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Event:
WCF 94: Corona vs Tzeng
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thunder wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Thunder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB2#
Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thunder defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie is keen to just control but Thunder is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Thunder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie working over Thunder with some ground and pound. Thunder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thunder trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Thunder ! Oh, Thunder is in big trouble! Gracie lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
John Thunder spoke after the fight, saying 'I put it on the line every single time. '. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 70: Blazej vs Vanorden
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fox misses with a head kick.
Fox looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Thunder 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.
Fox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thunder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fox scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Fox has been cut.
Thunder tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Jim Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fox gets a clinch.
Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fox has Thunder pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fox smiles and moves away.
Fox throws a series of punches but Thunder moves out of range.
Fox tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Thunder counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fox! Thunder lets Fox back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Fox is rocked!#T1#
Thunder finds Fox's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Fox flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Thunder lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Fox will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Thunder !
In his post fight interview, John Thunder gave a big smile as he said 'I love this sport'. |
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Event:
WCF 84: Camara vs Wallace
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Li lands a nice hook to Thunder 's body. Thunder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Li has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thunder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Li lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Thunder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder misses with an elbow strike.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Li.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thunder avoids it.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thunder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from Thunder .
A nice left hand lands by Li.
Thunder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thunder stalling.
Thunder gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Thunder tries to pull guard but Li holds him up against the cage and eventually Thunder drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Thunder manages to pull guard.
Li works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thunder is looking to escape.#T2#
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Li seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Thunder with the active half guard here but Li passes nicely into side control.
Li is staying tight to Thunder 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Thunder is looking to reverse the position.
Thunder is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Li is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Thunder tries to lock up and control but Li gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Li swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thunder is now in Li's guard. A big mistake from Li there, giving up the dominant position! #T4##SUB2#
Li is looking for a triangle but Thunder pushes his legs off easily.
Li keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Li looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Li has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Li dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Li misses with a lunging right hand
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thunder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thunder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li throws a leg kick but Thunder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thunder throwing a counter right hand but Li manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Thunder 's head coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Li comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Li tries to clinch but Thunder moves out of range.
Li tries to clinch but Thunder moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Li!
Nice shot by Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses.
John Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li tries to clinch but Thunder is having none of it.
As Li looks to move away, Thunder throws a big counter combo but Li just gets out of the way.
Li throws a leg kick which misses Thunder 's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunder tries to avoid it.
Li slips a jab from Thunder .#T1#
Li moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Li clinches.
Thunder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Li gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li stalling in the clinch but Thunder improves position.
Li misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Thunder pulls guard. #SUB#
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Thunder is looking for a triangle here but Li uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
Thunder tries to control but Li manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Li controlling the positon.
Thunder trying to get back to his feet but Li is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Thunder defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Li is looking for a triangle here but Thunder uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Thunder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Li wants to get back to his feet.#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.
Thunder tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Li tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Thunder easily slips into full mount!
Li can't escape the position.
Thunder avoids the attempt from Li to control.
Li is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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 John Thunder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Li is looking to clinch but Thunder is avoiding it.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunder circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Thunder misses the target.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li wants to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Li 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li tries to clinch up but Thunder circles away and keeps his distance.
Thunder lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xi Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Li moves into the clinch successfully.
Xi Li seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Li. #T1#
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li is looking to control Thunder 's arms but Thunder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Li has his back to the cage.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder 's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thunder is keeping busy.#BC#
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Li looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Thunder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thunder swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##CL2#
Li pushes Thunder up against the cage in a clinch.
Thunder wants a takedown.
Thunder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Li pulls his leg out and moves away.
Li tries to clinch there but Thunder circles away.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Thunder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Li rushes Thunder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Li lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thunder has Li pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Li manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Thunder . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Li.
Still in the clinch, Li scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thunder 's defenses.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thunder avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder .
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder .
Thunder blocking some punches.
Thunder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Li smiles and moves away.
Thunder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Li throws a series of punches but Thunder avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Li does it's job there.#CL2#
Li has Thunder up against the cage in a clinch.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thunder avoids it.#T4#
Li is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thunder jumps guard but Li turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Li stalling in the clinch.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thunder goes for a takedown attempt but Li pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Li moves into the clinch.
Li is pressed up against the cage. Thunder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Li down to the mat. Li avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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!
Li cracks Thunder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Li defending well as Thunder loads up on a big left hand.
Li tries to clinch but Thunder moves out of range. #CL2#
Thunder gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Li 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xi Li!
Xi Li very nearly forgot to thank The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated John Thunder had this to say: 'I put it on the line every single time. '. |
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Event:
WCF 80: Borgia vs Gordon
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thunder 's sensitive parts.
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thunder .
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thunder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Thunder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Thunder is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Thunder 's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Thunder 's head coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Thunder with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Thunder shakes it off.
Thunder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
It looked like Thunder was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thunder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes thinks about the counter body kick.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Thunder tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Thunder back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like John Thunder has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes tests Thunder 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Thunder counters with a big right hand! Oh Barnes is in trouble here! Thunder follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thunder !
John Thunder looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'These gym rats come in here with a padded record and think they can just walk into the wcf. It’s my turn. I want my shot at the title. So Nick make it happen '. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 56: Rua vs Feet
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Wallace works Thunder 's body with a nice hook.
Bubba Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Thunder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like John Thunder has been cut.
Thunder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder throws a big counter head kick but Wallace avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Wallace drops Thunder with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thunder looks back up at him and smiles so Wallace waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Thunder is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunder unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.#T1#
Wallace lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Thunder up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Wallace from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Thunder 's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Wallace!
After the big win, Bubba Wallace made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, John Thunder stepped up to the mic, saying 'I put it on the line every single time. '. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 51: Rader vs Riker
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Cortez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Don Cortez has been cut.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder .
Thunder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cortez misses with the combination.
Cortez shoots for a double leg takedown but Thunder sprawls well. He's pushed Cortez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cortez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thunder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Cortez.
Cortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thunder tries to avoid it but Cortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thunder to the ground. Thunder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder thuds his right hand into Cortez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thunder feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Cortez collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Thunder !
John Thunder took some time post fight to say the following; 'I�m not anyone�s stepping stone!'. |
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Event:
WCF 64: Wolf vs Sausagestrong
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunder under the eye.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thunder doesn't seem bothered though.
Thunder 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.
Thunder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Thunder avoids nicely. #CL#
Thunder moves into the clinch.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Barnes. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Barnes lands but Thunder takes it in his stride. #T1##CL#
Thunder clinches. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
As Barnes looks to move away, Thunder throws a big counter combo but Barnes just gets out of the way.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thunder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
#T2#
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thunder looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Thunder 's legs.
