Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 312 Kersikov vs Carioni
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Power throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Power throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Power clobbers Thorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been informed that Power 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.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Thorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Thorn tries to avoid it.
Power throws a front kick aimed at Thorn's knee but Thorn avoids it well.
Power throws out a loose jab but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
Thorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Power scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power lands a slapping body shot.
Power scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2#
Power feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thorn sprawling to the canvas! Thorn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Power finish him?! #ROC2#Thorn is rocked!
Power misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Power flashes Thorn a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Thorn's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Thorn crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Power punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Polish Power!
A very excited looking Polish Power 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: DMMA 306
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Ship throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haw Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ship misses with a jab to the body
and Thorn counters with a straight right hand.
Ship walks into a stiff left hand from Thorn.#CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Ship throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ship moves away from the strike by Thorn.
And Ship tries to counter it with a takedown but Thorn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thorn slips under a jab from Ship.
Ship shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorn misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Ship counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ship prevents Thorn from escaping the position.
Ship wants to control but Thorn is keeping him busy.
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ship is controlling him well.
Thorn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1##SUB2#
Ship thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ship is controlling him well.
Thorn's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ship wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorn keeps working.
Thorn bucks up and tries to throw Ship off but instead Ship has got his back!#ES#
Thorn manages to stand up with Ship still on his back. Eventually Ship drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Thorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ship looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Thorn misses its target.
Ship is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thorn swings for the body but Ship moves out of range.
Ship connects with a nice looking jab.
Ship takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Ship moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Thorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Ship shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ship showed some decent athleticism there.
Thorn is looking to escape.
Thorn is not content to let Ship control the position.
Ship stops Thorn from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Thorn kicks off Ship and gets to his feet.
Ship lands with a cross. #T3#
Ship throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
Thorn lands a head kick. Ship smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ship drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thorn defends it well.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ship changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thorn feints and then cracks Ship's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ship down.
Thorn swings for the body but Ship moves out of range.
Thorn throws a one two combo.
Ship lands a head shot.
Ship throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ship was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Ship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ship.
Thorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thorn connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Thorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ship stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Ship finds it's way through Thorn's defenses.
Ship is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Thorn misses.
Ship tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Ship.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Ship.
Ship on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Ship throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ship blocks a head kick by Thorn.
Ship drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thorn defends it well.
Ship throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ship darts in and clinches Thorn up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ship tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range.
Ship getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ship checks a leg kick.
Ship ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ship can do to turn this around?
Ship blocks a jab.
Ship swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a nice leg kick.
Ship moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Thorn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thorn digs a good body shot into Ship's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn is looking to wear down Ship with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ship slips under a jab from Thorn.
Thorn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ship on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ship walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.#T1#
Thorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Haw Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Thorn.
Ship blocks a head kick by Thorn.
Ship is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ship tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ship loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Haw Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ship blocks a jab.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ship is just out of range.
Ship fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ship is just out of range.
Ship keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ship uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Ship swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Ship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Ship throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ship takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Thorn connects with a jab.#CL2#
Ship clinches up against the cage.
Thorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ship. #T3#
Ship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ship stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ship lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Thorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Ship.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Ship controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Ship blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ship jabs at Thorn's body.
Ship thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ship lands with an overhand left.
Ship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ship waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
Ship takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Ship.
Ship checks a leg kick. #T4#
Ship takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ship throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ship counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thorn pushes Ship off but Ship dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ship passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thorn!
Thorn tries to buck Ship off but he can't manage it.
Ship wants to control the pace but Thorn is squirming around nicely.
Ship fails to take his opponent's back.
Thorn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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 Haw Thorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ship scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thorn in his tracks.
Ship misses with a hook to the body
and Thorn counters with an inside leg kick.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ship is just out of range.
Ship drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thorn defends it well.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ship.
Thorn with the inside leg kick.
Ship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Ship. #TD2#
Ship looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ship trying to control but Thorn is working from the bottom.
