigh.
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tigh slips under a jab from Thorn.
Tigh throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn tries a quick counter leg kick but Tigh is wise to it.#CL2#
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Thorn tries to work over Tigh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tigh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn is looking to clinch but Tigh is avoiding it.
Tigh misses with a straight left.
Tigh digs a good body shot into Thorn's ribs.
Tigh moves forwards but Thorn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thorn scores with a kick to the body.
Thorn tries to clinch up
and Tigh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Tigh.
Thorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tigh finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorn's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
Tigh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Thorn lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Tigh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tigh lands a right hook to the body.
Saul Tigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Tigh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saul Tigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tigh lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorn off the cage and back into range.
Tigh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tigh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tigh counter with a right hand.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
And Thorn responds with a good body kick, but Tigh manages to step out the way in time.
Thorn with a jab.
Thorn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorn throws a head kick but Tigh moves out of range.
Tigh moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
Tigh lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorn as he connects with a hook.
Tigh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thorn momentarily.
Tigh connects with a body shot that sends Thorn's belly button to the back.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Tigh.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A clash of legs there as Thorn blocks the low kick.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Tigh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn throws a chopping leg kick but Tigh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tigh slips under a jab from Thorn.
Tigh jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Tigh misses the jab.
Thorn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tigh throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
Tigh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorn thuds his right hand into Tigh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Tigh gets tackled into the cage by Thorn. Thorn maintains the clinch.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Tigh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tigh blocking some punches. #BC#
Tigh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tigh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tigh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Tigh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thorn 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.
Thorn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tigh is out of range. #T4#
Thorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tigh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Tigh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Tigh counters with an outside leg kick.
Tigh just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Thorn misses.
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Tigh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tigh.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown but Tigh shows good takedown defense.
Tigh misses with a straight right.
Thorn tries to clinch up.
Tigh misses with a straight left.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Tigh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tigh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Thorn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Thorn.
Tigh working aggressively here. #BC#
Tigh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
Tigh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thorn on the side of the head.
Thorn slips a jab from Tigh.
Thorn tries to score with a low kick but Tigh moves his leg out of the way.
And Tigh counters with a quick kick to the body but Thorn blocks it.
Tigh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorn.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tigh.#T1#
Tigh tries a head kick but it misses.
Tigh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tigh throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
Thorn scores with a body shot.
Tigh throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn stuns Tigh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorn tries to work over Tigh's front leg with a kick but Tigh checks it.
Tigh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tigh walks into a straight right hand from Thorn.
A combination from Tigh does no damage.
Jab from Thorn.
Tigh misses the shot to the body.
Thorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorn throws a sloppy head kick and Tigh moves out of range easily.
Tigh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorn.
A jab from Tigh does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Tigh off the cage and back into range.
Thorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tigh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tigh swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tigh slips under a jab.
Thorn connects with a looping right hand.
Tigh misses with a hook.
Thorn tries a quick counter leg kick but Tigh is wise to it.
Tigh ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thorn. Tigh shrugs it off though.
A left lands for Thorn.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Tigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tigh throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Tigh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thorn finds it's way round the side to connect with Tigh's head.
Thorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tigh looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Thorn throws a hook but Tigh blocks it.
Tigh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tigh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. Tigh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tigh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Tigh misses its intended target.
Thorn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tigh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thorn fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Tigh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tigh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorn connects with an inside leg kick.
Thorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorn lands a really nice looking cross but Tigh seems unphased.
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Tigh is rocked!
Tigh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.
Oh Tigh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Tigh tries to keep at a distance but Thorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tigh misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn throws a big uppercut that drops Tigh! More strikes from Thorn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tigh lies dazed against the cage as Thorn celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
In his post fight interview, Damien Thorn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: USFC 150
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Dorn throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
Dorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dorn throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
Dorn throws a series of punches but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn tried to counter with a leg kick but Dorn avoided it.
Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorn.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Dorn moves out of range.
Dorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.
Dorn takes one to the side of the head.
Dorn misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dorn checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Dorn instigates a clinch. #BC#
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorn checks a leg kick nicely.
Dorn throws a nice looking combination but Thorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dorn tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Dorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Dorn tries to avoid it.
Thorn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Thorn lands with a nice body punch.
Dorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Dorn is out of range.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn tests Dorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thorn is out of range and Dorn settles back down.
Dorn misses with a double jab #TD#
and Thorn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dorn!
Dorn is looking for a sweep.
Thorn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thorn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thorn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thorn landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thorn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thorn working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Dorn works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Dorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thorn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Dorn is working an open guard so Thorn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thorn misses with a looping right.
Dorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Thorn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dorn.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dorn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Dorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Dorn tries to avoid it.
Ivan Dorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dorns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorn.
Thorn thumps Dorn with a low kick.#T3#
Thorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Dorn off the cage and back into range.