Thunder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Barnes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thunder 's head.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Thunder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Thunder 's head. #T4#
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Thunder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Thunder .
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Barnes drops Thunder with a beautiful combination! Thunder stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barnes is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like John Thunder has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Barnes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Thunder throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Thunder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thunder counters with a huge left! Barnes is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thunder isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Barnes from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thunder !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thunder !
John Thunder took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I�m not anyone�s stepping stone!'. |
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Event:
WCF 58: Camara vs Santos
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Thunder misses the target.
Fonald lands with a hook. Thunder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thunder blocks a jab.
Fonald tries to clinch up but Thunder circles away and keeps his distance.
Fonald throws a nice looking combination but Thunder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Fonald has closed the distance and engaged Thunder in a clinch.
Thunder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1##BC2#
Fonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thunder , pushing him back against the cage.
Fonald misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Fonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fonald swinging wildly here.
Thunder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fonald wants to clinch.
Thunder looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Fonald.
Fonald jabs Thunder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick from Fonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fonald dips to his left and cracks Thunder with an uppercut!
Fonald lands with a shot to the body.
Fonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thunder throws a quick counter head kick but Fonald was just out of range.#CL2#
Fonald rushes Thunder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Fonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Thunder gets tackled into the cage by Fonald. Fonald maintains the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Fonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thunder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fonald.
Fonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunder circles away.
Thunder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fonald.
Fonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonald connects with a right hand. Thunder shakes it off.
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick and Fonald moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Fonald.
Donald Fonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Fonald.#T4#
Fonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fonald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thunder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonald lands a jab to Thunder 's midsection.
Thunder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fonald lands a two punch combo.
Thunder misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Thunder tries to keep at a distance but Fonald has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Thunder jumps guard and drags Fonald to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Fonald stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Fonald dominated that round.
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#
A slow jab from Thunder misses its intended target.
Jab by Fonald.
Fonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thunder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thunder blocks a jab.
Fonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thunder at a distance.
Fonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder throws a big counter combination but Fonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fonald cracks Thunder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fonald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thunder has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Fonald breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Fonald clinches up with Thunder and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Thunder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thunder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thunder controlling the position.
Thunder continues to stall.
Fonald is looking to stand up but Thunder won't let him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thunder looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thunder 's head backwards.
No joy there for Fonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fonald misses with a wild combination.
Thunder looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Fonald clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Thunder wants a takedown but no success here.
Fonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
Fonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Fonald breaks the clinch.
Fonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder .
The fighters circling - Fonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunder is looking for a counter combo.
John Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Fonald throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Fonald forces Thunder back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Fonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Thunder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fonald.
Thunder throws a counter high kick but Fonald was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fonald digs a good hook to Thunder 's body.
Fonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder .
A nice inside leg kick there by Fonald. That's going to slow Thunder down.
Thunder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Thunder has closed the distance and engaged Fonald in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fonald tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Fonald back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Fonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunder circles away.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder slips under a jab.
Thunder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thunder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fonald looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thunder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fonald looks to land a combination. Thunder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thunder tries to clinch up.#T1##CL#
Thunder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thunder fails to pull guard.
Fonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Fonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thunder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fonald can pounce on him.
Fonald misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fonald.
Fonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
Jab from Fonald.#T2#
Thunder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fonald.
Thunder tries to clinch but Fonald moves out of range.
Fonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder .
Thunder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fonald looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Thunder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thunder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fonald sizes up Thunder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Fonald throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Thunder forces Fonald back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Fonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Thunder swings for the body but Fonald moves out of range.
Fonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fonald looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Fonald misses with a wild combination.
Fonald tries to clinch up.
Thunder is looking for a counter combo.
Fonald is looking to clinch but Thunder is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Thunder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by Fonald.
Fonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thunder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Thunder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fonald.
Fonald scores with a hook to the body. Thunder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Fonald.
Fonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
John Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donald Fonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Thunder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fonald cracks Thunder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Fonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fonald 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Fonald!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Fonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
John Thunder was interviewed post fight and said 'I put it on the line every time'. |
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Event:
WCF 52: Anderson vs Camara 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camoran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Camoran's head but Camoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camoran feinted with a counter takedown.
Camoran slips under a jab.
Camoran feinted with a counter takedown.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder missing with a left hand there. Camoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camoran attempts a counter takedown but Thunder avoids it well and moves away.
Camoran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
A jab from Thunder misses.
Camoran attempts a counter takedown but Thunder avoids it well and moves away.
Camoran moves out of range of the body kick from Thunder .
Camoran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Camoran dodges the punch combination from Thunder .
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick and Camoran moves out of range easily.
Camoran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camoran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
Thunder jabs Camoran right on the nose. Camoran blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Mankar Camoran has been cut.
Camoran slips a jab and a cross from Thunder .
Camoran tries to counter with a takedown but Thunder is quick to defend against it.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but Camoran pushes him off.
Camoran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thunder sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Thunder digs a good hook to Camoran's body.
Thunder tries a head kick but it misses.
Camoran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camoran tries to counter with a takedown but Thunder is quick to defend against it.
Thunder throws a head kick but Camoran moves out of range.
Thunder scores with a hook.#T4#
Camoran swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunder .
Thunder throws a head kick but Camoran moves out of range.
Thunder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Camoran counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camoran wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Camoran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Thunder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mankar Camoran's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Thunder .
Camoran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Camoran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran slips a straight right by Thunder .#T1#
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder throws a jab when Camoran was well out of range.
Camoran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thunder sprawls and moves away.
Thunder throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Camoran decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thunder 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camoran throwing strikes but missing.
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoran stands and throws Thunder 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Thunder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Camoran.
Camoran tries to move to mount but Thunder blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Camoran tries for a kimura but Thunder is defending well. #SUB#
Camoran tries for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Camoran 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.
Thunder prevents Camoran from improving position. #SUB#
Camoran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Camoran tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3##SUB#
Camoran is trying to get an arm triangle but Thunder is defending well. #SUB#
Camoran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Camoran moves into full mount!
Camoran sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thunder wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Camoran.
Thunder tries to hold on but Camoran pushes him away. #T4##SUB#
Camoran has control of Thunder 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thunder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mankar Camoran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thunder is trying to stand up.
Thunder is trying to escape the mount.
Camoran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thunder 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.
#SUB#
Camoran is persistently looking for the submission but Thunder is defending it well.
#SUB#
Thunder defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Camoran's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Camoran working for a choke but Thunder is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mankar Camoran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mankar Camoran's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Thunder throws a jab but it's blocked by Camoran.
Camoran swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunder .
Camoran feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder tests Camoran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Thunder cracks Camoran with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Camoran gets tackled into the cage by Thunder . Thunder maintains the clinch.
