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Event: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant     
Date:   Apr 20, 2024
#R1##TD#
Anudo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thorsby's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thorsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thorsby pulls Anudo in close to his closed guard and prevents Anudo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Thorsby keeps moving.
Thorsby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anudo is keeping the position for now.
Anudo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Anudo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thorsby should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Anudo has tightened it up now! Thorsby should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mac Anudo!
A very excited looking Mac Anudo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#1048 Milo v Oscar     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1#
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorsby is just out of range.
King 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.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Thorsby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thorsby lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Thorsby, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsby slips a straight right by King.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsby cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
King throws a head kick that misses
and Thorsby counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
Thorsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Thorsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as King is landing a low percentage of strikes.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorsby as he avoids it easily.
King misses with a looping left.
Thorsby lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Thorsby.
Thorsby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King takes one to the side of the head.
Thorsby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thorsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King is breathing heavily.
Thorsby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
King misses with a hook #KD2#
and Thorsby counters with a crisp one two that drops King! Thorsby thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves King to his feet! King is in big trouble!#ROC2#King is rocked!
Thorsby cracks King's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! King slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Thorsby can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
During a confident post fight interview, Svend Thorsby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#1041 Hawk v Cross     
Date:   Feb 10, 2024
#R1#
Peters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peters has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Peters lands a jab to the head.
Peters is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorsby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peters lands with a good body shot.
Peters darts in trying to clinch
and Thorsby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peters thinking.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Peters misses
and Thorsby counters with a right hand to the body.
Thorsby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Peters is just out of range.
Thorsby swats away the attempt to clinch by Peters.
A good leg kick by Thorsby.
Peters just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby checks a leg kick. #T1#
Peters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Peters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsby moves away.
Thorsby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Peters rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorsby.
Thorsby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peters wants to clinch but Thorsby slips to the side
and Peters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Sol Peters has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Thorsby misses.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peters.
Peters lands a body shot.
Thorsby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peters throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Peters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peters can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsby controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Peters scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peters.
Thorsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peters swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Thorsby presses Peters against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peters working aggressively here.
Thorsby stalling against the cage.
Peters pushes Thorsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peters lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Peters lands with a light punch inside.
Thorsby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Peters.
Peters tries to work over Thorsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorsby has a couple of punches blocked by Peters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsby.
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Peters - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Peters misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby prevents a body shot from Peters.
Peters is leaning against Thorsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peters lands with a light punch inside.
Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thorsby throws a head punch that misses.
Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peters is keeping busy.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peters lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorsby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Peters seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorsby can turn it around.
Peters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Peters on the inside.
Peters is leaning against Thorsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thorsby looks winded!
Peters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorsby takes a shot to the head.
Peters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peters struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsby controls his hands. #T4#
Peters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Peters.
A right hand to the body from Peters.
Peters misses with a body punch.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peters's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peters working aggressively here.
Peters misses with a punch to the body.
Peters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby looking to stall.
Thorsby taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Peters scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Peters.
Peters misses with a punch to the body.
Peters pushes Thorsby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peters tries to throw a body punch but Thorsby avoids it by throwing Peters back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Peters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sol Peters's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD#
Peters feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thorsby sprawling to the canvas! Thorsby rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Peters finish him?! #ROC#Thorsby is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Sol Peters is winning the standup battle so far.
Peters throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsby's shoulder, as Thorsby tries to avoid the shot.
Thorsby is still on wobbly legs! Can Peters finish him?
Peters cracks Thorsby with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Peters!
Sol Peters thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#1036 Beau v Wrecks     
Date:   Jan 13, 2024
#R1#
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Thorsby digs a good body shot into Bronte's ribs.
Bronte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bronte scores with a jab to the body.
Bronte misses with a hook. Thorsby ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Thorsby finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Bronte - just one landing.
Thorsby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorsby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorsby lands a head shot.
Bronte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsby.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bronte is defended easily by Thorsby.#T1#
Thorsby throws a leg kick but Bronte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bronte drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorsby sprawls and moves away.
Thorsby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thorsby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bronte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Bronte tries to counter with a takedown but Thorsby is quick to defend against it.
Thorsby scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronte should have avoided that one.
Bronte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronte takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bronte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorsby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorsby lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsby scores with a shot to the body.
Bronte moves away from the strike by Thorsby.
A shot to the body from Bronte misses
and Thorsby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorsby misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronte counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Thorsby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronte rather than just go for the knockout.
Bronte blocks a jab.
Bronte with a poor takedown
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Thorsby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
Bronte swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Bronte dives in and scores a takedown into Thorsby's guard.
Bronte is standing up over Thorsby. Thorsby looks to escape but Bronte dives into side control. #T3##REVB#
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.
Bronte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorsby keeps working.
Thorsby is trying to control Bronte's posture but Bronte avoids it. #SUB#
Bronte tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bronte has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bronte has hold of Thorsby's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Thorsby seems comfortable defending it but Bronte has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Thorsby is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Thorsby is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bronte couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Bronte!
Bob Bronte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#1031 Tam v Nova     
Date:   Dec 16, 2023
#R1#
Thorsby checks a low kick from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine moves out of range of the body kick from Thorsby.
Gasgoine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thorsby checks it well.
Gasgoine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Gasgoine misses
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab.
Gasgoine fakes the leg kick and cracks Thorsby in the body.
Gasgoine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gasgoine throws the kick towards the body but Thorsby avoids it.
A jab from Gasgoine misses.
Thorsby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gasgoine.
Gasgoine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gasgoine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gasgoine misses with a body kick.
Thorsby stuns Gasgoine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gasgoine misses with a body shot.
Gasgoine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thorsby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsby tries to clinch up.
Paul Gasgoine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gasgoine throws a push kick but Thorsby slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Thorsby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine tries to land a front kick but Thorsby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
That kick from Gasgoine tenderised Thorsby's leg. Thorsby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorsby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Thorsby closes the distance and clinches.
Thorsby lands with a right to the head.
Gasgoine misses with a body punch.
Gasgoine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby is trying to stall.
Gasgoine working aggressively here.
Thorsby misses with some punches.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Gasgoine blocks it. #BC#
Gasgoine manages to break the clinch.
Thorsby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gasgoine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorsby.#T2#
Thorsby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gasgoine looks to land a body kick but Thorsby moved away.
Gasgoine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorsby.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gasgoine scores with a nice head shot.
Thorsby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thorsby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Gasgoine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Gasgoine misses.
Thorsby was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gasgoine misses the shot to the body.
Gasgoine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gasgoine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gasgoine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gasgoine swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsby counters with a nice body shot.
Gasgoine throws a body punch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gasgoine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorsby was well out of range. Poor timing from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine backing away here, and Thorsby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gasgoine avoids the body shot from Thorsby. #T3#
Thorsby misses with a leg kick.
Gasgoine scores with a jab.
Gasgoine is looking to wear down Thorsby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Decent striking displayed by Gasgoine there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gasgoine - that will leave a mark!
Gasgoine misses with a body kick.
Gasgoine drops his hands momentarily and Thorsby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thorsby defending well as Gasgoine loads up on a big left hand.
Gasgoine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gasgoine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut
and Gasgoine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Gasgoine misses.
Gasgoine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Gasgoine.
Gasgoine tried to score with a low kick but Thorsby checks it.
Gasgoine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thorsby blocks the body kick. #T4#
Gasgoine throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorsby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gasgoine thinking.
Thorsby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gasgoine misses the target.
Gasgoine misses with a left hand
and Gasgoine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorsby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorsby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thorsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gasgoine is looking to land body kicks.
We've been told by Gasgoine's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Thorsby there.
Thorsby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine misses with a low kick.
Gasgoine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gasgoine swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine tries to move into range but Thorsby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gasgoine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
Thorsby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gasgoine with a body shot.
Gasgoine misses with a hook to the body
and Thorsby counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Gasgoine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gasgoine 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.
Thorsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gasgoine throws a body shot but no joy.
Gasgoine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby lands with an uppercut that bounces Gasgoine off the cage and back into range.
Thorsby throws a leg kick which misses Gasgoine's front leg but catches the back leg as Gasgoine tries to avoid it.
Thorsby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gasgoine lands a nice hook to Thorsby's body. Thorsby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Gasgoine.
Thorsby scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorsby lands a leg kick that knocks Gasgoine off balance momentarily.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Thorsby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thorsby swings for the body but Gasgoine moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Thorsby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gasgoine misses the shot to the body.
Thorsby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Thorsby lands with a nice body punch.
Gasgoine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Thorsby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gasgoine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorsby circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorsby thuds his right hand into Gasgoine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gasgoine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gasgoine moves away.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gasgoine moves away.
It looked like Gasgoine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorsby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorsby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thorsby tries to clinch but Gasgoine moves out of range.
Thorsby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gasgoine. That one must have hurt.
Gasgoine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorsby circles away quickly and effectively.
Gasgoine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thorsby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gasgoine.
Thorsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Gasgoine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Thorsby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gasgoine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thorsby's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gasgoine throws out a loose jab but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gasgoine misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Thorsby tenderised Gasgoine's leg. Gasgoine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paul Gasgoine is winning the standup battle so far.
Gasgoine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gasgoine avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby misses the jab.
Thorsby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thorsby takes a swing at Gasgoine's ribcage but misses.
Gasgoine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Gasgoine catches Thorsby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gasgoine lands a nice shot that snaps Thorsby's head back.
Crunch! Gasgoine slams his shin into Thorsby's torso.
Thorsby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick and Gasgoine moves out of range easily.
Thorsby takes a swing at Gasgoine's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Thorsby.
Thorsby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gasgoine.
Thorsby tries to score with a low kick but Gasgoine moves his leg out of the way.
Thorsby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gasgoine throws a lazy right hand but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gasgoine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Thorsby moves out of range as Gasgoine strikes.
Gasgoine swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Gasgoine backing away here, and Thorsby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
A good leg kick by Thorsby.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gasgoine lands a front kick.
Gasgoine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gasgoine throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it.
Thorsby throws a hook but Gasgoine avoids it easily.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the body.
Gasgoine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorsby. That did some damage!
Gasgoine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gasgoine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gasgoine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Gasgoine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thorsby works Gasgoine's body with a nice hook.
Thorsby has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine throws out a loose jab but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Svend Thorsby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gasgoine takes a swing at Thorsby's ribcage but misses.
Gasgoine tries to land a body kick
and Thorsby counters with a thumping low kick.
Thorsby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorsby moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Gasgoine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gasgoine misses with a hook. Thorsby ducked under it nicely.
Gasgoine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thorsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gasgoine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gasgoine swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Gasgoine throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby staying out of range there.
Gasgoine avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Gasgoine throws a big shot that misses.
Thorsby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gasgoine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Thorsby scores with a shot to the body.
Gasgoine lands with an overhand left.
Gasgoine misses with a left hand
and Thorsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Gasgoine.
Thorsby jabs at Gasgoine's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gasgoine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gasgoine with the inside leg kick.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine misses the body punch
and Thorsby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Gasgoine, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Gasgoine misses with a hook. Thorsby ducked under it nicely.
Gasgoine lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gasgoine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thorsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gasgoine.#T2#
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine ducks under a wild hook from Thorsby.
Thorsby avoids a kick to the body.
Thorsby feints a counter leg kick.
Gasgoine misses with an uppercut
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorsby slips a jab and a cross from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorsby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gasgoine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorsby lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#Gasgoine is rocked!
Thorsby looks to land a combination but Gasgoine avoids it well.
Oh Gasgoine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gasgoine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorsby. Thorsby obviously looking to wear him down.
Gasgoine seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Gasgoine.
Thorsby swings for the body but Gasgoine moves out of range.
Gasgoine lands a nice shot to the body.
Gasgoine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorsby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Gasgoine throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Thorsby coming out on top.
Thorsby connects with a solid leg kick.
Thorsby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gasgoine.
and Thorsby counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gasgoine! He's just covering up as Thorsby starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svend Thorsby!
A victorious Svend Thorsby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#1027 Tam v Custer     
Date:   Nov 25, 2023
#R1#
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleximario moves away.
We've been told by Fleximario's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thorsby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleximario.
Thorsby misses with a lunging right hand
and Fleximario counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fleximario has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fleximario takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab by Fleximario.
Fleximario misses with a looping left.
Fleximario takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thorsby throws a leg kick but Fleximario sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thorsby thows a body kick. Fleximario tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thorsby lands with a good body shot.
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!
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Fleximario.
Thorsby misses with a hook. Fleximario ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Thorsby needs to keep his hands up - Fleximario had a free shot at his head there.
Fleximario throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorsby counters with a leg kick.
Thorsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Fleximario wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorsby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Thorsby has managed to clinch.
Fleximario tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleximario.
Fleximario lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fleximario.
Thorsby looks winded!
Thorsby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fleximario lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fleximario lands a body punch.
Fleximario tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fleximario tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fleximario is keeping busy.#T2#
Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fleximario is keeping busy.
Fleximario has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsby.
Nice body punch from Fleximario - that landed with a thud.
Fleximario misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Fleximario.
Fleximario misses with a body punch.
Fleximario lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fleximario struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsby controls his hands.
Fleximario is leaning against Thorsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Fleximario.
Fleximario lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Fleximario lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fleximario lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorsby.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fleximario.
Fleximario throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fleximario working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fleximario.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fleximario creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Fleximario struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsby controls his hands.
Good body shot from Fleximario.
Fleximario lands with a left to the head.
Thorsby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fleximario lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Fleximario makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Thorsby is rocked!
Fleximario tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Fleximario scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorsby is still on wobbly legs! Can Fleximario finish him?
Fleximario creates a bit of distance for himself, with Thorsby pressed up against the cage and cracks Thorsby with a massive uppercut! Thorsby goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Fleximario!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hawk Fleximario!
A victorious Hawk Fleximario thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#1023 Tam v Logan     
Date:   Nov 04, 2023
#R1#
Phol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phol feints and then cracks Thorsby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thorsby down.
Phol checks a leg kick.
Thorsby staying out of range there.
Phol slips a jab from Thorsby.
Phol misses with an uppercut. Thorsby saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Phol misses the target.
Thorsby misses with a hook. Phol ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Phol has Thorsby up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thorsby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorsby lands a nice uppercut.
Phol blocking some punches.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Phol effectively controlling the action here.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phol backwards.
Our sources have told us that Phol has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Thorsby letting Phol take a breather here.
Thorsby tries to stall but Phol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thorsby blocks an uppercut.
Thorsby misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Phol.
Thorsby is pushing Phol up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
Thorsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thorsby misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Phol.
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!
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsby.
Phol lands an elbow that stopped Thorsby in his tracks for a moment.
Thorsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorsby tries to work over Phol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorsby stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Phol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorsby can turn it around.#T3#
Phol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorsby looks winded!
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Thorsby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol digs a right hand underneath Thorsby's ribcage. Thorsby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phol lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorsby takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Phol tries a body shot but Thorsby blocks it.
Phol lands an elbow inside.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorsby is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phol.
Phol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thorsby throws a head punch that misses.
Phol gets through Thorsby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Phol prevents a body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby takes an elbow to the temple.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Phol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thorsby tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Thorsby back against the cage.
Phol lands an elbow inside.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorsby lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
Thorsby has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
Phol slows down the pace here.
Phol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svend Thorsby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol is looking to counter punch.
Thorsby misses with a hook
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phol throws out a loose jab but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Thorsby tenderised Phol's leg. Phol is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Thorsby.
Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorsby can do to turn this around?
Phol misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorsby.
Phol throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Phol looks to land a combination but Thorsby avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol throws a right hand that misses
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut.
Phol tries to clinch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Phol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Phol throws a solid leg kick but Thorsby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phol.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorsby throws a looping overhand right but Phol ducks down to avoid it.
Thorsby throws a leg kick but Phol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thorsby throws a leg kick
and Phol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Phol misses.
Phol throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorsby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phol swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Phol.
A slow jab from Thorsby misses its intended target.
Thorsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phol.
Thorsby throws a front kick that sends Phol stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Thorsby.
Thorsby loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.#T2#
Thorsby lands with a good body shot.
Phol digs a good hook to Thorsby's body.
Thorsby throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily.
Thorsby connects with a looping right hand.
Phol walks into a straight right hand from Thorsby.
Phol misses with an uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a left to the body.
Phol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorsby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Phol checks a leg kick nicely.
Phol throws a combination that misses
and Thorsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phol misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorsby. #T3#
Phol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorsby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorsby tests Phol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phol cracks Thorsby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorsby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol takes a swing at Thorsby's ribcage but misses.
Thorsby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorsby slips a jab and a cross from Phol.
Thorsby appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Thorsby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Thorsby jabs at Phol's body.
Thorsby throws an off balance right hand
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Thorsby counter with a right hand.
Phol works the jab nicely.
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phol throws a hook to the side of Thorsby's head but Thorsby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
Thorsby with a nice cross.
A nice leg kick from Thorsby, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Phol checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Phol tried to counter with a leg kick but Thorsby avoided it.
Thorsby lands a nice hook to Phol's body. Phol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phol cracks a nice hook into Thorsby's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thorsby misses with a right hand
and Phol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorsby takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Thorsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phol clobbers Thorsby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thorsby checks the leg kick.
Thorsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorsby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Phol. Beautiful body shot.
Thorsby slips under a jab.
Thorsby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Phol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorsby's head.
Phol looks to throw the jab but Thorsby is out of range.
Phol is looking to clinch.
Phol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorsby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thorsby moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Thorsby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thorsby looks to land a right hand but Phol moved out of range.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the body
and Phol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorsby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phol at a distance.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Thorsby throws a shot to the body.
Thorsby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phol throws a series of punches but Thorsby avoids them all with ease.
Thorsby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorsby misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Thorsby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phol motions for Thorsby to come forward. Phol throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phol moves away from the strike by Thorsby.
Phol misses with a few strikes there.
Phol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorsby blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Thorsby throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Thorsby misses the jab.
Thorsby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phol doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorsby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thorsby 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 Phol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Phol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorsby takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Phol misses.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the body.
Thorsby takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Thorsby throws a wild body kick that Phol sees coming a mile off.
Thorsby misses with a right hand
and Phol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Phol swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorsby misses with a straight left.
Phol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thorsby throws a right and a left that Phol avoids nicely.
Thorsby is looking to slow Phol down with leg kicks.
Phol avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Phol jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Phol rushes Thorsby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsby trying to control the position but instead, Phol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thorsby into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsby.
Phol throws an elbow that misses.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Svend Thorsby.
I think Thorsby 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Svend Thorsby!