Ship tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorn is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ship is controlling him.
Ship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thorn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Ship trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Ship is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorn works Ship's body with a nice hook.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ship misses with a wild body shot.
Ship's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ship missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ship tries to clinch up.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ship manages to avoid it.
Ship with the counter takedown but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roman Ship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Thorn tries to sprawl but Ship drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Thorn pushes Ship off and gets 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!
A jab from Ship misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ship.
Thorn lands a leg kick that knocks Ship off balance momentarily.
Ship tries to clinch but Thorn moves away
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ship with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorn to score with a decent uppercut.
Thorn jabs Ship to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ship misses with a takedown attempt - Thorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ship takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ship uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.#T3#
Thorn misses with a head kick.
Thorn throws a shot to the body.
Thorn works Ship's body with a nice hook.
Ship throws a right hand that misses
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Ship.
Thorn tried to counter with a leg kick but Ship avoided it.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Ship's leg. Ship is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ship back to the cage. Thorn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Ship misses the target.
Thorn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorn connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ship.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Ship is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ship getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ship lands a nice hook to Thorn's body. Thorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ship looks for a takedown but Thorn sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Thorn.
Ship avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Ship loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ship is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ship misses with a body punch
and Thorn counters with a left and a right that stings Ship. #CUT#The cut above Roman Ship's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ship swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn lands a nice looking body shot.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn lands a nice looking body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 300 Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Mahmut staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahmut misses the target.
Mahmut ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Mahmut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmut is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Thorn clinches.
Mahmut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorn has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmut.
Mahmut stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
A short right from Thorn.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmut misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
A short left from Mahmut.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Mahmut stalling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Thorn cracks Mahmut with a nice body shot.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmut controls the action.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmut controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thorn is leaning against Mahmut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahmut is breathing heavily.
Mahmut blocks a body shot from Thorn. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
Thorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorn.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorn digs a right hand into Mahmut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahmut's gas tank.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Thorn cracks Mahmut with a nice body shot.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Thorn is leaning against Mahmut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Mahmut stalling in the clinch.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Mahmut avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Mahmut avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Thorn gets through Mahmut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Mahmut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorn digs a right hand underneath Mahmut's ribcage. Mahmut let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thorn pushes Mahmut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn is leaning against Mahmut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Thorn.
Thorn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Thorn presses Mahmut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
Mahmut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A lazy left from Thorn finds it's target.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahmut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahmut. That did some damage!
Thorn is looking to land body kicks.
Mahmut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahmut misses the target.#CL2#
Thorn takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut blocks a body shot from Thorn.
Mahmut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Mahmut on the inside.
A short right from Thorn.
Mahmut fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Thorn blocking some punches.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Mahmut scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn digs a right hand into Mahmut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahmut's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Thorn.
Thorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mahmut seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorn can turn it around.
Mahmut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Mahmut misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thorn as the two fighters clinch.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Thorn.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn works on Mahmut's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmut throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorn.
Thorn is working Mahmut over against the cage.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Thorn lands a body shot.
Mahmut looking to slow down the pace here.
Thorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmut.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorn.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorn works on Mahmut's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Thorn as the two fighters clinch.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Mahmut misses with a body punch.
Thorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haw Thorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Thorn - that landed with a thud.
Mahmut takes a shot to the head.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Mahmut avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Good body shot from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Mahmut tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn is leaning against Mahmut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Thorn - that landed with a thud.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
Sheikh Mahmut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahmut takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Thorn does it's job there.
Thorn scores with a body shot.
BOOM! Thorn lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mahmut. Mahmut tries to recover but Thorn is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mahmut lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haw Thorn!
A relieved looking Haw Thorn 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: DMMA 292 Kuomanen vs Thorn 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Kuomanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuomanen ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Thorn is quick to defend against it.
Kuomanen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Thorn is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuomanen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuomanen moves away.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuomanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn swings for the body but Kuomanen moves out of range.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.