Thorn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Dorn.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorn misses the target.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Dorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorn slips a jab from Dorn.
Thorn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dorn momentarily.
Dorn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorn. Thorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Dorn misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Dorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Dorn misses the target.
Thorn checks a low kick from Dorn.
Dorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Thorn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorn is trying to control the position but Thorn postures up. #SU#
Thorn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
Thorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dorn looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Thorn lands a nice hook to Dorn's body. Dorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Thorn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dorn is out of range and Thorn settles back down.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Thorn.
Dorn tries to clinch but Thorn is having none of it.
Jab from Thorn.
Thorn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dorn throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dorn misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorn connects with a right hand. Thorn shakes it off.
Dorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorn.
Thorn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dorn. Dorn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dorn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorn jabs Dorn right on the nose. Dorn blinks but takes it well.
Dorn connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Dorn.
Dorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dorn misses with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dorn on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dorn cracks Thorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorn lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dorns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Thorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorn.
Thorn dodges the punch combination from Dorn.
Dorn tries to bum rush Thorn with a series of wild strikes but Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dorn sprawls and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorn as he connects with a hook.
Dorn tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away. #T1#
Dorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thorn tests Dorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorn dodges the punch combination from Dorn.
Thorn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dorn throws a nice looking combination but Thorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Dorn has Thorn up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorn throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it.
Thorn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dorn misses with a wild combination.
Thorn lands a glancing blow to the side of Dorn's head.
Dorn is looking to clinch.
Dorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn lands the left hand.
Thorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorn can do to turn this around?
Dorn looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn clobbers Dorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dorn under the eye.
Thorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Thorn there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorn.
Thorn tests Dorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dorn throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Thorn counters with a single leg into guard. Dorn didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Dorn looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Thorn is defending well. Dorn quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Thorn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dorn celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Dorn!

Event: USFC 137
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hood.
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorn moves out of range as Hood strikes.
Thorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hood. That did some damage!
Hood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse in the buildup to the fight.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Hood's leg. Hood is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Hood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorn.
Thorn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hood misses with a looping right.
Hood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hood misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Thorn - that landed with a thud.
Hood throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Hood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Thorn manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hood gets a clinch.
Hood misses with the head strike.
Hood fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hood clinches.
Hood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thorn after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Hood as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Thorn has hold of one of Hood's legs. Hood is fighting the takedown attempt but Thorn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Thorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorn wants to control from the top but Hood keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thorn throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Thorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorn throws a big elbow that misses.
Thorn looking to pass the guard.
Thorn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damien Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Hood is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Thorn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hood.
Hood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hood fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Thorn scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
A jab lands there for Thorn.
Hood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Hood ducks down to avoid it.
Hood is looking for a counter combo.
A lazy left from Thorn finds it's target.
Hood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thorn slips a jab and a cross from Hood.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Hood moved away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn moves out of range as Hood strikes.
Thorn throws a solid leg kick but Hood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorn.
Thorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Hood throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Thorn tries to keep at a distance but Hood has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hood.
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Hood saw that one coming.
Hood needs to keep his hands up - Thorn had a free shot at his head there.
Hood defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Thorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hood.
Thorn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hood moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn misses with a leg kick
and Hood counters with a two punch combo.
Hood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him.
Thorn is looking to score with low kicks.
Hood throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Thorn misses with a looping right.
Hood cracks Thorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorn 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.
Hood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lucas Hood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hood dodges the punch combination from Thorn.
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hood.
Thorn cracks a nice hook into Hood's ribs.
Thorn scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
Thorn leaves Hood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hood.#T1#
Hood wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Hood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hood lands with a good body shot.
Thorn wants to slow Hood down by chopping away at his legs.
Hood fails to land with a series of punches.
Hood checks a low kick from Thorn.
Hood is looking to counter punch.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Hood.
A combination from Hood does no damage. #CL#
Hood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorn, pushing him back against the cage.
Thorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hood prevents Thorn from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Thorn.
Thorn lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hood.#T2#
A head kick misses from Thorn.
Thorn connects with a body shot that sends Hood's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Thorn lands a head kick that stumbles Hood and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#
Hood is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Lucas Hood has been cut.
Thorn is stalling in the full guard.
Oh Hood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Hood has wrist control.
Hood seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thorn.
Thorn thows a huge punch but Hood dodges it nicely.
Thorn is looking to take a break and control but Hood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorn. #T3#
Hood wants to improve his position but Thorn is controlling well.
Thorn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hood's head.
Thorn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hood wants to get back to his feet.
Thorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thorn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hood regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thorn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorn trying to control but Hood is working from the bottom. #T4#
Thorn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thorn sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hood.
Thorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Thorn! Hood is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: USFC 131
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Thorn tries to score with a low kick but Fury moves his leg out of the way.
Thorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Fury now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've been informed that Fury has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thorn connects with a solid leg kick.
Thorn thows a leg kick but Fury checks it
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fury gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn misses with a hook.
Fury doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thorn lands with a slapping head kick.
A good leg kick by Thorn.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Thorn finds it's target.
Thorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Fury counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorn doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorn lands a head shot.
We've been hearing reports that Thorn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Fury lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thorn backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn throws a solid leg kick but Fury takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorn.
Fury misses with a hook to the body
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Fury moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
Fury unleashes a big counter combination but Thorn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fury circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
Fury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Fury. #T2#
Fury throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorn misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Fury moved out of range nicely.
Thorn thuds a left hand into Fury's body.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thorn cracks Fury with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Thorn feints and as Fury raises his hands in defense, Thorn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thorn chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Fury looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorn is one step ahead there.
Thorn throwing strikes from guard but Fury blocks nicely.
Thorn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thorn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thorn is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorn landing some decent shots from guard.
Fury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thorn sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Thorn scores with a takedown into Fury's guard.
Thorn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thorn throwing strikes from guard but Fury blocks nicely.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Thorn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorn. #T1#
Thorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thorn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Thorn postures up and lands a big shot to Fury's brow.
Thorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thorn wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Thorn misses with a right hand
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Thorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Fury throws out a counter right but Thorn avoids it with no problem.
Fury chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Fury is out of range.
Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fury.
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
Thorn is looking for a counter combo.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fury! But no joy.
Thorn connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Fury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Damien Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fury's calf.
Fury tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range. #TD#
Thorn looking to score a takedown here. Fury is defending well but Thorn drives through and ends up in Fury's guard.
Thorn working some strikes from top position.
Thorn throws a big right hand that misses.
Thorn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fury looking for a sweep. Not yet Fury, not yet.
Thorn lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Thorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Thorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Thorn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thorn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury controlling Thorn's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thorn throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Thorn finds it's way through Fury's defenses.
Thorn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fury throws a counter combo.
Fury cracks Thorn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fury slips a jab from Thorn.
Thorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fury's hands.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Thorn.
An inside leg kick from Thorn misses.
Fury lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Fury is out of range.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fury.
Fury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn. #T1#
Fury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorn. Thorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thorn lands a glancing blow to the side of Fury's head.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Fury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Fury misses.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Fury moved away.
Fury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fury misses with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
Fury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorn.
Fury checks the leg kick.
Geese Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fury takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Fury slips the punch.
Fury throws a counter combo.
Fury blocks a low kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury misses with a few strikes there.
Fury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thorn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thorn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fury has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fury and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thorn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Fury unleashes a big counter combination but Thorn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Thorn does it's job there.#T3#
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Fury.
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Fury lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Fury scores with a jab to the body.
Fury throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Damien Thorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fury checks a leg kick.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fury's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thorn lands a jab to the head.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury. #T4#
Fury misses with a combination
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
A little jabbing left from Fury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fury! But no joy.
Fury takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fury misses with a double jab.
Fury lands a really nice looking cross but Thorn seems unphased.
Thorn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fury. That did some damage!
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Thorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thorn 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Thorn!
After the fight, Damien Thorn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BRFC 55
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Thorn scores with a hook to the body. Gomu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomu lands a nice hook to Thorn's body. Thorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gomu misses with a body shot.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomu throws out the jab.
Thorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomu finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorn's head.
Thorn with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Gomu's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thorn checks a leg kick.
Gomu misses with a head kick.
Thorn avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Gomu tries to keep at a distance but Thorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomu lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn scores with a hook to the body.
Gomu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Gomu breaks the clinch.
Gomu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Gomu.
Gomu lands a head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gomu.#T1#
Gomu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomu.
Gomu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Gomu's shoulder, as Gomu tries to avoid the shot.
Gomu throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Gomu misses with an uppercut.
Thorn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomu with a body shot.
Thorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomu misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gomu, as that shot connected.
Thorn throws a hook but Gomu blocks it.
Gomu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gomu throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Thorn connects with a body shot that sends Gomu's belly button to the back.
Gomu misses with a wild body shot.
Gomu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Thorn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thorn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gomu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gomu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn works Gomu's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomu circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2##TD2#
Gomu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thorn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thorn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gomu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorn throws an elbow that misses. Gomu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thorn's guard. Nice move by Gomu!#REVR#
Thorn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gomu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thorn looking to control. #T3#
Gomu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gomu wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Thorn wants to stand up but Gomu is controlling him.
Thorn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thorn looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorn, not yet.
Gomu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Gomu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomu. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomu lands a leg kick that knocks Thorn off balance momentarily.
Gomu ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Gomu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomu throws a lazy head kick
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomu tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorn scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Thorn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Gomu is out of range.
