Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 426: Slugs VS Anderson
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Hageman throws a series of punches but Thoressen avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Hageman. That snapped Thoressen's head back.
Hageman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hageman.
Thoressen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hageman tries to clinch up but Thoressen circles away and keeps his distance.
Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoressen.
Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thoressen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Hageman shoots in and bounces Thoressen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hageman throwing strikes from guard but Thoressen blocks nicely. #T1#
Hageman trying to control but Thoressen is working from the bottom.
Thoressen controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself.
Thoressen seems keen to control Hageman's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thoressen looking for a sweep. Not yet Thoressen, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoressen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hageman - that will leave a mark!
Thoressen looks winded!
Hageman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Hageman moves into the clinch successfully.
Hageman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hageman.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hageman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Hageman lands with a short shot to the head.
Hageman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Hageman.
Hageman blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Hageman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thoressen uses from the top position.
Hageman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thoressen's guard. #REVR#
Hageman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Hageman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hageman drops an elbow to the side of Thoressen's head.
Thoressen is trying to maintain the position but Hageman is very close to passing his half guard.
Thoressen tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg.
Hageman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Hageman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Hageman.
Hageman looks to land a combination but Thoressen avoids it well.
Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoressen can do to turn this around?
Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thoressen, as that shot connected.
Hageman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Hageman has closed the distance and engaged Thoressen in a clinch.
Hageman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hageman is trying to drag Thoressen to the mat but Thoressen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hageman lands an uppercut.
Thoressen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoressen working aggressively here. #TD#
Hageman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hageman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thoressen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thoressen is one step ahead there.
Thoressen postures up. #T2#
Hageman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thoressen's guard. #REVR#
Thoressen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there.
Thoressen is trying to keep Hageman in close. #T3#
Hageman is looking to work some ground and pound but Thoressen has wrist control.
Thoressen working a defensive guard here.
Hageman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU#
Hageman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hageman throws a combination. Thoressen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hageman tries to clinch up.
Hageman darts in looking for a takedown but Thoressen gets double underhooks and turns Hageman into the cage.
Thoressen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Hageman takes a shot to the head.
Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hageman can't get the takedown.
Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Hageman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thoressen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hageman scores with a one two! Thoressen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hageman throws a combination. Thoressen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Thoressen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Hageman with that takedown attempt.
Thoressen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hageman finish him?
Hageman slips a straight right by Thoressen.
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick
and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Hageman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thoressen defending well as Hageman loads up on a big left hand.
Thoressen seems to have recovered his senses.
Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hageman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thoressen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hageman somewhat.
Thoressen throws a counter combo.
Thoressen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hageman.
Thoressen moves out of range of the body kick.
Hageman throws a right hand that Thoressen ducks under and follows up with a left that Thoressen also avoids with ease.
Thoressen throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Thoressen avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Thoressen moves out of range easily.
Hageman connects with a high kick. #CL#
Thoressen gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hageman lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Thoressen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoressen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hageman fails to pull guard.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego Hageman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hageman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
Thoressen scores with a shoulder strike.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magnus Thoressen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen lands a shot to the body.
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen missing with knees to the body.
Hageman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thoressen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hageman blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Hageman on the inside.
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!
Hageman tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen working aggressively here. #TD#
Hageman wants the takedown. Thoressen is fighting it off but Hageman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thoressen's guard against the cage.

Thoressen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hageman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman tries to pull guard but Thoressen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hageman blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Hageman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Hageman successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hageman keeping full guard, as Thoressen tries to pass.
Hageman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hageman wants to get back to his feet but Thoressen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thoressen wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Hageman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thoressen is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Thoressen.
I think Hageman 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman!

Event: GC 421 Garrett vs. Tanahashi
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Thoressen blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Thoressen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Del Bosque is looking to land body kicks.
Del Bosque throws the kick towards the body but Thoressen avoids it.
Thoressen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Bosque throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot.
Thoressen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thoressen looks winded!
Thoressen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Del Bosque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Del Bosque throws a shot from downtown. Thoressen moves away and avoids it.
Del Bosque fakes the leg kick and cracks Thoressen in the body.
Del Bosque lands a leg kick that knocks Thoressen off balance momentarily.
Thoressen throws a nice looking combination but Del Bosque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Thoressen throws a hook but Del Bosque avoids it easily.
Del Bosque avoids a punch combination nicely.
Del Bosque connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Del Bosque swings for the body but Thoressen moves out of range.
Del Bosque throws a solid leg kick but Thoressen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Del Bosque.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Bosque. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the leg kick from Thoressen.
Del Bosque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Bosque throws a jab when Thoressen was well out of range.
Del Bosque ducks under a wild hook from Thoressen.
Del Bosque throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thoressen on the side of the head.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Del Bosque works over Thoressen's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Bosque blocks a leg kick.
A combination from Del Bosque does no damage.
Thoressen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thoressen slips under a jab.
Del Bosque avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
Del Bosque tried to counter with a leg kick but Thoressen avoided it.
Del Bosque looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice jab there from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque connects with an inside leg kick.
Del Bosque throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Del Bosque scores with a leg kick.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Del Bosque darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Del Bosque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thoressen tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Bosque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Bosque tries to land a leg kick but Thoressen saw it coming and moves away.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but Thoressen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Del Bosque scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Del Bosque.
Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Thoressen avoids it easily.
Thoressen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Del Bosque with a body shot.
Del Bosque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thoressen circles away quickly and effectively.
Thoressen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Bosque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thoressen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Thoressen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Del Bosque with a body shot.
Del Bosque ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Bosque.#T4#
Del Bosque tries to land a front kick but Thoressen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thoressen takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thoressen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thoressen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Del Bosque misses with a looping right.
Del Bosque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Bosque throws a poor cross that misses
and Thoressen counters with a straight right hand.
Thoressen misses with a hook. Del Bosque ducked under it nicely.
Del Bosque is looking to counter punch.
Del Bosque blocks a head kick by Thoressen.
Del Bosque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Del Bosque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Bosque goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Severo Del Bosque dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Del Bosque scores with the left hand. Thoressen knows he should have avoided that one.
Thoressen throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque misses with a looping right.
Thoressen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Del Bosque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoressen was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a lazy right hand but Thoressen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Bosque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoressen.
Severo Del Bosque is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Bosque scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thoressen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Del Bosque has got the better of the exchanges.
Del Bosque connects with a jab.
Thoressen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Bosque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Bosque throws a counter high kick but Thoressen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thoressen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Bosque blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thoressen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thoressen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Del Bosque looks to land a right hand but Thoressen moved out of range.
Thoressen looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Bosque is just out of range.
Del Bosque tried to counter with a leg kick but Thoressen avoided it.
Thoressen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Bosque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Bosque with the inside leg kick.
Del Bosque scores with a spinning back kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Del Bosque.
Thoressen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thoressen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Del Bosque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoressen.
Del Bosque connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thoressen momentarily.
Del Bosque 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.
Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Del Bosque scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Thoressen is rocked!
Thoressen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thoressen is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Bosque finish him?
Del Bosque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoressen can do to turn this around?#T2#
Del Bosque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Bosque misses with a looping left.
Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen throws a looping overhand right but Del Bosque ducks down to avoid it.
Thoressen seems to have recovered his senses.
Thoressen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Bosque.
Thoressen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque delivers a nice body kick.
Thoressen checks a low kick from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque backing away here, and Thoressen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Del Bosque lands with a slapping head kick.
Del Bosque looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Thoressen does no damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thoressen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Del Bosque - the referee stops the clock and Thoressen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Del Bosque. Thoressen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Del Bosque looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Del Bosque connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thoressen momentarily.
Thoressen moves out of range of the body kick from Del Bosque.
Thoressen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thoressen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Del Bosque thows a leg kick but Thoressen checks it
and Thoressen counters with a straight right hand.
Del Bosque turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Del Bosque lands with a nice body punch.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Del Bosque swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thoressen.
Del Bosque slips under a jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Del Bosque.
Thoressen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Del Bosque.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Del Bosque gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Severo Del Bosque!
An intense looking Severo Del Bosque took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'My Last Fight Ever, Im Retired. Been KO So Many Times In My Career, Doctors Said I Shouldn't Fight No More.'.

Event: GC 416 Garrett vs. Sailcirc
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thoressen lands a jab to Henderson 's midsection.
Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson .
Thoressen swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson .
Thoressen throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Henderson misses.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Henderson misses. #TD2#
Henderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thoressen pulls Henderson in close to prevent any damage.
Thoressen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thoressen pulls Henderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Henderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thoressen looks for the body kick but Henderson saw that one coming.
Henderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thoressen.
Nice takedown defense from Thoressen. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Thoressen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thoressen staying out of range there.
Henderson misses with a looping left.#T3#
Thoressen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Henderson is out of range and Thoressen settles back down.
Thoressen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Henderson .
Henderson slips under a jab from Thoressen.
Henderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Henderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thoressen rather than just go for the knockout.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Thoressen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thoressen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Henderson tries to move into range but Thoressen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Thoressen misses.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thoressen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henderson misses with a left hand
and Thoressen counters with an outside leg kick.
Henderson dips to his left and cracks Thoressen with an uppercut!
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Thoressen moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson throws a body punch but Thoressen moves out of range. #T4#
Thoressen tries to work over Henderson 's front leg with a kick but Henderson checks it.
Henderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thoressen's head backwards.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Thoressen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Thoressen's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Thoressen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thoressen sprawls well. Thoressen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Thoressen misses the target.#CL2#
Henderson has closed the distance and engaged Thoressen in a clinch.
Thoressen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson prevents a body shot from Thoressen.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thoressen missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Henderson 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#
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson misses with a hook. Thoressen ducked under it nicely.
Thoressen needs to keep his hands up - Henderson had a free shot at his head there.
Ryan Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Thoressen slips the punch.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Thoressen connects with a high kick.
Henderson goes for a double leg but Thoressen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thoressen continues to drive forward.
Thoressen is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Henderson .
Thoressen defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Henderson .
Thoressen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen walks into a straight right hand from Henderson .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.#TD2#
Henderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thoressen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Henderson stands up from Thoressen's guard - Henderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoressen is just out of range.#T1#
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson throws the left hand but Thoressen avoids the punch easily.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Thoressen.
Magnus Thoressen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson .
Thoressen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson .
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thoressen looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson jabs Thoressen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Henderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thoressen on the side of the head.
Henderson throws a hook but Thoressen blocks it.#T2#
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Henderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Henderson . That snapped Thoressen's head back.
Thoressen throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson throws a hook but Thoressen avoids it easily.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Thoressen.
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!
Thoressen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Henderson eats them both and turns towards Thoressen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thoressen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thoressen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Thoressen misses its target.
Thoressen throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Thoressen seems unphased.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Thoressen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson .
Henderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Thoressen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Henderson .
Thoressen slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thoressen walks into a jab.
Good exchange - Henderson coming out on top.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
Thoressen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thoressen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thoressen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Thoressen pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henderson is trying to push Thoressen away but Thoressen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson .
Thoressen has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Thoressen misses with a looping left.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Thoressen shows good takedown defense.
Thoressen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thoressen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Thoressen misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Thoressen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Thoressen.
Henderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Thoressen off the cage and back into range.
Henderson scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thoressen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.
Thoressen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Henderson . That snapped Thoressen's head back.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Thoressen.
Henderson throws a jab when Thoressen was well out of range.
Henderson lands a jab to the nose.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body.
Henderson misses the jab.
Thoressen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thoressen looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thoressen doesn't seem bothered though.
Henderson digs a good hook to Thoressen's body.
Henderson connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are 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!
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thoressen slips under a jab.#T1#
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thoressen at a distance.
Henderson 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thoressen under the eye.
Thoressen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Thoressen is rocked!
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Thoressen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Thoressen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Henderson with a nice cross.
Thoressen throws a leg kick but Henderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Henderson darts in looking for a takedown but Thoressen gets double underhooks and turns Henderson into the cage.
Henderson lands with an overhand left.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Magnus Thoressen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson .
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoressen was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson .
Thoressen seems to have got his legs back now.
Henderson scores with the left hand. Thoressen knows he should have avoided that one.
Magnus Thoressen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Henderson works Thoressen's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Henderson looking to score a takedown here. Thoressen is defending well but Henderson drives through and ends up in Thoressen's guard.
Henderson controlling from the top position.
Thoressen has control of Henderson 's left arm, preventing Henderson from doing any damage. #T3#
Thoressen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thoressen defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Thoressen tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Henderson coming out on top.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
Thoressen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Thoressen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thoressen.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
Henderson lands a jab to the nose.
Henderson jabs at Thoressen's body.
Henderson dives in and grabs Thoressen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thoressen pushes down on Henderson 's head and hops out.
Henderson stuns Thoressen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thoressen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Thoressen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Henderson !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Henderson made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 412 Waller vs. Christie
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Thoressen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wobbles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thoressen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Wobble counters with a single leg into guard. Thoressen didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thoressen keeping full guard, as Wobble tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobble is stalling in the full guard.
Wobble throws a big right hand that misses.
Thoressen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Wobble stands up and waves to Thoressen to follow him.
Wobble tries for a takedown but Thoressen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thoressen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thoressen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wobble manages to avoid it.#TD#
Thoressen gets caught flat footed, as Wobble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wobble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wobble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Wobble working some strikes from top position.
Thoressen keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Wobble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wobble is stalling in the full guard.
Wobble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Thoressen keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wobble is looking to work some ground and pound but Thoressen has wrist control.
Wobble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wobble 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.
Wobble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wobble looking to pass the guard.
Wobble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wobble slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Wobble is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Thoressen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Thoressen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wobble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thoressen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Thoressen trying to control the position but Wobble is working away.
Wobble is looking for a sweep.
Wobble is working hard here to advance position.
Thoressen taking a breather here.
Wobble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Wobble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wobble missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thoressen is trying to get back to full guard.
Thoressen is trying to stand up here but Wobble is controlling him well.
Wobble thows a huge punch but Thoressen dodges it nicely.
Thoressen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wobble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wobble throws a strike but Thoressen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wobble with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Wobble dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wobble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jah Wobble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wobble will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thoressen throws a head kick that half lands.
Thoressen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wobble connects with a right hand. Thoressen shakes it off.
Thoressen looks to throw the jab but Wobble is out of range.
Wobble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thoressen sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Thoressen misses its intended target. #TD#
Wobble drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wobble throwing strikes but missing.
Wobble controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Wobble throws a big elbow that misses.
Thoressen being controlled here, momentarily.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Thoressen keeps moving.
Wobble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wobble trying to control but Thoressen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thoressen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wobble throws the kick towards the body but Thoressen avoids it.
Thoressen throws a hook but Wobble avoids it easily.
Wobble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoressen can do to turn this around?
Wobble scores with a nice head shot.
Thoressen swings for the body but Wobble moves out of range.
Thoressen jabs Wobble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Thoressen. Those never looked like landing.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thoressen is breathing heavily.
Thoressen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wobble is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wobble.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Wobble.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thoressen. Wobble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wobble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wobble tests Thoressen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wobble lands the left hand.
Wobble just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Wobble. Those never looked like landing.
Thoressen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wobble appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Thoressen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wobble.
Wobble smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thoressen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wobble jabs Thoressen right on the nose. Thoressen blinks but takes it well.
A clash of legs there as Thoressen blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Thoressen misses.
Thoressen tries to clinch but Wobble is having none of it.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wobble scores with a body shot.
Wobble is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thoressen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thoressen looks to land a right hand but Wobble moved out of range.
Wobble throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wobble tries a head kick but it misses.
Wobble tests Thoressen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thoressen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wobble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoressen moves out of range as Wobble throws a body kick.
Wobble scores with a body shot. #T4#
Wobble tries to land a front kick but Thoressen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Wobble does it's job there.
Thoressen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wobble rather than just go for the knockout.
Wobble throws a hook to the side of Thoressen's head but Thoressen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wobble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
Wobble tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thoressen defends well and Wobble ends up having to push Thoressen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen blocking some punches.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wobble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wobble lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Wobble dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thoressen throws a low kick but Wobble avoids it.
Thoressen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wobble is looking to score with low kicks.
Thoressen throws a hook to the side of Wobble's head but Wobble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wobble ducks under a wild hook from Thoressen.
Wobble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wobble lands with a straight right. Thoressen didn't see that one coming.
Thoressen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thoressen stuns Wobble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thoressen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wobble.
Thoressen wants to land a leg kick but Wobble is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wobble.
Thoressen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thoressen throws a looping overhand right but Wobble ducks down to avoid it.
Wobble lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoressen slips a jab and a cross from Wobble.
Thoressen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wobble with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thoressen.#T1#
Thoressen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Wobble counters with a single leg into guard. Thoressen didn't expect that. #SUB#
Wobble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wobble is in close to Thoressen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wobble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Wobble has gone for a leg lock! Thoressen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wobble's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wobble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thoressen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thoressen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thoressen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magnus Thoressen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wobble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wobble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thoressen has passed into side control.
Wobble trying his best to control but Thoressen has mounted him.
Wobble is trying to escape the mount.
Wobble tries to lock up and control but Thoressen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Thoressen wants to control the pace but Wobble is squirming around nicely.
Thoressen controlling from mount.
Wobble is trying desperately to improve position.
Wobble is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Barn, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wobble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thoressen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jah Wobble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wobble bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wobble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Thoressen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Thoressen keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jah Wobble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wobble 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GC 408 Georgiev vs. Waller
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Thoressen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoressen is just out of range.
Wolf-Fang throws a looping overhand right but Thoressen ducks down to avoid it.
Thoressen cracks Wolf-Fang with a good jab.
We've been told by Thoressen's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wolf-Fang throws a shot to the body.
Wolf-Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolf-Fang scores with a punch to the head.
Thoressen looks to throw the jab but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Thoressen slips a jab from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thoressen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thoressen throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf-Fang's shoulder, as Wolf-Fang tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Thoressen misses the target.
Wolf-Fang lands a slapping body shot.
Wolf-Fang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf-Fang lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Thoressen blocks it.#T1#
Wolf-Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen misses with a straight left.
A big right from Wolf-Fang misses.
Wolf-Fang lands an overhand right.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick
and Wolf-Fang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thoressen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolf-Fang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thoressen lunges at Wolf-Fang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolf-Fang's hand.
Wolf-Fang drops Thoressen with a big left hand! Thoressen is injured, injured bad! Wolf-Fang jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
Yamcha Wolf-Fang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 402
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Morad cracks Thoressen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Thoressen.
Morad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morad digs a good hook to Thoressen's body.
Morad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morad connects with a solid leg kick.
Morad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoressen.
Thoressen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morad.
Morad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Thoressen works the jab nicely.
Thoressen throws a head kick but Morad moves out of range.
Morad cracks Thoressen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morad lands with a cross.
Morad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thoressen as he jumps to the side.
Morad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thoressen. That did some damage!
Morad lands a head shot.#T1#
Morad throws a head kick but Thoressen moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Morad - just one landing.
Morad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thoressen dodges the punch combination from Morad.
It seemed like Thoressen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morad with a hook.
Thoressen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thoressen as he jumps to the side.
Thoressen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Morad.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thoressen checks a leg kick.
Morad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thoressen tries a head kick but it misses.
Morad lands a really nice looking cross but Thoressen seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Morad.
Thoressen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Morad misses. #T2#
Thoressen needs to keep his hands up - Morad had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoressen looks to clinch
and Morad counters with a series of strikes. Thoressen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thoressen motions for Morad to come forward. Thoressen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thoressen throws a right hand that Morad ducks under and follows up with a left that Morad also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Morad misses its intended target.
Thoressen swinging wildly here.
Morad swings for the body but Thoressen moves out of range.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Morad.
Thoressen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erran Morad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoressen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morad.
Nice shot by Morad.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Thoressen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morad's corner calls for a 1-2. Morad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morad connects with a right hand. Thoressen shakes it off.
Thoressen loads up on a big right hand but Morad slips the punch.#T3#
Thoressen staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Morad. Those never looked like landing.
Morad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thoressen.
Morad looks to land a right hand but Thoressen moved out of range.
Thoressen misses with a left hand
and Morad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Morad.
Thoressen misses with a wild body shot.
Morad shoots in for a double leg but Thoressen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morad misses with a straight right.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morad thuds his right hand into Thoressen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thoressen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thoressen scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Morad misses.
Morad takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
Thoressen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
A low kick from Morad misses
letting Thoressen counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thoressen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thoressen looks to land a body kick but Morad moved away.
Morad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morad throws a hook but Thoressen blocks it.
Morad cracks Thoressen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thoressen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morad moves away.
Morad misses with a left hand
and Thoressen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morad fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Thoressen. That snapped Morad's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erran Morad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Thoressen misses.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thoressen slips a straight right by Morad.
Thoressen cracks Morad with a good jab.
Morad thuds his right hand into Thoressen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thoressen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Morad has got the better of the exchanges.
Morad thumps Thoressen with a low kick.
A jab from Morad misses.
Thoressen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoressen.
Morad throws a leg kick which misses Thoressen's front leg but catches the back leg as Thoressen tries to avoid it.
Erran Morad is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Thoressen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morad tests Thoressen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morad moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
That kick from Morad tenderised Thoressen's leg. Thoressen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thoressen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morad with a poor takedown
and Thoressen counters with a three punch combo that has Morad backing up. Morad nods at Thoressen to acknowledge the strikes.
Thoressen has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1#
Thoressen clobbers Morad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Morad misses.
A nice side step and Thoressen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morad lands a jab to the nose.
Morad cracks Thoressen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morad throws a big shot that misses.
Thoressen misses with a wild combination.
Thoressen wants to clinch up but Morad keeps it at a distance.
Thoressen swings for the body but Morad moves out of range.
Morad lands a really nice looking cross but Thoressen seems unphased.
Thoressen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thoressen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morad.
Thoressen blocks a jab.
Thoressen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thoressen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morad.
Thoressen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morad in his tracks.
Thoressen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thoressen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morad throws out the jab.
Morad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoressen was well out of range. Poor timing from Morad.
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morad moves away.
Morad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Morad scores with a takedown into Thoressen's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thoressen pulls Morad in close to prevent any damage.
Thoressen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Morad wants to control from the top but Thoressen keeps moving.
Morad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoressen can do to turn this around?
Morad passes Thoressen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morad lands strikes from half guard.
Morad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Morad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Morad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thoressen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morad. #T4#
Morad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Morad wants to work for an arm triangle but Thoressen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thoressen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Morad has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Morad with good strikes from the mount here!
Thoressen wants to control but Morad is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erran Morad dominated that second round.
That's time! Morad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Morad scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Morad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erran Morad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thoressen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Morad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thoressen dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen looking to sit in guard and control but Morad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Morad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thoressen's head.#T1#
Morad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morad throwing strikes but missing.
Thoressen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morad has passed into side control.
Morad throws a strike aimed at the side of Thoressen's head but Thoressen avoids it well.
Morad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Morad misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thoressen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magnus Thoressen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morad wants to control but Thoressen is keeping him busy.
Morad tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Morad 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.
Morad lands an elbow.
Thoressen tries to bench press Morad off him but Morad keeps the position.
Thoressen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thoressen defending against the ground and pound.
Morad working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Morad working the ground and pound from side control.
Thoressen taking a bit of punishment here - Morad scoring with strikes.
Thoressen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Thoressen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Morad is putting a hurting on Thoressen here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Thoressen is rocked!
Morad cracks Thoressen with a big elbow.
Thoressen is still in real trouble! Can Morad finish him?
The strikes coming from Morad are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Erran Morad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morad is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Thoressen seems to have recovered his senses.
Morad working the ground and pound but Thoressen is defending the strikes. #T4#
Morad in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morad is looking to take a break and control but Thoressen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morad controls the position.
Morad scoring with punches and elbows.
Thoressen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Morad asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Morad working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morad cracks Thoressen with a big right hand but Thoressen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erran Morad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morad 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erran Morad!
Erran Morad 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: GC 397
Date: Sep 30, 2021