Camoran tries to pull guard but Thunder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Thunder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camoran smiles and moves away.
Camoran avoids the head kick by Thunder .
Camoran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thunder 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.
Thunder is looking to clinch.
Thunder tries to clinch up#TD#
and Camoran counters with a single leg into guard. Thunder didn't expect that. #T3#
Thunder trying to keep a closed guard but Camoran is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Camoran has gone for a leg lock! Thunder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camoran's guard.#REVB#
Thunder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camoran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Camoran has his foot on Thunder 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunder works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Camoran has his foot on Thunder 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunder works his way back into a safe position though.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camoran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Camoran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Camoran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Thunder wants to stand but Camoran has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Camoran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Thunder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camoran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunder has managed to get both his arms back between Camoran's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Camoran has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thunder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Camoran.
Camoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Thunder .
I think Thunder 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thunder ! |
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Event:
WCF 47: Khaos vs Cortez
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Drouin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thunder tries to buck Drouin off but Drouin is having none of it.
Thunder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Drouin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Drouin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drouin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder struggling a bit here.#T1#
Thunder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drouin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Drouin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Drouin is trying to get an arm triangle but Thunder is defending well. #SUB#
Drouin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thunder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Drouin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thunder manages to get back to half guard.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Drouin has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Drouin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunder is just riding it out for now. Drouin eventually gives up the hold.
Thunder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thunder .
Drouin tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Drouin is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drouin preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Drouin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thunder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drouin, into his guard. #REVB#
Drouin wants to get back to his feet but Thunder is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Drouin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thunder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Thunder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alfred Drouin 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#
Drouin throws a body shot but no joy.
Drouin lands a right hook to the body.
Drouin digs a good body shot into Thunder 's ribs.
Drouin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thunder 's head.
Thunder stuffs the takedown.
Drouin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder ! But no joy.
Drouin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thunder .
Thunder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alfred Drouin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder slips under a jab from Drouin.
Thunder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drouin circles away quickly and effectively.
Drouin shoots for a takedown but Thunder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thunder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Drouin throws out a loose jab but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder throws a counter combo.
Thunder slips under a jab.
Drouin dives in and grabs Thunder 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thunder pushes down on Drouin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Drouin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drouin fails with the takedown.#KD2#
Thunder lands a left and a right that send Drouin crashing to the mat, dazed. Thunder thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Alfred Drouin has been cut.
Drouin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunder counters with a big left hand that crumples Drouin! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Thunder ! |
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Event:
WCF 43: Garcia vs Road
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Brown misses
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Thunder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Thunder passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Brown is looking to escape.
Thunder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to stand up.
Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T1#
Thunder controlling the pace for now.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Thunder is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brown has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thunder is looking to work his way around to Brown's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Thunder maintains control.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Brown is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Thunder looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU#
Thunder is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunder throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Leroy Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown connects with a high kick.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Thunder counters with a head kick that drops Brown to the mat! Brown scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Brown is rocked!#T3#
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Thunder finish him?#CL#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Thunder . Thunder maintains the clinch.
Thunder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Thunder moves out of range easily.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Thunder moves out of range easily.
Thunder throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown misses with a left hand #KD#
and Thunder counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brown! Thunder lets Brown back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder flashes Brown a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Brown's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Brown crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Thunder punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Thunder !
Post fight, an emotional John Thunder said 'Lets go! Who wants to gooo?'. |
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Event:
WCF 38: Dirk vs Denovan
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thunder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like John Thunder has been cut.
Thunder misses with a straight right.
Rader lands a head shot.
Thunder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Rader.
Nice takedown defense from Rader. No joy for Thunder on that attempt.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice sprawl there from Rader as Thunder shoots in.
Dennis Rader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thunder .
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Rader gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rader.
Rader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC#
Rader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rader misses the jab.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rader is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thunder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thunder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Rader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rader thuds his right hand into Thunder 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Rader, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thunder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thunder closes the distance but Rader moves to the side
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rader slips a jab and a cross from Thunder .
#T2#
Thunder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Rader scores with a nice head shot.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rader paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Rader lands a big right hand that sends Thunder crashing to the mat! Rader stays standing though and waves Thunder back to his feet!#ROC#Thunder is rocked!
Rader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Rader circles away easily
and Rader counters with a big right hand! Oh Thunder is in trouble here! Rader follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Rader!
In his post fight interview, Dennis Rader started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
John Thunder spoke after the fight, saying 'I put it on the line every time. These gym rats fuck this guy'. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XIII
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Keke Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Sonni throws a body shot but no joy.
Thunder throws a big counter head kick but Sonni avoids it with no problem.
Thunder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
Sonni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sonni digs a good hook to Thunder 's body.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thunder doesn't seem bothered though.
Sonni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thunder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thunder tries to clinch but Sonni is having none of it.
Sonni lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder slips under a jab.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
Keke Sonni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sonni connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sonni.
Sonni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Sonni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sonni cracks Thunder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sonni throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder .
Sonni throws a hook to the side of Thunder 's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunder moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Thunder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonni.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder throws a head kick but Sonni moves out of range.
#T2#
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Thunder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thunder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder walks into a stiff left hand from Sonni.
Sonni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Sonni connects with a body shot that sends Thunder 's belly button to the back.
Sonni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Sonni catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
Sonni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thunder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thunder throws a lazy head kick
and Sonni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Sonni.
Sonni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Sonni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sonni swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Sonni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sonni lands a really nice looking cross but Thunder seems unphased.
Thunder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thunder moves out of range as Sonni strikes.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Sonni.
The crowd cheers as Sonni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thunder doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sonni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Thunder is rocked!
Sonni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Sonni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sonni misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Thunder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sonni scores with a body shot.
Thunder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonni can pounce on him.
Sonni lands a jab to Thunder 's midsection.#T1#
Sonni scores with a shot to the body.
Thunder tries to move into range but Sonni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sonni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder is looking to clinch but Sonni is avoiding it.
Sonni digs a good body shot into Thunder 's ribs.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder looks to land a combination but Sonni avoids it well.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonni scores with a shot to the body.
Sonni lands a glancing blow to the side of Thunder 's head.
Thunder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder drops his hands momentarily and Sonni 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!
Sonni cracks a nice hook into Thunder 's ribs.#T2##KD#
Sonni connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Thunder onto his butt! Thunder bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Thunder is still on wobbly legs! Can Sonni finish him?
Sonni cracks Thunder with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Thunder is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Thunder is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Thunder could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Keke Sonni!
A victorious Keke Sonni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, John Thunder stepped up to the mic, saying 'I put it on the line every time. These gym rats fuck this guy'. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs X
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thunder has time to react.
Nurse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder .
Jab, jab by Nurse - just one landing.