Gomu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gomu tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomu throws a chopping leg kick but Thorn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Gomu's head coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gomu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomu.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomu.
Gomu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Gomu Gomu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gomu Gomu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Thorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomu Gomu is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Thorn forces Gomu back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Gomu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Thorn gets a clinch.
Gomu lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Gomu.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomu.
Gomu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gomu has had enough of the clinch but Thorn keeps him there for the moment.
Gomu lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomu prevents a body shot from Thorn. #BC#
Gomu breaks the clinch.
Thorn scores with a push kick.
Thorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Gomu swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorn.
Gomu checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomu moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn cracks the inside of Gomu's front leg.
Gomu keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorn defending well as Gomu loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Gomu.
Gomu misses with a leg kick
and Thorn counters with a series of strikes. Gomu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gomu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Gomu. Those never looked like landing.
Donk. Thorn catches Gomu right on the button with a cross.
Gomu swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorn.
Gomu misses the shot to the body.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomu misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorn! But no joy.
Thorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn takes a swing at Gomu's ribcage but misses.
Gomu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gomu misses with a low kick.
Gomu scores with the left hand. Thorn knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Gomu gets caught napping as Thorn dives in and scores a takedown. Gomu manages to retain guard.
Gomu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thorn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gomu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thorn's guard.
Gomu prevents Thorn from getting back to his feet.
Gomu is looking to stand up but Thorn won't let him. #SU#
Thorn is working an open guard so Gomu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gomu lands a right hook to the body.
Gomu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Gomu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorn misses with a hook. Gomu ducked under it nicely.
Gomu misses with a straight right.
Gomu throws out a leg kick but Thorn moves out of range and Gomu only half commits.
Gomu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gomu throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thorn fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Thorn blocks the leg kick.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Gomu.
Gomu wants to land a leg kick but Thorn is out of range. #T4#
Thorn dives in and grabs Gomu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomu pushes down on Thorn's head and hops out.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Gomu.
A big left from Thorn misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn jabs at Gomu's body.
Thorn looks for a takedown but Gomu sprawls well.
Gomu Gomu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
Thorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gomu missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
Gomu misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn lands with a straight right. Gomu didn't see that one coming.
Thorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomu's hands.
Thorn blocks the body kick.
Gomu Gomu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Gomu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gomu Gomu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Thorn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Gomu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Gomu walks into a jab.
Gomu cracks Thorn with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Gomu throws a head kick that misses.
Gomu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorn.
Gomu missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Thorn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gomu!#ES#
Gomu throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Gomu. #CL2#
Thorn rushes Gomu and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Damien Thorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Gomu controls the action. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Gomu.
Thorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Gomu fails to land.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomu's elbow.
Thorn lands a body punch.
A short right from Gomu on the inside.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Thorn.
Gomu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Gomu avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the ropes.
Thorn lands a nice uppercut.
Gomu tries to circle away but Thorn has him pinned against the ropes.
Gomu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Thorn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gomu regains guard.
Gomu has momentary wrist control but Thorn slips an elbow through the middle.
Gomu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thorn controls the pace.#T2#
Thorn trying to control but Gomu is working from the bottom.
Thorn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thorn stopping the sweep attempt from Gomu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorn is one step ahead there.
Gomu looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
A jab lands there for Gomu.#TD2#
Thorn 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.
Thorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thorn landing some decent shots from guard.
Gomu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thorn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##ES2#
Thorn kicks Gomu off and gets to his feet.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomu manages to avoid it.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Gomu moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Thorn blocks a head kick by Gomu.
Thorn pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Gomu pushes Thorn up against the ropes in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn tries a body shot but Gomu blocks it.
Gomu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomu is trying to break the clinch but Thorn has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gomu manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Thorn has closed the distance and engaged Gomu in a clinch.
Thorn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomu's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorn.
Thorn lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Thorn.
I think Thorn 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Damien Thorn!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Damien Thorn!

Damien Thorn wins by majority decision!
Damien Thorn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BRFC 53
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from SissyPants.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and SissyPants counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and SissyPants counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
SissyPants ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
SissyPants moves away from the strike by Thorn.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn misses with a double jab
enabling SissyPants to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn misses with a body shot.
SissyPants avoids the body shot from Thorn.
SissyPants appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck SissyPants on the side of the head.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SissyPants but SissyPants pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and SissyPants tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Thorn shoots in looking for a takedown. SissyPants tries to sprawl out of it but Thorn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. SissyPants manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Thorn looks to move away, SissyPants throws a big counter combo but Thorn just gets out of the way.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but SissyPants is out of range.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Thorn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
SissyPants pulls Thorn in close to his closed guard and prevents Thorn from doing any damage or advancing position.
SissyPants is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Thorn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
SissyPants is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thorn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thorn controlling from side mount.