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaethje.
Gaethje fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Gaethje with that takedown attempt.
Magnus Thoressen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Gaethje.
Thoressen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thoressen lands a right hook to the body.
Gaethje fails with a takedown attempt.
Thoressen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Gaethje shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaethje trying to control but Thoressen is working from the bottom.
Thoressen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Gaethje wants to control from the top but Thoressen keeps moving.
Gaethje looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thoressen keeping full guard, as Gaethje tries to pass.
Gaethje being controlled here momentarily.
Gaethje pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thoressen is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gaethje has his takedown stuffed
and Thoressen counters with a stiff right hand.
Thoressen tests Gaethje's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaethje will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gaethje misses with a takedown attempt
and Thoressen counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaethje misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gaethje shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thoressen as he jumps to the side.
Thoressen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Justin Gaethje has been cut.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaethje with the counter takedown but Thoressen avoids it easily.
Gaethje shoots in for a double leg but Thoressen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gaethje slips under a jab.
Gaethje feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Gaethje looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Thoressen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thoressen stuffs the takedown.
Thoressen stuffs the takedown attempt from Gaethje. Gaethje gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaethje changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thoressen tries to avoid it but Gaethje manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thoressen to the ground. Thoressen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gaethje looks winded!
Thoressen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaethje.
Thoressen lands a jab.#TD2#
Gaethje closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thoressen's guard.
Thoressen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaethje passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaethje is looking to take a break and control but Thoressen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Thoressen is being controlled here.
Gaethje is looking to take a break and control but Thoressen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thoressen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gaethje wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gaethje wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thoressen keeps working. #SUB2#
Gaethje thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Gaethje's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gaethje shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thoressen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaethje dives in and grabs Thoressen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thoressen pushes down on Gaethje's head and hops out.
Gaethje misses with a takedown attempt - Thoressen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magnus Thoressen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Gaethje.
Thoressen tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoressen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gaethje.
Magnus Thoressen is winning the standup battle so far.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaethje was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Gaethje avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
Gaethje is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gaethje tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thoressen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaethje somewhat.
It looked like Thoressen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaethje shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thoressen as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gaethje.
Thoressen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaethje or perhaps it was just good defense by Thoressen, which made it look bad.
Gaethje is breathing heavily.
Thoressen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thoressen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaethje can do to turn this around?
Thoressen throws a right and a left that Gaethje avoids nicely.
Thoressen connects with a right hand. Gaethje shakes it off.
No luck for Gaethje with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Thoressen clinches with his opponent.
Thoressen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaethje's elbow.
Gaethje is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thoressen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gaethje blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Gaethje blocks with his arms.
Thoressen is pressed up against the cage. Gaethje has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thoressen down to the mat. Thoressen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Thoressen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gaethje's hands.
Gaethje steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thoressen.
Thoressen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaethje circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaethje avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
A combination from Thoressen does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaethje fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gaethje blocks a head kick by Thoressen.
And Gaethje tries to counter it with a takedown but Thoressen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gaethje shoots in but Thoressen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gaethje slips a straight right by Thoressen.
Gaethje drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thoressen defends it well.
Thoressen swings for the body but Gaethje moves out of range.
Gaethje shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thoressen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thoressen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaethje. #T3##CL#
Thoressen clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaethje.
Gaethje drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thoressen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thoressen lands with a short shot to the head.
Gaethje has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thoressen after a bit of a struggle.
Thoressen is pressed up against the cage. Gaethje has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thoressen down to the mat. Thoressen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thoressen takes a swing at Gaethje's ribcage but misses.
Gaethje tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thoressen defends well and Gaethje ends up having to push Thoressen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaethje or perhaps it was just good defense by Thoressen, which made it look bad.
Thoressen throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4##CL#
Thoressen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gaethje wants to take the fight to the mat but Thoressen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gaethje's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Gaethje is rocked!
Gaethje can't get the takedown.
Gaethje is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoressen finish him?
Thoressen connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaethje.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoressen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Gaethje - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Thoressen, and another! Gaethje is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Magnus Thoressen!
Magnus Thoressen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 391
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Thoressen misses with a wild body shot.
Morad misses the body punch
and Thoressen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Thoressen's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thoressen tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morad, as that shot connected.
Thoressen throws the left hand but Morad avoids the punch easily.
Thoressen misses with a combination
and Morad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thoressen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thoressen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoressen looks to land a left hand but Morad moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Morad misses.
Thoressen throws a big shot that misses.
Morad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thoressen.
Morad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morad throws a poor cross that misses
and Thoressen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Morad moves out of range.
Morad blocks a head kick by Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Thoressen throws an overhand right that lands on Morad's shoulder, as Morad tries to avoid the shot.
Morad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Morad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morad.
Thoressen blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Thoressen misses the target.
Morad lands with a hook. Thoressen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morad feints and then cracks Thoressen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thoressen down.
Thoressen blocks a head kick by Morad.
Morad throws a jab when Thoressen was well out of range.#CL#
Thoressen has managed to clinch.
Morad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Morad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morad scores with a shoulder strike.
Morad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morad just leaning against Thoressen, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Morad's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Thoressen is leaning against Morad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen can't find room to land a body shot as Morad controls the action.
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.
Morad has had enough of the clinch but Thoressen keeps him there for the moment.
Morad blocks an uppercut.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Morad.
Morad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Morad blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Morad pulls guard.
Thoressen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Thoressen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morad trying to control the position here.
Thoressen controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thoressen slips under a jab from Morad.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morad scores with a jab to the head.
Morad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen leaves Morad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thoressen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morad 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.
Morad moves out of range as Thoressen strikes.
It seemed like Morad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Morad catches Thoressen right on the button with a cross.
Morad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoressen.
Donk. Thoressen catches Morad right on the button with a cross.
Morad misses with a looping left.
Morad looks to land a right hand but Thoressen moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Erran Morad will probably get the nod.
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#
Thoressen looks to throw the jab but Morad is out of range.
Thoressen misses with a wild combination.
Thoressen looks to score with a jab to the body but Morad is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thoressen lands a nice hook to Morad's body. Morad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morad throws a hook but Thoressen blocks it.
Thoressen is looking for a counter combo.
Morad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morad walks into a jab.
Morad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thoressen throws out the jab.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoressen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morad manages to avoid it.
Thoressen blocks a jab.
Thoressen cracks Morad with an open hand slap.
Thoressen throws a looping overhand right but Morad ducks down to avoid it.
Morad throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Thoressen slips under a jab from Morad.
Morad throws a lazy uppercut
and Thoressen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morad cracks Thoressen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Morad catches Thoressen right on the button with a cross.
Thoressen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Erran Morad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thoressen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morad misses with a low kick as Thoressen jumps back.
It looked like Thoressen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morad avoids the body shot from Thoressen.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thoressen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morad manages to avoid it.
Thoressen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorad.
Morad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thoressen.
Thoressen stuns Morad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morad misses with a straight left.
Morad misses with a straight right.
Morad chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Morad.
Morad misses with a looping left.
Morad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thoressen.
Some wild striking there from Thoressen.
A clash of legs there as Morad blocks the low kick.
Thoressen checks a leg kick.
Morad lands a really nice looking cross but Thoressen seems unphased.
Morad lands a head kick. Thoressen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morad moves away.
Thoressen throws a right hand that Morad ducks under and follows up with a left that Morad also avoids with ease.
Morad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thoressen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morad.
Morad throws a leg kick which misses Thoressen's front leg but catches the back leg as Thoressen tries to avoid it.
Thoressen takes a swing at Morad's ribcage but misses.
Morad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Morad avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
Thoressen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thoressen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thoressen moves out of range as Morad strikes.
Morad feints and then cracks Thoressen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thoressen down.
A telegraphed right hand from Morad misses the target.
Thoressen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thoressen throws a body punch but Morad moves out of range.
Morad lands with a shot to the body.
Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morad.
Thoressen ducks right into an uppercut from Morad.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morad misses with a combination
and Thoressen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Morad misses. #T4#
Thoressen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a right hand that Morad ducks under and follows up with a left that Morad also avoids with ease.
Thoressen lands a slapping body shot.
Morad throws a sloppy head kick and Thoressen moves out of range easily.
Thoressen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thoressen walks into a stiff left hand from Morad.
Thoressen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morad.
Thoressen scores with a nice strike.
Thoressen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thoressen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morad.
Thoressen lands a nice hook to Morad's body. Morad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morad throws a right hand that misses
and Thoressen counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Morad misses.
Morad connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Thoressen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morad doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Morad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thoressen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Thoressen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Magnus Thoressen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thoressen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoressen throws a good cross that connects.
Thoressen defending well as Morad loads up on a big left hand.
Morad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thoressen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoressen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morad throws a leg kick
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoressen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morad misses with a looping right.
Thoressen misses with a looping left.
Thoressen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoressen.
Morad throws a big counter head kick but Thoressen avoids it with no problem.
Thoressen slips under a jab from Morad.
Thoressen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morad tests Thoressen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thoressen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Morad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Thoressen throws a looping overhand right but Morad ducks down to avoid it.
Morad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thoressen misses with a hook
and Morad counters with a straight right hand.
Morad misses with a head kick.
Thoressen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thoressen misses with an uppercut.
Thoressen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morad wants to slow Thoressen down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Thoressen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Morad.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
Morad is looking to clinch but Thoressen is avoiding it.
Morad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thoressen.
Thoressen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morad manages to avoid it.
Thoressen lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Morad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Morad.
Thoressen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Thoressen clinches up against the cage.
Morad is trying to break the clinch but Thoressen has him pressed against the cage.
Thoressen blocks an elbow strike.
Thoressen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Morad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morad 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 Thoressen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thoressen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morad misses with a looping left.
Thoressen throws the left hand but Morad avoids the punch easily.
Morad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thoressen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morad throws a head kick but Thoressen moves out of range. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Thoressen blocks the leg kick.
Thoressen is looking to counter punch.
Thoressen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morad throws a head kick but Thoressen moves out of range.
Morad slips under a jab.
Thoressen slips a jab from Morad.
Morad throws an off balance right hand
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
Thoressen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morad misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
Morad ducks under a wild hook from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Thoressen lands.
Morad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thoressen's head backwards.
Thoressen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Thoressen lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoressen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morad scores with a nice head shot.
Morad looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoressen is just out of range.
Morad misses with a straight right.
Thoressen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Morad misses.
Morad lands the left hand.
Thoressen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morad looks to land a combination. Thoressen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morad throws a jab when Thoressen was well out of range.
Thoressen lands with an uppercut that bounces Morad off the cage and back into range.
Thoressen throws the left hand but Morad avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morad 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 Thoressen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thoressen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
Morad misses with the body kick
and Thoressen counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erran Morad.
I think Morad 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Erran Morad!
A less than humble Erran Morad misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C34: Larkin vs. Knox
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Thoressen's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thoressen walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen tries to clinch but Hakekia moves away
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thoressen slips under a jab.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thoressen misses with a hook.
Thoressen blocks the body kick.
Thoressen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hakekia misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoressen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Thoressen instigates a clinch.
Hakekia lands an elbow inside.
Hakekia lands a good knee to the midsection. Thoressen won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoressen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoressen lands a good knee to the midsection. Hakekia won't want to take too many of those.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hakekia can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoressen checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to work over Thoressen's front leg with a kick but Thoressen checks it.
Thoressen throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Thoressen avoids it with no problem.
Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen misses with a body shot.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Thoressen is out of range.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Thoressen avoids it with no problem.
Thoressen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoressen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Thoressen moves into range and clinches up with Hakekia.
Hakekia landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.#T2#
Nice body punch from Hakekia - that landed with a thud.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hakekia avoids it.
Thoressen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hakekia.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoressen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thoressen tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoressen blocks the elbow strike.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hakekia.
Thoressen connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Thoressen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoressen misses with a body shot.
Hakekia replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thoressen blocks it well.#T3#
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thoressen throws a good cross that connects.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen throws a counter high kick but Hakekia was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thoressen staying out of range there.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Thoressen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thoressen misses the jab.
Hakekia lands with a right hand.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Thoressen moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Thoressen avoids it.
Hakekia takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoressen can pounce on him.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Thoressen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Thoressen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thoressen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hakekia follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia throws a head kick that Thoressen semi-blocks.
Thoressen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia throws a hook but Thoressen blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Thoressen.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thoressen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thoressen under the eye.
Thoressen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hakekia lands a jab to Thoressen's midsection.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Thoressen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Thoressen jumps back.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thoressen throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Thoressen shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thoressen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thoressen misses with a straight right. #CL#
Thoressen instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen lands a left hand.
Hakekia doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Hakekia is working Thoressen over against the cage.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakekia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hakekia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thoressen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hakekia avoiding damage as Thoressen throws knees to the body.
Thoressen trying to land knees to the body.
Hakekia throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen tries a body shot but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Thoressen connects with a knee to the head.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hakekia misses with some punches.
Thoressen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hakekia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakekia.
Thoressen takes a shot to the head.
Hakekia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Thoressen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia misses with the head strike.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakekia working aggressively here.
Thoressen blocks an elbow strike.
Thoressen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoressen tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakekia misses with an elbow strike.
Hakekia gets through Thoressen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
Thoressen tries to clinch there but Hakekia circles away.
Thoressen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thoressen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thoressen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thoressen misses with a head kick.
Hakekia with a hook.#T3#
A big left from Thoressen misses.
Hakekia tries a quick counter leg kick but Thoressen is wise to it.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Thoressen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thoressen.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Thoressen checks it.
Thoressen misses with a straight right.
Thoressen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hakekia tries to work over Thoressen's front leg with a kick but Thoressen checks it.
Thoressen avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Thoressen misses with a looping right.
Thoressen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia misses with a wild combination.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoressen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Hakekia throws a low kick but Thoressen moves out of range easily.
Thoressen throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but Thoressen slips the punch.
Hakekia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thoressen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thoressen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thoressen, as that shot connected.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thoressen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hakekia slips a jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Thoressen connects with the punch.
Thoressen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia pushes Thoressen away with a front kick.
Hakekia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thoressen is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hakekia lands a jab.
Thoressen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thoressen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Thoressen throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thoressen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Thoressen clinches.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Thoressen tries to throw a body punch but Hakekia avoids it by throwing Thoressen back against the cage.
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thoressen is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoressen.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen landing knees to the head.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Hakekia is blocking nicely.
Thoressen lands a body shot. #T1#
Thoressen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hakekia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hakekia avoiding damage as Thoressen throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoressen.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakekia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hakekia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hakekia throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hakekia.
Hakekia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thoressen is defending well for now.
Hakekia misses with an elbow strike.
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hakekia misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakekia throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Thoressen.
Hakekia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hakekia misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoressen.
Magnus Thoressen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hakekia doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen tries to bum rush Hakekia with a series of wild strikes but Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Thoressen.
Thoressen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thoressen swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Thoressen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thoressen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Hakekia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thoressen if he has to take too many more of those.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Thoressen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakekia misses the jab.
Thoressen misses with a body shot
and Thoressen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia cracks a nice hook into Thoressen's ribs.
Thoressen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hakekia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thoressen scrambles back to his feet.
Hakekia lands with a right hand.
A combination from Thoressen does no damage.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
And Hakekia responds with a good body kick, but Thoressen manages to step out the way in time.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoressen can pounce on him.
Hakekia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thoressen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thoressen dips to his left and cracks Hakekia with an uppercut!
Thoressen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#Hakekia is rocked!
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thoressen misses with a jab to the body
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Thoressen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thoressen blocks the body kick.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoressen is just out of range.
Hakekia tests Thoressen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Thoressen misses its target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hakekia 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Severo Del Bosque If You Win Tonight Fight, Let Do The Rematch 5 Round Main Event'.