Nurse lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurse scores with a nice right hand.
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Nurse lands an overhand right.
Nurse lands with a right hand.
Nurse jabs at Thunder 's body.
Nurse scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurse. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nurse scores with a jab. Thunder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thunder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurse just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder ! But no joy.#T1#
Nurse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurse.
Thunder misses with an uppercut.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurse to score with a decent uppercut.
Thunder wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder ! But no joy.
Nurse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Nurse misses its intended target.
Nurse walks into a left hand. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Nurse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurse.
Nurse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thunder 's hands.
Thunder 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.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nurse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Thunder misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Nurse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thunder doesn't seem phased though.
Nurse cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nurse throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
Thunder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A left lands for Nurse.
Nurse lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Thunder is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Nurse.
Thunder is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nurse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thunder at a distance.
It looks like Nurse has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nurse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thunder doesn't seem bothered though.
Nurse connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Nurse misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurse.
Nurse ducks under a wild hook from Thunder .
Nurse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thunder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thunder tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurse cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thunder takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Nurse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darnell Nurse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurse catches Thunder napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Thunder crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Nurse raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darnell Nurse!
In defeat, John Thunder stepped up to the mic, saying 'I put it on the line every time. These gym rats fuck this guy'. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs VI
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idrisov Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Murat Idrisov Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
Thunder leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder .
Idrisov Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Idrisov Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Idrisov Ii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thunder is keeping busy.#BC2#
Thunder breaks from the clinch.
Idrisov Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
As Idrisov Ii backs off Thunder throws a huge counter combo but Idrisov Ii manages to avoid it all.
Thunder throws a poor cross that misses
and Idrisov Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idrisov Ii scores with the left hand. Thunder knows he should have avoided that one.
Idrisov Ii moves out of range of the body kick from Thunder .
Thunder slips under a jab from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like John Thunder has been cut.#T1#
Idrisov Ii loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Idrisov Ii throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Thunder 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Idrisov Ii lands with a straight right. Thunder didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Thunder takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Idrisov Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thunder 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Idrisov Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thunder scrambles back to his feet.
Idrisov Ii lands a glancing blow to the side of Thunder 's head.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Idrisov Ii moved out of range nicely.
Idrisov Ii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murat Idrisov Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Idrisov Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Idrisov Ii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Idrisov Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Idrisov Ii.#T2#
Thunder scores with a one two! Idrisov Ii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thunder throws a body kick that misses.
Thunder throws a body punch but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
Idrisov Ii lunges at Thunder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thunder 's hand.
The fighters circling - Idrisov Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Idrisov Ii throws a right hand that misses
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Thunder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idrisov Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder .
Nice straight punches there by Idrisov Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Idrisov Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder unleashes a big counter combination but Idrisov Ii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thunder throws a body kick that misses
and Idrisov Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Idrisov Ii throws a nice looking combination but Thunder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Idrisov Ii throws out a loose jab but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder counters with a body kick.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Thunder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thunder 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Idrisov Ii tries to circle away but Thunder has him pinned against the ropes.
Thunder stalling against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Idrisov Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Idrisov Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Idrisov Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder . #BC2#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Idrisov Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Idrisov Ii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thunder eats them both and turns towards Idrisov Ii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Thunder forces Idrisov Ii back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Idrisov Ii. Those never looked like landing.
Idrisov Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Thunder pushes Idrisov Ii up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Thunder 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idrisov Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder .
Thunder is looking for the big counter here.
Idrisov Ii punishes Thunder 's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idrisov Ii. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder tries to land a front kick but Idrisov Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Idrisov Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunder under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murat Idrisov Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Thunder 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Idrisov Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thunder . Thunder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Idrisov Ii throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Idrisov Ii misses.
Idrisov Ii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Idrisov Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Idrisov Ii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thunder clobbers Idrisov Ii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Idrisov Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Idrisov Ii connects with a body shot that sends Thunder 's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idrisov Ii misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Idrisov Ii tries to keep at a distance but Thunder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Idrisov Ii avoiding damage as Thunder throws knees to the body.
Idrisov Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Idrisov Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Idrisov Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder missing with knees to the body.
Thunder wants to stall.
John Thunder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Idrisov Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Thunder looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idrisov Ii.
Thunder is trying to break the clinch but Idrisov Ii has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Idrisov Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Idrisov Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2##CL2#
Thunder instigates a clinch.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Idrisov Ii.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Thunder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Idrisov Ii.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Idrisov Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idrisov Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder tries to land knees in the clinch but Idrisov Ii avoids the damage to the body.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Thunder is trying to maintain a safe position but Idrisov Ii gets an underhook and turns Thunder into the ropes.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Thunder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thunder trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Idrisov Ii looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
Thunder misses with an uppercut.
Thunder slips a straight right by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Idrisov Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Idrisov Ii stalks Thunder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thunder 's face. Thunder staggers backwards, shaken.
Idrisov Ii connects with a single shot there.
Idrisov Ii misses the jab.#T4#
Idrisov Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Idrisov Ii connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idrisov Ii misses with an uppercut.
Murat Idrisov Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thunder there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
Thunder misses with some punches.
Idrisov Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idrisov Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder misses with a knee to the head.
Idrisov Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Idrisov Ii.
A head punch on the inside from Idrisov Ii fails to land.
Idrisov Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Idrisov Ii misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murat Idrisov Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Thunder 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
Thunder trying to stall but Idrisov Ii improves his position.
Idrisov Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Idrisov Ii controls the action.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Idrisov Ii avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thunder tries a body shot but Idrisov Ii blocks it.
Idrisov Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idrisov Ii stalling in the clinch but Thunder improves position.
Idrisov Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Idrisov Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Thunder clips Idrisov Ii with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Idrisov Ii a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC2#Idrisov Ii is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Murat Idrisov Ii has been cut.
Idrisov Ii looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Idrisov Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Thunder closes the distance and catches Idrisov Ii with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Idrisov Ii is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Idrisov Ii is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Idrisov Ii is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Thunder takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Thunder ! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs III - GP Semis
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Thunder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thunder tries to clinch but Balandabad moves out of range.
Balandabad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thunder is looking to clinch.
Balandabad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balandabad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Balandabad darts in and clinches Thunder up against the ropes.
Balandabad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder misses with a knee strike.
Balandabad lands a damaging elbow.
Balandabad misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Balandabad manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Balandabad forces Thunder back against the ropes and clinches.#T1#
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balandabad tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder is trying to break free.
Balandabad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thunder is defending well for now.
Thunder has had enough of the clinch but Balandabad keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Balandabad manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Balandabad moves into the clinch successfully.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Balandabad.
Balandabad lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Balandabad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balandabad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thunder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thunder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Taj Balandabad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder lands a right and a left and another right! Balandabad goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Thunder !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thunder closes the distance and pushes Holmes back into the cage.