SissyPants tries to escape but Thorn is in control. #SU2#
Thorn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've been told by SissyPants's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thorn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck SissyPants on the side of the head. #T3#
SissyPants bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Thorn tries to get set, SissyPants tries to push him back and clinch up but Thorn manages to avoid the attempt.
SissyPants walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
SissyPants tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorn feints the counter takedown.
Thorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorn throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and SissyPants counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by SissyPants.
Thorn prevents a body shot from SissyPants.
Thorn goes for a takedown attempt but SissyPants pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
FannyPack SissyPants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn cracks SissyPants with an open hand slap.
Thorn misses with an uppercut. SissyPants saw that one coming.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown but SissyPants shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
SissyPants is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
SissyPants takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Thorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
SissyPants was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
SissyPants quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
SissyPants blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from SissyPants on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Thorn.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and SissyPants counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn misses with a hook. SissyPants ducked under it nicely.
Thorn swings for the body but SissyPants moves out of range.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and SissyPants cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to SissyPants's calf.
SissyPants avoids a punch combination nicely.
SissyPants looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thorn throws a low kick but SissyPants avoids it.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn throws a leg kick
and SissyPants counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
SissyPants has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.
SissyPants is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by SissyPants.
Thorn connects with a good right hand that stumbles SissyPants. SissyPants circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn swings away with a body shot that misses
and SissyPants counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits SissyPantss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thorn misses with an uppercut. SissyPants saw that one coming.
SissyPants is looking for a counter combo.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Thorn throws the left hand but SissyPants avoids the punch easily.
SissyPants appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thorn misses with a hook to the body
and SissyPants counters with a straight right hand.
SissyPants uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
SissyPants rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and SissyPants counters with a straight right hand.
SissyPants is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SissyPants.
SissyPants blocks the body kick.
A jab from Thorn misses.
A shot to the liver by Thorn. Beautiful body shot.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
As Thorn tries to get set, SissyPants tries to push him back and clinch up but Thorn manages to avoid the attempt.
FannyPack SissyPants is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like SissyPants wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand
enabling SissyPants to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn misses with a leg kick
and SissyPants counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling SissyPants to counter with a crisp jab.
SissyPants uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand
and SissyPants counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by SissyPants.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
SissyPants tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and SissyPants counters with a nice body shot.
SissyPants pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorn scores with a body shot. #T3#
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. SissyPants moves away and avoids it.
SissyPants tries to counter by clinching up but Thorn breaks away and moves out of range.
Thorn misses with a leg kick
and SissyPants counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn misses with a takedown
and SissyPants makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorn throws a predictable looking body shot
and SissyPants counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn tries to bum rush SissyPants with a series of wild strikes but SissyPants uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
SissyPants lands an overhand right.
SissyPants bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorn's head.
SissyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Thorn misses with a hook
and SissyPants counters with a left to the body.
Thorn swings for the body but SissyPants moves out of range.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. SissyPants sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but SissyPants checks it well.
SissyPants is looking for a counter combo.
Thorn misses with a hook to the body
and SissyPants counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and SissyPants counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
SissyPants takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. SissyPants manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
SissyPants is looking to counter the offense by Thorn and move into the clinch.
Thorn throws an off balance right hand
letting SissyPants counter with a right hand.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and SissyPants counters with a left and a right that stings Thorn.
SissyPants fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorn misses with a hook to the body
and SissyPants counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

FannyPack SissyPants dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. SissyPants manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and SissyPants counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn throws a low kick but it's checked well by SissyPants.#CL2#
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Thorn swings wildly with an uppercut but SissyPants uses good head movement to avoid it.
SissyPants lands a right hand.
SissyPants pushes Thorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SissyPants blocking some punches.
SissyPants blocks a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thorn lands with a right to the head.
Thorn pushes SissyPants back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but SissyPants avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage. #T1#
SissyPants throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SissyPants lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from SissyPants. #CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
SissyPants lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
SissyPants unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thorn! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but SissyPants is unloading with more strikes now! Thorn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). FannyPack SissyPants!
In his post fight interview, FannyPack SissyPants started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BRFC 49
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Thorn scores with the left hand. O Rangers knows he should have avoided that one.
Thorn is looking to chop away at O Rangers's legs.
O Rangers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been told by Thorn's head coaches at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Rangers slips a jab from Thorn.
O Rangers lunges at Thorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thorn's hand.
O Rangers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Thorn throws a leg kick that is checked
and O Rangers counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Thorn.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but O Rangers moved out of range.
O Rangers with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like O Rangers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Rangers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab. #T1#
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
And O Rangers tries to counter it with a takedown but Thorn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thorn throws a series of strikes that have O Rangers backpedaling.
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Rangers.
Thorn connects with a jab.
Thorn misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and O Rangers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
O Rangers tries to pass to full mount but Thorn defends it.