A relieved looking Svend Thorsby thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#1018 Buster v Milo     
Date:   Sep 30, 2023
#R1#
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couceiro moves away.
Couceiro throwing a counter right hand but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
Couceiro missing with a left hand there. Thorsby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
Couceiro misses with a straight left.
Couceiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Couceiro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Couceiro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Thorsby.
Couceiro tries to clinch but Thorsby is having none of it. #CL#
Couceiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thorsby is pressed up against the cage. Couceiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thorsby down to the mat. Thorsby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Thorsby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorsby.#T1#
Couceiro fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
Thorsby takes a swing at Couceiro's ribcage but misses.
Thorsby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couceiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorsby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couceiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Couceiro avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Couceiro throwing a counter right hand but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
Couceiro tries to clinch up
and Thorsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Couceiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thorsby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorsby scores with a leg kick.
Thorsby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Couceiro tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Thorsby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Couceiro! Thorsby lets Couceiro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Couceiro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couceiro tries to clinch up but Thorsby circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Couceiro clinches.
Thorsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorsby pushes Couceiro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorsby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couceiro backwards.
Thorsby leaning against his opponent.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couceiro's elbow.
Thorsby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Couceiro tries to pull guard but Thorsby holds him up against the cage and eventually Couceiro drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorsby blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Couceiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thorsby is pushing Couceiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Couceiro prevents a body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Thorsby - that landed with a thud.
Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorsby digs a right hand underneath Couceiro's ribcage. Couceiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Couceiro.
Couceiro jumps guard but Thorsby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorsby.
Thorsby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Couceiro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorsby taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Couceiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Thorsby lands with a left to the head.
Thorsby pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couceiro.
Couceiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsby.
Couceiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thorsby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thorsby misses with the head strike.
Thorsby slows down the pace here.
Thorsby taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thorsby is working Couceiro over against the cage.
Couceiro is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couceiro backwards.
Couceiro tries a body shot but Thorsby blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Couceiro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thorsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couceiro.
Thorsby thumps Couceiro with a low kick.
Thorsby thuds a left hand into Couceiro's body.
Couceiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Couceiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thorsby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Couceiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorsby connects with a body shot.
Couceiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorsby works the jab nicely.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couceiro walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Couceiro limp body while Thorsby jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
A victorious Svend Thorsby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#1014 Herbert v Hawk     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023
#R1#
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorsby.
Thorsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A big left from Thorsby misses.
Thorsby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Thorsby looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Thorsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thorsby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Thorsby rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorsby taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorsby.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thorsby misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorsby.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thorsby walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Thorsby.
Thorsby cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Thorsby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Thorsby stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Thorsby drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsby.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thorsby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones is pushing Thorsby up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Thorsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Thorsby holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Thorsby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Thorsby holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Thorsby is trying to stall.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorsby.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands a body shot.
Thorsby looks winded!
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorsby throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Thorsby tries to tie him up.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorsby misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorsby can turn it around.
Thorsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a left hand.
Thorsby blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Thorsby avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here. #T4#
Thorsby scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones tries to pull guard but Thorsby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thorsby trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Thorsby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones is trying to pull guard but Thorsby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorsby lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Jones jumps guard and drags Thorsby to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Thorsby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Thorsby moves into the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsby.
Thorsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones jumps guard but Thorsby stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones prevents a body shot from Thorsby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thorsby wants to stall. #TD#
Jones pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thorsby stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Thorsby wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T1#
Thorsby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorsby.
Thorsby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thorsby looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thorsby wants to hit a sweep here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thorsby there!
Thorsby sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Thorsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorsby tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #T3#
Thorsby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Thorsby wants to control but Jones manages to buck him off and is now in Thorsby's guard! Nice work there by Jones! #SUB2#
Thorsby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thorsby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones wants to control from the top but Thorsby keeps moving.
Thorsby trying to control the position. #T4#
Thorsby looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Thorsby looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorsby tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorsby wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
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 Kim Jones will probably get the nod.
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#
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Thorsby throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby misses with a hook #KD#
and Jones counters with a beautiful punch that sends Thorsby to the canvas! #CUT#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Thorsby is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones pushes down on Thorsby's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Thorsby actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Thorsby works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thorsby wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
Thorsby is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorsby is retaining full guard.
Thorsby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thorsby throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorsby working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Thorsby looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Thorsby up and slammed him! Thorsby can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Thorsby tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Thorsby looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Thorsby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thorsby is working to get back to half guard.
Thorsby tries to improve his position but instead Jones has taken his back! #T3#
Thorsby tries to break free. #SUB#
Thorsby showing good submission defense here.
Thorsby trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Thorsby tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Jones looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Thorsby trying to control but not successfully.
Thorsby can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Thorsby is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jones gets his way!
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Thorsby manages to turn into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jones!