Event: C27: Maestre vs. Tua
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Terrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thoressen in his tracks.
Thoressen connects with a looping right hand.
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thoressen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Terrell.
Terrell throws a right hand that Thoressen ducks under and follows up with a left that Thoressen also avoids with ease.
Terrell misses with a body shot.
Terrell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thoressen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thoressen takes one to the side of the head.
We've been told by Thoressen's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Terrell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thoressen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terrell is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thoressen misses with a wild body shot.
Terrell is looking to slow Thoressen down with leg kicks.
Terrell motions for Thoressen to come forward. Terrell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Thoressen moves into the clinch successfully.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen. #T1#
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Terrell blocks it with crossed arms.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
A short left from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Terrell.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Terrell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Terrell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Terrell is blocking nicely.
Terrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands. #T2#
Terrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Terrell's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Thoressen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Terrell blocks it with crossed arms.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Terrell lands a left hand.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Terrell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Terrell is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Terrell.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
A short right from Terrell on the inside.
Terrell lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Terrell.
Thoressen lands a hook that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
Terrell misses with a body punch.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrell working aggressively here.
Terrell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen gets through Terrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Terrell is blocking nicely.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell gets through Thoressen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Terrell.
Terrell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Terrell takes a shot to the head.
Terrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phillip Terrell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thoressen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Terrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thoressen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terrell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Terrell is looking to clinch.
Terrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thoressen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Terrell.#CL2#
Terrell closes the distance and pushes Thoressen back into the cage.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Terrell blocks with his arms.
Terrell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Terrell misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Terrell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage.
Terrell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.
Terrell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Thoressen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Terrell lands with a light punch inside.
Terrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen pushes Terrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Terrell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Terrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thoressen or not.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage.
Terrell lands an uppercut.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Terrell misses with a body punch.
Terrell misses with the head strike.
Terrell looking to stall.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Terrell slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Terrell.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Terrell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thoressen is keeping busy.
Thoressen prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Thoressen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terrell lands with a light punch inside.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Terrell blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Terrell blocks it.
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terrell.
Thoressen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
Terrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Terrell blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Magnus Thoressen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Thoressen does no damage.
Terrell lands with an overhand left.
Thoressen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thoressen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terrell is out of range and Thoressen settles back down.
Terrell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrell. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terrell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thoressen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terrell.
Terrell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thoressen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Thoressen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrell throws a low kick but Thoressen avoids it.
Thoressen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Terrell scores with a leg kick.
Terrell throws a lazy right hand but Thoressen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thoressen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell. #T1##CL#
Thoressen clinches with his opponent.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Terrell.
Thoressen lands with a light punch inside.
Magnus Thoressen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terrell.
Thoressen prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Terrell blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Terrell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
Terrell jumps guard but Thoressen stands there with Terrell around his waist. Terrell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen scores with a shoulder strike.
Thoressen gets through Terrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Terrell blocks it.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Thoressen.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen.
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell gets through Thoressen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Terrell blocks with his arms. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terrell.
Thoressen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
A short right from Terrell.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Terrell can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Terrell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Terrell lands an uppercut.
Thoressen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards. #T4#
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Thoressen blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoressen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Thoressen.
Thoressen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Terrell tries a body shot but Thoressen blocks it.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Terrell blocks it.
A knee to the head by Thoressen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoressen.
Terrell blocking some punches.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Terrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Terrell blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phillip Terrell.
I think Terrell 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
Our winner, Phillip Terrell, 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: C20: Corassa vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Hussain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hussain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hussain stuns Thoressen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hussain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Thoressen.#CL2#
Thoressen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thoressen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thoressen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hussain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Hussain avoids them all with ease.
Hussain misses with a hook
and Thoressen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Thoressen tries to clinch but Hussain moves out of range.
Thoressen slips a straight right by Hussain.
Thoressen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thoressen missing with a left hand there. Hussain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussain misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
Thoressen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain swings widly with a right hand
and Thoressen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thoressen. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thoressen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussain. #T1#
Thoressen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thoressen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hussain has time to react.
Hussain is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thoressen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hussain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoressen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussain.
It seemed like Thoressen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hussain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thoressen to score with a decent uppercut.
Thoressen throws the left hand but Hussain avoids the punch easily.
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thoressen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussain closes the distance but Thoressen moves to the side
and Thoressen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thoressen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussain. Hussain obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussain slips under a jab.
Hussain tries to clinch there but Thoressen circles away.
Thoressen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thoressen throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Hussain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Hussain moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
Hussain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussain lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thoressen wants to clinch up but Hussain keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Thoressen defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand.
Hussain misses with an uppercut
and Thoressen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Thoressen darts in and clinches Hussain up against the cage.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Hussain is blocking nicely. #BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoressen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thoressen moves out of range of the body kick from Hussain.
Decent striking displayed by Thoressen there.#CL2#
Thoressen instigates a clinch.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen. #BC#
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussain tries to clinch up but Thoressen circles away and keeps his distance.
Hussain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hussain tries to clinch but Thoressen is having none of it. #T3#
Thoressen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hussain with a nice cross.
Hussain connects with a looping right hand.
Hussain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hussain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Hussain.
Some wild striking there from Thoressen. #CL#
Thoressen gets tackled into the cage by Hussain. Hussain maintains the clinch.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hussain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch but Thoressen keeps him there for the moment.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Hussain. #BC#
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL2#
Thoressen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Thoressen won't allow it.
Thoressen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Hussain is blocking nicely.
Thoressen lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoressen scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoressen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hussain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hussain thuds his shin into the meat of Thoressen's side.
Thoressen misses with a straight right.
Hussain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thoressen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Hussain gets tackled into the cage by Thoressen. Thoressen maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hussain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussain is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain'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#
Thoressen misses with a kick to the body.
Hussain moves in looking to clinch but Thoressen pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Thoressen. Those never looked like landing.
Hussain lands a leg kick that knocks Thoressen off balance momentarily.
Hussain tries to clinch up but Thoressen circles away and keeps his distance.
Hussain throws a hook but Thoressen avoids it easily.
Hussain tries to clinch there but Thoressen circles away.
Thoressen thinks about the counter body kick.
Thoressen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Thoressen catches Hussain right on the button with a cross.
Hussain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussain misses with a shot to the body
and Thoressen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Thoressen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain tries to clinch but Thoressen is having none of it.
Thoressen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hussain backs up against the cage.
Thoressen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoressen takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses.
Hussain blocks a jab.
Hussain tries to clinch but Thoressen is having none of it. #T1#
Thoressen slips under a jab.#CL#
Hussain closes the distance and pushes Thoressen back into the cage.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hussain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hussain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hussain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hussain is trying to break free.
Hussain tries to circle away but Thoressen has him pinned against the cage.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thoressen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Hussain. Beautiful body shot.
Thoressen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thoressen counters with a left to the body.
Hussain moves in looking to clinch but Thoressen pushes him off.#CL#
Hussain moves into the 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!
Thoressen working aggressively here. #T2#
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hussain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Hussain is looking to break free of the clinch but Thoressen has double underhooks.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen lands with a left to the head.
Thoressen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussain throws a jab when Thoressen was well out of range.
Hussain throws a low kick but Thoressen avoids it.
Thoressen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thoressen misses with a looping left.
Hussain punishes Thoressen's body with a nice straight punch.
Thoressen fails to land with a series of punches.
Thoressen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Hussain moves into the clinch.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch but Thoressen keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Thoressen won't allow it.
Hussain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hussain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Hussain is blocking nicely.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thoressen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hussain wants to break free but Thoressen has control.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Hussain blocks it.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Hussain is blocking nicely. #BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hussain throws the kick towards the body but Thoressen avoids it.
Thoressen throws a hook but Hussain blocks it.
Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot.
Hussain gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thoressen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thoressen connects with a right hand. Hussain shakes it off.#T4#
Thoressen slips a straight right by Hussain.
Hussain moves out of range as Thoressen strikes.
Thoressen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussain tries to clinch up but Thoressen circles away and keeps his distance.
Thoressen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hussain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Hussain.
Thoressen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thoressen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hussain throws a hook but Thoressen blocks it.
Thoressen throws a right hand that Hussain ducks under and follows up with a left that Hussain also avoids with ease.
Thoressen blocks a leg kick.
Thoressen throws out a counter right but Hussain avoids it with no problem.
Thoressen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussain.
Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot.
Thoressen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thoressen throws a head kick but Hussain moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thoressen misses the target.
Hussain tries to close the distance and clinch but Thoressen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussain misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Hussain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussain. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thoressen moves out of range of the body kick from Hussain.
Thoressen throws a counter combo.
Thoressen walks into a straight right hand from Hussain.
Thoressen throws the left hand but Hussain avoids the punch easily.
Hussain doesn't manage to clinch there - Thoressen circles away.
Hussain swings widly with a right hand
and Thoressen counters with a three punch combo that has Hussain backing up. Hussain nods at Thoressen to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hussain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hussain is looking to chop away at Thoressen's legs.
Hussain throws a jab when Thoressen was well out of range.
A big right from Hussain misses.
A clash of legs there as Hussain blocks the low kick.
Thoressen 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.#T1##CL2#
Thoressen clinches.
Still in the clinch, Thoressen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thoressen keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen scores with a shot to the side of Hussain's head.
Thoressen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hussain is looking to break free of the clinch but Thoressen has double underhooks.
Thoressen keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thoressen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Hussain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hussain wants to break free but Thoressen has control.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Thoressen has him pressed against the cage.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Thoressen is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Thoressen. #ROC2#Hussain is rocked!
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Oh Hussain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hussain can't break the clinch.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch but Thoressen keeps him there for the moment.
Emre Hussain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hussain seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoressen.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
Hussain tries to break the clinch but Thoressen is controlling the position.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thoressen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hussain's efforts to push away.
Hussain can't break the clinch.
Hussain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hussain is trying to force a seperation but Thoressen has the dominant position.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hussain can't break the clinch.
Hussain tries to circle away but Thoressen has him pinned against the cage.
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.
Thoressen pushes Hussain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Thoressen is controlling him.
Thoressen keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hussain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hussain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thoressen has him pressed against the cage.
Thoressen keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thoressen keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch but Thoressen keeps him there for the moment.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Hussain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Thoressen has him pressed against the cage.
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hussain tries to circle away but Thoressen has him pinned against the cage.
Thoressen gets through Hussain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#Emre Hussain's cut is getting worse.
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land. #T4#
Hussain wants to break free but Thoressen has control.
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thoressen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hussain's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoressen.
Thoressen keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thoressen throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Hussain blocks it. #BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thoressen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Thoressen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thoressen 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PANDA 76
Date: Jan 22, 2021