O Rangers keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
O Rangers has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Thorn defend it? O Rangers steps over the head and cranks it - Thorn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for O Rangers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony O Rangers!
Our winner, Tony O Rangers, 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: BRFC 47
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Domani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Domani misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Domani moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target. #CL#
Domani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Domani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domani misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn blocks the elbow strike.
Thorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Domani creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thorn's defenses.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Thorn.
Domani is breathing heavily.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorn.
Thorn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Domani is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Domani avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the ropes.
Domani swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Domani backwards.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Domani controls the action.
A short left from Domani .
Our sources have told us that Domani has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Domani controls the action.
A body shot lands from Thorn.
Domani throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Domani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thorn is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Domani avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the ropes.
Domani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Domani prevents a body shot from Thorn. #TD2#
Thorn has clasped his hands together around Domani 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thorn working the head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn throws a strike aimed at the side of Domani 's head but Domani avoids it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Domani tries to buck Thorn off but Thorn is having none of it.#T2#
Thorn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Domani tries to buck Thorn off but Thorn is having none of it.
Domani on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Domani takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Domani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thorn working the ground and pound.
Thorn cracks Domani with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Domani dodges the ground and pound from Thorn.
Domani manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Thorn 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.
Ground and pound from Thorn.
Domani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Domani tries to get out of the position.
Thorn slips a nice elbow through Domani 's hands, connecting with Domani 's forehead.
Domani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thorn prevents Domani from standing back up. #T3#
Thorn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Domani wants to control but Thorn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thorn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Domani tries to roll over but Thorn keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Domani is looking to control Thorn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Domani avoid being mounted?
Domani is trying to stand.
Thorn thows a huge punch but Domani dodges it nicely.
Domani is trying to stand back up but Thorn is controlling him
Thorn trying to control the action but Domani is working from the bottom.
Thorn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Domani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thorn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Domani defending well though.
Domani tries to roll over but Thorn keeps him under control.
Thorn is keen to just control but Domani is a slippery customer.
Thorn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Thorn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thorn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Domani is trying to get back to full guard.
Domani is looking to escape.
Thorn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Domani wants to control but Thorn is keeping busy.
Thorn is trying to control. Domani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thorn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thorn is trying to control. Domani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Domani pushes Thorn off looking to stand but Thorn dives back in and keeps control.
Domani taking some punishment here, with Thorn in his half guard.
Thorn is nestled in close to Domani , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Domani is rocked!
Domani pushes Thorn off looking to stand but Thorn dives back in and keeps control.
Oh Domani is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Domani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Domani seems to have got his legs back now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Domani misses with a left hand
and Thorn counters with a right hand to the body.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Thorn cracks Domani with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thorn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Domani to stand back up!#TD2#
Thorn is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Domani is in big trouble! Thorn is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Domani . Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Damien Thorn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damien Thorn waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: BRFC 45
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Tsuruta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thorn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the body
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn is looking for a counter combo.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
A lazy left from Tsuruta finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Tsuruta shoots in but Thorn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorn on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorn misses the target.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorn throws out a leg kick but Tsuruta moves out of range and Thorn only half commits.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Thorn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Thorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta has his takedown stuffed
and Thorn counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Thorn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsuruta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thorn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Damien Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.#T3#
Thorn throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tsuruta manages to pass to side control.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Thorn's head.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Tsuruta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Tsuruta wants to pass to mount but Thorn is defending the position.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Thorn dodges it nicely.
Thorn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta looks to land a strike but Thorn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thorn tries to get out of the position.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thorn is looking to stand up but Tsuruta isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Donk. Thorn catches Tsuruta right on the button with a cross.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn swinging wildly here.
Tsuruta cracks Thorn with a good jab.#T1#
Tsuruta stuns Thorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorn thumps Tsuruta with a low kick.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thorn defends it well.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Tsuruta's front leg but catches the back leg as Tsuruta tries to avoid it.
Thorn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Damien Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn tries to counter with a takedown but Tsuruta is quick to defend against it.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Tsuruta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Thorn takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Thorn misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Thorn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thorn defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the head.
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsuruta shoots and misses
and Thorn counters with a one-two to the body.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Thorn lands a two punch combo.
Tsuruta darts in looking for a takedown but Thorn gets double underhooks and turns Tsuruta into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Thorn. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a nice head shot.
Tsuruta jabs Thorn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thorn tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorn connects with a high kick.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
It looked like Thorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. Thorn didn't see that one coming.
Tsuruta walks into a left hand.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Thorn.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Thorn cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta catches Thorn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuruta takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tsuruta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thorn is fending him off so far but Tsuruta persists. Nope, Thorn circles away and we're back to standing.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsuruta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thorn throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tsuruta. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorn is retaining full guard. #ES#
Thorn wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Thorn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tsuruta sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Tsuruta tries to move into range but Thorn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
It looked like Thorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking hook.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thorn is looking to slow Tsuruta down with leg kicks.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thorn defends it well.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorn as he connects with a hook.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a left and a right that stings Tsuruta. #T3#
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorn's head.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsuruta works Thorn's body with a nice hook.