Kim Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: GAMMA#1010 Aurelius v Winfred     
Date:   Aug 05, 2023
#R1#
Thorsby takes one to the chin there.
Thorsby lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Canada backs up against the cage.
Canada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thorsby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Canada throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorsby tries to bum rush Canada with a series of wild strikes but Canada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorsby throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Thorsby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Canada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Thorsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Canada lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Canada.
Canada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Canada stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Canada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Canada goes for a takedown attempt but Thorsby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Canada lands a front kick.
We've been informed that Canada has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thorsby is breathing heavily.#T1#
Canada throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Canada bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Canada scores with a spinning back kick!
Canada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Thorsby misses its target.
Thorsby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thorsby moves forwards but Canada connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Thorsby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Canada to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thorsby is looking to stand back up but Canada counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thorsby. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada drops an elbow to the side of Thorsby's head.
Canada lands with a punch from half guard.
Canada drops an elbow to the side of Thorsby's head. #T2#
Thorsby has hold of Canada's hands but Canada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thorsby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Thorsby is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canada lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Thorsby! More strikes land and this one is all over! Canada jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Canada!
Beau Canada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#1006 Jack v Joseph     
Date:   Jul 08, 2023
#R1#
Jab, jab by Manifesto - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
The fighters circling - Manifesto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manifesto misses with a hook
and Thorsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Morbius Manifesto has been cut.
Manifesto throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Thorsby darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Manifesto pushes Thorsby off but Thorsby dives into side control.
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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thorsby throws an elbow but Manifesto slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby throws an elbow but Manifesto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thorsby taking a breather here.
Manifesto wants to get back to his feet but Thorsby drags him back down.#T1##SUB#
Thorsby has hold of Manifesto's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Manifesto tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Thorsby cranks the arm and Manifesto screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Manifesto, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Svend Thorsby!
After winning the bout, Svend Thorsby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#1002 Sullivan v Azor     
Date:   Jun 10, 2023
#R1#
Thorsby moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Thorsby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him. #CL#
Thorsby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thorsby throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Thorsby is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorsby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thorsby pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Thorsby. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Nice shot by Thorsby.
King does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thorsby half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thorsby with a nice calf kick.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a wild combination.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tried to score with a low kick but Thorsby checks it.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Thorsby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Thorsby is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorsby.
Thorsby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Thorsby misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorsby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Thorsby.
Jab, jab by Thorsby - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorsby.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from King.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws the left hand but Thorsby avoids the punch easily.
Thorsby throws a lazy uppercut
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Thorsby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
King gets tackled into the cage by Thorsby. Thorsby maintains the clinch.
Thorsby working aggressively here.
Thorsby tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Thorsby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorsby.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thorsby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Svend Thorsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy King.
Thorsby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thorsby pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Thorsby scores with a push kick.
Thorsby shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorsby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King thinks about the counter body kick.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorsby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a lazy right hand but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorsby throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thorsby tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from King misses.
Thorsby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thorsby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
King tries to clinch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thorsby will feel that in the morning.
Thorsby misses with a looping left.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsby.
Good leg kick by King.
Svend Thorsby is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorsby throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a series of strikes. Thorsby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thorsby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Thorsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorsby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorsby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2##CL#
Thorsby clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Thorsby.
Thorsby is stalling here.
King is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby is struggling to control the position.
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thorsby misses with the head strike.
Thorsby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Thorsby swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsby has King pressed against the cage.
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Svend Thorsby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thorsby throws a head punch that misses.
Thorsby taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsby fails to land.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. #T4#
Thorsby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
Thorsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorsby misses with some punches.
Thorsby is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorsby has his back to the cage.
Thorsby misses with some punches.
King blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King looking for a takedown.
Svend Thorsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy King.
Thorsby struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Thorsby's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Thorsby. Beautiful body shot.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. #CL2#
King has managed to clinch.
Thorsby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsby.
Thorsby stalling. #T1#
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsby is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thorsby misses with some punches.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby lands a nice uppercut.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Thorsby has King pushed against the cage.
King changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thorsby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsby's shoulder, as Thorsby tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Thorsby down.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thorsby scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsby is looking to counter punch.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thorsby throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Thorsby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorsby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorsby takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Thorsby closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
Thorsby lands a nice uppercut.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Thorsby lands a left hand.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Thorsby lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Thorsby to work. #T4#
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Thorsby.
Thorsby lands with a short shot to the head.
King blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
King prevents a body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorsby.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsby fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsby digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jimmy King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svend Thorsby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thorsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Thorsby!

During a confident post fight interview, Svend Thorsby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#997 Sullivan v Joosep     
Date:   May 06, 2023
#R1#
A jab lands there for Watts.
Thorsby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watts tries to counter by clinching up but Thorsby breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab from Watts.
Watts punishes Thorsby's body with a nice straight punch.
Thorsby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Watts can pounce on him.
Watts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thorsby is out of range and Watts settles back down.
Watts lands with a slapping head kick.
Thorsby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watts slips under a jab from Thorsby.
Thorsby doesn't manage to clinch there - Watts circles away.
Watts fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorsby just manages to avoid it.
Watts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Watts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby throws out a powerful jab.
Watts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watts lands a jab to the head.
Watts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Watts misses with an uppercut.
Thorsby feints a counter leg kick.
Watts misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Watts misses
and Thorsby counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Watts.
Thorsby checks a leg kick.
Cole Watts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorsby missing with a left hand there. Watts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watts throws a body punch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watts.
Thorsby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Watts with a body shot.
Nice cross by Thorsby.
Thorsby looks to land a left hand but Watts moved out of range nicely.
Watts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Watts moves out of range as Thorsby strikes.
Watts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters circling - Watts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorsby takes a swing at Watts's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Thorsby misses.
Watts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsby. #T2#
Thorsby misses with an uppercut. Watts saw that one coming.
Watts misses with a hook.
Watts lands with a nice body punch.
Watts misses the jab.
Thorsby connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watts lands a right hook to the body.
Thorsby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Watts throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsby's shoulder, as Thorsby tries to avoid the shot.
Watts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorsby counters with a three punch combo that has Watts backing up. Watts nods at Thorsby to acknowledge the strikes.
Watts just misses with a punch to the body.
Watts is looking to slow Thorsby down with leg kicks.
Thorsby staying out of range there.
Watts misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Watts - just one landing.
Watts sizes up Thorsby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Watts walks into a jab.#T3#
Watts throws a nice head kick!
Watts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thorsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watts manages to avoid it.
Watts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Watts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Watts throws a leg kick which misses Thorsby's front leg but catches the back leg as Thorsby tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Thorsby closes the distance and pushes Watts back into the cage.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby trying to control the position but instead, Watts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thorsby into the cage.
Thorsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Watts is rocked!
Thorsby lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Watts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorsby lands a big right hand that drops Watts! The killer instinct kicks in and Thorsby finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thorsby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svend Thorsby!
Svend Thorsby thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#993 Aurelius v Ainsworth     
Date:   Apr 08, 2023
#R1#
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Batirovenkekikala. #CL#
Thorsby closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsby.
Batirovenkekikala is leaning against Thorsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thorsby works on Batirovenkekikala's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Batirovenkekikala lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Good body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Thorsby scores with a hook to the body.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala looking to stall.
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby prevents a body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batirovenkekikala.
Thorsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Batirovenkekikala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards. #T1#
Thorsby is pushing Batirovenkekikala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thorsby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Batirovenkekikala can turn it around.
Batirovenkekikala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby taking a breather.
Thorsby digs a right hand into Batirovenkekikala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Batirovenkekikala's gas tank.
Thorsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thorsby cracks Batirovenkekikala with a nice body shot.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
Batirovenkekikala pushes Thorsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Batirovenkekikala fails to land.
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
I was talking to Thorsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorsby is working Batirovenkekikala over against the cage.
Thorsby lands with a light punch inside.
Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Thorsby is stalling here.
Thorsby wants to stall.
Batirovenkekikala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Batirovenkekikala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Thorsby taking a breather.
Thorsby leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsby is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Svend Thorsby.
Batirovenkekikala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to chop away at Thorsby's legs.
Batirovenkekikala just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Batirovenkekikala. No joy for Thorsby on that attempt.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a straight right. #T3#
Batirovenkekikala looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorsby is just out of range.
Batirovenkekikala jabs at Thorsby's body.
The fighters circling - Thorsby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorsby throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thorsby takes one to the side of the head.
Thorsby moves out of range as Batirovenkekikala strikes.
Thorsby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorsby checks the leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut
and Thorsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
A cross from Batirovenkekikala lands.
Batirovenkekikala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorsby.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch but Batirovenkekikala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorsby moves to clinch but Batirovenkekikala breaks away
letting Batirovenkekikala counter with a right hand. #T4#
Batirovenkekikala swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorsby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Batirovenkekikala throws a right hand that misses
and Thorsby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorsby throws a sloppy body shot
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorsby thinking.
Thorsby tries a low kick but Batirovenkekikala avoids it.
Batirovenkekikala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorsby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorsby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
As Batirovenkekikala looks to move away, Thorsby throws a big counter combo but Batirovenkekikala just gets out of the way.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a good body shot.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to score with low kicks.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Thorsby moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala dominated that round.
That's time! Thorsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thorsby looks to throw the jab but Batirovenkekikala is out of range.
Batirovenkekikala lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thorsby checks a leg kick.
Thorsby defending well as Batirovenkekikala loads up on a big left hand.
Batirovenkekikala stuns Thorsby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorsby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batirovenkekikala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batirovenkekikala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a straight right. Thorsby didn't see that one coming.
Batirovenkekikala throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsby's shoulder, as Thorsby tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Thorsby. Those never looked like landing.
Thorsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Batirovenkekikala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batirovenkekikala throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Batirovenkekikala.
It looked like Thorsby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Thorsby takes one to the chin there.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Batirovenkekikala is predictable there
and Thorsby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorsby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batirovenkekikala. Batirovenkekikala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a cross.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Thorsby moved out of range nicely.
Batirovenkekikala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batirovenkekikala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorsby's head.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook but Thorsby blocks it.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook. Thorsby ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Thorsby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Batirovenkekikala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorsby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Thorsby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby misses with a head kick.
Thorsby tests Batirovenkekikala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook.#TD#
Batirovenkekikala tries to sprawl but Thorsby drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to get back to is feet but Thorsby passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batirovenkekikala wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Thorsby is looking to take a break and control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batirovenkekikala is letting Thorsby control him for a moment. #T3#
Batirovenkekikala is trying to get back to his feet.
Batirovenkekikala is not content to let Thorsby control the position. #SUB#
Thorsby swings around for an armbar but Batirovenkekikala sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thorsby's guard.
Thorsby keeping moving, preventing Batirovenkekikala from controlling successfully.
Thorsby wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB#
Thorsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to stand up but Thorsby won't let him. #SUB#
Thorsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batirovenkekikala is aware though and is defending well.
Thorsby working a defensive guard but Batirovenkekikala passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorsby is looking to improve his position.
Batirovenkekikala trying to pass the guard but Thorsby defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A jab from Thorsby finds it's way through Batirovenkekikala's defenses.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick but Thorsby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a wild body shot.
Thorsby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thorsby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Thorsby finds it's way through Batirovenkekikala's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch but Batirovenkekikala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batirovenkekikala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Batirovenkekikala lands a nice hook to Thorsby's body. Thorsby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorsby moves out of range as Batirovenkekikala strikes.
Some wild striking there from Thorsby.
Batirovenkekikala looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Batirovenkekikala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Thorsby.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsby slips a straight right by Batirovenkekikala.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Batirovenkekikala, as that shot connected.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook but Thorsby avoids it easily.
Batirovenkekikala avoids a kick to the body.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a hook.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a body shot.
Thorsby thows a body kick. Batirovenkekikala tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Batirovenkekikala just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Batirovenkekikala throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Batirovenkekikala misses the target.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping left.
Batirovenkekikala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorsby.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batirovenkekikala throws a lazy right hand but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batirovenkekikala swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Batirovenkekikala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorsby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Batirovenkekikala misses the target.
It looked like Thorsby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Batirovenkekikala.
Thorsby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Thorsby appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Thorsby has managed to clinch.
Thorsby misses with a body punch.
Thorsby prevents a body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svend Thorsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svend Thorsby has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Batirovenkekikala takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Thorsby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batirovenkekikala.
A short left from Thorsby.
Thorsby stalling.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thorsby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thorsby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorsby lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby controlling the action here for a moment.
Thorsby taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Thorsby stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Thorsby for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorsby.
Thorsby is pushing Batirovenkekikala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby is looking to control Batirovenkekikala's arms but Batirovenkekikala gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorsby has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Svend Thorsby.
Batirovenkekikala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thorsby.
It seemed like Batirovenkekikala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Batirovenkekikala finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses the jab.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Thorsby moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Svend Thorsby.
I think Batirovenkekikala 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!

Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#988 Barboza v Lovanov     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
Conchobhar misses the shot to the body.
Thorsby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Conchobhar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conchobhar ducks right into an uppercut from Thorsby.
Thorsby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conchobhar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thorsby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Conchobhar.
Thorsby throws a half hearted mid kick.
Conchobhar loads up on a big right hand but Thorsby slips the punch.
Conchobhar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conchobhar, as that shot connected.
Crunch! Thorsby slams his shin into Conchobhar's torso.
Conchobhar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conchobhar swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsby counters with a series of strikes. Conchobhar will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Conchobhar walks into a stiff left hand from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a poor cross that misses
and Conchobhar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Conchobhar gets caught flat footed, as Thorsby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Conchobhar wants to stand and escape but Thorsby is having none of it.
Thorsby looking to pass the guard.
Conchobhar wants to stand and escape but Thorsby is having none of it.
Thorsby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Conchobhar wants to get back to his feet but Thorsby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thorsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Conchobhar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Conchobhar is looking to stand up but Thorsby isn't so interested in that idea.
Conchobhar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thorsby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Conchobhar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorsby slips under a jab.
Conchobhar misses with a looping left.
Thorsby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Conchobhar sprawls well. Conchobhar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thorsby gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Conchobhar misses with a hook.
Conchobhar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conchobhar misses with a hook. Thorsby ducked under it nicely.
Thorsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorsby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conchobhar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby swings widly with a right hand
and Conchobhar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Thorsby tests Conchobhar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorsby tries to clinch up.
Conchobhar throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Conchobhar slips a straight right by Thorsby.
Thorsby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Conchobhar throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsby's shoulder, as Thorsby tries to avoid the shot.
Conchobhar misses with a straight right.
Conchobhar just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Thorsby doesn't manage to clinch there - Conchobhar circles away. #CL#
Thorsby gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Conchobhar manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby defending well as Conchobhar loads up on a big left hand.
Conchobhar just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Conchobhar does no damage.
Thorsby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conchobhar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby lands a head shot.
Nice shot by Thorsby.
Herleifr Conchobhar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorsby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsby. Conchobhar does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herleifr Conchobhar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svend Thorsby's cut.
That's time! Thorsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fighters circling - Thorsby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar tried to score with a low kick but Thorsby checks it.
Conchobhar throws an off balance right hand
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Conchobhar.
Conchobhar throws a body shot but no joy.
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorsby is looking to counter with a body kick.
Conchobhar works Thorsby's body with a nice hook.
Thorsby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby misses with a wild body shot.
Conchobhar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorsby.
Thorsby misses with a head kick.
Conchobhar punishes Thorsby's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Conchobhar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Conchobhar throws a good cross that connects.
Conchobhar misses with a looping right.
Thorsby is looking to clinch.
Conchobhar punishes Thorsby's body with a nice straight punch.
Conchobhar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conchobhar misses the shot to the body.
Conchobhar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thorsby on the side of the head.
Thorsby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Thorsby.
Conchobhar scores with the left hand. Thorsby knows he should have avoided that one.
Thorsby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conchobhar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby throws an overhand right that lands on Conchobhar's shoulder, as Conchobhar tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Conchobhar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar slips under a jab from Thorsby.
Thorsby moves away from the strike by Conchobhar.
Thorsby half committed to a counter leg kick.
Conchobhar throws a hook but Thorsby avoids it easily.
It looked like Thorsby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Conchobhar.
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Conchobhar throws a jab when Thorsby was well out of range.
Conchobhar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thorsby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conchobhar. Thorsby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conchobhar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorsby counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut.
Conchobhar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thorsby connects with the punch.
Conchobhar misses with a jab to the body
and Thorsby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Conchobhar thinking.
Conchobhar throws a right hand that misses
and Thorsby counters with a nice body shot.
Conchobhar is breathing heavily.
Conchobhar misses with a straight left.
Thorsby scores with a nice right hand.
Thorsby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorsby wants to clinch but Conchobhar slips to the side
and Conchobhar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Thorsby closes the distance and pushes Conchobhar back into the cage.
Conchobhar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!#BC2#
Conchobhar breaks the clinch.
Thorsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorsby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conchobhar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorsby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thorsby duly obliges.
Conchobhar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Conchobhar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorsby.
Nice takedown defense from Conchobhar. No joy for Thorsby on that attempt.
Conchobhar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conchobhar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorsby tests Conchobhar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Svend Thorsby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svend Thorsby's cut.
That's time! Thorsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Conchobhar throws a poor cross that misses
letting Thorsby counter with a right hand.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thorsby thumps Conchobhar with a low kick.
Thorsby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conchobhar.
Thorsby is looking to counter with a body kick.
Conchobhar throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorsby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conchobhar throws a right hand that misses
and Thorsby counters with a good, hard body kick but Conchobhar shrugs it off.
Thorsby scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Thorsby closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorsby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsby lands a shot to the body.
Thorsby works on Conchobhar's body with a couple of short punches.
Conchobhar wants to get back to striking at distance but Thorsby won't allow it.
Conchobhar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conchobhar's elbow.
Conchobhar wants to break free but Thorsby has control.
A short left from Thorsby.
Thorsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conchobhar blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
A frustrated look appears on Conchobhar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thorsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conchobhar blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Thorsby - that landed with a thud.
Conchobhar blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
Conchobhar pushes Thorsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby stalling against the cage.
Thorsby tries to throw a body punch but Conchobhar avoids it by throwing Thorsby back against the cage.
Conchobhar is trying to break the clinch but Thorsby is controlling him.#T2#
Thorsby stalling against the cage.
Thorsby slowing the pace effectively.
Thorsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsby just leaning against Conchobhar, taking a breather.
Thorsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorsby lands a left hand.
Thorsby struggles to land a body shot inside as Conchobhar controls his hands.
Thorsby leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thorsby is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Conchobhar.
Svend Thorsby has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3##BC2#
Conchobhar breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Conchobhar.
A quick step to the side and Thorsby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conchobhar misses with a shot to the body
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Conchobhar. That snapped Thorsby's head back.
Thorsby slips a straight right by Conchobhar.
Conchobhar throws a shot from downtown. Thorsby moves away and avoids it.
Thorsby misses with a straight right.
Thorsby wants to clinch up but Conchobhar keeps it at a distance.
Thorsby moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Conchobhar throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Thorsby with a hook.
Conchobhar lands with a right hand.
Thorsby connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conchobhar walks into a jab.
Thorsby throws a nice looking combination but Conchobhar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thorsby moves out of range of the strikes.
Conchobhar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorsby's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorsby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Conchobhar missing with a left hand there. Thorsby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Thorsby darts in and clinches Conchobhar up against the cage.
Conchobhar prevents a body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby is looking to control Conchobhar's arms but Conchobhar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorsby has his back to the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Thorsby!