#R1#
Thoressen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Jhit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Jhit lands a lovely overhand right.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen slips under a jab.
Thoressen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Jhit.
Thoressen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Thoressen does no damage.
Thoressen lands a leg kick that knocks Al Jhit off balance momentarily.
Al Jhit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Al Jhit.
Thoressen throwing a counter right hand but Al Jhit manages to avoid it.
Thoressen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Jhit lands a head shot.
Thoressen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Thoressen wants to clinch.
Thoressen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Jhit misses with a hook
and Thoressen counters with an inside leg kick.
Al Jhit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Jhit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
Al Jhit 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.
Thoressen misses with an uppercut. Al Jhit saw that one coming.#TD2#
Al Jhit gets the takedown into side control.
Thoressen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Al Jhit is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit throws some wild stikes that Thoressen manages to avoid easily. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Jhit lands a couple of good shots and Thoressen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Thoressen covering up well and avoiding damage.
Thoressen is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Al Jhit controlling well, preventing Thoressen from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thoressen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thoressen for a finish.
Well, with Al Jhit on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Thoressen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3##SUB2#
Thoressen is in a bad position with Al Jhit working for a choke. Thoressen manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB2#
Al Jhit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thoressen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thoressen preventing the sweep.
Thoressen postures up.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Al Jhit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thoressen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Thoressen wants to stand but Al Jhit is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thoressen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Thoressen stands and steps away. Al Jhit gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thoressen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Jhit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thoressen moves away from the strike by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit misses with an uppercut
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Al Jhit finds it's way through Thoressen's defenses.
Al Jhit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Al Jhit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bazar Al Jhit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Thoressen clinches up with Al Jhit and pushes him back against the cage.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen gets through Al Jhit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Jhit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thoressen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Al Jhit.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Al Jhit blocking some punches.
Thoressen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Jhit backwards. #TD2#
Al Jhit successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thoressen stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.#T1#
Thoressen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Jhit is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thoressen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thoressen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bazar Al Jhit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thoressen wants to stand but Al Jhit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Al Jhit looks to land a right hand but Thoressen moved out of range.
As Al Jhit looks to move away, Thoressen throws a big counter combo but Al Jhit just gets out of the way.
Jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thoressen lands a nice shot that snaps Al Jhit's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Thoressen misses the target.
Thoressen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Jhit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Jhit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thoressen throwing a counter right hand but Al Jhit manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Thoressen tries to keep at a distance but Al Jhit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Jhit looking to slow down the pace here.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Jhit blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Thoressen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Jhit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Al Jhit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thoressen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thoressen connects with a crisp jab.
Al Jhit slips under a jab from Thoressen.
Al Jhit slips a jab and a cross from Thoressen.
Al Jhit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thoressen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Jhit! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Thoressen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Thoressen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Jhit.
Thoressen is looking to counter punch.
Thoressen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a straight right.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thoressen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Jhit circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Jhit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thoressen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Jhit 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Jhit scores with a jab.
Al Jhit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thoressen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thoressen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Al Jhit tries to counter it with a takedown but Thoressen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thoressen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Jhit scores with a shot to the body.
Thoressen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that second round.
That's time! Thoressen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Thoressen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Jhit. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Jhit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Jhit misses the target.
Al Jhit feints a jab promting Thoressen to slip. Al Jhit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thoressen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thoressen misses with a few strikes there.
Al Jhit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thoressen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thoressen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Jhit catches Thoressen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Thoressen.
Al Jhit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Al Jhit connects with a body shot.
Al Jhit throws a lazy uppercut
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Jhit misses with a hook. Thoressen ducked under it nicely.
Thoressen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Jhit throws a right and a left that Thoressen avoids nicely.
Thoressen tries a low kick but Al Jhit avoids it.
Thoressen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Jhit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Jhit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Jhit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Jhit throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Jhit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thoressen momentarily.
Thoressen misses with a series of wild punches.
Thoressen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Thoressen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Thoressen throws the left hand but Al Jhit avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Thoressen.
Al Jhit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magnus Thoressen is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Thoressen clinches up with Al Jhit and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Al Jhit.
Thoressen connects with a knee to the head.
Al Jhit misses with the head strike.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Al Jhit blocks it.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Jhit blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Jhit is stalling here. #T3#
Thoressen lands a hook that snaps the head of Al Jhit backwards.
Al Jhit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
Al Jhit working hard to break the clinch.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Al Jhit is blocking nicely.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen lands with a right to the head.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Al Jhit's face. #T4#
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Jhit.
Thoressen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoressen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Al Jhit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thoressen prevents it.
Al Jhit stalling against the cage.
Al Jhit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Thoressen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thoressen 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PANDA 67
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Hlervu dodges the punch combination from Thoressen.
Thoressen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational in the buildup to the fight.
Thoressen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hlervu stuns Thoressen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hlervu looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoressen is just out of range.
Hlervu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hlervu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoressen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
A good leg kick by Hlervu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hlervu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thoressen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Thoressen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
Hlervu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thoressen is able to avoid easily.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hlervu feints and then cracks Thoressen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thoressen down.
Thoressen checks a low kick from Hlervu.#T1#
A low kick from Hlervu is predictable there
and Thoressen counters with a straight right hand.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Thoressen.
Hlervu walks into a stiff left hand from Thoressen.
Thoressen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Thoressen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hlervu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hlervu wants to clinch.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoressen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoressen is just out of range.
Hlervu throws a right hand that misses
and Thoressen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hlervu takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thoressen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Hlervu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thoressen walks into a straight right hand from Hlervu.
Hlervu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thoressen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hlervu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thoressen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hlervu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hlervu scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thoressen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hlervu can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Thoressen misses its intended target. #CL#
Thoressen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hlervu fails to land.
Hlervu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hlervu wants to break free but Thoressen has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoressen.
Hlervu wants to get back to striking at distance but Thoressen won't allow it. #T3#
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Hlervu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hlervu throws a hook to the side of Thoressen's head but Thoressen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu is looking to clinch but Thoressen is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Thoressen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hlervu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thoressen tests Hlervu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thoressen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thoressen momentarily.
Hlervu lands a leg kick that knocks Thoressen off balance momentarily.
A shot to the body from Hlervu misses
and Thoressen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hlervu.
A clash of legs there as Thoressen blocks the low kick.
Hlervu moves in looking to clinch but Thoressen pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thoressen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Thoressen misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick lands from Hlervu.
Hlervu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoressen.
Hlervu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hlervu darts in trying to clinch
letting Thoressen counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Hlervu clinches up against the cage.
Hlervu struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
Hlervu has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen.
Hlervu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thoressen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hlervu blocks an uppercut.
Thoressen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hlervu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Braynas Hlervu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hlervu throws a sloppy head kick and Thoressen moves out of range easily.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thoressen moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Hlervu misses with a straight left.
Thoressen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hlervu.
Thoressen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thoressen keeps the fight on the outside.
Thoressen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Hlervu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thoressen looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Thoressen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thoressen.
A little feinted left hand from Thoressen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Hlervu dodges the punch combination from Thoressen. #T1#
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
Thoressen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thoressen checks a low kick from Hlervu.
Thoressen misses with a low kick.
Thoressen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen avoids the head kick by Hlervu.
Hlervu lands with a good body shot.
Thoressen cracks Hlervu with a good jab.
Hlervu misses with a hook. Thoressen ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Thoressen misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hlervu.
Thoressen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hlervu swings for the body but Thoressen moves out of range. #CL#
Thoressen instigates a clinch.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Thoressen landing knees to the head.
Hlervu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Hlervu. #BC2#
Hlervu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Hlervu connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu wants to clinch.
Hlervu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hlervu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thoressen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Thoressen.
Hlervu circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Hlervu has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Hlervu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoressen misses with a hook.
Hlervu misses with a right hand
and Thoressen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hlervu digs a good body shot into Thoressen's ribs.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.#T3#
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
The fighters circling - Thoressen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hlervu tries to clinch there but Thoressen circles away.
Thoressen clobbers Hlervu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thoressen moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thoressen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoressen misses with an uppercut.
Hlervu misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoressen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick from Thoressen lands but Hlervu takes it in his stride.
Thoressen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hlervu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hlervu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thoressen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Thoressen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hlervu.#T4#
Thoressen throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
Hlervu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thoressen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thoressen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thoressen misses with a wild body shot.
Thoressen slips under a jab from Hlervu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu thows a leg kick but Thoressen checks it
and Thoressen counters with an inside leg kick.
Hlervu misses with a head kick.
Hlervu wants to clinch.
It looked like Thoressen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hlervu.
Hlervu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hlervu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thoressen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thoressen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hlervu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hlervu motions for Thoressen to come forward. Hlervu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hlervu slips a jab and a cross from Thoressen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Magnus Thoressen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Thoressen looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
Thoressen slips a straight right by Hlervu.
Thoressen throws an off balance right hand
letting Hlervu counter with a right hand.
Hlervu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thoressen on the side of the head.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoressen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hlervu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Hlervu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thoressen, pushing him back against the cage.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thoressen.
Magnus Thoressen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hlervu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hlervu is trying to break the clinch but Thoressen is controlling him.#T1#
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Hlervu blocks it.
Hlervu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen lands a left hand.
Thoressen prevents Hlervu from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hlervu.
Thoressen throws a head punch that misses.
Hlervu tries to break the clinch but Thoressen is controlling the position.
Hlervu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hlervu pushes Thoressen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hlervu lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Hlervu - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Hlervu as the two fighters clinch.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Hlervu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Hlervu on the inside.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Hlervu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Hlervu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hlervu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hlervu lands a jab-cross combination.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Hlervu lands.
Thoressen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. Thoressen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Thoressen - just one landing.
Thoressen scores with a head kick. Hlervu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hlervu throws a series of punches but Thoressen moves out of range.
Hlervu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hlervu lands with a slapping head kick.
Hlervu digs a good hook to Thoressen's body.
The fighters circling - Hlervu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hlervu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hlervu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thoressen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hlervu circles away. #CL2#
Hlervu takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Hlervu manages to break the clinch.
Hlervu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thoressen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thoressen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hlervu keeps the fight on the outside.
Hlervu doesn't manage to clinch there - Thoressen circles away.
Hlervu moves out of range as Thoressen strikes.
Thoressen looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hlervu throws a leg kick
and Thoressen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thoressen throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Thoressen throwing a counter right hand but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot.
Hlervu tries to clinch up but Thoressen circles away and keeps his distance.
Thoressen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hlervu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thoressen misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Thoressen clinches with his opponent.
Hlervu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thoressens head.
Thoressen gets through Hlervu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hlervu tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hlervu can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Braynas Hlervu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hlervu 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braynas Hlervu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Braynas Hlervu made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PANDA 55
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
Thoressen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanzo.
A right-left combo lands from Thoressen.
Thoressen defending well as Hanzo loads up on a big left hand.
Thoressen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thoressen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzo.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thoressen misses with a hook. Hanzo ducked under it nicely.
Hanzo tries to clinch but Thoressen is having none of it. #KD#
Hanzo lands a big head kick that sends Thoressen tumbling to the mat! Hanzo takes a step backwards and waves Thoressen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Thoressen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzo moves out of range as Thoressen strikes.#CL2#
Thoressen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hanzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thoressen's brow.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Thoressen lands a shoulder strike.
Hanzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Hanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen. #BC#
Hanzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thoressen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Hanzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thoressen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanzo.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.#CL#
Hanzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
Hanzo lands an elbow inside that Thoressen shrugs off.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Hanzo takes a shot to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo lands with a left to the head.
Thoressen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen scores with a knee to the head.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Hanzo misses with some punches.
Hanzo blocks an uppercut.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen prevents a body shot from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Hanzo blocks with his arms.
Hanzo misses with the head strike.
Hanzo is looking for a takedown.
Hanzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoressen lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thoressen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thoressens head.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Hanzo blocks it.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Thoressen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thoressen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanzo blocking some punches.
Thoressen avoiding damage as Hanzo throws knees to the body.
Hanzo misses with some punches.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Hanzo. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Thoressen has Hanzo pressed against the cage, preventing Hanzo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo lands with a left to the head.
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Hanzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Thoressen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thoressen throws a hook but Hanzo avoids it easily.
Hanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanzo tries to clinch up
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoressen throws a looping overhand right but Hanzo ducks down to avoid it.
Hanzo is looking to clinch but Thoressen is avoiding it.
A jab from Thoressen misses. #CL2#
Thoressen takes the fight into the clinch.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Hanzo blocks with his arms.
Hanzo throws a head punch that misses.
Hanzo digs a right hand into Thoressen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thoressen's gas tank.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Hanzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hanzo - that landed with a thud.
Hanzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanzo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Thoressen throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen misses with some punches. #BC#
Hanzo breaks from the clinch.
Hanzo takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
Hanzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Thoressen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanzo tries to clinch up.#T2#
Hanzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thoressen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Hanzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Hanzo.
Hanzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thoressen looks to land a combination. Hanzo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hanzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Thoressen circles away.
Thoressen throws a head kick that half lands.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Thoressen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Thoressen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thoressen throws out a counter right but Hanzo avoids it with no problem.
Hanzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thoressen lands an overhand right.#T3#
Thoressen connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Hanzo gets a clinch.
Hanzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hanzo fails to land.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Hanzo tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Hanzo back against the cage.
Hanzo throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoressen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoressen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thoressen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thoressen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hanzo misses with some punches.
Hanzo blocks an uppercut. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzo trying to stall but Thoressen improves his position.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Hanzo tries a body shot but Thoressen blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen'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#
Hanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Thoressen misses.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the body
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoressen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Thoressen instigates a clinch.
Hanzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Hanzo blocking some punches.
Hanzo is leaning against Thoressen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanzo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Hanzo throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Hanzo blocks with his arms.
Hanzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Hanzo is blocking nicely.
Hanzo lands a nice elbow.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanzo pushes Thoressen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
Hanzo misses with the head strike.
Hanzo pushes Thoressen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanzo tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanzo lands a knee to the body.
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatori Hanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzo throws an elbow that misses.
Thoressen lands a right hand.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Hanzo.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Thoressen.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hanzo on the inside.
Hanzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Hanzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Hanzo.
A short right from Hanzo.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanzo. #T4#
Hanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzo.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Hanzo throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Hanzo tries a body shot but Thoressen blocks it.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanzo.

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 Hatori Hanzo.
I think Thoressen 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Thoressen!
A relieved looking Magnus Thoressen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hatori Hanzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.