Damien Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bone on bone clash there as Tsuruta blocks the leg kick.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Thorn tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
Thorn misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Thorn.#T4#
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Thorn.
Tsuruta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
Thorn moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Thorn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tsuruta with a jab.#TD2#
Tsuruta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

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 Damien Thorn.
Well Tsuruta 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Tomomi Tsuruta!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tomomi Tsuruta!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tomomi Tsuruta!

Tomomi Tsuruta wins by unanimous decision!

Event: In Cage
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Beluk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thorn takes a swing at Beluk's ribcage but misses.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Beluk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
Thorn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beluk's calf.
Beluk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Beluk lands with a good body shot.
Beluk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thorn's calf.
Beluk scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn jabs Beluk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been told by Thorn's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice cross by Thorn.
Beluk throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Thorn counters with a takedown into side control.
Beluk tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn throwing strikes here but Beluk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Beluk is trying to escape the mount.
Thorn looking to control but Beluk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Beluk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thorn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Beluk regains half guard.
Thorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beluk's head.
Beluk gets full guard.
Thorn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thorn throws an elbow that misses. Beluk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thorn's guard. Nice move by Beluk!#REVB#
Beluk throws a big right hand that misses.
Beluk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorn is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Beluk throws an elbow that misses. Thorn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beluk's guard. Nice move by Thorn!#REVR#
Thorn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorn wants to pass the guard but Beluk is keeping the position.
Thorn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Beluk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thorn content to stall in guard here.
Beluk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorn.
Beluk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thorn throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Thorn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beluk's head.
Beluk trying to strike off his back.
Beluk keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Beluk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thorn's guard. #REVB#
Thorn keeping full guard, as Beluk tries to pass.
Beluk throws a big elbow that misses.
Thorn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beluk on the ground.
Beluk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Beluk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beluk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beluk trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Damien Thorn 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#
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
Beluk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thorn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Thorn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beluk, pushing him back against the cage.
Beluk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thorn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beluk blocks an elbow strike from Thorn. #BC#
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beluk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A leg kick checked by Thorn.
Thorn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Damien Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beluk throws a wild body kick that Thorn sees coming a mile off.
Beluk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Beluk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beluk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Beluk misses with a low kick as Thorn jumps back.
Thorn misses with a looping left.#T1#
Beluk tries to score with a low kick but Thorn moves his leg out of the way.
Beluk misses with a low kick.
Beluk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Thorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Thorn.
Thorn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beluk just manages to avoid it.
Thorn misses with a kick to the body.
Beluk tries to land a leg kick but Thorn saw it coming and moves away.
Beluk throws a low kick, looking for Thorn's leg but Thorn calmly moves out of range.
Beluk throws the kick towards the body but Thorn avoids it.
Beluk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beluk doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorn scores with a jab to the head.
Beluk's coach down at 25 Beasts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Beluk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Beluk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Beluk saw that one coming.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beluk lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Beluk connects with a high kick.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Beluk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Thorn.
Thorn punishes Beluk's body with a nice straight punch.
Beluk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Thorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Beluk.
Thorn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beluk with a hook.
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Beluk tries to counter it with a takedown but Thorn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thorn lands with a good body shot.
Thorn blocks a low kick nicely.
Thorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thorn lands a jab to the nose.
Thorn throws a hook but Beluk avoids it easily.#T3#
Beluk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beluk walks into a straight right hand from Thorn.
Beluk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Beluk just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beluk in his tracks.
Beluk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thorn rather than just go for the knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Thorn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beluk can do to turn this around?
Thorn takes a swing at Beluk's ribcage but misses.
Thorn throws a jab when Beluk was well out of range.
Beluk ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beluk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beluk feints the counter takedown.
Beluk ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn slips under a jab.
Beluk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat.
Thorn scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Beluk's front leg but catches the back leg as Beluk tries to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beluk throws a right and a left that Thorn avoids nicely.
Beluk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beluk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Thorn moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Beluk drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Beluk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Beluk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorn throwing strikes but missing.
Beluk is trying to control the position but Thorn postures up.
Thorn landing with the ground and pound.
Thorn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Beluk misses with a few strikes there.
Thorn connects with a right hand. Beluk shakes it off.
Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beluk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Beluk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beluk throws a leg kick
and Thorn counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn with a nice cross.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Beluk slips the punch.
Beluk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beluk throws a combination that misses
and Thorn counters with an inside leg kick.
Thorn's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beluk.
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!
Beluk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Beluk is rocked!
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beluk moves away.