An out of breath Svend Thorsby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#984 Joosep v Sullivan     
Date:   Feb 04, 2023
#R1#
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Dispatch Regulator throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thorsby avoids it.
Dispatch Regulator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorsby cracks a nice hook into Dispatch Regulator's ribs.
Thorsby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thorsby misses with a straight left.
Dispatch Regulator wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator digs a good hook to Thorsby's body.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a jab to the head.
Dispatch Regulator lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorsby circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorsby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dispatch Regulator.
Thorsby blocks the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorsby.
A jab from Dispatch Regulator misses.
Dispatch Regulator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorsby counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Dispatch Regulator checks a low kick from Thorsby.
Thorsby scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
Thorsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Dispatch Regulator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorsby throws out the jab.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
Thorsby misses with a hook. Dispatch Regulator ducked under it nicely.
Dispatch Regulator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator backing away here, and Thorsby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorsby misses with a leg kick
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
Thorsby connects with a solid leg kick.
Thorsby with a nice cross.#T2#
Dispatch Regulator scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dispatch Regulator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorsby throws out the jab.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut
and Dispatch Regulator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dispatch Regulator takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thorsby throws a hook but Dispatch Regulator avoids it easily.
Thorsby 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.
Dispatch Regulator blocks a head kick by Thorsby.
Dispatch Regulator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorsby lands a nice hook to Dispatch Regulator's body. Dispatch Regulator takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A clash of legs there as Thorsby blocks the low kick.
Thorsby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorsby lands a front kick.#T3##CL#
Dispatch Regulator moves into range and clinches up with Thorsby.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a shoulder strike.
Dispatch Regulator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dispatch Regulator blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Thorsby gets through Dispatch Regulator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsby.
Dispatch Regulator is leaning against Thorsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dispatch Regulator tries to pull guard but Thorsby won't allow it.
Dispatch Regulator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Thorsby to work.
Nice body punch from Dispatch Regulator.
Thorsby stalling against the cage.
Thorsby struggles to land a body shot inside as Dispatch Regulator controls his hands. #TD#
Dispatch Regulator pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Thorsby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dispatch Regulator manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thorsby has Dispatch Regulator in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Dispatch Regulator slips nicely into half guard.
Thorsby felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dispatch Regulator is working for a submission of some sort.
Dispatch Regulator tries to pass to full mount but Thorsby defends it.
Thorsby is looking for a sweep. Dispatch Regulator is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chronian Dispatch Regulator's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thorsby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Dispatch Regulator is just out of range.
Thorsby misses with a straight left.
Dispatch Regulator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorsby.
As Thorsby backs away, Dispatch Regulator returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
Thorsby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dispatch Regulator's head.
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator slips a straight right by Thorsby.
It looked like Dispatch Regulator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorsby connects with a right hand. Dispatch Regulator shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Thorsby misses.
Dispatch Regulator looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dispatch Regulator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dispatch Regulator throws a sloppy head kick and Thorsby moves out of range easily.
Thorsby is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dispatch Regulator takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Dispatch Regulator takes a swing at Thorsby's ribcage but misses.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a low kick.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
Dispatch Regulator throwing a counter right hand but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
Thorsby jabs Dispatch Regulator to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorsby lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dispatch Regulator.
Thorsby pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Dispatch Regulator moves into range and clinches up with Thorsby.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dispatch Regulator's elbow. #T2#
Dispatch Regulator lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsby controls his hands.
Dispatch Regulator working aggressively here.
Dispatch Regulator tries to pull guard but Thorsby won't allow it.
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Thorsby looking to slow down the pace here.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby blocking some punches.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to pull guard but Thorsby has him pressed against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorsby or not.
Dispatch Regulator jumps guard but Thorsby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chronian Dispatch Regulator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dispatch Regulator lands a body punch.
Thorsby is breathing heavily.
Dispatch Regulator throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorsbys head.
A body shot lands from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Dispatch Regulator.
A short uppercut from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a short shot to the head.
Dispatch Regulator cracks Thorsby with a nice body shot.#T3##TD#
Dispatch Regulator pulls Thorsby into guard.
Thorsby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dispatch Regulator has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorsby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dispatch Regulator is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thorsby frees his head nicely. Oh but Dispatch Regulator has switched to an armbar! Thorsby is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
An out of breath Chronian Dispatch Regulator thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 59: Beukeboom v Red Eagle     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
A jab from Thorsby misses.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thorsby.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thorsby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorsby can pounce on him.
Barnes 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.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Thorsby blocks a low kick nicely.
Thorsby cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorsby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Thorsby throws a left that rocks Barnes and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Thorsby dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Barnes regain composure! #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Thorsby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Thorsby finish him?#SUB#
Thorsby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Thorsby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Barnes is trying to escape the position but Thorsby is controlling the position.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes parries the strikes from Thorsby easily there. Thorsby is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barnes to escape.
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Thorsby dominates the positioning.
Barnes tries to buck Thorsby off but Thorsby is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is not content to let Thorsby control the position.
Barnes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thorsby has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thorsby off and has taken his back!
Barnes throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Barnes somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T2#
Thorsby tries to escape but Barnes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnes tries to keep control of the position but Thorsby is staying busy.
Thorsby tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Thorsby trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Thorsby right now.
Barnes struggling to land strikes to the head as Thorsby covers up.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Thorsby tries to break free.
Barnes misses with a punch to the head.
Barnes tries to keep control of the position but Thorsby is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Thorsby's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Thorsby trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip. #T3#
Barnes missing with punches from the back.
Well, with Barnes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Thorsby is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes missing with strikes from the back.
Thorsby covering up well and avoiding damage.
Thorsby tries to escape the position.
Thorsby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Thorsby.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Thorsby is having none of it.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thorsby wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes prevents Thorsby from improving his position.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thorsby is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Thorsby looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Svend Thorsby will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes tries a low kick but Thorsby avoids it.
Thorsby throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes motions for Thorsby to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a big counter head kick but Thorsby avoids it with no problem.
Thorsby swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Thorsby. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nice body punch from Thorsby.
Svend Thorsby is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorsby throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorsby blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Thorsby misses.
Barnes tries to work over Thorsby's front leg with a kick but Thorsby checks it.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Thorsby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thorsby connects with the punch.
Thorsby avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Thorsby counters with an inside leg kick.
Thorsby looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Thorsby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Thorsby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsby looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Thorsby with a jab.
Thorsby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes slips under a jab from Thorsby.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes takes one on the button.#T3#
Thorsby is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Thorsby misses with a leg kick.
Thorsby misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorsby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Thorsby's body. Thorsby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorsby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Thorsby throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Thorsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Thorsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorsby misses the target.
Thorsby swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Thorsby bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Thorsby is predictable there
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsby moves away.
Thorsby 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.
Thorsby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thorsby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Thorsby.
Good work by Thorsby as he checks the leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thorsby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thorsby looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick
and Thorsby counters with a straight right hand.
Thorsby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thorsby 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 Barnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thorsby rather than just go for the knockout.
Thorsby moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Thorsby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorsby lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Thorsby tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it.
Thorsby connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Barnes! He's out on his feet! Thorsby rushes in and drops Barnes with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Svend Thorsby!
An out of breath Svend Thorsby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 53: Svyatogor v Motts     
Date:   Dec 09, 2022
#R1#
Thorsby staying out of range there.
Thorsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rader manages to avoid it.
Thorsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rader throws the left hand but Thorsby avoids the punch easily.
Rader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thorsby throws the left hand but Rader avoids the punch easily.
Thorsby works the jab nicely.
Thorsby blocks a jab.
Thorsby slips under a jab.
Rader lands a nice shot that snaps Thorsby's head back.
Rader slips a jab and a cross from Thorsby.
Rader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsby. Rader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rader has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorsby.
The fighters circling - Rader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorsby scores with a body shot.
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!
Thorsby throws a jab but it's blocked by Rader.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Thorsby misses. #T1#
Thorsby misses with a leg kick
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand.
Rader digs a good hook to Thorsby's body.
Good leg kick by Rader.
Rader misses with a kick to the body.
Thorsby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Thorsby.
Sloppy strikes from Rader. Those never looked like landing.
Rader pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rader throws a front kick that sends Thorsby stumbling back into the cage.
Rader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorsby.
Thorsby moves away from the strike by Rader.
Thorsby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rader loads up on a big right hand but Thorsby slips the punch.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut.
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!
Thorsby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rader is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rader.
Thorsby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorsby.
Rader throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rader throws a body punch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby blocks a jab.
Thorsby connects with a right hand. Rader shakes it off.
Rader misses with a hook. Thorsby ducked under it nicely.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rader throws the kick towards the body but Thorsby avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Thorsby misses its target.
Rader looks to land a combination but Thorsby avoids it well.
Rader paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorsby.
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Rader.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader looks to land a right hand but Thorsby moved out of range.
Thorsby throwing a counter right hand but Rader manages to avoid it.#T3#
Thorsby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rader finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorsby's head.
Rader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorsby.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rader. Thorsby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorsby misses with a body punch
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
A cross from Rader lands.
Rader throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#Thorsby is rocked!
Thorsby moves out of range as Rader strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Rader. Those never looked like landing.
Thorsby is looking to land body kicks.
Rader misses with a hook
and Thorsby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rader throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thorsby is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Thorsby tries to land a front kick but Rader steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thorsby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorsby throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Rader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thorsby! Rader lets Thorsby back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Thorsby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Rader is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thorsby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rader misses with a looping right.
Rader throws an uppercut from hell that sends Thorsby clean off his feet! He's out cold! Rader stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 46: Vunipola v Doisneau     
Date:   Nov 11, 2022
#R1##CL#
Pulkkinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorsby, pushing him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Thorsby leaning against his opponent.
Thorsby is looking to control Pulkkinen's arms but Pulkkinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorsby has his back to the cage.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby working aggressively here.
Thorsby wants to stall.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
Pulkkinen is pushing Thorsby up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Pulkkinen as the two fighters clinch.
Thorsby looks winded!
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen presses Thorsby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Thorsby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorsby.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorsby.
Pulkkinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Pulkkinen tries to work over Thorsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Thorsby is rocked!
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsby controls the action.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Thorsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsby controls his hands.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Thorsby.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorsby is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thorsby seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #KD#
Pulkkinen drops Thorsby onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thorsby is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pulkkinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thorsby! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pulkkinen is unloading with more strikes now! Thorsby drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: WVT 41: Motts v Veainu     
Date:   Oct 26, 2022
#R1#
Honda missing with a left hand there. Thorsby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda works over Thorsby's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Honda does it's job there.
Honda misses with the combination.
As Honda backs off Thorsby throws a huge counter combo but Honda manages to avoid it all.
Honda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorsby feints and then cracks Honda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Honda down.
Honda ducks under a wild hook from Thorsby.
Honda has his takedown stuffed
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
A big right from Thorsby misses.
Honda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thorsby circles away.
Honda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Honda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Thorsby has closed the distance and engaged Honda in a clinch.
Thorsby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Honda blocks it. #T1#
Thorsby prevents a body shot from Honda.
Thorsby misses with the head strike.
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thorsby stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Thorsby's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Thorsby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsby lands a nice uppercut.
Thorsby trying to control the position but instead, Honda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thorsby into the cage.
Honda has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsby.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby lands with a short shot to the head.
Honda misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Thorsby.
Thorsby stalls.
Thorsby blocks an uppercut.
Honda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Honda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorsby prevents it.
Thorsby lands a body punch. #T2#
Thorsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Honda.
A short left from Honda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsby lands a hook that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
Thorsby lands with a right to the head.
Honda tries to circle away but Thorsby has him pinned against the cage.
Honda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorsby has Honda pressed against the cage.
Honda wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Thorsby as the two fighters clinch.
Honda is breathing heavily.
Honda letting Thorsby take a breather here.
Thorsby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Honda is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorsby has double underhooks.
Honda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Honda letting Thorsby take a breather here.
Honda has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsby.
Honda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorsby prevents it.
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thorsby has Honda pressed against the cage, preventing Honda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Honda can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsby controls the action.
Thorsby gets through Honda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thorsby gets underhooks to prevent Honda's takedown attempt.
Honda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike.
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby pushes Honda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Honda.
Thorsby presses Honda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorsby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorsby stalls. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda.
Thorsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
A right hand to the body from Thorsby.
Thorsby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Honda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorsby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Thorsby.
Thorsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorsby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorsby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Honda or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thorsby.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honda is working for takedown but Thorsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for Thorsby to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thorsby.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thorsby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thorsby duly obliges.
Honda lands a body shot. #CL2#
Thorsby has Honda up against the cage in a clinch.
Honda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Thorsby.
Honda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Svend Thorsby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thorsby effectively controlling the action here.
Thorsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorsby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Honda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Thorsby. #CUT2#Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda wants a takedown.
Honda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thorsby after a bit of a struggle.
The referee calls for Thorsby to work.
Thorsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as Honda controls the action. #T1#
Thorsby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorsby's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Honda is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Thorsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Honda can't break the clinch.
Thorsby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorsby scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Honda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thorsby lands a hook that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
Honda looking for a takedown.
Thorsby cracks Honda with a nice body shot.
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Thorsby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorsby.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorsby.
Thorsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda being controlled against the cage.
Thorsby is stalling here.
Thorsby lands with a right to the head.
Thorsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Honda throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorsby.
Thorsby slows down the pace here.
Thorsby lands an uppercut.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Honda.
Honda working hard to break the clinch.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Honda misses with a body punch.
Thorsby blocking some punches. #T3#
Thorsby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Honda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Honda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Honda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorsby prevents it.
Thorsby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hondas head.
Honda can't break the clinch.
Honda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honda misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorsby.
Thorsby leaning against his opponent.
Thorsby continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
Thorsby leaning against his opponent.
Thorsby lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thorsby.
A bit of stalling here from Thorsby. #T4#
Thorsby avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Svend Thorsby.#TD2#
Thorsby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Honda is trying to defend but Thorsby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsby is looking to take a break and control but Honda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorsby with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thorsby tries to pass the half guard into mount. Honda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Honda is refusing to be controlled, as Thorsby sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Honda takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Honda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Honda lands in his opponent's guard.
Thorsby keeping full guard, as Honda tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thorsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thorsby controlling Honda's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Thorsby has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Honda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorsby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thorsby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thorsby is trying to control the position but Honda postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thorsby controlling Honda's posture.
Honda preventing the sweep.
Honda slips nicely into half guard.
Thorsby taking some punishment here, with Honda in his half guard.
Thorsby gets back to full guard.
Honda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Honda is in close to Thorsby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Thorsby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Honda pushes down on Thorsby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thorsby wants to improve his position but Honda is controlling well.
Thorsby is trying to maintain the position but Honda is very close to passing his half guard.
Honda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorsby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thorsby is pressing down on Honda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thorsby trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thorsby is on top in guard. #REVB#
Honda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thorsby puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thorsby is taking a breather. Honda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorsby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edmond Honda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svend Thorsby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thorsby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honda's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edmond Honda.
Well Thorsby has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Thorsby!

A relieved looking Svend Thorsby thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Edmond Honda had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

 

Event: WVT 35: Honda v Smith     
Date:   Sep 28, 2022
#R1#
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorsby can pounce on him.
Thorsby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mountain moves out of range of the body kick.
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Thorsby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby throws a solid leg kick but Mountain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorsby.
Thorsby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mountain motions for Thorsby to come forward. Mountain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Thorsby is predictable there #KD2#
and Mountain counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Thorsby down! Mountain is looking to finish but Thorsby is intelligently defending himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Thorsby looking for subs off his back but Mountain has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Let's hope that Mountain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thorsby is trying to get back to full guard.
Thorsby is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mountain slows the pace down in half guard.
Thorsby wants to get back to full guard.
Thorsby is trying to control but can't.
Thorsby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mountain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Thorsby looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mountain passes into side control.
Thorsby trying his best to control but Mountain has mounted him.
Thorsby gets back to half guard.
Mountain prevents Thorsby from improving his position.
Mountain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Mountain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thorsby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mountain content just to control the position here.
Mountain prevents Thorsby from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mountain controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tauski Mountain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Thorsby moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mountain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mountain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsby stalls.
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Mountain on the inside.
Thorsby has a couple of punches blocked by Mountain.
Thorsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain is trying to push Thorsby away but Thorsby has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby blocking some punches.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain gets through Thorsby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow. #T1#
Thorsby pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mountain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thorsby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mountain can turn it around.
Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Thorsby. #CUT#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mountain as Thorsby tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Thorsby.
A short left from Thorsby.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby lands a hook that snaps the head of Mountain backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thorsby lands a nice uppercut.
Mountain is looking to control Thorsby's arms but Thorsby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mountain has his back to the cage.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Thorsby finds it's way through Mountain's defenses.
Mountain tries to bum rush Thorsby with a series of wild strikes but Thorsby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Thorsby scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Thorsby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mountain. Mountain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tauski Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorsby digs a good body shot into Mountain's ribs.
Mountain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thorsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsby's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorsby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mountain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorsby misses with a low kick.
Thorsby bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good shot there by Thorsby.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mountain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Mountain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsby works the jab nicely.
A shot to the body from Thorsby misses
and Mountain counters with a leg kick.
Mountain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thorsby counters with an outside leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Svend Thorsby is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorsby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mountain is out of range and Thorsby settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thorsby!
Mountain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Thorsby shoots in and gets a takedown into Mountain's guard.

Mountain scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Thorsby.#T4#
Mountain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Tauski Mountain's cut even more.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorsby lands with a nice body punch.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby is looking to slow Mountain down with leg kicks.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorsby counters with an outside leg kick.
Thorsby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorsby lands with a nice body punch.
Mountain is breathing heavily.#CL#
Thorsby moves into the clinch successfully.
Mountain blocking some punches.
Mountain looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tauski Mountain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch but Mountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mountain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thorsby, as that shot connected.
Thorsby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mountain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Mountain.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorsby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Thorsby loads up on a big right hand but Mountain slips the punch.
Mountain feints a counter leg kick.
Thorsby cracks Mountain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Mountain jabs Thorsby right on the nose. Thorsby blinks but takes it well.
Thorsby closes the distance and clinches up with Mountain, looking for a takedown. Thorsby pushes Mountain against the cage but Mountain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
Mountain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thorsby goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mountain misses with a combination
and Thorsby counters with a nice body kick.
Thorsby misses with a straight left.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
Mountain feints a counter leg kick.
Thorsby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Thorsby throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Thorsby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#The cut above Tauski Mountain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thorsby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Thorsby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mountain tries a quick counter leg kick but Thorsby is wise to it.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Thorsby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorsby.
Mountain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thorsby counters with a straight right hand.
Thorsby scores with a leg kick.
Mountain blocks a head kick by Thorsby.
Thorsby thuds his right hand into Mountain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thorsby throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
Thorsby backing away here, and Mountain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mountain slips a jab from Thorsby.#T3##CL#
Thorsby closes the distance and pushes Mountain back into the cage.
Thorsby throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Mountain on the inside.
Mountain is trying to break the clinch but Thorsby is controlling him.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsby.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mountain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mountain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Thorsby slips under a jab from Mountain.
Thorsby is looking to counter with head kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Thorsby scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#Tauski Mountain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily. #T4#
Thorsby throws a leg kick but Mountain moved away.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch but Mountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorsby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain digs a good hook to Thorsby's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorsby throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thorsby scores with a jab.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thorsby tries to work over Mountain's front leg with a kick but Mountain checks it.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Svend Thorsby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thorsby 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Thorsby!