Holmes manages to break the clinch.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Thunder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thunder darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.
Holmes tries to work over Thunder 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Thunder to work.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Thunder 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holmes keeps control of Thunder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes jumps into guard, dragging Thunder to the mat.
Holmes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunder is aware though and is defending well.
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder wants to stand and escape but instead Holmes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder keeping full guard, as Holmes tries to pass.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder is trying to control the position but Holmes postures up.
Thunder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holmes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thunder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holmes has Thunder in his guard.
Holmes looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thunder 's guard.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holmes keeps trying to improve his position.
Holmes prevents Thunder from getting back to his feet.
Holmes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thunder dives on top into guard.
Thunder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is pushing down on Holmes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holmes is fighting to maintain full guard but Thunder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunder is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
Thunder wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes gets full guard.
Thunder pushing down on Holmes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Thunder seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Holmes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holmes misses with a body shot.
A big left from Holmes misses.
Holmes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Holmes has eaten all the pies!
Good work by Holmes as he checks the leg kick.
Holmes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Holmes misses.
Thunder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thunder .
A shot to the body from Holmes misses
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Holmes misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses with a combination
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Thunder tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Thunder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunder .
Thunder throws a push kick but Holmes slaps the foot to one side.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Thunder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a crisp one two that drops Holmes! Thunder thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Holmes to his feet! Holmes is in big trouble!
Holmes is rocked!
Thunder flashes Holmes a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Holmes's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Holmes crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Thunder punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Thunder ! |
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Event:
F&BE 22- The Real Me
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Pickett with a nice cross.
Pickett lands a glancing blow to the side of Thunder 's head.
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pickett.
Pickett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder .
Pickett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunder throws a head kick but Pickett moves out of range.
Thunder throws a jab when Pickett was well out of range.
Thunder dives in and grabs Pickett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pickett pushes down on Thunder 's head and hops out.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thunder has knocked Pickett down with a huge combo! Thunder steps away and waves a wobbly Pickett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Pickett has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Pickett.
Pickett throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Pickett throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Thunder shoots and misses
and Pickett counters with a straight right hand.
Thunder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Pickett misses with a looping left.
Pickett throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Pickett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pickett misses with an uppercut
and Pickett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pickett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick
and Thunder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Pickett circles away easily#KD#
and Pickett counters with a nice right hand that sends Thunder toppling to the canvas! Thunder scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pickett finish him?!#ROC#
Thunder is rocked!
Marcus Pickett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thunder .
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 big left from Pickett misses.
Thunder missing with a left hand there. Pickett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Pickett sends Thunder crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pickett is motioning to the referee to let Thunder up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Thunder is still on wobbly legs! Can Pickett finish him?
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Pickett.
Thunder seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Pickett slips under a jab from Thunder .
It looked like Pickett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunder misses with an uppercut
and Pickett counters with a crisp right that sends Thunder to the canvas! Pickett follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Pickett!
Marcus Pickett 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.
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Event:
F&BE 21- War Paint
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Thunder lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Lev Davidovitch Bronstein has been cut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thunder enables Bronstein to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thunder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bronstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thunder 's head.
Thunder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bronstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bronstein preventing the sweep.
Bronstein looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder trying to control the position.
Bronstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thunder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bronstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bronstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Thunder being controlled here, momentarily.
Bronstein stands up over Thunder , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bronstein throwing strikes but missing.
Bronstein postures up and lands a big shot to Thunder 's brow.
Bronstein stopping the sweep attempt from Thunder .
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Bronstein from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronstein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bronstein tries to score with some ground and pound. Thunder controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thunder sneaks back into half guard.
Bronstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Bronstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thunder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronstein.
Bronstein lands with a punch from half guard.
Bronstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bronstein throwing shots but Thunder is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Bronstein there.
Bronstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bronstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Bronstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bronstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bronstein throws a strike but Thunder avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bronstein scoring with some ground and pound.
Bronstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bronstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thunder has momentary wrist control but Bronstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Bronstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thunder 's head.
Bronstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#
Thunder is rocked!
Bronstein throwing strikes but missing.
Bronstein connects with a couple of short punches.
Thunder is still in real trouble! Can Bronstein finish him?
Thunder looks winded!
Bronstein postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Thunder 's head off the mat! Thunder is out! He's out! Bronstein jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lev Davidovitch Bronstein!
Lev Davidovitch Bronstein spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 27
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Bol digs a good body shot into Thunder 's ribs.
Bol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Thunder clinches with his opponent.
Thunder has Bol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Bol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder has Bol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Bol jumps guard.
Bol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bol wants to get back to his feet.
Thunder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Bol is trying to stand.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Bol is defending well.
Bol wants to get back to his feet.
Thunder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bol is trying to stand.
Thunder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bol wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Thunder clinches. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Thunder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thunder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bol being controlled here momentarily.
Bol wanted to stand there but Thunder had control of the position. #ES2#
Thunder pushes Bol off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thunder unleashes a big counter combination but Bol bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunder shoots in and drives through. Bol sprawls well.
Bol Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thunder .
Thunder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bol counters with a left and a right that stings Thunder .
Bol looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.#T3##CL2#
Bol tries to keep at a distance but Thunder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bol tries to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling the position.
Bol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder 's elbow.
Bol can't break the clinch.
Thunder keeps control of Bol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thunder misses with a double jab
letting Bol counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Bol has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Thunder tries to score a body lock takedown but Bol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bol is trying to break the clinch but Thunder has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Thunder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Bol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bol looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bol avoiding damage as Thunder throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Thunder breaks from the clinch.
Thunder blocks a head kick by Bol.
Thunder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thunder throws a sloppy body shot
and Thunder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bol Bol 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#
Thunder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bol misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Bol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunder dives in and grabs Bol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bol pushes down on Thunder 's head and hops out.
Bol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bol scores with a push kick.
Bol misses with a looping left.
Thunder raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Thunder has closed the distance and engaged Bol in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bol connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Thunder throws a series of punches but Bol moves out of range.
Thunder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thunder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thunder walks into a straight right hand from Bol.
Bol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thunder 's head.
Bol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Bol misses. #CL2#
Thunder rushes Bol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bol is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thunder 's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Bol scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Bol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thunder cracks the inside of Bol's front leg. #CL2#
Thunder moves into the clinch.
Thunder has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thunder can turn it around.#BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch.
Thunder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thunder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bol.
Thunder throws a low kick, looking for Bol's leg but Bol calmly moves out of range.
Bol throws a quick counter head kick but Thunder was just out of range.#CL2#
Thunder has closed the distance and engaged Bol in a clinch.