Beluk is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorn finish him?
Beluk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Beluk seems to have recovered his senses.
Thorn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thorn lands a glancing blow to the side of Beluk's head.
Beluk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beluk throws out the jab.
Beluk misses with a low kick.
Thorn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beluk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beluk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Beluk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beluk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Beluk misses with a leg kick.
Beluk tries to land a front kick but Thorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beluk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beluk circles away quickly and effectively.
Beluk misses with a head kick.
Beluk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beluk throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thorn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beluk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beluk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beluk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beluk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beluk throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Beluk just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThorn.#T2#
Thorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beluk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beluk.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beluk with a hook.
Beluk slips under a jab from Thorn.
Beluk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorn circles away quickly and effectively.
Beluk blocks a leg kick.
Thorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Thorn catches Beluk right on the button with a cross.
Beluk scores with a kick to the body.
Beluk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorn. Thorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beluk. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thorn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beluk.
Thorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Beluk misses.
Beluk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Thorn.
Thorn scores with a body shot.
Thorn misses with a body kick.
Beluk looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Thorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beluk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorn. Thorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorn scores with a jab.
Beluk misses with a body kick.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Beluk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Beluk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Beluk ducks down to avoid it.
Beluk misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn blocks the body kick.
Thorn throws a quick counter head kick but Beluk was just out of range.
Thorn throws the left hand but Beluk avoids the punch easily.
Beluk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.
Beluk wants to slow Thorn down by chopping away at his legs.
Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beluk.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Beluk motions for Thorn to come forward. Beluk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Beluk.
Thorn lands a nice looking body shot.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorn. That's going to slow Beluk down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beluk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thorn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thorn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Beluk manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Thorn avoids the body shot from Beluk.
A quick step to the side and Thorn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beluk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beluk at a distance.
Good leg kick by Thorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Beluk.
Beluk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Beluk slips under a jab.
Beluk feints the counter takedown.
Thorn connects with a single shot there.
Beluk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thorn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Thorn has managed to clinch.
Beluk jumps guard but Thorn stands there with Beluk around his waist. Beluk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn scores with a hook to the body.
Beluk is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot in the inside from Thorn.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beluk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thorn lands a big right hand that drops Beluk! The killer instinct kicks in and Thorn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thorn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn retains his heavyweight title!
Damien Thorn made sure to mention his sponsor, I-Fight Demonic in his post fight interview.

Event: The Quest 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Mukhtar blocks a low kick nicely.
Thorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mukhtar slips under a jab from Thorn.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn tests Mukhtar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mukhtar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thorn swings for the body but Mukhtar moves out of range.
Mukhtar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Mukhtar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thorn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mukhtar throws a front kick aimed at Thorn's knee but Thorn avoids it well.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mukhtar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukhtar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn throws a low kick but Mukhtar avoids it.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Thorn has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Thorn closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mukhtar lands a jab-cross combination.
Mukhtar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mukhtar lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mukhtar as he jumps to the side.
Thorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mukhtar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Mukhtar avoids them all with ease.
Mukhtar throws out a counter right but Thorn avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Mukhtar.
Thorn tries to clinch but Mukhtar moves out of range.
Thorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Thorn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mukhtar's guard.#ES2#
Mukhtar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukhtar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mukhtar throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Thorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mukhtar throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Thorn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mukhtar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mukhtar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thorn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mukhtar wants to stand and escape but Thorn is having none of it.
Thorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mukhtar is keeping the position for now.
Mukhtar being controlled here, momentarily.
Mukhtar wants to get back to his feet but Thorn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thorn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Mukhtar is retaining full guard. #T3#
Mukhtar wants to sweep but no luck.
Thorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thorn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mukhtar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mukhtar is trying to control the position but Thorn postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Thorn closes the distance and pushes Mukhtar back into the cage.
Thorn presses Mukhtar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mukhtar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mukhtar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Thorn.
Mukhtar looks winded!#T4#
Thorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mukhtar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorn lands an elbow that stopped Mukhtar in his tracks for a moment.
Mukhtar takes a shot to the head.
Thorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Thorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn scores with a hook to the body.
Thorn lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mukhtar to his knees! Thorn keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn retains his heavyweight title!
Damien Thorn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, I-Fight Demonic for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Acceleration 4
Date: Apr 06, 2016

#R1#
Thorn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McConnor dives in and grabs Thorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorn pushes down on McConnor's head and hops out.
McConnor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McConnor scrambles back to his feet.
Thorn connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Thorn scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn feints with a jab and clips McConnor right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! McConnor is sent crashing into the canvas and Thorn leaps in for the kill! McConnor tries to get to his feet but Thorn is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that McConnor is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn is the new heavyweight champion!
Damien Thorn took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My destiny has become reality now all that is left is to consume the souls of the doubters. The omen has spoken'.

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