Event: PANDA 45
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugen slips a jab from Thoressen.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thoressen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thoressen thuds his right hand into Eugen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thoressen throws a hook but Eugen avoids it easily.
Eugen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Eugen tries to keep at a distance but Thoressen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eugen tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Eugen back against the cage.
Eugen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eugen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thoressen connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen. #BC2#
Eugen breaks from the clinch.
Thoressen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Eugen finds it's target.
Eugen misses with a straight right.
Thoressen moves out of range as Eugen strikes.#T1#
Thoressen throws out a powerful jab.
Thoressen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Thoressen is out of range.
Thoressen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Thoressen misses with a left hand
and Eugen counters with a right hand to the body.
Thoressen moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Thoressen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eugen misses with an uppercut
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugen slips a straight right by Thoressen.
Eugen misses with a hook to the body
and Thoressen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thoressen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Eugen.
Eugen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eugen throws a jab when Thoressen was well out of range.
Thoressen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Thoressen as he connects with a hook.
Thoressen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Eugen blocks a jab.
Eugen connects with a body shot.
Eugen misses the body punch
and Thoressen counters with a stiff right hand.
Eugen cracks Thoressen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.
Eugen throws a shot from downtown. Thoressen moves away and avoids it.
Eugen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thoressen.
Eugen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eugen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thoressen counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoressen moves in looking to clinch but Eugen pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Thoressen.
Thoressen scores with the left hand. Eugen knows he should have avoided that one.
Thoressen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Eugen.
Thoressen misses with a few strikes there.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Eugen thuds a left hand into Thoressen's body.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
Thoressen walks into a straight right hand from Eugen.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Eugen misses with an uppercut
and Thoressen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoressen throws a hook but Eugen avoids it easily.
Thoressen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eugen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoressen's corner calls for a 1-2. Thoressen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Eugen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.
Thoressen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thoressen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eugen misses with a hook. Thoressen ducked under it nicely.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Thoressen is out of range. #CL#
Thoressen forces Eugen back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen. #T4#
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eugen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eugen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
Thoressen prevents a body shot from Eugen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen.
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eugen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eugen tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eugen's face.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Eugen is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Eugen.
Eugen is trying to break free.
Eugen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen landing knees to the head.
A short right from Thoressen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Eugen swings widly with a right hand
and Thoressen counters with a stiff right hand.
Thoressen jabs at Eugen's body.
Eugen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eugen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thoressen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoressen throws a nice looking combination but Eugen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thoressen looks to throw the jab but Eugen is out of range.
Eugen throws a looping overhand right but Thoressen ducks down to avoid it.
Thoressen lands a glancing blow to the side of Eugen's head.
Eugen lands a body shot.
Thoressen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eugen back to the cage. Thoressen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Eugen punishes Thoressen's body with a nice straight punch.
Thoressen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen.
Thoressen throws out a loose jab but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen lands a jab to Thoressen's midsection.
Thoressen moves away from the strike by Eugen.
Eugen misses with a hook.
Eugen scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Thoressen slips under a jab from Eugen.
Magnus Thoressen is winning the standup battle so far.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Thoressen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen lands with a cross.
Eugen slips a jab and a cross from Thoressen.
Thoressen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eugen can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Eugen - just one landing.
Eugen dips to his left and cracks Thoressen with an uppercut!#ROC2#Thoressen is rocked!
Thoressen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Thoressen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eugen cracks a nice hook into Thoressen's ribs.
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
Thoressen seems to have got his legs back now.
Thoressen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eugen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thoressen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eugen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Thoressen 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.
Nice defenses there by Thoressen.
Thoressen lands a leg kick that knocks Eugen off balance momentarily.
Eugen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thoressen sizes up Eugen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eugen misses with a straight left.
Eugen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eugen throws the left hand but Thoressen avoids the punch easily.
Thoressen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eugen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thoressen.
Eugen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Thoressen.
Thoressen is looking to counter punch.
Thoressen is looking to clinch but Eugen is avoiding it.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eugen slips a jab and a cross from Thoressen. #T3#
Thoressen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eugen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eugen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thoressen misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eugen! But no joy.
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Eugen moves away from the strike by Thoressen.
Thoressen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Thoressen misses the target.
Eugen misses with a hook to the body
and Thoressen counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoressen is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Eugen moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PANDA 37
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seminole is looking to clinch but Thoressen is avoiding it. #TD2#
Seminole closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thoressen quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Seminole.
Seminole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seminole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thoressen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Seminole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thoressen is looking to escape.
Seminole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thoressen defending well though.
Thoressen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Seminole looks to land a strike but Thoressen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seminole is fighting to break Thoressen's control of his arms but Thoressen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thoressen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seminole.
Seminole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seminole throwing strikes but missing.
Seminole is in close to Thoressen's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Seminole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Seminole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seminole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seminole is looking to work some ground and pound but Thoressen has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seminole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seminole landing some decent shots from guard.
Seminole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thoressen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seminole is looking to work some ground and pound but Thoressen has wrist control.
Thoressen wants to stand but Seminole is controlling the position.
Seminole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thoressen's head.#T2#
Seminole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thoressen wants to stand and escape but Seminole is having none of it.
Seminole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seminole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seminole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thoressen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seminole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seminole throws a big elbow that misses.
Seminole is looking to work some ground and pound but Thoressen has wrist control.
Seminole throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seminole is working Thoressen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seminole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Seminole throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Seminole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seminole works over Thoressen with some ground and pound from guard.
Seminole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thoressen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seminole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thoressen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thoressen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Seminole throwing strikes from guard but Thoressen blocks nicely.
Seminole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thoressen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thoressen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seminole.
Seminole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Seminole working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
Seminole throws a strike but Thoressen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Seminole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thoressen wanted to stand there but Seminole had control of the position.
Seminole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thoressen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Seminole 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#
Seminole thows a huge punch but Thoressen dodges it nicely.
Seminole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Seminole thows a huge punch but Thoressen dodges it nicely.
Thoressen is trying to stand.
Seminole lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thoressen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seminole.
Thoressen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Seminole scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Seminole 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#
Seminole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thoressen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seminole somewhat.
Thoressen is looking to counter punch.
Seminole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seminole tries for a takedown but Thoressen circles away easily
and Thoressen counters with a right hand to the body.
Chief Seminole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seminole at a distance. #CL#
Thoressen clinches up against the cage.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Seminole.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Seminole blocks it.
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Thoressen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seminole tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magnus Thoressen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Seminole.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Seminole is blocking nicely.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seminole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seminole is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thoressen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seminole blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen is pressed up against the cage. Seminole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thoressen down to the mat. Thoressen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chief Seminole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seminole shoots in but no luck this time.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seminole closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Thoressen counter with a right hand.
Thoressen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seminole shoots in for a double leg but Thoressen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Thoressen forces Seminole back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seminole.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Seminole blocks with his arms.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seminole has Thoressen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thoressen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Seminole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thoressen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thoressen connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Chief Seminole has been cut.
Seminole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thoressen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Seminole blocks with his arms.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Seminole is blocking nicely.
Seminole can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoressen.
Seminole is trying to drag Thoressen to the mat but Thoressen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seminole.
Seminole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thoressen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thoressen scores with a body shot.
Thoressen cracks Seminole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Seminole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seminole misses with a takedown attempt
and Thoressen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Seminole is rocked!
Seminole is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoressen lands an uppercut, right on the button! Seminole 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 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Thoressen!
A very excited looking Magnus Thoressen 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: PANDA 25
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoressen looks to land a right hand but Eugen moved out of range.
Thoressen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thoressen throws a good cross that connects.
Thoressen lunges at Eugen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eugen's hand.
Eugen closes the distance but Thoressen moves to the side
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eugen moves in looking to clinch but Thoressen pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Thoressen as he connects with a hook.
Eugen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thoressen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thoressen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Thoressen does it's job 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!#CL#
Eugen darts in and clinches Thoressen up against the cage.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eugen jumps guard but Thoressen stands there with Eugen around his waist. Eugen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thoressen lands a knee to the body.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Eugen is blocking nicely.
Thoressen blocking some punches.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eugen blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen connects with a knee to the head.
Thoressen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugen.
Thoressen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thoressen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thoressen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eugen's efforts to push away.
Thoressen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Thoressen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Eugen misses with the head strike. #T2#
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen.
Thoressen taking a breather.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Eugen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thoressen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Eugen.
Eugen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thoressen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eugen misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoressen counters with a low kick, right behind Eugen 's knee.
Eugen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thoressen digs a good body shot into Eugen's ribs.
Thoressen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eugen. That did some damage!
Eugen lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Thoressen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thoressen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Eugen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head.
Eugen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thoressen to keep the fight standing.
Eugen blocking some punches.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thoressen has Eugen pushed against the cage.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Eugen blocks with his arms. #BC#
Eugen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eugen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eugen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thoressen cracks Eugen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Jab, jab by Thoressen - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eugen is looking to clinch.
Thoressen throws out a counter right but Eugen avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Thoressen closes the distance and clinches.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Martin Eugen has been cut.
Thoressen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eugen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thoressen blocking some punches.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugen tries to circle away but Thoressen has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Eugen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eugen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thoressen has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.
Thoressen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thoressen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eugen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thoressen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Eugen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Thoressen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eugen circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Eugen darts in and clinches Thoressen up against the cage.
Thoressen landing knees to the body.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thoressen.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoressen lands a hook that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Thoressen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Thoressen slows down the pace here. #T1#
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen is looking to control Eugen's arms but Eugen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thoressen has his back to the cage.
Eugen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thoressen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thoressen lands with a left to the head.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Eugen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eugen's face.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thoressen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thoressen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Eugen blocks with his arms.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eugen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
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!
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Thoressen.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head.
Thoressen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Thoressen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eugen misses with the head strike.
A short left from Thoressen.
Thoressen scores with a shot to the side of Eugen's head. #ROC2#Eugen is rocked!
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Eugen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eugen misses with some punches.
Eugen seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A hook to the body from Eugen.
Eugen working aggressively here.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Thoressen trying to control the position but instead, Eugen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thoressen into the cage.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eugen.
Eugen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eugen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thoressen smiles and moves away. #T4#
Thoressen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
A left and a right from Thoressen both land. Nice combination.
Thoressen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thoressen swats away the attempt to clinch by Eugen.
Thoressen unleashes a big counter combination but Eugen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eugen walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eugen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Thoressen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thoressen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thoressen takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Thoressen scores with a four punch combination!
Thoressen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eugen on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Eugen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eugen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eugen's face.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Eugen blocks with his arms.
Thoressen crunches a lovely knee into Eugen's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen 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.
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#
Thoressen lands a slapping body shot.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
A punch combination from Thoressen misses.
Thoressen clobbers Eugen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eugen misses with a double jab
and Thoressen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eugen looks to throw a body kick
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoressen's corner calls for a 1-2. Thoressen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eugen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thoressen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eugen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thoressen connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Thoressen.
Eugen throws a lazy right hand but Thoressen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eugen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thoressen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eugen scrambles back to his feet.
Eugen tries to clinch but Thoressen moves out of range.
Eugen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thoressen misses with an uppercut. Eugen saw that one coming.
Thoressen throws a leg kick which misses Eugen's front leg but catches the back leg as Eugen tries to avoid it. #T1#
Eugen wants to clinch but Thoressen slips to the side
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugen tries to clinch there but Thoressen circles away. #CL#
Eugen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eugen blocks it with crossed arms.
Eugen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thoressen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugen blocks an uppercut.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Eugen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thoressen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eugen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thoressen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Eugen is trying to push Thoressen away but Thoressen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eugen throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eugen wants to get back to striking at distance but Thoressen won't allow it.
Thoressen crunches a lovely knee into Eugen's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thoressen missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eugen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoressen prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin Eugen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thoressen effectively controlling the action here.
Eugen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eugen trying to stall but Thoressen improves his position.
Eugen working aggressively here.
Eugen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thoressen lands a right hand.
Eugen tries to score a body lock takedown but Thoressen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Eugen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eugen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen blocking some punches. #T3#
Eugen misses with the head strike.
Eugen working aggressively here.
Thoressen takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Thoressen.
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoressen.
Thoressen lands with a light punch inside.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Eugen gets through Thoressen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thoressen with a knee to the head.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thoressen to keep the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thoressen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thoressen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thoressen lands a right hand.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eugen's face. #T4#
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Eugen blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Thoressen.
Thoressen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Thoressen stalling in the clinch.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Eugen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thoressen. That's going to slow Eugen down.
Thoressen throws a body punch but Eugen moves out of range.
A left lands for Thoressen.
Thoressen tests Eugen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eugen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thoressen.
Eugen darts in trying to clinch
and Thoressen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Thoressen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thoressen 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Thoressen!
Magnus Thoressen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Martin Eugen was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: GC 361 Cooke vs Winston
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thoressen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Magomaevaboff is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thoressen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thoressen loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thoressen takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomaevaboff.
Thoressen misses with a two punch combination.
Magomaevaboff throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot.
Thoressen wants to slow Magomaevaboff down by chopping away at his legs.
Magomaevaboff lands with an uppercut that bounces Thoressen off the cage and back into range.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab to the head.
Thoressen misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
Magomaevaboff moves away from the strike by Thoressen.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
Magomaevaboff appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Magomaevaboff there.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab and a cross from Thoressen.
Magomaevaboff appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff misses with a straight right. #T1#
Magomaevaboff thuds a left hand into Thoressen's body.
Thoressen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Thoressen's front leg with a kick but Thoressen checks it.
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Thoressen tries to bum rush Magomaevaboff with a series of wild strikes but Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magomaevaboff is looking to score with low kicks.
Magomaevaboff throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff throws a body punch but Thoressen moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook. Thoressen ducked under it nicely.
Thoressen with a nice cross.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a right hand but Thoressen moved out of range.#CL2#
Thoressen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomaevaboff lands a left hand.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoressen looks winded!#T2#
Magomaevaboff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomaevaboff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Magomaevaboff as the two fighters clinch.
Thoressen trying to stall but Magomaevaboff improves his position.
Magomaevaboff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Magomaevaboff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Magomaevaboff is trying to pull guard but Thoressen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Thoressen.
Magomaevaboff is stalling here.
Thoressen lands a right hand. #T3#
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomaevaboff is trying to pull guard but Thoressen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Magomaevaboff pushes Thoressen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
Thoressen landing knees to the head.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomaevaboff blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
A body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff tries to circle away but Thoressen has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Magomaevaboff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Magomaevaboff lands with a good body shot.
Thoressen misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomaevaboff misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Thoressen.
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#
Magomaevaboff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomaevaboff misses with the head strike.
Magomaevaboff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Magomaevaboff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff misses with some punches.
Thoressen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoressen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thoressen is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoressen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thoressen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomaevaboff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
Thoressen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thoressen.
Magomaevaboff scores with a head kick.
Magomaevaboff wants to slow Thoressen down by chopping away at his legs.
Magomaevaboff tests Thoressen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thoressen blocks a head kick by Magomaevaboff.
Husein Magomaevaboff is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff thuds a left hand into Thoressen's body.
Thoressen throws out a loose jab but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot.
Magomaevaboff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Husein Magomaevaboff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen tried to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.#T1#
Magomaevaboff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thoressen thuds his right hand into Magomaevaboff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thoressen looks to clinch
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomaevaboff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thoressen lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomaevaboff off the cage and back into range.
Magomaevaboff with a nice calf kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoressen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomaevaboff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thoressen.
Magomaevaboff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A leg kick checked by Thoressen.
Magomaevaboff throws the kick towards the body but Thoressen avoids it.
Thoressen misses with a double jab.
Thoressen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Thoressen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thoressen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thoressen throws an overhand right that lands on Magomaevaboff's shoulder, as Magomaevaboff tries to avoid the shot.
Thoressen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomaevaboff thumps Thoressen with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Thoressen moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws the kick towards the body but Thoressen avoids it.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a left hand but Thoressen moved out of range nicely.
Thoressen lands a head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magomaevaboff - that will leave a mark!
Thoressen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magomaevaboff cracks Thoressen with an open hand slap.
Magomaevaboff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoressen.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomaevaboff misses the target.
Magomaevaboff with a nice calf kick.
Thoressen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Thoressen misses the target.
Magomaevaboff cracks a nice hook into Thoressen's ribs.#T3#
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thoressen.
Donk. Magomaevaboff catches Thoressen right on the button with a cross.
Thoressen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Magomaevaboff there.
Magomaevaboff lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thoressen tries a low kick but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
Magomaevaboff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Thoressen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thoressen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magomaevaboff connects with a right hand. Thoressen shakes it off.
Thoressen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thoressen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
Magomaevaboff thinks about countering with a body kick.
Magomaevaboff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoressen can do to turn this around?
Thoressen moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomaevaboff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomaevaboff tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Magomaevaboff rushes Thoressen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Magomaevaboff digs a right hand underneath Thoressen's ribcage. Thoressen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Husein Magomaevaboff has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Magomaevaboff breaks from the clinch.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Thoressen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomaevaboff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Magomaevaboff defending well as Thoressen loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Magomaevaboff is predictable there
and Thoressen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomaevaboff's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Magomaevaboff misses.
Magomaevaboff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thoressen moves away from the strike by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy right hand but Thoressen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thoressen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that second round.
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#
Thoressen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the side of Thoressen's head but Thoressen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomaevaboff throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thoressen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thoressen is out of range and Magomaevaboff settles back down.
Magomaevaboff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoressen throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Thoressen misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thoressen misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
Thoressen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thoressen misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoressen ducks right into an uppercut from Magomaevaboff.
Thoressen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomaevaboff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Thoressen backs away, Magomaevaboff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magomaevaboff misses with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff tries to move into range but Thoressen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomaevaboff thumps Thoressen with a low kick.
Thoressen throws a hook but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
Magomaevaboff appears to be looking for a big counter.
Magomaevaboff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thoressen throws out the jab.
Thoressen connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Thoressen does no damage.
Thoressen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thoressen looks to land a left hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range nicely.
Magomaevaboff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thoressen blocks the body kick.
Magomaevaboff tries to bum rush Thoressen with a series of wild strikes but Thoressen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magomaevaboff thuds a left hand into Thoressen's body.
Magnus Thoressen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.
Magomaevaboff connects with a single shot there.
Magomaevaboff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoressen was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
Thoressen throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
Magomaevaboff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping right.
Thoressen throws a sloppy body shot
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thoressen.
Thoressen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Magomaevaboff.
Thoressen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomaevaboff thumps Thoressen with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a big shot that misses.
Magomaevaboff blocks a head kick by Thoressen. #T3#
Thoressen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thoressen lands a jab to the head.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magomaevaboff works the jab nicely.
Thoressen tried to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
It looked like Magomaevaboff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab.
Magomaevaboff lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thoressen will feel that in the morning.
Magomaevaboff connects with a looping right hand.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomaevaboff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thoressen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomaevaboff explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thoressen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a leg kick
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Magomaevaboff lands a jab.
Thoressen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thoressen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Magomaevaboff lands with a kick to the ribs.
Magomaevaboff wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomaevaboff with a hook.
Thoressen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomaevaboff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Husein Magomaevaboff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomaevaboff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GC 357 Shabanov vs Hiko
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thoressen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Thoressen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas throws a right hand that Thoressen ducks under and follows up with a left that Thoressen also avoids with ease.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Thoressen ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Thoressen didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.
Thoressen lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and Thoressen counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Thoressen to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Thoressen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thoressen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Thoressen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Thomas misses.
It looked like Thoressen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Thoressen has knocked Thomas down with a huge combo! Thoressen steps away and waves a wobbly Thomas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Thomas is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jax Thomas has been cut.
Thoressen slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoressen finish him?
Thomas bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Thoressen comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Thomas falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Thomas was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Thoressen!
A victorious Magnus Thoressen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 354 Ruas vs Giant
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dincht.
Thoressen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Dincht clinches up with Thoressen and pushes him back against the cage.
Thoressen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Dincht is blocking nicely.
Thoressen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Dincht escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dincht moves away from the strike by Thoressen.
Dincht ducks under a wild hook from Thoressen.
Dincht displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thoressen throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thoressen.
Thoressen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thoressen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dincht has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Thoressen misses #CL2#
and Dincht holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thoressen unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1##BC2#
Dincht manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thoressen, as that shot connected.
Dincht keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoressen.
Good standup being displayed there by Thoressen as he connects with a hook.
Thoressen throws a leg kick but Dincht sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Dincht throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thoressen cracks Dincht with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dincht slips a straight right by Thoressen.
Dincht wants to counter the offense by Thoressen and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Dincht moves into the clinch.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Thoressen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoressen. #T2#
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Dincht landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dincht blocks an uppercut.
Dincht is trying to break the clinch but Thoressen has him pressed against the cage.
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoressen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thoressen scores a nice knee to the body.
Dincht blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thoressen slowing the pace effectively.
Dincht blocks an uppercut.
Dincht tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dincht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dincht changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thoressen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dincht defending well as Thoressen loads up on a big left hand.
Dincht shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Dincht gets a clinch.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Thoressen slows down the pace here.
Dincht jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thoressen walks away with a smile on his face. Dincht gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magnus Thoressen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zell Dincht.
Dincht shoots in for a takedown but Thoressen shows good takedown defense.
Dincht misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dincht moves out of range of the leg kick from Thoressen.
Dincht shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thoressen pinned against the cage. Thoressen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thoressen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dincht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thoressen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Dincht shoots in looking for a takedown. Thoressen tries to sprawl out of it but Dincht keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thoressen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thoressen tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoressen blocks a head kick by Dincht.
Thoressen throws a nice looking combination but Dincht bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thoressen swinging wildly here.
Thoressen lands a lovely overhand right.
Thoressen scores with a nice head shot.
Thoressen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dincht checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dincht blocks a jab.#TD2#
Dincht drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Thoressen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dincht presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thoressen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dincht.
A little feinted left hand from Thoressen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thoressen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thoressen lands a slapping body shot.
Thoressen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dincht.
Thoressen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Thoressen.
Dincht slips under a jab.
Dincht throws a fast counter high kick but Thoressen manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dincht tries to clinch but Thoressen moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Thoressen.
Nice defenses there by Dincht.
Thoressen lands with an uppercut that bounces Dincht off the cage and back into range.
Dincht uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thoressen.#T1#
Thoressen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dincht uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thoressen.#CL2#
Dincht clinches up against the cage.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Dincht is blocking nicely.
Dincht wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dincht avoiding damage as Thoressen throws knees to the body.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Dincht.
Thoressen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dincht is defending well for now.
Dincht is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thoressen is defending well.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Dincht breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Dincht will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magnus Thoressen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zell Dincht.
Thoressen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thoressen misses with a two punch combination.
Thoressen throws a looping overhand right but Dincht ducks down to avoid it.
Thoressen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dincht tries to close the distance and clinch but Thoressen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dincht is defended easily by Thoressen.
Dincht takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Dincht closes the distance and clinches.
Thoressen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magnus Thoressen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thoressen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thoressen avoiding damage.
Dincht tries for a takedown but Thoressen manages to get underhooks.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Dincht is blocking nicely.
Dincht looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoressen.
Thoressen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dincht can do to turn this around?
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thoressen crunches a lovely knee into Dincht's ribcage.
Thoressen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dincht is keeping busy.
Thoressen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Dincht is trying to drag Thoressen to the mat but Thoressen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thoressen.#T4#
Dincht wants a takedown.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dincht has had enough of the clinch but Thoressen keeps him there for the moment.
Dincht has Thoressen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thoressen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dincht struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Dincht is blocking nicely.
Dincht on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thoressen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dincht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoressen lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thoressen moves to clinch but Dincht breaks away
and Dincht counters with a two punch combo.
Thoressen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thoressen tries to bum rush Dincht with a series of wild strikes but Dincht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thoressen throws a looping overhand right but Dincht ducks down to avoid it.
Dincht wants to counter with a clinch but Thoressen pushes him away.
Thoressen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dincht.
Thoressen misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Thoressen misses the target.
As Thoressen backs off Dincht throws a huge counter combo but Thoressen manages to avoid it all.
Thoressen wants to clinch up but Dincht keeps it at a distance.
Dincht dives in for a single leg takedown but Thoressen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dincht tries to close the distance and clinch but Thoressen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thoressen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Thoressen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thoressen misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Dincht gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thoressen missing with knees to the body.
Dincht jumps guard but Thoressen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen prevents the takedown attempt.
Magnus Thoressen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zell Dincht.
Thoressen missing with knees to the body.
Dincht tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thoressen smiles and moves away.
Thoressen misses with a straight right.
Thoressen leaves Dincht with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dincht throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Thoressen thuds his right hand into Dincht's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dincht lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thoressen backs up against the cage.
Thoressen scores with a head kick.
Zell Dincht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dincht takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thoressen keeps the fight on the outside.
Thoressen throws out a loose jab but Dincht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen missing with a left hand there. Dincht was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen jabs at Dincht's body.
Dincht walks into a jab.
Thoressen misses with a straight right.
Dincht is looking to clinch but Thoressen is avoiding it.
Thoressen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Thoressen.
Dincht slips a straight right by Thoressen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dincht is defended easily by Thoressen.#T3#
Thoressen misses with a straight right.
Thoressen throws a hook but Dincht avoids it easily.
Dincht tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dincht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoressen.
Dincht throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thoressen's waist but Thoressen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dincht off to one side.
A big left from Thoressen misses.
Dincht shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dincht tries to clinch but Thoressen is having none of it.
A head kick by Dincht misses
and Dincht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thoressen misses the jab.
As Thoressen backs off Dincht throws a huge counter combo but Thoressen manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Dincht rushes Thoressen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thoressen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Dincht drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dincht keeping full guard, as Thoressen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dincht is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thoressen is stalling in the full guard.
Dincht wants to sweep here but Thoressen controlling him for the moment.
Zell Dincht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Thoressen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Thoressen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thoressen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Thoressen!
Our winner, Magnus Thoressen, 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: GC 351 Ruas vs Hiko
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoressen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Corson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thoressen.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoressen is just out of range.
Corson connects with a body shot.
Thoressen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corson finds it's way round the side to connect with Thoressen's head.
Good shot there by Thoressen.#CL#
Corson moves into the clinch.
Thoressen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corson lands with a light punch inside.
Thoressen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corsons head.
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!
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Corson blocks it.
Corson tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corson can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Corson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thoressen with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Thoressen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thoressen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corson backwards. #T1##BC#
Corson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corson lands a really nice looking cross but Thoressen seems unphased.
Corson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thoressen's hands.
Thoressen's corner calls for a 1-2. Thoressen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Corson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thoressen to score with a decent uppercut.
Corson throws out a leg kick but Thoressen moves out of range and Corson only half commits.
Thoressen misses with a head kick.
Thoressen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Thoressen.
Corson throwing a counter right hand but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Corson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thoressen.
Thoressen fails to land with a series of punches.
Corson throws a poor cross that misses
and Corson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thoressen looks to land a combination but Corson avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thoressen checks a leg kick nicely.
Thoressen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thoressen misses with a body shot. #T2#
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoressen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Corson scores with a sloppy right hand. Thoressen should have avoided that one.
Corson wants to clinch up but Thoressen keeps it at a distance.
Thoressen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thoressen lands a head kick. Corson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thoressen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corson slips under a jab.
Corson takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
Corson clobbers Thoressen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thoressen 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.
Decent striking displayed by Corson there.
Corson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Corson moves out of range.
Thoressen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Corson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoressen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thoressen misses with a looping left.#T3#
Thoressen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thoressen counters with a stiff right hand.
Thoressen looks to score with a jab to the body but Corson is just out of range.
Corson throwing a counter right hand but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Corson throws a lazy right hand but Thoressen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Thoressen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Corson.
Thoressen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corson throws a head kick that misses.
Corson punishes Thoressen's body with a nice straight punch.
Thoressen misses with a right hand
and Corson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Thoressen.
Corson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoressen.
Nice uppercut there from Thoressen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thoressen 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 Corson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Corson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Thoressen tries to keep at a distance but Corson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Corson fails to land. #T4#
Thoressen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thoressen lands a body shot.
Corson misses with a body punch.
Thoressen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Corson tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Corson back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Corson.
Thoressen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corson misses with the head strike.
Thoressen trying to land knees to the body.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corson struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
Corson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thoressen scores with a shot to the side of Corson's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoressen trying to land knees to the body.
Corson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Corson manages to break the clinch.
Thoressen misses with a hook
and Corson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Thoressen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Corson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thoressen misses with a hook. Corson ducked under it nicely.
Thoressen misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Corson.
Corson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thoressen.
Corson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thoressen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Corson counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Corson to counter with a crisp jab.
Corson misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thoressen lands a jab to the nose.
Corson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoressen lands with a right hand.
Thoressen takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Corson lands a big head kick that sends Thoressen tumbling to the mat! Corson takes a step backwards and waves Thoressen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Thoressen is rocked!
Thoressen takes one on the button.
Thoressen is still on wobbly legs! Can Corson finish him?
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Corson.
Corson knocks out Thoressen with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Corson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Corson picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shayne Corson!
Shayne Corson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 348 ?? vs ??
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Thoressen ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Thoressen moves out of range.
Barbosa defending well as Thoressen loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thoressen walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
A nice leg kick from Thoressen, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoressen was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Thoressen scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thoressen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Thoressen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Thoressen moves away and avoids it.
Thoressen lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Thoressen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Thoressen.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Thoressen.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thoressen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Barbosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoressen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thoressen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thoressen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoressen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Thoressen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Thoressen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbosa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thoressen counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Thoressen coming out on top.
Thoressen scores with a one two! Barbosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Thoressen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Thoressen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoressen lands a head shot.
Thoressen 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thoressen to score with a decent uppercut.
Thoressen misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Barbosa. #T4#
Thoressen walks into a jab.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thoressen.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Jab, jab by Thoressen - just one landing.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thoressen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoressen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thoressen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Thoressen counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Thoressen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barbosa tries to clinch up
and Thoressen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thoressen.
Thoressen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbosa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbosa 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 Thoressen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thoressen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thoressen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Thoressen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Thoressen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Thoressen throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Thoressen back into the cage.
Barbosa just leaning against Thoressen, taking a breather.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Barbosa to work.
Thoressen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thoressen blocking some punches.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoressen looking to stall.
The referee calls for Thoressen to work. #T2#
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks it.
A knee to the head by Thoressen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Thoressen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen. #T3#
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Thoressen's head.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks with his arms.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Barbosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barbosa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa is working Thoressen over against the cage.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edson Bidon Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thoressen cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Barbosa clinches up against the cage.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Thoressen's head.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Thoressen.
Barbosa tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoressen lands a right hand.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Barbosa is trying to stall.
Thoressen prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa is trying to stall. #T1#
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbosa blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbosa.
Thoressen landing knees to the head.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Barbosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Thoressen's ribcage. Thoressen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thoressen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barbosa looking to stall.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbosa is trying to stall.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Thoressen working Barbosa over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa is stalling here. #T3#
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thoressen.
Thoressen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa is trying to stall.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Thoressen stalling in the clinch but Barbosa improves position.
Barbosa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbosa's face.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Thoressen.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thoressen effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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 Edson Bidon Barbosa.
I think Barbosa 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GC 346 Cold vs Machida
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Thoressen throws a right hand that Weecharangsan ducks under and follows up with a left that Weecharangsan also avoids with ease.
Weecharangsan is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thoressen! But no joy.
Thoressen tests Weecharangsan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thoressen lands a jab to the head.
Weecharangsan wants to clinch up but Thoressen keeps it at a distance.
Weecharangsan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weecharangsan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Weecharangsan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thoressen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thoressen swats away the attempt to clinch by Weecharangsan.
Thoressen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thoressen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Weecharangsan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Weecharangsan instigates a clinch.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Weecharangsan looking to throw knees to the head but Thoressen is blocking nicely.
Thoressen wants to stall. #T1#
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen tries to throw a body punch but Weecharangsan avoids it by throwing Thoressen back against the cage.
Weecharangsan misses with an elbow strike.
Weecharangsan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thoressen blocking some punches.
Weecharangsan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thoressen up against the cage.
Weecharangsan landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.
Weecharangsan tries to land a knee to the head but Thoressen blocks with his arms.
Thoressen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Weecharangsan tries a knee to the head but Thoressen blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoressen.
Thoressen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weecharangsan is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Weecharangsan fails to land.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
Weecharangsan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weecharangsan tries a knee to the head but Thoressen blocks it.
Weecharangsan swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weecharangsan as Thoressen tries to tie him up.
Weecharangsan misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Weecharangsan has Thoressen pressed against the cage.
Weecharangsan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thoressen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Weecharangsan is blocking nicely.
Thoressen lands an uppercut.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Thoressen.
Weecharangsan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weecharangsan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weecharangsan working aggressively here.
Weecharangsan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thoressen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weecharangsan is defending well for now.
Weecharangsan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thoressen missing with knees to the body.
Weecharangsan missing with knees to the body.
Weecharangsan is struggling to control the position.
Thoressen scores with a shot to the side of Weecharangsan's head.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Weecharangsan blocks it.
Weecharangsan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Thoressen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weecharangsan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards. #T4#
Thoressen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Weecharangsan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thoressen stalling the fight.
Thoressen lands a left 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!
A hook to the body from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Weecharangsan avoiding damage as Thoressen throws knees to the body.
Weecharangsan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weecharangsan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Weecharangsan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thoressen up against the cage.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head.
Thoressen effectively controlling the action here.
Weecharangsan swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Weecharangsan instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Chakrii Weecharangsan has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
Weecharangsan misses with a punch on the inside.
Weecharangsan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weecharangsan tries to land a knee to the head but Thoressen blocks with his arms.
Weecharangsan just leaning against Thoressen, taking a breather.
Weecharangsan swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weecharangsan leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Thoressen.
Thoressen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Weecharangsan fails to land.
Weecharangsan swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Weecharangsan stalling in the clinch but Thoressen improves position.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
Thoressen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Weecharangsan is keeping busy.
Weecharangsan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Thoressen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Weecharangsan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thoressens head.
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen scores a nice knee to the body.
Weecharangsan is trying to maintain a safe position but Thoressen gets an underhook and turns Weecharangsan into the cage.
Weecharangsan throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Thoressen lands a good knee to the midsection. Weecharangsan won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Weecharangsan misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Weecharangsan blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weecharangsan as Thoressen tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Weecharangsan.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thoressen stalling in the clinch but Weecharangsan improves position.
Weecharangsan misses with a punch on the inside.
Weecharangsan lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Weecharangsan is blocking nicely.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thoressen obliges.
Weecharangsan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Weecharangsan tries to land a knee to the head but Thoressen blocks with his arms.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Weecharangsan blocks with his arms.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Weecharangsan works on Thoressen's body with a couple of short punches.
Weecharangsan slows down the pace here.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoressen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thoressen stalling in the clinch.
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Weecharangsan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoressen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weecharangsan.
Thoressen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weecharangsan.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Weecharangsan blocks with his arms.
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!
Thoressen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thoressen lands with a short shot to the head.
Weecharangsan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan tries to stall but Thoressen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thoressen lands a right hand.
Weecharangsan pushes Thoressen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen 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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Weecharangsan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Weecharangsan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Weecharangsan tries to stall but Thoressen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Weecharangsan swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weecharangsan throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Weecharangsan looking to throw knees to the head but Thoressen is blocking nicely.
Thoressen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Weecharangsan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thoressen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Weecharangsan letting Thoressen take a breather here.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Weecharangsan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thoressen up against the cage.
Weecharangsan tries to land a knee to the head but Thoressen blocks with his arms.
Weecharangsan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weecharangsan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Weecharangsan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weecharangsan is trying to maintain a safe position but Thoressen gets an underhook and turns Weecharangsan into the cage.
Chakrii Weecharangsan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Weecharangsan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weecharangsan throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Thoressen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weecharangsan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weecharangsan tries a knee to the head but Thoressen blocks it.
Weecharangsan is looking to control Thoressen's arms but Thoressen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Weecharangsan has his back to the cage.
Weecharangsan is trying to maintain a safe position but Thoressen gets an underhook and turns Weecharangsan into the cage.
Thoressen leaning against his opponent.
Weecharangsan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weecharangsan just leaning against Thoressen, taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weecharangsan tries a knee to the head but Thoressen blocks it.
Thoressen stalling in the clinch.
Weecharangsan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Weecharangsan blocks with his arms.
Weecharangsan taking a breather.
Thoressen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weecharangsans head.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Weecharangsan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weecharangsan stalls.
Weecharangsan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thoressen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Weecharangsan is keeping busy.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weecharangsan blocks it with crossed arms.
Weecharangsan lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Weecharangsan.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Weecharangsan. #T4#
Weecharangsan lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Weecharangsan fails to land.
Weecharangsan throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Weecharangsan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weecharangsan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weecharangsan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weecharangsan gets through Thoressen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weecharangsan backwards.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weecharangsan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen takes a shot to the head.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weecharangsan misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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 Chakrii Weecharangsan.
Well Thoressen 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GC 343 ?? vs ??
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thoressen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thoressen thuds his shin into the meat of Barbosa's side.
Thoressen loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Thoressen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thoressen takes one on the button.
Thoressen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thoressen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Thoressen misses the jab.
A big left from Thoressen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen misses with the body kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoressen can pounce on him.
Thoressen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Thoressen takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Thoressen looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Thoressen lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Thoressen's corner calls for a 1-2. Thoressen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thoressen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a good, hard body kick but Thoressen shrugs it off.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen connects with an inside leg kick.
Thoressen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Thoressen.
Thoressen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Thoressen throws a big shot that misses.
As Thoressen looks to move away, Barbosa throws a big counter combo but Thoressen just gets out of the way.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.#T2#
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thoressen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoressen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thoressen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Thoressen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa swings for the body but Thoressen moves out of range.
Barbosa scores with a jab. Thoressen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Thoressen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thoressen scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Barbosa feints and then cracks Thoressen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thoressen down.
Thoressen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot.
Thoressen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoressen defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Thoressen jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Thoressen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thoressen tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid body kick from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a body kick that misses.
Thoressen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thoressen throws a front kick that sends Barbosa stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Thoressen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thoressen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoressen scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thoressen. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thoressen throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thoressen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Thoressen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoressen swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Thoressen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thoressen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thoressen throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoressen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thoressen.
A slow jab from Thoressen misses its intended target.
Thoressen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbosa's calf.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thoressen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbosa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Thoressen scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thoressen in his tracks.
Thoressen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thoressen needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoressen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Thoressen is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Thoressen. Beautiful body shot.
Thoressen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Thoressen seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Thoressen lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Thoressen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thoressen scores with a nice strike.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Thoressen.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thoressen just manages to avoid it.
Thoressen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Thoressen lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thoressen in his tracks.
A bone on bone clash there as Thoressen blocks the leg kick.
Thoressen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Thoressen slips the punch.
Thoressen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Thoressen counters with a left to the body.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Thoressen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thoressen misses the body punch
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoressen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thoressen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thoressen!
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thoressen. Thoressen obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Barbosa cracks Thoressen with a good jab.
Thoressen thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
A head kick by Thoressen misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoressen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body punch from Thoressen.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Thoressen tries to work over Barbosa's front leg with a kick but Barbosa checks it.
Thoressen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Thoressen scores with a jab to the body.
Thoressen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thoressen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa clobbers Thoressen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thoressen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Thoressen moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thoressen wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thoressen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thoressen slips under a jab.
Barbosa moves out of range as Thoressen throws a body kick.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thoressen.
Thoressen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Thoressen counters with a left to the body.
Thoressen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thoressen misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Thoressen cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Thoressen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa throws a quick counter head kick but Thoressen was just out of range.
Thoressen tries to land a body kick
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thoressen misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa scores with a jab.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thoressen with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs. #T1#
Barbosa throws a hook but Thoressen blocks it.
Thoressen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barbosa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thoressen - the referee stops the clock and Barbosa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thoressen. Barbosa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Thoressen ducks down to avoid it.
Thoressen lands a front kick.
Thoressen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barbosa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoressen can pounce on him.
Thoressen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Thoressen lands a front kick.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barbosa tries to score with a low kick but Thoressen moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Thoressen throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thoressen.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.#KD#
Barbosa cracks Thoressen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thoressen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barbosa finish him?
Thoressen throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Thoressen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thoressen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thoressen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thoressen lands a head shot.#T3#
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thoressen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Nice cross by Thoressen.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Thoressen misses #KD#
and Barbosa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thoressen! Barbosa lets Thoressen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoressen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Barbosa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Thoressen. Barbosa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Bidon Barbosa!
Edson Bidon Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: *GC 339 Smith Jr vs Alvarez
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Thoressen wants to slow Yung down by chopping away at his legs.
Yung connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thoressen. That's going to slow Yung down.
Yung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thoressen momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Yung scores with a four punch combination!
Yung wants to slow Thoressen down by chopping away at his legs.
Thoressen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Thoressen misses.
Yung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yung throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yung moves out of range of the body kick from Thoressen.
Yung misses with a wild body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yung 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thoressen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung throws a body punch but Thoressen moves out of range.
Yung throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Yung scores with a hook.#T1#
Thoressen defending well as Yung loads up on a big left hand.
Thoressen tries to land a front kick but Yung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yung misses with a straight right.
Yung swinging wildly here.
Yung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thoressen.
Thoressen moves away from the strike by Yung. #TD2#
Yung is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thoressen's half guard.
Thoressen wants to control but Yung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung thows a huge punch but Thoressen dodges it nicely.
Yung is trying to control. Thoressen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yung prevents Thoressen from improving his position.#T2#
Yung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thoressen keeps working.
Yung trying to control the pace.
Yung passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thoressen is squirming around, avoiding Yung's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Yung working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thoressen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yung on the ground.
Thoressen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Yung punishing his opponent with strikes.
Yung controlling the pace for now.
Thoressen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Yung trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yung is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yung is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thoressen can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T4##SUB2#
Yung jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thoressen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thoressen and Yung has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yung wants to control but Thoressen is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Yung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yung lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Yung dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Yung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yung swinging wildly here.
Yung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thoressen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yung misses with an uppercut
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yung moves in looking to clinch but Thoressen pushes him off.
Good work by Yung as he checks the leg kick.
Thoressen tries to score with a low kick but Yung moves his leg out of the way.
Thoressen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yung can pounce on him.
Thoressen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yung connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thoressen scrambles back to his feet.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Thoressen's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thoressen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
David Yung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yung throws the left hand but Thoressen avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yung walks into a jab.#T1#
Thoressen walks into a straight right hand from Yung.
Yung throws out a powerful jab.
Thoressen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yung tries to clinch up but Thoressen circles away and keeps his distance.
Thoressen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Yung.
Thoressen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yung avoids it.
Thoressen throws a low kick but Yung moves out of range easily.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thoressen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yung avoids the body shot from Thoressen. #TD2#
Yung is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thoressen's half guard.
Well, if Yung 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. #SUB2#
Yung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thoressen defends it well. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung trying to control the pace.
David Yung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thoressen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yung.
Thoressen is holding on to half guard well.
Yung is looking to advance position but Thoressen won't allow it. #SUB2#
Yung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thoressen sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Yung not doing much here.
Let's hope that Yung 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.
Yung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yung in particular looking to stall.
Yung trying to control the action but Thoressen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thoressen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thoressen misses with a straight left.
Yung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thoressen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yung looks to land a left hand but Thoressen moved out of range nicely.
Thoressen moves out of range of the leg kick from Yung.
Yung takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
Thoressen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yung circles away quickly and effectively.
Thoressen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Yung misses its intended target.
Yung scores with a hook to the body. Thoressen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thoressen thuds his right hand into Yung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yung lands with a straight right. Thoressen didn't see that one coming.
Thoressen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yung connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thoressen scrambles back to his feet.
Thoressen 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.
Yung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Yung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Thoressen as Yung shoots in.
Thoressen is looking to score with low kicks.
Yung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yung scores with a jab to the head.
Yung shoots in for a takedown but Thoressen shows good takedown defense.
Thoressen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yung misses with a low kick.
Thoressen cracks Yung with a good jab.
Thoressen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thoressen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thoressen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thoressen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yung throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Yung closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung blocking some punches.
Thoressen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yung backwards. #T1#
Yung stalling in the clinch but Thoressen improves position.
Yung avoiding damage as Thoressen throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Thoressen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thoressen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yung lands a body punch. #BC#
Thoressen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yung was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Thoressen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thoressen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yung is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thoressen connects with a solid leg kick.
Thoressen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnus Thoressen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yung tries to clinch up but Thoressen circles away and keeps his distance.
Yung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Thoressen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Thoressen misses its target.
Yung misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Thoressen misses.
Thoressen lands with a kick to the temple. Yung shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thoressen.
Yung scores with a nice strike.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoressen slips under a jab.
David Yung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yung scores with a shot to the body.
Yung moves out of range of the leg kick from Thoressen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yung closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Thoressen ducks right into an uppercut from Yung.
Yung takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thoressen tries to move into range but Yung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thoressen connects with a leg kick. Yung looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yung. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yung digs a good body shot into Thoressen's ribs.
Thoressen misses with a low kick as Yung jumps back.
Thoressen misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Yung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yung finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yung lunges at Thoressen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thoressen's hand. #TD2#
Yung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thoressen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thoressen keeps working. #T4#
Yung in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yung looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thoressen is avoiding damage well.
Thoressen is letting Yung control him for a moment.
Yung working the ground and pound.
Yung happy to just control the position for now.