#BC2#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bol is fending him off so far but Thunder persists. Nope, Bol circles away and we're back to standing.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
#T3##CL2#
Thunder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bol wants to break free but Thunder has control.
#TD2#
Thunder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Thunder has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bol has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bol is looking to break free of the clinch but Thunder has double underhooks. #BC2#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder avoids the head kick by Bol.
Bol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Thunder tries to counter it with a takedown but Bol pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Bol.
Thunder slips under a jab.#T4#
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Bol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Bol misses. #CL2#
Thunder rushes Bol and presses him up against the cage.
Thunder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bol gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bol Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thunder .
Thunder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bol's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Thunder gets control of Bol's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thunder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bol Bol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
John Thunder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder .
Bol connects with a high kick.
Bol misses with a wild combination.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thunder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol fails to land the takedown.
Bol Bol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thunder there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Bol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Thunder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thunder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bol after a bit of a struggle.
Bol tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thunder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bol is looking to break free of the clinch but Thunder has double underhooks. #TD2#
Thunder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bol uses from the top position.
Bol wants to stand but Thunder is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES2#
Thunder manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Thunder clinches up against the cage.
Thunder goes for a takedown attempt but Bol pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Thunder takes one to the chin there.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bol.#CL2#
Thunder has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bol pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bol Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thunder .
Thunder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bol defends well and Thunder ends up having to push Bol into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Bol with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bol backs away from a small jab... but Thunder lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Bol crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Thunder with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). John Thunder !
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 21
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Donk. Urtanson catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
Thunder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Urtanson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urtanson.
Urtanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thunder .
A short right from Urtanson.
Urtanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urtanson digs a right hand into Thunder 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thunder 's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Urtanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is trying to break the clinch but Urtanson is controlling him.
Urtanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Urtanson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Urtanson.
#T1#
Urtanson is leaning against Thunder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Urtanson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urtanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urtanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urtanson works on Thunder 's body with a couple of short punches.
Urtanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thunder s head.
Urtanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Urtanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urtanson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urtanson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder has had enough of the clinch but Urtanson keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
A short right from Urtanson on the inside.
Urtanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urtanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urtanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thunder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Urtanson has him pressed against the cage.
Thunder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Urtanson.
Thunder goes for a takedown attempt but Urtanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thunder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Urtanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Thunder . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Urtanson takes the fight into the clinch.
Urtanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thunder s head. #T3#
Thunder working hard to break the clinch.
Thunder tries to break the clinch but Urtanson is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Urtanson.
Urtanson pushes Thunder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Urtanson lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Urtanson.
Urtanson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Urtanson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Urtanson lands a nice uppercut.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Urtanson lands a shoulder strike.
Thunder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Urtanson has him pressed against the cage.
Urtanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Urtanson digs a right hand underneath Thunder 's ribcage. Thunder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Urtanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urtanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urtanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Urtanson digs a right hand underneath Thunder 's ribcage. Thunder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Urtanson gets through Thunder 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Urtanson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Urtanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urtan Urtanson 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#
Urtanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thunder misses with a takedown
and Urtanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Thunder is rocked!
Thunder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urtanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Thunder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick
and Urtanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Urtanson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Thunder 's head, knocking him out cold! Urtanson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Urtan Urtanson!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 18
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Claw stuffs the takedown.
Thunder throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Claw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Claw prevents the takedown attempt.
Thunder wants to break free but Claw has control.
Claw lands an elbow inside.
Thunder is trying to break free.
Claw lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Claw missing with knees to the body.
Thunder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Claw taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thunder is defending well for now.
Claw wants to stall.
Thunder lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thunder is defending well for now.
Claw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claw has Thunder pressed against the cage, preventing Thunder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thunder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claw after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Thunder . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thunder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Claw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thunder is keeping busy.
Claw trying to land knees to the body.
Thunder managing to block the knees to the body from Claw.
Thunder avoids a wild elbow strike from Claw.
Thunder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claw has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Claw throws an elbow that misses.
Claw lands an elbow inside that Thunder shrugs off.
Thunder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thunder is trying to break the clinch but Claw is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Claw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Claw can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Claw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Claw has Thunder pressed against the cage, preventing Thunder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thunder .
Thunder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Thunder blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thunder has had enough of the clinch but Claw keeps him there for the moment.
Claw lands an elbow that stopped Thunder in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like John Thunder has been cut.
Thunder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Claw unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Claw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thunder avoiding damage as Claw throws knees to the body.
Thunder tries to circle away but Claw has him pinned against the cage.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Claw.
Claw lands a knee to the body.
Claw misses with some punches.
Claw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thunder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Claw keeps control of Thunder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thunder can't break the clinch.
Claw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thunder up against the cage.
Claw trying to control the position but instead, Thunder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Claw into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Claw - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Claw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Thunder 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Claw tries to land a body kick
and Thunder counters with a three punch combo that has Claw backing up. Claw nods at Thunder to acknowledge the strikes.
Thunder throws a head kick but Claw moves out of range.
Thunder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Claw throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left lands for Claw.
Thunder lands with a nice combination. Claw backs away looking to recover.
Thunder jabs at Claw's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Thunder blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Thunder misses.
Claw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thunder counters with a left 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!
A head kick by Claw misses
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Claw throws a combination that misses
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Claw. Those never looked like landing.
Bear Claw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Claw tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Claw misses with a combination
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thunder scores with a nice head shot.
Claw tries to clinch up but Thunder circles away and keeps his distance.
It appears Thunder was looking to counter with a kick there.
Thunder moves out of range as Claw throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Claw 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 Thunder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thunder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy body kick from Claw
and Thunder counters with a right hand to the body.
Thunder moves out of range of the body kick from Claw.
Claw dodges the punch combination from Thunder .
Claw throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Thunder counters with a crisp one two that drops Claw! Thunder thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Claw to his feet! Claw is in big trouble!#CUT#
It looks like Bear Claw has been cut.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thunder .
Thunder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Claw swivels and escapes.
Bear Claw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Thunder .
Claw throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Claw.
Claw closes the distance but Thunder moves to the side #KD#
and Thunder counters with a crisp one two that drops Claw! Thunder thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Claw to his feet! Claw is in big trouble!#ROC#
Claw is rocked!#CL2#
Thunder tries to keep at a distance but Claw has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Claw prevents Thunder from breaking the clinch.
Thunder is trying to break the clinch but Claw has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Claw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thunder has had enough of the clinch but Claw keeps him there for the moment.
Thunder is trying to force a seperation but Claw has the dominant position.
Claw stalls.
Claw is stalling here.
Thunder effectively controlling the action here.
Claw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thunder .
Claw misses with an elbow strike.
Bear Claw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Claw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Claw tries to land knees in the clinch but Thunder avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Claw.
