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Event:
Torcida 41 -
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Tunn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tunika throws a nice looking combination but Tunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tunn lands a body shot.
Tunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tunn swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Tunika counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tunika.
Tunika controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tunika is pushing down on Tunn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tunn is fighting to maintain full guard but Tunika has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tunn is trying to stand up here but Tunika is controlling him well.
Tunika content to control rather than advance.
Tunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tunika on the ground.
Tunn is trying to stand up here but Tunika is controlling him well.
Tunika is nestled in close to Tunn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tunika content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Tunn is trying to escape back to his feet but Tunika uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tunika is working Tunn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tunika works to advance to full mount. Tunn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SU2#
Tunika stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T2#
Tunika misses with a head kick.
Tunika walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Tunika closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tunn manages to break the clinch.
Tunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Tunn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Tunika moves into the clinch successfully.
Tunika goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tunn prevents it.
#BC#
Tunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tunika shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tunn but Tunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Tunika with that takedown attempt.
Gommy Tunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nica Tunika.#TD2#
Tunika shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tunn's guard.
Tunn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tunika dives into side control.
#T3##REVR##SUB2#
Tunika wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tunn, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Tunn is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU2#
Tunika stands up.
Tunn throws a series of punches but Tunika avoids them all with ease.
Tunika with a poor takedown
and Tunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tunika wants to slow Tunn down by chopping away at his legs.
Tunn misses with a wild combination.
Tunn misses the shot to the body.
Tunika wants to counter the offense by Tunn and move into the clinch position.
Tunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Tunika clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tunika lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tunika has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tunn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tunika holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nica Tunika 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tunika.
Tunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tunika manages to avoid it.
Tunn lands the left hand.
Tunika tries to clinch there but Tunn circles away.
Tunn looks to land a combination but Tunika avoids it well.
Tunika shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tunn as he jumps to the side.
Tunika takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunika with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tunn counters with a straight right hand.
Gommy Tunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nica Tunika.
Tunika is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tunika tries to clinch but Tunn is having none of it. #T1##CL2#
Tunika moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tunika breaks the clinch.
Tunika is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tunn lands a body shot.
Tunika misses with a takedown attempt
and Tunn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tunika thinking.
Tunn throws the left hand but Tunika avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tunika has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tunn after a bit of a struggle.
Tunn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tunika.
Tunika leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tunika is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tunn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Tunika prevents Tunn from breaking the clinch.
Tunika has Tunn pressed against the cage, preventing Tunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tunika slowing the pace effectively.
Tunika has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tunn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tunika misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Tunika throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tunn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tunika is in Tunn's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tunika content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tunika passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Check out the look on Tunika's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB2#
Tunn is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Tunika take his back! Uh oh - Tunika has got a rear naked choke here! Tunn is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nica Tunika!
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Event:
Torcida 26 - Payne Vs Figgis
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Tunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tunn scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tunn throws out the jab.
Jackson tries a low kick but Tunn avoids it.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Tunn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tunn misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Tunn's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tunn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Jackson defending well as Tunn loads up on a big left hand.
Gommy Tunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunn throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tunn.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Tunn's front leg but catches the back leg as Tunn tries to avoid it.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Tunn is out of range.
Jackson swings for the body but Tunn moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tunn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tunn scores with a punch to the head.
Tunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tunn jabs at Jackson's body.
Donk. Tunn catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Tunn blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Tunn moved away.
Tunn misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Tunn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Tunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tunn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Tunn moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Tunn seems unphased.
Tunn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tunn should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Tunn is rocked!
Tunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Oh Tunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tunn cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tunn seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Tunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tunn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tunn.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tunn.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tunn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Tunn moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Tunn. Those never looked like landing.
Tunn throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Tunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tunn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson 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.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tunn.
Tunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson flicks out a counter leg kick but Tunn steps away.
Tunn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson cracks Tunn with an open hand slap.#T4#
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tunn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tunn misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tunn. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Tunn.
Tunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Tunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Tunn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tunn's head. #KD2#
Jackson sends Tunn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jackson is motioning to the referee to let Tunn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Tunn misses its target.
Jackson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tunn drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jackson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tunn's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Jackson!
Kelvin Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Torcida 20 -Thompson Vs Stanky
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Tunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like OReilly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tunn throws a poor cross that misses
and OReilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Tunn scores with a three punch combo!
Tunn digs a good hook to OReilly's body.
Tunn blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Tunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OReilly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tunn swinging wildly here.
Tunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OReilly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Tunn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OReilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tunn.
OReilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tunn. OReilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Tunn misses with a looping right.
OReilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tunn throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from OReilly misses the target.
OReilly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tunn misses with a body shot.
Tunn tries to move into range but OReilly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tunn blocks a head kick by OReilly.
Tunn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tunn takes a swing at OReilly's ribcage but misses.
OReilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tunn.
OReilly with a hook.#T2#
Tunn misses with a hook. OReilly ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tunn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OReilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
OReilly throws a counter high kick but Tunn was just alert enough to avoid it.
OReilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tunn.
Tunn tries to bum rush OReilly with a series of wild strikes but OReilly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OReilly lands a really nice looking cross but Tunn seems unphased.
OReilly throws a leg kick but Tunn sees it coming and moves out of range.
No joy there for Tunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from OReilly misses the target.
Tunn misses with a straight left.
Tunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OReilly moves away.
Tunn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
OReilly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Tunn is rocked!
Tunn throws a hook to the side of OReilly's head but OReilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OReilly slips a straight right by Tunn.
Tunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling OReilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Tunn is still on wobbly legs! Can OReilly finish him?
Nice defenses there by OReilly.
Tunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tunn seems to have recovered his senses.
Tunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tunn lands a nice shot to the body.
OReilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and OReilly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tunn looks winded!
Tunn misses with a wild body shot.
Tunn walks into a jab.
Tunn misses with a double jab
and OReilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by OReilly.#T4#
Tunn checks a leg kick.
Tunn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've been informed that Tunn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tunn punishes OReilly's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Tunn does no damage.
Tunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OReilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OReilly scores with a body shot.
OReilly tries to land a leg kick but Tunn saw it coming and moves away.
Tunn misses the shot to the body.
Tunn ducks right into an uppercut from OReilly.
Tunn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OReilly cracks Tunn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OReilly throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Tunn stumbling backwards into the cage! Tunn bounces back off the cage towards OReilly, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! OReilly lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! OReilly celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Teem OReilly!
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Event:
Torcida 14 -Woodsen Vs Dormier
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Tunn throws the left hand but Moorman avoids the punch easily.
Moorman digs a good hook to Tunn's body.
#KD2#
Moorman cracks Tunn with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Moorman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tunn to stand back up!#ROC2#
Tunn is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Gommy Tunn has been cut.
Moorman circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Tunn tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Moorman wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaiah Moorman!
A less than humble Isaiah Moorman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Torcida 7 - Irago Vs Martel
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Tunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tunn tests DeBlaey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tunn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tunn connects with a body shot that sends DeBlaey's belly button to the back.
DeBlaey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tunn scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Jacob DeBlaey has been cut.
Tunn scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Tunn. Beautiful body shot.
DeBlaey misses with a low kick.
A low kick from DeBlaey is predictable there
and Tunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tunn connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt DeBlaey! He's out on his feet! Tunn rushes in and drops DeBlaey with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gommy Tunn!
Gommy Tunn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jacob DeBlaey was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to congratulate my opponent, he is really tough and today he was the better fighter.'.
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Event:
Torcida 1 - Martel Vs Opened
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Tunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Tunn scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Thompson.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Tunn avoids it with no problem.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tunn misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tunn.
Thompson staying out of range there.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thompson throws a jab when Tunn was well out of range.
Tunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tunn misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Tunn misses
and Tunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tunn 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.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Thompson throws a body punch but Tunn moves out of range.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson throws a sloppy body shot
and Tunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Tunn had a free shot at his head there.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tunn throws a shot to the body.
Tunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Matt Thompson has been cut.
Tunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tunn throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tunn manages to avoid it.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tunn doesn't seem phased though.
Tunn scores with a hook.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Tunn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Tunn.
#T2#
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Tunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson slips under a jab from Tunn.
Tunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tunn looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson cracks Tunn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thompson slips under a jab from Tunn.
Tunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Tunn cracks Thompson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tunn throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Tunn misses with a body shot.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tunn.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Tunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tunn throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Tunn swinging wildly here.
Tunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Tunn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tunn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tunn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Tunn backing up. Tunn nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
Tunn is rocked!
Tunn throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Oh Tunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tunn misses the shot to the body.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson lands a lovely overhand right.
Tunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson 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.
Tunn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
A quick step to the side and Tunn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tunn.
Good shot there by Thompson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tunn tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Tunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tunn takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Tunn misses with a wild body shot.
Tunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tunn seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Tunn.
Thompson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tunn misses with a two punch combination.
Tunn is breathing heavily.
Tunn misses with a hook
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tunn.
Thompson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thompson throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Tunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Tunn's head but Tunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD2#
Thompson cracks Tunn with a big right hand and Tunn goes down!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Thompson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tunn missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Thompson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Tunn goes down! Can Thompson finish him!?#SUB2#
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Thompson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Thompson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thompson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Thompson drops back looking for a leg! Tunn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tunn manages to kick Thompson off! Thompson jumps back into Tunn's guard.
Tunn is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB2#
Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tunn wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him. #SUB2#
Thompson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tunn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tunn tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Thompson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Thompson drops back looking for a leg! Tunn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tunn manages to kick Thompson off! Thompson jumps back into Tunn's guard. #T2#
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tunn's guard. #SUB2#
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Thompson wants to finish this one by submission but Tunn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thompson. #SUB2#
Thompson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Thompson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Thompson extends the arm and Tunn is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Thompson!
After the fight, Matt Thompson 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.
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