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 Magnus Thoressen.
I think Yung 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Skrap Fights 64
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Lacplesis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thoressen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Lacplesis misses.
Despite the aggression on Thoressen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoressen is just out of range.
Thoressen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thoressen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacplesis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thoressen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thoressen drops his hands momentarily and Lacplesis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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#
Lacplesis clinches up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the ropes. #T1#
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Thoressen blocks it.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thoressen breaks from the clinch.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Thoressen moves out of range.
Thoressen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoressen is just out of range.
Lacplesis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thoressen. #T2#
Thoressen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thoressen tries a quick counter leg kick but Lacplesis is wise to it.
Lacplesis loads up on a big right hand but Thoressen slips the punch.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Thoressen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thoressen scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lacplesis missing with a left hand there. Thoressen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy.
Thoressen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Lacplesis moves out of range easily.
Lacplesis 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.#CL#
Lacplesis clinches up against the ropes.#T3#
Lacplesis tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoressen takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Thoressen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis throws a right hand that misses
and Thoressen counters with a good low kick that Lacplesis was not able to check.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis connects with the punch.
Thoressen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoressen tries a quick counter leg kick but Lacplesis is wise to it.
Thoressen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thoressen, right into the meat.
Thoressen slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
A little jabbing left from Thoressen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thoressen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Lacplesis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thoressen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.
Thoressen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thoressen throws a low kick but Lacplesis avoids it.
Lacplesis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thoressen.
Lacplesis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lacplesis throws a looping overhand right but Thoressen ducks down to avoid it.
Lacplesis misses with a hook.
Lacplesis closes the distance but Thoressen moves to the side
and Thoressen counters with an inside leg kick.
Thoressen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thoressen thumps Lacplesis with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacplesis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Lacplesis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thoressen.
Lacplesis lands a right hook to the body.
Lacplesis lands a body shot. #CL#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lacplesis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the ropes. #T1#
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the ropes. #BC2#
Thoressen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen throws a leg kick which misses Lacplesis's front leg but catches the back leg as Lacplesis tries to avoid it.
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacplesis avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
Lacplesis cracks a nice hook into Thoressen's ribs.
Thoressen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thoressen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thoressen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the side of Thoressen's head but Thoressen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thoressen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy.
Thoressen throws a fast counter high kick but Lacplesis manages to duck under it in time.
Lacplesis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thoressen misses with a looping right.
Lacplesis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thoressen manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
The fighters circling - Lacplesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thoressen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thoressen walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoressen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thoressen's head.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacplesis cracks Thoressen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lacplesis misses with a few strikes there.
Thoressen connects with a leg kick. Lacplesis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thoressen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lacplesis scores with a punch to the head.
Thoressen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lacplesis misses the body punch
and Thoressen counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoressen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thoressen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis throws the left hand but Thoressen avoids the punch easily.
Lacplesis is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lacplesis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Thoressen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thoressen! But no joy.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoressen scores with a jab to the head.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Thoressen is having none of it.
Thoressen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thoressen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot
and Thoressen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Lacplesis darts in trying to clinch
and Thoressen counters with a good low kick that Lacplesis was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis throws a looping overhand right but Thoressen ducks down to avoid it.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Thoressen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Thoressen.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thoressen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lacplesis lands a jab.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Lacplesis moves out of range easily.
Lacplesis tries to clinch
and Thoressen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thoressen.
Thoressen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lacplesis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lacplesis swings for the body but Thoressen moves out of range.
Thoressen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacplesis connects with a single shot there.
Thoressen walks into a stiff left hand from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
Thoressen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacplesis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lacplesis's head.
Lacplesis walks into a left hand.
Lacplesis throws a good cross that connects.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis wants to clinch up but Thoressen keeps it at a distance.
Thoressen throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Lacplesis wants to clinch
and Thoressen counters with a good low kick that Lacplesis was not able to check. #T1#
Thoressen is looking to score with low kicks.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.#CL#
Thoressen gets tackled into the ropes by Lacplesis. Lacplesis maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thoressen.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Thoressen breaks from the clinch.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Thoressen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis jabs Thoressen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thoressen keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Lacplesis.#T2##CL#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch successfully.
Thoressen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Thoressen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thoressen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Thoressen moves away
and Thoressen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lacplesis takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacplesis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lacplesis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thoressen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick from Thoressen misses.
Thoressen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Thoressen moves out of range.
Magnus Thoressen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacplesis scores with a sloppy right hand. Thoressen should have avoided that one.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lacplesis is looking to wear down Thoressen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lacplesis misses with a hook
and Thoressen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thoressen at a distance.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thoressen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a head shot.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thoressen misses with a looping left.
Lacplesis wants to clinch.
Lacplesis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thoressen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body. Thoressen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lacplesis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Lacplesis blocks the leg kick.
Lacplesis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Thoressen is having none of it.
Lacplesis jabs Thoressen right on the nose. Thoressen blinks but takes it well.
Thoressen is looking to score with low kicks.
Lacplesis throws a right and a left that Thoressen avoids nicely.
Lacplesis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