During a confident post fight interview, Svend Thorsby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVT 29: McWrestler v Kanaani 2     
Date:   Aug 28, 2022
#R1#
Doisneau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorsby connects with a crisp jab.
Thorsby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doisneau. That did some damage!
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Thorsby misses with a hook. Doisneau ducked under it nicely.
Thorsby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thorsby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thorsby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doisneau's sensitive parts.
Thorsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doisneau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick and Doisneau moves out of range easily.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doisneau was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
Thorsby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doisneau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Thorsby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorsby missing with a left hand there. Doisneau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorsby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doisneau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorsby.
Thorsby thumps Doisneau with a low kick.
Thorsby connects with a right hand. Doisneau shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Roch Doisneau has been cut.
Doisneau misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorsby counters with a good low kick that Doisneau was not able to check. #CL2#
Thorsby forces Doisneau back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doisneau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doisneau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doisneau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Doisneau manages to break the clinch.
Thorsby misses with a double jab
and Doisneau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorsby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doisneau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doisneau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorsby throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doisneau.
Doisneau misses with a hook to the body
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby thumps Doisneau with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Doisneau.
Doisneau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roch Doisneau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doisneau misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thorsby duly obliges.
Doisneau throws the left hand but Thorsby avoids the punch easily.
Thorsby has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Thorsby stuns Doisneau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doisneau misses with a head kick.
Thorsby moves away from the strike by Doisneau.
Thorsby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doisneau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorsby checks a leg kick.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doisneau checks a low kick from Thorsby.
Thorsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doisneau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thorsby finds it's way round the side to connect with Doisneau's head.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doisneau throws out the jab. #T4#
Doisneau misses with a looping left.
Doisneau throws a lazy right hand but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
Thorsby misses the body punch
letting Doisneau counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby wants to slow Doisneau down by chopping away at his legs.
Sloppy strikes from Thorsby. Those never looked like landing.
Thorsby slips under a jab from Doisneau.
Doisneau looks for the body kick but Thorsby saw that one coming.
A head kick by Doisneau misses
and Thorsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doisneau misses with a hook. Thorsby ducked under it nicely.
Thorsby misses with a body punch
and Doisneau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doisneau misses with a low kick.
Doisneau checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roch Doisneau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thorsby fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doisneau is out of range.
Thorsby works over Doisneau's head and body with a nice combination.
Doisneau thumps Thorsby with a low kick.
Doisneau looks to land a left hand but Thorsby moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Thorsby darts in and clinches Doisneau up against the cage.
Doisneau tries a body shot but Thorsby blocks it.
Thorsby leaning against his opponent.
Thorsby gets through Doisneau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doisneau wants to break free but Thorsby has control.
Doisneau prevents a body shot from Thorsby.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsby fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doisneau throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a punch but it's blocked by Doisneau.
Doisneau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doisneau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doisneau lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doisneau tries to work over Thorsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Doisneau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Crunch! Thorsby slams his shin into Doisneau's torso.
Thorsby throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doisneau.
Doisneau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorsby. That did some damage!
Thorsby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thorsby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doisneau doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorsby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Doisneau ducks under a wild hook from Thorsby.
Doisneau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thorsby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorsby tries to clinch
and Doisneau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorsby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doisneau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Doisneau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doisneau connects with a crisp jab.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Thorsby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doisneau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Doisneau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doisneau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorsby throws a shot from downtown. Doisneau moves away and avoids it.
Doisneau misses with a hook
and Thorsby counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorsby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorsby scores with a jab to the head.
Doisneau misses the shot to the body.
Doisneau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorsby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doisneau lands with a nice body kick.
Thorsby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
A slow jab from Doisneau misses its intended target.
Thorsby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doisneau has time to react.
Doisneau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thorsby connects with a crisp jab.
Doisneau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thorsby misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doisneau tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorsby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Doisneau.
Thorsby lands a glancing blow to the side of Doisneau's head.
Thorsby swings for the body but Doisneau moves out of range. #T4#
Doisneau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorsby.
Thorsby misses with a double jab.
Thorsby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doisneau.
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!
Doisneau lands with a hook. Thorsby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doisneau swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorsby.
Doisneau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Doisneau throws a quick head kick that knocks Thorsby silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Doisneau is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roch Doisneau!
Roch Doisneau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WVT 23: Halsti v Shabazz     
Date:   Aug 07, 2022
#R1#
St Stone tries to clinch there but Thorsby circles away.
Thorsby scores with a hook to the body. St Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
St Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Stone takes one to the side of the head.
Thorsby throws a jab when St Stone was well out of range.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Stone.
St Stone tries to counter with a clinch but Thorsby shakes him off and moves away.
St Stone moves in looking to clinch but Thorsby pushes him off.
Thorsby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thorsby is looking to slow St Stone down with leg kicks.
St Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
St Stone instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
St Stone lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
St Stone trying to stall but Thorsby improves his position.
St Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorsby is defending well for now.
St Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thorsby stalling in the clinch.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorsby.
Thorsby is pushing St Stone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thorsby avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage.
St Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Thorsby is blocking nicely.
Thorsby misses with the head strike.
Thorsby lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thorsby's brow.
Thorsby lands a body punch.
Thorsby swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorsby.
Thorsby is struggling to control the position.
Thorsby lands a body shot in the clinch.
St Stone looks winded!
St Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsby. #CUT#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
Thorsby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Stone.
Thorsby presses St Stone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thorsby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Stone.
Thorsby's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thorsby has St Stone pressed against the cage.
Thorsby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Thorsby stalling against the cage.
Thorsby misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorsby.
Thorsby taking a breather.
Thorsby lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorsby.
Thorsby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Thorsby blocks it.
St Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thorsby pushes St Stone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Stone blocking some punches.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Stone's elbow.
Thorsby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorsby lands a hook that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
St Stone is trying to maintain a safe position but Thorsby gets an underhook and turns St Stone into the cage.
Thorsby lands a hook that snaps the head of St Stone backwards. #T4#
Thorsby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Stones head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsby.
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as St Stone controls the action.
St Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Stone missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsby.
Thorsby managing to block the knees to the body from St Stone.
Thorsby is struggling to control the position.
St Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Thorsby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
St Stone takes a shot to the head.
Thorsby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorsby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thorsby tries to throw a body punch but St Stone avoids it by throwing Thorsby back against the cage.
Thorsby lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorsby lands a right hand. #ROC#St Stone is rocked!
Thorsby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorsby finish him?
St Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus St Stone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Thorsby moves into the clinch.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with St Stone pressed against the cage. Thorsby frees himself up and cracks St Stone with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! St Stone crumples to the floor, out cold! Thorsby jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
An out of breath Svend Thorsby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 16: Newton v Motts     
Date:   Jul 13, 2022
#R1##CL#
Thorsby rushes Riku and presses him up against the cage.
Thorsby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorsby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rikus head.
Riku letting Thorsby take a breather here.
Thorsby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
Riku wants to get back to striking at distance but Thorsby won't allow it.
Thorsby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rikus head.
Thorsby slows down the pace here.
Thorsby is stalling here.
Thorsby's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Riku blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby misses with the head strike.
Riku wants to get back to striking at distance but Thorsby won't allow it.
Riku misses with the head strike.
Thorsby has Riku pressed against the cage, preventing Riku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riku backwards. #T1#
Riku tries to circle away but Thorsby has him pinned against the cage.
Riku is trying to force a seperation but Thorsby has the dominant position.
Riku tries to work over Thorsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsby.
Thorsby just leaning against Riku, taking a breather.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorsby.
Thorsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riku stalling the fight.
A short left from Thorsby.
Riku is trying to break the clinch but Thorsby has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsby. #BC2#
Riku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorsby throws a lazy head kick
and Riku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Thorsby misses.
Riku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the body
and Riku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Thorsby rushes Riku and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Riku tries to throw a body punch but Thorsby avoids it by throwing Riku back against the cage.
Thorsby prevents a body shot from Riku. #BC2#
Riku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Thorsby closes the distance and pushes Riku back into the cage.
Thorsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Riku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorsby misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Riku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riku throws a head punch that misses.
Riku is trying to break free.
Thorsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Thorsby.
Riku trying to stall but Thorsby improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riku. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riku.
Good body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby slowing the pace effectively.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Riku blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riku.
Riku misses with a body punch.
A short right from Riku on the inside.
Riku misses with a punch on the inside. #KD#
Thorsby drops Riku onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Riku is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Riku is trying to push Thorsby away but Thorsby has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Riku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riku is trying to break the clinch but Thorsby has him pressed against the cage.
Thorsby prevents Riku from breaking the clinch.
Thorsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Riku is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Riku pressed against the cage. Thorsby frees himself up and cracks Riku with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Riku crumples to the floor, out cold! Thorsby jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
During a confident post fight interview, Svend Thorsby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ENIGMA 109     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022
#R1#
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne connects with a leg kick.
Thorsby connects with a single shot there.
Wayne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Thorsby.
Thorsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Wayne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Thorsby moved out of range.
Thorsby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Wayne misses with a double jab.
Thorsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Thorsby tried to counter with a leg kick but Wayne avoided it.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne lands a really nice looking cross but Thorsby seems unphased.
Thorsby jabs Wayne to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorsby.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Thorsby thumps Wayne with a low kick.
Thorsby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thorsby's sensitive parts.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorsby.
Thorsby blocks a jab.
Thorsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Thorsby tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorsby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wayne can pounce on him. #T2#
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Thorsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Wayne drops Thorsby with a beautiful combination! Thorsby stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wayne is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Thorsby is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Thorsby lands a right hook to the body.
Thorsby connects with a leg kick.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby lands the left hand.
Thorsby lands with a hook. Wayne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wayne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body punch from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Thorsby backing away here, and Wayne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wayne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thorsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Thorsby moves away from the strike by Wayne. #T3#
Thorsby misses with a straight left.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it.
Thorsby plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Wayne lands a big uppercut and Thorsby crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thorsby looks OK. Wayne waves Thorsby back to his feet!
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!
Good leg kick by Thorsby.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Wayne as he connects with a hook.
Oh Thorsby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Thorsby seems to have got his legs back now.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Thorsby counters with a good low kick that Wayne was not able to check.
Thorsby misses with a low kick.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wayne looks to land a body kick but Thorsby moved away.#T4#
Thorsby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsby counters with a right hand to the body.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsby throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
Thorsby lands a jab.
Wayne throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorsby throws a nice looking combination but Wayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wayne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorsby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thorsby tried to score with a low kick but Wayne checks it.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD2#
Wayne cracks Thorsby with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thorsby looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wayne finish him?
Wayne batters Thorsby with a massive right followed by a huge left! Thorsby is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Wayne lands a final crushing right hand to drop Thorsby to the mat with a gruesome thud! Wayne is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Wayne!
Anthony Wayne very nearly forgot to thank Maximum Human Performance amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: ENIGMA 100     
Date:   May 15, 2022
#R1#
Thorsby misses the jab.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak slips a straight right by Thorsby.
It looked like Bleak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorsby misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.
Thorsby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thorsby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorsby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bleak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorsby to score with a decent uppercut.
Thorsby is looking to score with low kicks.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Thorsby throws an overhand right that lands on Bleak's shoulder, as Bleak tries to avoid the shot.
Bleak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorsby.
Bleak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorsby works the jab nicely.
Bleak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bleak moves out of range as Thorsby strikes.
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Bleak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorsby lands a really nice looking cross but Bleak seems unphased. #T2#
Thorsby with a jab.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Bleak counters with a nice right hand that sends Thorsby toppling to the canvas! Thorsby scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bleak finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsby throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bleak blocks the low kick.
Thorsby misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a leg kick
and Bleak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorsby misses with a lunging right hand
and Bleak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Thorsby scores with a hook to the body. Bleak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thorsby misses with a low kick.
Thorsby connects with an inside leg kick.
Thorsby throws a chopping leg kick but Bleak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorsby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a double jab #KD#
and Bleak counters with a nice right hand that sends Thorsby toppling to the canvas! Thorsby scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bleak finish him?!#ROC#Thorsby is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
It looked like Bleak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorsby.
A shot to the body from Thorsby misses
and Bleak counters with a big left hand that crumples Thorsby! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Bleak!
Bruno Bleak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: ENIGMA 94     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022
#R1#
Thorsby connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Kohler forces Thorsby back against the cage and clinches.
Kohler wants to take the fight to the mat but Thorsby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thorsby manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kohler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kohler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thorsby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kohler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kohler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorsby attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thorsby throws a body punch but Kohler moves out of range.
Andreas Kohler 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Kohler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kohler shoots in but Thorsby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Kohler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorsby throws a hook but Kohler blocks it.
Thorsby scoring well with a low kick there.
Kohler fails with the takedown.#T1#
Thorsby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kohler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kohler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorsby scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kohler.
Thorsby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kohler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorsby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorsby misses the target.
Kohler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Thorsby. No joy for Kohler on that attempt.
Kohler wants to clinch up but Thorsby keeps it at a distance.
Thorsby cracks a nice hook into Kohler's ribs.
Kohler takes one to the side of the head.
Thorsby throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Thorsby misses with a wild body shot.
Kohler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kohler is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kohler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thorsby momentarily.
Thorsby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kohler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorsby defends it nicely.#TD#
Kohler dives in and scores a takedown into Thorsby's guard.
Thorsby looking to control. #SUB2#
Thorsby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kohler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kohler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Thorsby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thorsby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kohler is in close to Thorsby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thorsby seems keen to control Kohler's posture.
Thorsby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kohler throws an elbow that misses. Thorsby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kohler's guard. Nice move by Thorsby!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kohler is on top in guard. #REVR#
Thorsby keeping moving, preventing Kohler from controlling successfully.
Kohler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kohler throwing strikes from guard but Thorsby blocks nicely.
Thorsby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kohler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Kohler landing some decent shots from guard.
Thorsby trying to keep a closed guard but Kohler is proving a slippery customer.
Thorsby is adopting a defensive guard.
Kohler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kohler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Thorsby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kohler throws an elbow that misses. Thorsby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kohler's guard. Nice move by Thorsby!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kohler has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
Kohler moves out of range as Thorsby strikes.
Thorsby throws a chopping leg kick but Kohler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thorsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorsby fails to land with a series of punches.
Kohler fails with the takedown.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorsby throws a hook but Kohler avoids it easily.
Thorsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorsby tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Kohler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thorsby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohler throwing strikes from guard but Thorsby blocks nicely.
Kohler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorsby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorsby seems keen to control Kohler's posture.
Andreas Kohler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thorsby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Thorsby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kohler working some strikes from top position.
Kohler throws a strike but Thorsby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thorsby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kohler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kohler seems keen to control Thorsby's posture.
Kohler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thorsby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kohler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Thorsby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thorsby stopping the sweep attempt from Kohler.
Thorsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Kohler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorsby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kohler looks for a takedown but Thorsby sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Kohler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kohler shoots in but no luck this time.
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Kohler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thorsby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kohler with a body shot.
Kohler swings widly with a right hand
and Kohler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorsby lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorsby lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thorsby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kohler tries for a takedown but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Thorsby, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kohler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thorsby feints and then cracks Kohler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kohler down.
Thorsby darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kohler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kohler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thorsby lands with a cross.
Thorsby connects with an inside leg kick.
Thorsby lands a jab to Kohler's midsection.
Thorsby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thorsby cracks Kohler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Kohler is rocked!
Kohler is aggressively charging in as Thorsby backs up avoiding any damage. Thorsby tosses out a jab and Kohler runs right into it face first! Kohler is out cold! Thorsby dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kohler's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
Svend Thorsby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: ENIGMA 81     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1#
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Thorsby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Thorsby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorsby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thorsby looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Thorsby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes throws a sloppy body shot
and Thorsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorsby throws an off balance right hand
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorsby tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Thorsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorsby checks a low kick from Barnes.
Thorsby connects with a crisp jab.
Thorsby tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorsby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorsby moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsby moves away.
Thorsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorsby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Thorsby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Thorsby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Thorsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Thorsby connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorsby is looking to land body kicks.
Thorsby throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorsby has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thorsby slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes throws a head kick but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Thorsby takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Thorsby won't allow it.
Thorsby is struggling to control the position.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorsby has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Thorsby to work. #T3#
Barnes letting Thorsby take a breather here.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Thorsby digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Thorsby is controlling the position.
Barnes is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Thorsby.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Thorsby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Jab from Barnes.
Thorsby lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Thorsby slips a jab from Barnes.#T4#
Thorsby swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a body punch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thorsby is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Thorsby drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
Barnes tries to break free but Thorsby pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thorsby lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorsby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorsby misses with a straight left.
Thorsby scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thorsby throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thorsby is able to avoid easily.
Thorsby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes misses with a left hand
letting Thorsby counter with a right hand.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorsby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Svend Thorsby will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes digs a good body shot into Thorsby's ribs.
Barnes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thorsby's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thorsby scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thorsby counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
Svend Thorsby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: ENIGMA 73     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022
#R1#
Thorsby misses with a wild body shot.
Matti moves out of range of the strikes.
Matti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thorsby thows a leg kick but Matti checks it
and Matti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorsby misses with a hook
and Matti counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thorsby is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Matti drops Thorsby with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thorsby looks back up at him and smiles so Matti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
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!
Matti throws a head kick that misses.
Matti misses with the combination.
Matti looks to land a right hand but Thorsby moved out of range.
Thorsby feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matti looks to land a right hand but Thorsby moved out of range.#T1#
Matti swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsby counters with a left to the body.
Matti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorsby was well out of range. Poor timing from Matti.
Matti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matti is looking for the big counter here.
Matti throws a jab when Thorsby was well out of range.
Thorsby throwing a counter right hand but Matti manages to avoid it.
Thorsby throws a big shot that misses.
Matti thinks about the counter body kick.
Thorsby throws a leg kick which misses Matti's front leg but catches the back leg as Matti tries to avoid it.
Matti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thorsby missing with a left hand there. Matti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matti wants to clinch.#T2#
Thorsby is looking to chop away at Matti's legs.
Thorsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matti.#CL2#
Matti rushes Thorsby and presses him up against the cage.
Thorsby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Come on Thorsby - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matti is trying to push Thorsby away but Thorsby has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matti misses with a punch on the inside.
Matti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Matti misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Matti breaks the clinch. #T3#
Thorsby misses with an uppercut
and Matti counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby swings for the body but Matti moves out of range.
Matti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thorsby closes the distance but Matti moves to the side
and Matti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thorsby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Matti catches Thorsby right on the button with a cross.
Matti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thorsby is looking to counter punch.
Matti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thorsby throws a hook but Matti blocks it.#T4#
Matti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsby misses with a hook to the body
and Matti counters with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Thorsby.
Thorsby cracks Matti with a good jab.
Thorsby connects with a body shot.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Matti thinks about the counter body kick.
Thorsby fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Matti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matti checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Parta Matti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svend Thorsby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Whack! Matti lands a heavy head kick that drops Thorsby. The ref tackles Matti to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Thorsby was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Parta Matti!
Parta Matti thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ENIGMA 65     
Date:   Dec 26, 2021
#R1#
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsby.
Thorsby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorsby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fist lands a head shot.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Fist moves out of range.
Fist slips a jab and a cross from Thorsby.
Fist digs a good body shot into Thorsby's ribs.
Thorsby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorsby misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Fist counters with a nice right hand that sends Thorsby toppling to the canvas! Thorsby scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fist finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Fist misses.
Thorsby thuds a left hand into Fist's body.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorsby is just out of range.
Thorsby throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Thorsby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fist circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thorsby has time to react.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Thorsby's belly button to the back.
Thorsby tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorsby misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Thorsby off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Fist follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Thorsby was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Fist!
A victorious Big Fist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CMMA 165 Slaissi v Dankovich     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
Thorsby scores with a leg kick.
Thorsby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorsby moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
We've been informed that Thorsby has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thorsby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn throws a solid leg kick but Thorsby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Penn.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorsby throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Penn misses its target.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorsby tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn punishes Thorsby's body with a nice straight punch.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Thorsby shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Penn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thorsby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Penn.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the side of Penn's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Thorsby is pushing Penn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Thorsby stalls. #TD#
Penn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thorsby clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Penn tightening his grip on Thorsby, looking for the choke.
Penn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T2#
Thorsby tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Penn working for a choke but Thorsby is defending well.
Penn is hanging on to Thorsby's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Penn looking for the RNC. #T3##SUB#
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Thorsby is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Penn gets his way!
Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Thorsby manages to turn into his guard. #SU2#
Thorsby stands up from Penn's guard - Thorsby perhaps looking for a knockout.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thorsby finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
Thorsby throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svend Thorsby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Penn takes a swing at Thorsby's ribcage but misses.
Thorsby appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Thorsby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thorsby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Thorsby taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsby manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Thorsby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorsby is pressed up against the cage. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thorsby down to the mat. Thorsby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Thorsby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorsby.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
A quick step to the side and Penn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn takes a swing at Thorsby's ribcage but misses.
Thorsby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Penn at a distance.
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Penn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsby. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorsby misses with a wild body shot.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorsby connects with a single shot there.
Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Penn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a nice head kick!
Thorsby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn takes a swing at Thorsby's ribcage but misses.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Thorsby walks into a jab.
Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thorsby scores with a leg kick.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
Penn is looking to wear down Thorsby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Thorsby clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Thorsby.
Thorsby stalling the fight.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Thorsby taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thorsby misses with the head strike. #T2#
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsby.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsby controls his hands.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but Thorsby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thorsby lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsby throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorsby sprawls and moves away.
Thorsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorsby catches Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Thorsby takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn feinted with a counter takedown.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorsby was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.#TD#
Penn scores with a takedown into Thorsby's guard.