Thunder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Thunder breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Claw misses
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Thunder drops Claw with a beautiful combination! Claw stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thunder is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Claw explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Claw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Claw blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Claw.
Claw swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thunder dominated that second 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Claw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Claw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thunder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thunder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thunder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Claw misses the shot to the body.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Claw throws a wild body kick that Thunder sees coming a mile off.
Thunder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown but Claw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thunder 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Claw.
Claw tries to bum rush Thunder with a series of wild strikes but Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Claw misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Claw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Thunder . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thunder .
Claw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thunder .
Thunder is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Claw moves into the clinch successfully.
Thunder is trying to push Claw away but Claw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Claw has Thunder pressed against the cage, preventing Thunder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thunder wants to get back to striking at distance but Claw won't allow it.
Thunder has had enough of the clinch but Claw keeps him there for the moment.
Claw slows down the pace here.
Claw stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Thunder tries to break the clinch but Claw is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Claw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Claw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thunder is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bear Claw.#CL2#
Claw forces Thunder back against the cage and clinches.
Claw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thunder blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Thunder wants to break free but Claw has control.
Claw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder is trying to break the clinch but Claw is controlling him.
Claw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thunder .
Thunder prevents a body shot from Claw.
Claw lands an elbow that stopped Thunder in his tracks for a moment.
Claw unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Claw stalling the fight.
Claw looking to slow down the pace here.
Thunder is trying to push Claw away but Claw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Thunder is working for takedown but Claw is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Thunder . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claw missing with knees to the body.
Claw tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Claw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thunder 's efforts to push away.
Claw wants to stall.
Claw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claw trying to land knees to the body.
Thunder is trying to break the clinch but Claw is controlling him.
Thunder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Claw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bear Claw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Claw 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Claw!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 16
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Adamson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Adamson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Adamson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thunder lands a jab.
Thunder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adamson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adamson closes the distance and clinches up with Thunder , looking for a takedown. Adamson pushes Thunder against the cage but Thunder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thunder has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adamson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Adamson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gerry Adamson has been cut.
Thunder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adamson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gerry Adamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Adamson drives through and clinches with Thunder against the cage.
Adamson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1##BC#
Adamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder looks to land a combination but Adamson avoids it well.
Adamson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Adamson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thunder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD2#
Thunder lands a left and a right that send Adamson crashing to the mat, dazed. Thunder thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Adamson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adamson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thunder connects with a stiff jab that staggers Adamson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Thunder !
Post fight, John Thunder took to the microphone: 'Go to sleep Gerry! I want to thank my sponsor sportivite for the hookup '.
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Event:
Madness 22 Diaz vs Donde
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Thunder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Pavlik Dacik has been cut.
Thunder cracks a nice hook into Dacik's ribs.#TD#
Dacik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thunder pushes Dacik off but Dacik dives into side control.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Thunder 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Dacik in side control, throwing shots but Thunder defends.
Thunder wants to get back to his feet.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder gets back to half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dacik tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Dacik is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dacik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dacik prevents Thunder from improving his position.
Thunder is staying active underneath Dacik, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Dacik 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.
Dacik is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thunder throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Dacik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thunder is looking to stand up but Dacik isn't so interested in that idea.
Thunder working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Thunder wants to sweep but no luck.
Dacik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dacik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thunder wants to improve his position but instead Dacik has moved into half guard.
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dacik is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pavlik Dacik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pavlik Dacik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dacik shoots and misses
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dacik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thunder counters with a big right hand! Oh Dacik is in trouble here! Thunder follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thunder !
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Event:
Madness Insanity 9
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Bol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thunder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thunder swinging wildly here.
Thunder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thunder on the side of the head.
Bol Bol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bol scores with a kick to the body.
Thunder blocks a head kick by Bol.
Bol tries to bum rush Thunder with a series of wild strikes but Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bol throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder .
Bol throws a head kick that misses.
Bol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thunder .
Bol closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thunder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bol counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Thunder . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bol throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder feinted with a counter takedown.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Bol.
Bol checks a leg kick nicely.
Thunder closes the distance and clinches up with Bol, looking for a takedown. Thunder pushes Bol against the cage but Bol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thunder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bol looks winded!#CL2#
Thunder gets tackled into the cage by Bol. Bol maintains the clinch. #T2##BC#
Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Bol as he connects with a hook.
Bol throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder .
Thunder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunder goes for a double leg but Bol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bol continues to drive forward.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bol lands a jab.
Thunder walks into a straight right hand from Bol.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Bol. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Bol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thunder .
Bol tries to clinch but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body. Bol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thunder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Thunder backs off Bol throws a huge counter combo but Thunder manages to avoid it all.
Thunder shoots in for a double leg but Bol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Bol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Thunder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bol throws a combination. Thunder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thunder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bol lands with a slapping head kick.
Thunder shoots in for a double leg but Bol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown but Bol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thunder 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bol just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Bol has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bol lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bol misses the shot to the body.
Bol scores with a head kick. Thunder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thunder tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bol is fending him off so far but Thunder persists. Nope, Bol circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Bol misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bol Bol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Thunder with that takedown attempt.
Bol fails to land with a series of punches.
Thunder quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bol cracks the inside of Thunder 's front leg.
John Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown but Bol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thunder 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bol throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bol throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thunder 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bol is breathing heavily.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Bol.
Thunder attempts a counter takedown but Bol avoids it well and moves away.
Bol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thunder 's waist but Thunder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bol off to one side.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunder looks for a takedown but Bol sprawls well.
Bol unleashes a big counter combination but Thunder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Thunder . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thunder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thunder looks to land a body kick but Bol moved away.
Thunder throws a head kick but Bol moves out of range.
Bol misses with a series of wild punches.
Bol throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Bol ducks down to avoid it.
Bol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Thunder misses.
Nice sprawl there from Bol as Thunder shoots in.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thunder .
No luck for Thunder with that takedown attempt.
Bol scores with a jab to the head.
Bol throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bol defends it nicely.
Bol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Thunder throws a front kick aimed at Bol's knee but Bol avoids it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bol.
Thunder blocks a head kick by Bol.
Thunder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bol shoots in for a takedown but Thunder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thunder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bol defends it nicely.
Thunder with a hook.
Bol misses with the combination.
#T4#
Thunder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bol's waist but Bol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thunder off to one side.
Thunder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A lazy left from Bol finds it's target.
Thunder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bol lands with a hook. Thunder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bol lands with a straight right. Thunder didn't see that one coming.
Bol misses with a wild combination.
Thunder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bol Bol 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#
Thunder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bol swivels and escapes.
Bol cracks a nice hook into Thunder 's ribs.
Thunder fails to land the takedown.
Bol cracks Thunder with a good jab.