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 Humors Lacplesis.
Well Lacplesis 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!

Humors Lacplesis wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Humors Lacplesis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Skrap Fights 58
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Way gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thoressen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Way backwards.
A short uppercut from Thoressen.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Thoressen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoressen digs a right hand underneath Way's ribcage. Way let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thoressen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thoressen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Way takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thoressen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Way tries to break free but Thoressen pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoressen.
Way wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thoressen has him pressed against the ropes.
Thoressen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Thoressen scores with a shoulder strike.
Thoressen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thoressen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Way is trying to force a seperation but Thoressen has the dominant position.
I was talking to Thoressen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Way's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Thoressen.
Thoressen working Way over with knees to the body.
A short left from Thoressen.
A short right from Thoressen on the inside.
Thoressen scores with a shot to the side of Way's head. #ROC#
Way is rocked!
Way has had enough of the clinch but Thoressen keeps him there for the moment.
Way is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoressen finish him?
Thoressen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoressen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen pushes Way back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen lands a big knee! That's hurt Way! Oh, he's all over the place! Thoressen lands another knee that sends Way to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Thoressen!
Magnus Thoressen made sure to mention his sponsor, Destructive Striking Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Skrap Fights 53
Date: Jun 07, 2019

#R1#
Thoressen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thoressen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thoressen throws a push kick but Silvera slaps the foot to one side.
As Thoressen backs off Silvera throws a huge counter combo but Thoressen manages to avoid it all.
Thoressen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thoressen misses with a wild body shot.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera throws a right and a left that Thoressen avoids nicely.
Thoressen swings for the body but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera wants to counter with a clinch but Thoressen pushes him away.
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silvera throws out a counter right but Thoressen avoids it with no problem.
Thoressen lands a head kick. Silvera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silvera slips a jab and a cross from Thoressen.
A countering left hand to the body from Silvera misses.
Silvera throws a looping overhand right but Thoressen ducks down to avoid it.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera misses with a double jab.
It looked like Thoressen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thoressen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silvera's head.
Thoressen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thoressen is looking to wear down Silvera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Silvera fails to land with a series of punches.
Silvera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thoressen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thoressen is looking for a counter combo.
Thoressen looks for the body kick but Silvera saw that one coming.
Silvera avoids a kick to the body.
Thoressen slips a straight right by Silvera.
Silvera slips a jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Thoressen.
Thoressen scores with a shot to the body.
Thoressen throws a wild body kick that Silvera sees coming a mile off.
Thoressen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silvera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silvera throws the left hand but Thoressen avoids the punch easily.
Silvera connects with a leg kick. Thoressen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thoressen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Thoressen.
Silvera misses with a kick to the body
and Thoressen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thoressen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoressen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thoressen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silvera avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
Silvera moves out of range of the body kick.
Thoressen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thoressen slips a jab and a cross from Silvera.
Thoressen throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera throws a low kick, looking for Thoressen's leg but Thoressen calmly moves out of range.
Silvera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thoressen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Silvera really felt that one!
Silvera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silvera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvera was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Silvera tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thoressen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
Silvera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silvera tries to land a front kick but Thoressen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thoressen throws a wild body kick that Silvera sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the liver by Thoressen. Beautiful body shot.
Thoressen throws a wild body kick that Silvera sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Silvera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thoressen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Thoressen is trying to break the clinch but Silvera has him pressed against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silvera.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silvera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Silvera is blocking nicely.
Silvera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvera. #T4#
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Silvera blocks with his arms.
Thoressen wants to break free but Silvera has control.
Silvera scores with a shoulder strike.
Silvera misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thoressen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvera misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoressen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvera wants to slow Thoressen down by chopping away at his legs.
Thoressen throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Silvera avoids them all with ease.
Thoressen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silvera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thoressen thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Silvera counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thoressen moves away from the strike by Silvera.
Thoressen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thoressen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvera moves away.
Thoressen throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thoressen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silvera can do to turn this around?
Silvera misses with a hook.
Silvera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThoressen.
Thoressen scores with a push kick.
Thoressen looks for the body kick but Silvera saw that one coming.
Silvera lands a slapping body shot.
Thoressen tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoressen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silvera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen thuds a left hand into Silvera's body.
Silvera throws a jab when Thoressen was well out of range.
Thoressen lands a high kick!
A slow jab from Silvera misses its intended target.
Thoressen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Thoressen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silvera scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the body from Thoressen misses
and Silvera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Thoressen misses
and Silvera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thoressen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silvera, right into the meat.
Thoressen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Silvera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thoressen.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoressen lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoressen.
A little jabbing left from Silvera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silvera throws a shot from downtown. Thoressen moves away and avoids it.
Thoressen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Silvera connects with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Thoressen.
Thoressen defending well as Silvera loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Thoressen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvera misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
Thoressen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
and Silvera counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thoressen misses with the combination.
Thoressen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvera manages to avoid it.
Thoressen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnus Thoressen is winning the standup battle so far.
Thoressen avoids a kick to the body.
Thoressen is looking to land body kicks.
Thoressen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Silvera.
Thoressen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silvera.
Silvera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thoressen fakes the leg kick and cracks Silvera in the body. #T3#
Thoressen fails to land with a series of punches.
Thoressen backing away here, and Silvera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thoressen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thoressen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Silvera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Silvera moves out of range easily.
Thoressen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silvera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.
A swing and a miss from Silvera.
Silvera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thoressen.
Silvera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good leg kick by Silvera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silvera throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a kick to the body.
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut. #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!
Thoressen misses with a head kick.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Silvera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Thoressen tries to break free but Silvera pushes him back against the ropes.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Silvera manages to break the clinch.
Thoressen throws a lazy head kick
and Silvera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thoressen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silvera moves out of range of the body kick from Thoressen.
Silvera tests Thoressen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silvera fakes the leg kick and cracks Thoressen in the body.
Silvera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thoressen on the side of the head.
Silvera works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joao Silvera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thoressen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoressen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silvera throws out the jab.
Thoressen misses with a wild body shot.
Thoressen is looking to land body kicks.
Silvera tries a quick counter leg kick but Thoressen is wise to it.
Thoressen throws a combination that misses
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
Silvera blocks the body kick.
Thoressen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Silvera counters with a one-two to the body.
Silvera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Thoressen misses
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Silvera avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
It seemed like Silvera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silvera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thoressen on the side of the head.
Silvera thuds his right hand into Thoressen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Silvera.
Silvera avoids the body shot from Thoressen.
Thoressen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Silvera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silvera if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Thoressen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thoressen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silvera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoressen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
and Silvera counters with a straight right hand.
Silvera misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Thoressen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Silvera moves out of range easily.
Silvera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Silvera throws a hook but Thoressen avoids it easily.
Thoressen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silvera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silvera scores with a spinning back kick!
Silvera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silvera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thoressen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Silvera pushes Thoressen up against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Thoressen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Silvera blocks it.
Silvera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvera avoiding damage as Thoressen throws knees to the body.
Silvera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silvera.
Silvera swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen wants to break free but Silvera has control.
Silvera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thoressen's efforts to push away.#T3##BC2#
Silvera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silvera stuns Thoressen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silvera scores with a jab. Thoressen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thoressen throws a body kick that misses
and Silvera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen misses with a kick to the body.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
enabling Silvera to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoressen tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvera connects with an inside leg kick.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
Silvera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thoressen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silvera scrambles back to his feet.
Thoressen scores with a head kick.
Silvera misses the shot to the body.
Silvera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thoressen. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Thoressen lands but Silvera takes it in his stride.
Silvera throws a combination. Thoressen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thoressen throws a hook but Silvera blocks it.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Silvera moves out of range easily.
Silvera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoressen.
Silvera lands a nice looking body kick.
Thoressen staying out of range there.
Silvera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thoressen looks for the body kick but Silvera saw that one coming.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Silvera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera feints a counter leg kick.
Silvera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Silvera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silvera 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Joao Silvera!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Magnus Thoressen!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Magnus Thoressen!

Magnus Thoressen wins by split decision!

Event: Unstoppable Force II
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Sitsongrit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thoressen throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Thoressen is predictable there #TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit drops back looking for a leg! Thoressen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thoressen manages to kick Sitsongrit off! Sitsongrit jumps back into Thoressen's guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Thoressen is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen wants to get back to his feet but Sitsongrit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thoressen trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sitsongrit 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. #SUB#
Sitsongrit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sitsongrit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thoressen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Thoressen misses.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sitsongrit is defended easily by Thoressen.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Thoressen walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thoressen's hands.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but Thoressen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cesar Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Thoressen moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with the body kick#TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit advances to full mount.
Thoressen is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Thoressen has given up his back.
Sitsongrit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thoressen is having to fend off submission attempts from Sitsongrit, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sitsongrit doesn't have the hooks in though and Thoressen manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thoressen wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Thoressen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thoressen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoressen pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cesar Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Thoressen.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Thoressen is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thoressen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thoressen throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
Thoressen misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit attempts a counter takedown but Thoressen avoids it well and moves away.
Thoressen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand. #T1##TD#
Thoressen gets caught flat footed, as Sitsongrit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit advances to half guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thoressen tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Thoressen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoressen can do to turn this around?
Thoressen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Thoressen trying to control here.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sitsongrit passes to full mount!
Sitsongrit forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for the RNC. #T3#
Thoressen prevents Sitsongrit from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thoressen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thoressen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thoressen looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Thoressen is defending against the submission attempts here by Sitsongrit.
Thoressen tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg. #T4#
Thoressen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sitsongrit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoressen working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cesar Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thoressen tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Thoressen.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thoressen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thoressen throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Julio Cesar Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thoressen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Thoressen throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Thoressen wants to hold on but Sitsongrit pushes him away.#SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine from mount but Thoressen is having none of it. #SUB#
Sitsongrit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thoressen is trying desperately to improve position.
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount.
Thoressen is desperately trying to improve his position but Sitsongrit has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to control but Thoressen wriggling away.
Sitsongrit wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Thoressen is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Sitsongrit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thoressen is now in Sitsongrit's guard. A big mistake from Sitsongrit there, giving up the dominant position!
Sitsongrit is controlling Thoressen's posture.#SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine here but Thoressen defends easily.
Magnus Thoressen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Thoressen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit looking to control. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thoressen passes into side control. #SU2#
Thoressen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Thoressen had a free shot at his head there.
Thoressen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Sitsongrit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thoressen is fending him off so far but Sitsongrit persists. Nope, Thoressen circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thoressen.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thoressen. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Thoressen misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cesar Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Thoressen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cesar Sitsongrit!
A less than humble Julio Cesar Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: JBL TBA
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Good moves out of range of the body kick from Thoressen. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Thoressen.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Good blocks it.
Good 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.
Good takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Robin Good has been cut.
Thoressen lands a shoulder strike.
Good has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen.
Good can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Thoressen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Good misses with a body punch.
Thoressen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Good.
Good tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Thoressen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goods head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Good tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Thoressen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thoressen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thoressen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thoressen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Good is rocked!#T1#
Good tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Good is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Good blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Good is blocking nicely.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Thoressen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Good blocking some punches.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen blocking some punches.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Good blocks with his arms.
Good seems to have got his legs back now.
Good lands a body shot.
Good misses with some punches.
Good misses with a body punch.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Good blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Thoressen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thoressen misses with a head kick.
Thoressen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thoressen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Good drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Thoressen follows Good to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Thoressen!