Thorsby uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorsby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.
Good exchange - Thorsby coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Thorsby gets a clinch.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsby controls his hands.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorsby leaning against his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thorsby. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Penn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Svend Thorsby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Thorsby misses with the head strike.
Thorsby avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn wants a takedown.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Thorsby.
Thorsby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorsby prevents the takedown attempt.
Thorsby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorsby's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Thorsby counters by clinching up.
Thorsby working aggressively here.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorsby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorsby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorsby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Nice body punch from Thorsby - that landed with a thud.
Come on Thorsby - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thorsby misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Thorsby is stalling here. #T1#
Thorsby stops a takedown attempt from Penn.
Thorsby working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Penn has Thorsby pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Penn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thorsby tumbling to the mat - Penn dives into Thorsby's guard.
Thorsby is pulling down on Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Penn, at least for the moment.
Thorsby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Thorsby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Colin Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Penn has his foot on Thorsby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thorsby works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Thorsby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thorsby has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Thorsby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penn is pushing Thorsby's head away, looking to escape. Thorsby manages to hold on to the position though.
Penn prevents Thorsby from improving position.
Thorsby happy to just control the position for now.
Penn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thorsby is controlling him well.#T3##SU2#
Thorsby decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorsby swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorsby at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Thorsby.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorsby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorsby scores with a one two! Penn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Thorsby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thorsby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Thorsby moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
Thorsby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorsby presses Penn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorsby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorsby pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thorsby scores with a shoulder strike.
Thorsby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
Thorsby is working Penn over against the cage.
Thorsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorsby is leaning against Penn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Svend Thorsby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thorsby has Penn pushed against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Thorsby!

A victorious Svend Thorsby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Colin Penn had this to say: 'Oh well. Not a bad loss the guy beat me tonight, I don't feel bad.'.