A punch combination from Thunder misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bol, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thunder tries to move into range but Bol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bol connects with a crisp jab.
Bol throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range. #T1#
Bol misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Thunder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunder tries to counter with a takedown but Bol is quick to defend against it.
Bol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thunder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bol counters with a one-two to the body.
Bol stalks Thunder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thunder 's face. Thunder staggers backwards, shaken.
Thunder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Thunder . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Bol.
Nice takedown defense from Bol. No joy for Thunder on that attempt.
It seemed like Bol was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bol throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thunder 's head.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Bol misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thunder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bol tries to avoid it but Thunder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bol to the ground. Bol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bol! But no joy.
Bol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder .
Bol throws out a loose jab but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Bol tries to sprawl but Thunder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bol is looking to escape.
Thunder works his way into side control. #T3#
Thunder controls the position from side control.
Bol is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thunder is controlling him well.
Bol trying to remain calm as Thunder controls from the top position.#SUB#
Thunder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Thunder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bol Bol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Bol wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Bol sneaks out the side door and pushes Thunder away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bol connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thunder connects with a right hand. Bol shakes it off.
Thunder fails with the takedown.
John Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bol Bol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bol 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bol Bol!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 5
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Ology is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thunder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ology changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thunder tries to avoid it but Ology manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thunder to the ground. Thunder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phren Ology seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ology or perhaps it was just good defense by Thunder , which made it look bad.
Thunder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phren Ology. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ology has closed the distance and engaged Thunder in a clinch.
Thunder tries to break free but Ology pushes him back against the cage.
Ology throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ology keeps control of Thunder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Ology's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ology clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thunder avoids a wild elbow strike from Ology.
Thunder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Thunder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thunder managing to block the knees to the body from Ology.
Thunder is looking to break free of the clinch but Ology has double underhooks. #T1#
Thunder working hard to break the clinch.
Thunder wants to get back to striking at distance but Ology won't allow it.
#BC#
Ology manages to break the clinch.
Ology is looking to clinch.
Ology shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thunder sprawls well. Thunder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ology gets slowly back to his feet.
Ology is looking to clinch but Thunder is avoiding it.
#CL#
Ology clinches up against the cage.
Ology tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thunder avoids it.
Thunder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Ology breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Ology moves into range and clinches up with Thunder .
Thunder has had enough of the clinch but Ology keeps him there for the moment.
Thunder wants to break free but Ology has control.
Ology prevents Thunder from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Ology doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Ology escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ology tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thunder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thunder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ology is defended easily by Thunder .#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thunder has knocked Ology down with a huge combo! Thunder steps away and waves a wobbly Ology back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Phren Ology has been cut.
Ology is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder Throws a clean left jab. Thunder Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Ology's chin! Ology crumbles to the ground and Thunder follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Thunder !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Thunder !
An out of breath John Thunder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Phren Ology was interviewed post fight and said 'Uuu.... uuuuuhhh... aaaaaaa!!!!! Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!!!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Thunder shoots in but Hayes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayes throws a big counter combination but Thunder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thunder as he jumps to the side.
Thunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thunder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hayes's waist but Hayes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thunder off to one side. #CL2#
Thunder forces Hayes back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Thunder jumps into guard, dragging Hayes to the mat.
Thunder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes is looking to stand up but Thunder won't let him.
Thunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1##SU#
Hayes stands up and waves to Thunder to follow him.
John Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thunder defends well and Hayes ends up having to push Thunder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thunder throws out a counter right but Hayes avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Thunder drives through and clinches with Hayes against the cage.
Hayes has Thunder pushed against the cage.#TD#
Hayes jumps guard and drags Thunder to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hayes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thunder trying to hold on to Hayes's head to control him but Hayes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hayes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hayes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hayes is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Hayes.
Thunder is looking to control Hayes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hayes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hayes trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A leg kick checked by Hayes.
Hayes misses with a straight left. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Thunder closes the distance and pushes Hayes back into the cage.#BC#
Hayes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thunder .
An attempted straight right counter from Hayes misses the target.
Thunder misses with a few strikes there.
Hayes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thunder avoids it.
Hayes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thunder defends well and Hayes ends up having to push Thunder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thunder is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Hayes misses
and Thunder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense.
Hayes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hayes shoots in but Thunder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Thunder sprawls well.
Thunder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thunder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Thunder clinches up with Hayes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hayes lands a hook that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Thunder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayes fails with the takedown.
Hayes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Hayes has been cut.
Thunder is looking to clinch but Hayes is avoiding it.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hayes as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder goes for a double leg but Hayes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayes continues to drive forward.#T1#
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but Thunder shows good takedown defense.
Thunder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thunder gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hayes counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Hayes closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hayes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thunder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Hayes breaks the clinch.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayes stuffs the takedown.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Hayes shoots for a takedown but Thunder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Hayes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hayes showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Hayes tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Hayes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thunder has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder manages to get to full guard.
Hayes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thunder 's guard.#T3#
Thunder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayes's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Thunder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hayes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hayes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hayes trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom. #T4#
Thunder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but Hayes defends easily.
Hayes postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Hayes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Hayes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thunder throws a lazy head kick
and Hayes counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Thunder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hayes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Hayes wants to stand but Thunder is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Thunder is trying to hold Hayes in close to prevent damage but Hayes has managed to pass into half guard.
Thunder holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hayes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thunder !
Thunder wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Thunder rolls, trying to escape but Hayes keeps control of the position.
#T2##SUB#
Hayes looking for the choke but no joy.
Rafael Hayes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayes is trying to stick to Thunder 's back but Thunder is turning into Hayes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hayes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thunder .
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thunder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses. Hayes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thunder 's guard. Nice move by Hayes!#REVR##T3##SU#
Hayes gets to his feet. Thunder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Hayes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thunder quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Thunder manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hayes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hayes lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Hayes manages to break the clinch.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hayes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thunder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayes circles away.
Hayes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thunder .
Thunder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hayes but Hayes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rafael Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thunder .#TD#
Hayes drives through with a takedown into Thunder 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Thunder manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hayes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thunder blocks it with crossed arms.
Hayes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thunder .
Hayes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hayes 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Hayes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Thunder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hyde's guard.#ES#
Hyde uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thunder misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hyde counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thunder !
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!#SU#
Hyde stands up. #TD2#
Thunder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hyde trying his best to control but Thunder has mounted him.
Hyde working to try and regain half guard.
Thunder sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thunder landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2#
It looks like Toney Hyde has been cut.
Hyde sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyde tries to get to full guard but Thunder has control of the leg.
Hyde really is a fat lump.#T1##SU2#
Thunder stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hyde to get to his feet.
Hyde gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Thunder gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hyde is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thunder !
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