Event: JBL 15 Sitsongrit vs Thoressen
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Thoressen gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Thoressen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Thoressen working Sitsongrit over with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit is trying to pull guard but Thoressen has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Sitsongrit pulls guard effortlessly.
Thoressen stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Thoressen wanted to stand there but Sitsongrit had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sitsongrit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Thoressen. No joy for Sitsongrit on that attempt.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Thoressen.
Thoressen lands an overhand right.
Thoressen throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
Sitsongrit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sitsongrit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thoressen's legs. #T2#
Thoressen is being controlled here.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but Thoressen is working away.
Thoressen prevents Sitsongrit from improving position.
Thoressen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sitsongrit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sitsongrit swings around for an armbar but Thoressen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sitsongrit's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thoressen looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Thoressen stands up from Sitsongrit's guard - Thoressen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thoressen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Thoressen.
A low kick from Thoressen misses #TD#
and Sitsongrit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thoressen's guard.
Thoressen is looking to stand back up but Sitsongrit counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thoressen. #T3##REVB#
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Thoressen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Thoressen is working away. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thoressen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sitsongrit wants to work for an arm triangle but Thoressen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thoressen is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard. #T4#
Sitsongrit is looking to advance position but Thoressen won't allow it.
Thoressen pushes Sitsongrit off looking to stand but Sitsongrit dives back in and keeps control.
Sitsongrit moves into full mount! Thoressen won't be happy about that!
Sitsongrit trying to control but Thoressen is having none of it.
Thoressen is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Sitsongrit goes for an armbar but Thoressen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thoressen.
Thoressen is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Thoressen will probably get the nod.
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#
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thoressen misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Thoressen is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Thoressen is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thoressen's guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to advance position but Thoressen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Sitsongrit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Thoressen tries to hold on but Sitsongrit pushes him away. #SUB#
Sitsongrit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thoressen is now in Sitsongrit's guard. A big mistake from Sitsongrit there, giving up the dominant position!
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thoressen's guard. #REVR#
Sitsongrit passes Thoressen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thoressen is working to get back to half guard.
Thoressen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #T2#
Sitsongrit controlling well, preventing Thoressen from escaping the position. #SUB#
Thoressen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sitsongrit's arms.
Thoressen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit is trying to control. Thoressen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thoressen tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura but Thoressen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sitsongrit to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thoressen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thoressen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Thoressen is defending against the submission attempts here by Sitsongrit. #T3#
Thoressen is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thoressen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES2#
Thoressen has one foot on Sitsongrit's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thoressen throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thoressen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thoressen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Thoressen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit pushes down on Thoressen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cesar Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Thoressen thuds his shin into the meat of Sitsongrit's side.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoressen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a takedown but Thoressen is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Thoressen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Thoressen's coach down at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thoressen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoressen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Julio Cesar Sitsongrit has been cut.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Thoressen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thoressen.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Thoressen throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Thoressen misses with a head kick.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thoressen.
Thoressen staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Thoressen.
Thoressen scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Thoressen does no damage.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoressen is just out of range.
Thoressen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thoressen throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Thoressen didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thoressen.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thoressen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Thoressen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thoressen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Thoressen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thoressen! #T3#
Sitsongrit works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thoressen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking to break Thoressen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thoressen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sitsongrit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Thoressen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB#
Sitsongrit tightening his grip on Thoressen, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Sitsongrit working for the choke.
Sitsongrit is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Sitsongrit patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for the choke from the back position but Thoressen is controlling his hands well.
Thoressen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sitsongrit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Will Sitsongrit go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sitsongrit is trying to stick to Thoressen's back but Thoressen is turning into Sitsongrit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sitsongrit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thoressen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Magnus Thoressen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Julio Cesar Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Thoressen throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thoressen!
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Thoressen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Thoressen is trying to escape and Sitsongrit transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Thoressen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sitsongrit! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Cesar Sitsongrit!
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: JBL 13 Point vs Bagueirau
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Thoressen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thoressen lands with a nice body kick.
Ortiz takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Eduardo Ortiz has been cut.
Ortiz swinging wildly here.
Ortiz looks to throw the jab but Thoressen is out of range.
Ortiz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thoressen.
Ortiz clobbers Thoressen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thoressen swings for the body but Ortiz moves out of range.
Thoressen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Ortiz misses the target.
Thoressen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ortiz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortiz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Ortiz.
Thoressen lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
Ortiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thoressen fakes the leg kick and cracks Ortiz in the body.
Thoressen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Thoressen swings for the body but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thoressen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thoressen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortiz moves out of range as Thoressen throws a body kick.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
Thoressen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ortiz takes a step back to recover.
Thoressen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortiz doesn't seem bothered though.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Ortiz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Training Grounds [$600/week] in the buildup to the fight.
Thoressen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortiz.
A slow jab from Ortiz misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoressen.
Thoressen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ortiz if he has to take too many more of those.
Thoressen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortiz throwing a counter right hand but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortiz.
Thoressen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ortiz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Thoressen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thoressen connects with a solid leg kick.
Ortiz misses with a looping right.
Thoressen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thoressen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ortiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoressen can pounce on him.
Ortiz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thoressen throws a wild body kick that Ortiz sees coming a mile off.
Thoressen's coach down at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thoressen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thoressen throws a push kick but Ortiz slaps the foot to one side.
Ortiz lands with a right hand.
Thoressen slips a straight right by Ortiz.
Ortiz blocks the body kick.
Ortiz throws a lazy uppercut
and Thoressen counters with a nice leg kick.
Ortiz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thoressen. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thoressen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortiz.
Ortiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ortiz lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
Thoressen defending well as Ortiz loads up on a big left hand.
Ortiz misses the shot to the body.
Thoressen is looking to land body kicks.
Thoressen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Thoressen.
Good work by Ortiz as he checks the leg kick.
Thoressen lands with a slapping head kick.
Thoressen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ortiz rather than just go for the knockout.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut
and Thoressen counters with an inside leg kick.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoressen.
Ortiz blocks the body kick.
Thoressen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortiz is looking to counter punch.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoressen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortiz throws out the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ortiz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thoressen - the referee stops the clock and Ortiz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thoressen. Ortiz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ortiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoressen can pounce on him. #CL2#
Thoressen clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Ortiz wants to break free but Thoressen has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortiz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Thoressen is leaning against Ortiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ortiz is defending well for now.
Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ortiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thoressen has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Thoressen breaks from the clinch.
Ortiz throws a jab when Thoressen was well out of range.#CL2#
Thoressen pushes Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Thoressen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Ortiz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thoressen lands a slapping body shot.
Ortiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoressen slips under a jab from Ortiz.
A big left from Ortiz misses.
Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortiz.
Thoressen throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
Ortiz throws a series of strikes that have Thoressen backpedaling.
Thoressen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thoressen lands a right hook to the body.
Ortiz looks to throw the jab but Thoressen is out of range.
Thoressen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortiz.
Ortiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ortiz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thoressen - the referee stops the clock and Ortiz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thoressen. Ortiz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Thoressen.
A combination from Ortiz does no damage. #T1#
Ortiz throws a hook but Thoressen avoids it easily.
Ortiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thoressen circles away quickly and effectively.
Thoressen is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2#
Thoressen closes the distance and clinches.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Thoressen is stalling here.
Thoressen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thoressen stalling the fight.
Ortiz tries to circle away but Thoressen has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Thoressen has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Thoressen.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ortiz tries to break the clinch but Thoressen is controlling the position.
Thoressen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ortiz wants to get back to striking at distance but Thoressen won't allow it. #BC2#
Thoressen breaks the clinch.
Thoressen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thoressen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ortiz misses with a straight left.
Ortiz misses with a hook. Thoressen ducked under it nicely.
Thoressen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thoressen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thoressen throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thoressen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz looks to throw the jab but Thoressen is out of range.
Thoressen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands with an uppercut that bounces Thoressen off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Thoressen misses with a low kick.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
Ortiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Thoressen.
Thoressen connects with a knee to the head.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ortiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ortiz avoids it.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thoressen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ortiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Thoressen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoressen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thoressen moves out of range as Ortiz strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Ortiz'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#
Thoressen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ortiz at a distance.
Thoressen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortiz throws out the jab.
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thoressen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Thoressen.#KD2#
Thoressen lands a big head kick that sends Ortiz tumbling to the mat! Thoressen takes a step backwards and waves Ortiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ortiz is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thoressen, right into the meat.
Oh Ortiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Ortiz crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Magnus Thoressen!

Event: JBL 11 Countdown
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Bonus looks for the body kick but Thoressen saw that one coming.
Thoressen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bonus tries to move into range but Thoressen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bonus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thoressen loads up on a big right hand but Bonus slips the punch.
Bonus moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Thoressen. #KD2#
Thoressen lands a big head kick that sends Bonus tumbling to the mat! Thoressen takes a step backwards and waves Bonus back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bonus is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Thoressen drives through and clinches with Bonus against the cage.
Thoressen prevents Bonus from breaking the clinch.
Thoressen lands with a short shot to the head.
Thoressen lands a knee to the body.
Bonus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Bonus manages to break the clinch. #T1##KD2#
Thoressen lands a big head kick that sends Bonus tumbling to the mat! Thoressen takes a step backwards and waves Bonus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Bonus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Thoressen moves into the clinch.
Thoressen landing knees to the head.
Thoressen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thoressen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen trying to land knees to the body.
Bonus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bonus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonus seems to have got his legs back now.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thoressen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonus backwards.
Thoressen leaning against his opponent.
Bonus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonus.
Bonus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonus.
Thoressen trying to land knees to the body.
Bonus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards. #T2#
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Bonus is trying to push Thoressen away but Thoressen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bonus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Bonus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thoressen blocking some punches.
Bonus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bonus's face.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thoressen stalls.
Bonus is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Bonus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonus throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
Bonus blocks a body shot from Thoressen. #T3#
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Bonus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bonus throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Thoressen lands a good knee to the midsection. Bonus won't want to take too many of those.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Bonus breaks from the clinch.
Thoressen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonus.
Thoressen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thoressen slips under a jab from Bonus.
Thoressen wants to counter with a clinch but Bonus pushes him away.#CL2#
Thoressen clinches.
Thoressen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bonus is trying to force a seperation but Thoressen has the dominant position.
Bonus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen scores with a shoulder strike.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen. #T4#
Bonus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bonus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen stalling in the clinch.
Bonus scores with a shoulder strike.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bonus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bonus is trying to break free.
Bonus avoiding damage as Thoressen throws knees to the body.
Bonus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonus swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bonus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoressen moves out of range of the leg kick from Bonus.#CL2#
Thoressen has Bonus up against the cage in a clinch.
Thoressen landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bonus tries to work over Thoressen's front leg with a kick but Thoressen checks it. #KD2#
Thoressen lands a big head kick that sends Bonus tumbling to the mat! Thoressen takes a step backwards and waves Bonus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bonus tries to land a front kick but Thoressen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thoressen 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.
Thoressen tries to clinch
and Bonus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thoressen looks to land a left hand but Bonus moved out of range nicely.
Thoressen tries to clinch up but Bonus circles away and keeps his distance.
Thoressen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thoressen moves out of range as Bonus strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoressen throws a front kick aimed at Bonus's knee but Bonus avoids it well.
And Bonus counters with a quick kick to the body but Thoressen blocks it.
Thoressen motions for Bonus to come forward. Thoressen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bonus moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Bonus misses.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
Bonus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bonus connects with a solid leg kick.
Thoressen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonus throws a low kick, looking for Thoressen's leg but Thoressen calmly moves out of range.
Bonus 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.
Bonus blocks a leg kick.
Thoressen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonus moves out of range as Thoressen throws a body kick.
Thoressen misses with a head kick.
Thoressen is looking to slow Bonus down with leg kicks.
Thoressen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonus counters with an outside leg kick.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen catches Bonus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Bonus misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoressen counters with a stiff right hand.
Thoressen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick and Bonus moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Thoressen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thoressen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonus's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Bonus blocks it.
Bonus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thoressen has him pressed against the cage.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Bonus blocks it.
Bonus throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen. #BC#
Bonus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoressen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonus.
Bonus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Thoressen throws out a loose jab but Bonus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bonus counters with a thumping low kick.
Bonus thumps Thoressen with a low kick.
Bonus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thoressen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonus under the eye.
Bonus misses with a body kick.
Thoressen throws a front kick aimed at Bonus's knee but Bonus avoids it well.
Thoressen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonus counters with a nice body kick.
Bonus motions for Thoressen to come forward. Bonus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thoressen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Thoressen misses with a leg kick.
As Thoressen backs away, Bonus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thoressen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Thoressen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good work by Bonus as he checks the leg kick.
Thoressen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Bonus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thoressen throws a leg kick but Bonus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thoressen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thoressen tries to work over Bonus's front leg with a kick but Bonus checks it.
Bonus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thoressen will feel that in the morning.
Thoressen is breathing heavily.
Thoressen misses with a leg kick
and Bonus counters with a leg kick.
Thoressen moves out of range of the body kick from Bonus.
Thoressen closes the distance but Bonus moves to the side
and Bonus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bonus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thoressen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonus. #CUT#
It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.
Thoressen throws a leg kick
and Bonus counters with a body kick that stops Thoressen in his tracks momentarily.
Thoressen throws a right hand that misses
and Bonus counters with a low kick, right behind Thoressen 's knee. #CL2#
Bonus gets tackled into the cage by Thoressen. Thoressen maintains the clinch.
Thoressen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thoressen lands with a left to the head.
Thoressen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonus backwards.
Thoressen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Bonus misses with the head strike.
Bonus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bonus has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bonus's face.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonus blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Bonus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thoressen throws a leg kick which misses Bonus's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonus tries to avoid it.
Thoressen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
A big right from Bonus misses.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thoressen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thoressen throws a solid leg kick but Bonus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thoressen.
Thoressen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thoressen throws a big counter head kick but Bonus avoids it with no problem.
Thoressen scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Thoressen moves into the clinch.
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.
Bonus misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Thoressen.
Bonus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen blocking some punches.
Brucie Bonus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bonus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonus lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen has Bonus pushed against the cage.
Bonus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonus.
Thoressen lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bonus breaks the clinch.
Bonus misses the jab.#KD2#
Thoressen lands a big head kick that sends Bonus tumbling to the mat! Thoressen takes a step backwards and waves Bonus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thoressen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Thoressen instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bonus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Thoressen! Bonus is out on his feet! Thoressen rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bonus is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bonus is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Thoressen!

Event: JBL Ludus
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Thoressen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Biernat misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
Biernat tries to clinch there but Thoressen circles away.
Biernat moves out of range as Thoressen throws a body kick.
Biernat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thoressen circles away.
Thoressen feints a counter leg kick.
Biernat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thoressen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Biernat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biernat closes the distance and clinches up with Thoressen, looking for a takedown. Biernat pushes Thoressen against the cage but Thoressen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thoressen counters with a big head kick but Biernat shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thoressen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thoressen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Biernat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thoressen throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thoressen sprawls well. Thoressen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biernat gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Thoressen connects with a high kick.
Biernat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thoressen swivels and escapes.#TD#
Biernat shoots in and gets a takedown into Thoressen's guard.
Thoressen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Biernat wants to control from the top but Thoressen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Thoressen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thoressen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biernat is one step ahead there.
Biernat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thoressen is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Biernat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thoressen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thoressen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Biernat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thoressen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thoressen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Thoressen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Biernat, up you get!
Biernat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thoressen as he jumps to the side.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biernat avoids a kick to the body.
Biernat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Thoressen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Biernat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thoressen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thoressen as he avoids it easily.
Biernat is looking to clinch.
Biernat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biernat dives in and grabs Thoressen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thoressen pushes down on Biernat's head and hops out.
Biernat shoots in and drives through. Thoressen sprawls well.
Biernat tries for a takedown but Thoressen circles away easily
and Thoressen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Biernat is breathing heavily.
Thoressen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thoressen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Biernat will feel that in the morning.
Biernat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Biernat fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Thoressen thows a body kick. Biernat tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thoressen.
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!
Thoressen misses with a head kick.
Thoressen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Biernat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thoressen is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Thoressen tenderised Biernat's leg. Biernat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thoressen tries to work over Biernat's front leg with a kick but Biernat checks it.
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thoressen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thoressen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biernat is looking to clinch.
Thoressen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Biernat's cut.
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#
Biernat takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Biernat takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
Biernat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thoressen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thoressen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biernat ducks right into an uppercut from Thoressen.
Biernat shoots for a double leg takedown but Thoressen sprawls well. He's pushed Biernat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thoressen scores with a push kick.
Thoressen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thoressen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thoressen misses with a body shot.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biernat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thoressen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoressen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Biernat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thoressen lands a head shot.#T1#
Biernat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoressen.
Biernat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thoressen avoids it really well and circles away.
Biernat backing away here, and Thoressen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoressen lands a nice looking body kick.
Biernat 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.
Thoressen thuds his shin into the meat of Biernat's side.
The fighters circle, before Thoressen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Biernat's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Thoressen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Magnus Thoressen!

Event: Gladitorius Maximus III
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Thoressen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thoressen. That did some damage!
Good pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thoressen throws out a leg kick but Good moves out of range and Thoressen only half commits.
Good tries to land a front kick but Thoressen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thoressen looks to land a body kick but Good moved away.
Good throws a leg kick that misses.
Thoressen tries to work over Good's front leg with a kick but Good checks it.
Thoressen lands a high kick!
Thoressen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thoressen tries to work over Good's front leg with a kick but Good checks it.
Good fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
Good scores with a punch to the head.
Good tried to score with a low kick but Thoressen checks it.
Thoressen throws a body kick that misses.
Good throws a low kick, looking for Thoressen's leg but Thoressen calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen throws a lazy body kick
and Good counters with a low kick, right behind Thoressen 's knee.
Thoressen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Jab, jab by Good - just one landing.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen throws a push kick but Good slaps the foot to one side.
Good appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Thoressen misses
and Good counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thoressen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
Thoressen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Good is able to avoid easily.
Good misses with a low kick.
Thoressen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
As Thoressen backs away, Good returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoressen can pounce on him.
Thoressen moves out of range of the leg kick from Good.
Thoressen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thoressen throws a nice head kick!
Good cracks the inside of Thoressen's front leg.
Good with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good connects with a leg kick. Thoressen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Good throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thoressen.
Good walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thoressen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thoressen checks it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoressen.
Thoressen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thoressen moves out of range of the leg kick from Good.
Thoressen misses with a body kick.
It looked like Good wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thoressen feints and then cracks Good's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Good down.
Good lands a high kick!
Thoressen tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thoressen.
Good tried to score with a low kick but Thoressen checks it.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Good.
Good tries a low kick but Thoressen avoids it.
Good tries a head kick but it misses.
Good misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Thoressen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Good drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Thoressen follows Good to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Thoressen!

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roy McDavid (ranked 3268 p4p, 338 weight class) and Magnus Thoressen (ranked 6534 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Roy McDavid has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Roy McDavid seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

177 cm
25 yrs
163 lbs

178 cm
19 yrs
167 lbs

McDavid

Thoressen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roy McDavid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Magnus Thoressen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

McDavid shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDavid (2) vs (0) Thoressen
Thoressen wants to improve his position but McDavid is controlling well.
Thoressen is staying active underneath McDavid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDavid works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDavid (5) vs (0) Thoressen

McDavid working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Thoressen tries to improve his position but McDavid has taken his back! McDavid has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Thoressen tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! McDavid pushes Thoressen away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy McDavid!
Roy McDavid thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Magnus Thoressen (ranked 6541 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tien Shinhan (ranked 6324 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinhan has chosen Skillet - Forsaken as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

178 cm
18 yrs
167 lbs

175 cm
18 yrs
165 lbs

Thoressen

Shinhan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Magnus Thoressen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tien Shinhan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Thoressen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thoressen (2) vs (0) Shinhan
Thoressen trying to mount his opponent but Shinhan defends it.
Shinhan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thoressen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thoressen (5) vs (0) Shinhan
Shinhan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thoressen controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinhan is trying desperately to improve position.

Thoressen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shinhan manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Thoressen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinhan stops Thoressen from passing to mount.
Thoressen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shinhan!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Thoressen (7) vs (0) Shinhan
Shinhan wants to control but Thoressen is having none of it.
Thoressen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Thoressen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shinhan manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Thoressen is working to tighten his grip on Shinhan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shinhan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Thoressen is really squeezing tight and eventually Shinhan passes out! Thoressen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magnus Thoressen!

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