 

Event: CMMA XS6 Zhao v Morrison     
Date:   Sep 02, 2021
#R1#
Thorsby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La Vie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorsby missing with a left hand there. La Vie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Vie avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
An inside leg kick lands from Thorsby. #CL#
Thorsby has La Vie up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the side of La Vie's head.
Thorsby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thorsby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorsby lands a left hand.
Thorsby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorsby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt La Vie or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thorsby.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Vie misses with a knee to the head.
Thorsby lands an uppercut.
La Vie swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsby lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Thorsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the side of La Vie's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Vie.
La Vie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Vie tries to work over Thorsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorsby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorsby has a couple of punches blocked by La Vie.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorsby.
Thorsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorsby misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby tries to work over La Vie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsby.
La Vie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorsby pushes La Vie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby prevents a body shot from La Vie.
La Vie looking to throw knees to the head but Thorsby is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsby lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Thorsby.
Thorsby displaying some good clinch control by pressing La Vie up against the cage.#T2#
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Vie backwards.
Thorsby lands a body punch.
La Vie looks winded!
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thorsby leaning against his opponent.
Thorsby seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsby is leaning against La Vie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thorsby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Vie can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsby controls the action.
La Vie misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorsby.
La Vie tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorsby avoids the damage to the body.
Thorsby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorsby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorsby lands with a left to the head.
La Vie tries a body shot but Thorsby blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, La Vie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thorsby's brow.
La Vie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thorsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Thorsby pushes La Vie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby tries a body shot but La Vie blocks it.
La Vie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
La Vie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorsby blocking some punches.
La Vie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorsby.
Thorsby managing to block the knees to the body from La Vie.
Thorsby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La Vie backwards.
Thorsby is stalling here.
Thorsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Vie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorsby.
Thorsby pushes La Vie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from La Vie fails to land.
La Vie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thorsby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thorsby blocks an elbow strike.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Vie backwards.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Thorsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorsby pushes La Vie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Vie can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsby controls the action.
Thorsby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorsby.
La Vie letting Thorsby take a breather here.
Thorsby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt La Vie or not.
Thorsby is working La Vie over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorsby lands an uppercut.
A short right from Thorsby.
Thorsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Thorsby.
A short uppercut from Thorsby.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thorsby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Sey La Vie has been cut.#CL#
Thorsby clinches up with La Vie and pushes him back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thorsby here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A short body shot lands from Thorsby as the two fighters clinch.
Svend Thorsby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorsby.
Thorsby gets through La Vie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Vie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorsby scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#La Vie is rocked!
Thorsby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Vie is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorsby finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Thorsby.
Thorsby manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thorsby dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thorsby creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends La Vie's eyes rolling into the back of his head! La Vie drops to his knees and Thorsby pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svend Thorsby!
Svend Thorsby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: KoF:IW - Nakagawa X Alaoui     
Date:   Jul 04, 2021
#R1#
De Carlo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorsby misses with a combination #TD2#
and De Carlo counters with a single leg into guard. Thorsby didn't expect that.

Thorsby has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. De Carlo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Thorsby taking a breather.
De Carlo tries for a takedown but Thorsby manages to get underhooks.
De Carlo looking for a takedown.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Carlo backwards.
Thorsby has De Carlo pressed against the cage.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsby lands an uppercut.
Thorsby misses with some punches.
Thorsby tries to work over De Carlo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorsby lands a hook that snaps the head of De Carlo backwards.
Thorsby lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Thorsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
De Carlo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Svend Thorsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David De Carlo.
Thorsby lands with a right to the head.
De Carlo tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Carlo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thorsby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Carlo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut.
And De Carlo tries to counter it with a takedown but Thorsby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thorsby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Carlo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Thorsby - just one landing.
Thorsby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorsby wants it to stay on the feet.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Carlo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorsby works De Carlo's body with a nice hook.
Svend Thorsby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by De Carlo or perhaps it was just good defense by Thorsby, which made it look bad.
De Carlo shoots in for a takedown but Thorsby shows good takedown defense.
De Carlo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Carlo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Carlo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Thorsby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorsby.
Thorsby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Carlo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but De Carlo is just out of range.
Thorsby stuns De Carlo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorsby tries to bum rush De Carlo with a series of wild strikes but De Carlo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorsby lands with a hook. De Carlo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
De Carlo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thorsby on his heels. He'll look to pass Thorsby's guard now, I'm sure.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Thorsby manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Thorsby displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Carlo up against the cage.
Thorsby prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Thorsby lands with a light punch inside.
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby has De Carlo pushed against the cage.
Thorsby lands an uppercut.
De Carlo is working for takedown but Thorsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Carlo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorsby prevents it.
A short left from Thorsby.
De Carlo can't get the takedown.
De Carlo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorsby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thorsby manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
De Carlo can't get the takedown.
Thorsby works on De Carlo's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorsby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorsby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Carlo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Carlo is working for takedown but Thorsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby presses De Carlo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Carlo looks winded!
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Carlo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Carlo takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Thorsby.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thorsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
That's time! Thorsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD#
Thorsby drops De Carlo with a beautiful combination! De Carlo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thorsby is looking for the KO!
Thorsby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a few strikes there.
De Carlo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorsby sprawls well. Thorsby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Carlo gets slowly back to his feet.
David De Carlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorsby throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
De Carlo misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorsby counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
De Carlo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorsby to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#De Carlo is rocked!
Thorsby cracks De Carlo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Carlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorsby finish him?
Thorsby slaps away a takedown attempt from De Carlo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svend Thorsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David De Carlo.
Thorsby lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens De Carlo up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Thorsby from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw De Carlo's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
Our winner, Svend Thorsby, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: KoF:IW - Okafor x Shifter     
Date:   May 30, 2021
#R1#
Thorsby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorsby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reeves.
Reeves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reeves throws a series of punches but Thorsby avoids them all with ease.
Reeves throws a push kick but Thorsby slaps the foot to one side.
Reeves dodges the punch combination from Thorsby.
Reeves throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reeves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorsby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#Reeves is rocked!
Thorsby cracks Reeves with a hook to the temple - Reeves is on wobbly legs here! Thorsby swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Reeves falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Thorsby wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Svend Thorsby!
A victorious Svend Thorsby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: KoF: It's gonna be may     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1#
Tayyip misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An inside leg kick lands from Thorsby.
Tayyip fails with the takedown
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorsby chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thorsby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thorsby lands a glancing blow to the side of Tayyip's head.
Thorsby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Tayyip darts in and clinches Thorsby up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Thorsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tayyip goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorsby prevents it.
Svend Thorsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fuat Tayyip.
Thorsby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tayyip.
Thorsby lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thorsby as Tayyip tries to tie him up.
Thorsby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorsby gets through Tayyip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Tayyip has clasped his hands together around Thorsby's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thorsby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tayyip working away.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Tayyip has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tayyip postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tayyip taking a breather here. #T2#
Thorsby is looking to regain half guard here but Tayyip keeps moving and retains side control.
Tayyip trying to control the action but Thorsby is working from the bottom.
Thorsby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tayyip wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Thorsby is right now.
Tayyip is looking to take a break and control but Thorsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorsby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tayyip wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorsby keeps working. #T3#
Thorsby tries to buck Tayyip off but Tayyip is having none of it.
Thorsby is not content to let Tayyip control the position.
Thorsby tries to bench press Tayyip off him but Tayyip keeps the position.
Thorsby is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tayyip controls the position.
Thorsby managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tayyip.
Thorsby is being controlled here.
Thorsby sneaks back into half guard.
Thorsby wants to improve his position but Tayyip is controlling well.
Thorsby is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Tayyip stalling.
Thorsby pushes Tayyip off looking to stand but Tayyip dives back in and keeps control.
Tayyip is looking to take a break and control but Thorsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Thorsby.
Tayyip fails with the takedown
and Thorsby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorsby thumps Tayyip with a low kick.
Tayyip takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thorsby lands with a right hand.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thorsby lands with a cross.
Thorsby throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby 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#
Tayyip stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorsby.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thorsby stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Thorsby.
Thorsby will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tayyip up against the cage.#BC#
Thorsby breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tayyip tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorsby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tayyip on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tayyip shoots and misses
and Thorsby counters with a straight right hand.
Thorsby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tayyip stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tayyip takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Thorsby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Thorsby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tayyip doesn't seem phased though.
Thorsby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tayyip tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorsby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Thorsby sends Tayyip crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thorsby is motioning to the referee to let Tayyip up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Tayyip is rocked!
Tayyip bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Thorsby comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tayyip falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tayyip was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
A very excited looking Svend Thorsby made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 17, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Thorsby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kong misses with the head strike.
Thorsby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thorsby throws an elbow but it misses.
Kong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong stalling in the clinch but Thorsby improves position.
Thorsby wants to take the fight to the mat but Kong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thorsby leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby jumps guard but Kong stands there with Thorsby around his waist. Thorsby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Upton Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svend Thorsby.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Kong.
Thorsby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thorsby tries for a takedown but Kong manages to get underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Thorsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorsby misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Thorsby moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorsby trying to land knees to the body.
Kong misses with a knee to the head.
Thorsby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Thorsby manages to break the clinch.
Thorsby keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Thorsby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Thorsby drags the fight down to the ground.
Kong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kong stopping the sweep attempt from Thorsby.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thorsby is on top in guard. #REVB#
Thorsby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Thorsby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorsby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thorsby won't allow Kong to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Thorsby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kong being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kong tries to clinch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Kong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Upton Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Thorsby - just one landing. #CL#
Kong has managed to clinch.
Thorsby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thorsby taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Thorsby breaks the clinch.
Kong wants to clinch but Thorsby slips to the side
and Thorsby counters with a series of strikes. Kong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kong leaves Thorsby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kong moves in looking to clinch but Thorsby pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kong tries to clinch but Thorsby is having none of it.
Kong blocks a head kick by Thorsby.
Thorsby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
Thorsby looks for a takedown but Kong sprawls well.
Thorsby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Upton Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svend Thorsby.
Thorsby shoots in for a double leg but Kong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kong throws a series of punches but Thorsby avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Kong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thorsby with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SU2#
Thorsby stands up from Kong's guard - Thorsby perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thorsby or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong, which made it look bad.
Kong is looking to clinch but Thorsby is avoiding it.
Thorsby steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorsby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thorsby. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorsby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thorsby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thorsby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kong - the referee stops the clock and Thorsby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kong. Thorsby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Thorsby swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thorsby tries a head kick but it misses.
Upton Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Thorsby darts in and clinches Kong up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Kong presses Thorsby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kong is looking to control Thorsby's arms but Thorsby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kong has his back to the cage.
Thorsby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kong to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsby.
Thorsby blocking some punches. #TD2#
Thorsby jumps guard and drags Kong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kong stopping the sweep attempt from Thorsby.
Kong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thorsby is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Thorsby is working an open guard so Kong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##CL2#
Thorsby moves into the clinch.
Kong pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorsby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thorsby is trying to pull guard but Kong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thorsby.
Thorsby is trying to drag Kong to the mat but Kong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorsby blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Thorsby's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Thorsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorsby avoids the head kick by Kong.
Thorsby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Kong stuffs the takedown attempt from Thorsby. Thorsby gets slowly back to his feet.
Thorsby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kong but Kong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thorsby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong tries to avoid it but Thorsby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kong to the ground. Kong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorsby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorsby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thorsby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Thorsby forces Kong back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorsby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Thorsby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kong, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Upton Kong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kong tries to clinch but Thorsby is having none of it.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Kong wants to clinch.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
Thorsby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
Kong wants to clinch up but Thorsby keeps it at a distance.
Kong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby misses with a head kick.
Thorsby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Upton Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svend Thorsby.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1##CL2#
Thorsby clinches up with Kong and pushes him back against the cage.
Thorsby is trying to force a seperation but Kong has the dominant position.
Thorsby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kong with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kong is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Thorsby gets a clinch.
Thorsby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thorsby is looking for a takedown.
Thorsby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong managing to block the knees to the body from Thorsby.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kong. #T2#
Kong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thorsby can't break the clinch.
Kong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorsby.
Svend Thorsby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thorsby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Thorsby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorsby avoids the head kick by Kong.
Thorsby feints the counter takedown.
Kong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsby scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thorsby or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong, which made it look bad.
Thorsby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Thorsby moves out of range easily.
Thorsby misses with a double jab.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
Kong connects with a high kick.
Kong tries to clinch there but Thorsby circles away.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorsby fails with the takedown.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorsby tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Thorsby throws a nice looking combination but Kong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thorsby tries for a takedown but Kong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorsby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thorsby backs up against the cage.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong tries to work over Thorsby's front leg with a kick but Thorsby checks it.
Kong tries to clinch up
and Thorsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong tries to clinch there but Thorsby circles away.
Thorsby lands a jab-cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Upton Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

 
 
 
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