Kuomanen lands a really nice looking cross but Thorn seems unphased.
Kuomanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuomanen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1##TD#
Kuomanen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thorn did well to prevent Kuomanen getting side control.#ES2#
Thorn kicks Kuomanen off and gets back to his feet.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuomanen moves away.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Thorn is quick to defend against it.
Kuomanen slips a straight right by Thorn.
Thorn with the inside leg kick.
Thorn lands with a good body shot.
Kuomanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuomanen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thorn is fending him off so far but Kuomanen persists. Nope, Thorn circles away and we're back to standing.
Thorn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuomanen doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Thorn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thorn wants to stand but Kuomanen is controlling the position. #T2#
Kuomanen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thorn's guard.
Kuomanen drops an elbow to the side of Thorn's head. #SUB#
Kuomanen is trying to work for a kimura but Thorn is defending well.
Thorn is trying to stand up here but Kuomanen is controlling him well.
Thorn 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.
Kuomanen trying to pass the guard but Thorn defending well.
Thorn pushes Kuomanen off looking to stand but Kuomanen dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Thorn has one foot on Kuomanen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kuomanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuomanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuomanen staying out of range there.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Kuomanen. That snapped Thorn's head back.
A jab from Kuomanen does it's job there.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuomanen manages to avoid it.
Kuomanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Thorn tries to move into range but Kuomanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorn misses with a right hand #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Thorn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kuomanen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Kuomanen lands a nice uppercut.
Thorn misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Thorn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Kuomanen moves away and avoids it.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Kuomanen shoots in and bounces Thorn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Kuomanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuomanen wants to pass the guard but Thorn is keeping the position.
Kuomanen stops Thorn from standing up.
Kuomanen wants to pass the guard but Thorn is keeping the position.
Thorn wants to stand up but Kuomanen is controlling him.
Thorn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kuomanen dives into side control. #SUB#
Kuomanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thorn, who protects the arm well.
Kuomanen landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Haw Thorn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thorn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Kuomanen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuomanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Kuomanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorn sprawls and moves away.
Kuomanen blocks a jab.
Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Kuomanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn throws a body punch but Kuomanen moves out of range.
It looked like Kuomanen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Thorn gets caught flat footed, as Kuomanen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kuomanen passes into half guard.
Thorn tries to kick Kuomanen off but Kuomanen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Kuomanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn pushes Kuomanen off looking to stand but Kuomanen dives back in and keeps control.
Thorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuomanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuomanen prevents Thorn from standing back up. #T1#
Kuomanen thows a huge punch but Thorn dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Kuomanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thorn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thorn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Kuomanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Thorn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuomanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thorn's head.
Kuomanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorn keeps working.
Thorn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuomanen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuomanen. #ES2#
Thorn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Haw Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuomanen throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Kuomanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Thorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thorn tried to score with a low kick but Kuomanen checks it.
Kuomanen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuomanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn with a nice calf kick.
Thorn throws a right hand that misses
and Kuomanen counters with a left to the body.
Haw Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn swings for the body but Kuomanen moves out of range.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuomanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn with the inside leg kick.
Thorn misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Kuomanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Jab, jab by Kuomanen - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Kuomanen connects with a looping right hand.
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haw Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Kuomanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuomanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuomanen misses the shot to the body.
Kuomanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuomanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorn connects with a single shot there.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Kuomanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thorn's guard.
Ahjo Kuomanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuomanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thorn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuomanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuomanen working some strikes from top position.
Kuomanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuomanen throwing strikes but missing.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen passes into half guard. #ES2#
Thorn manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kuomanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kuomanen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Haw Thorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Thorn throws a leg kick
and Kuomanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuomanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him.
Kuomanen misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Kuomanen lands a jab to the nose.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Thorn.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorn throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thorn won't be happy with that.
Thorn is trying to buck Kuomanen off.
Kuomanen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Thorn tries to escape but Kuomanen is in control.
Thorn prevents Kuomanen from moving into mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kuomanen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thorn on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Thorn prevents Kuomanen from moving into mount.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen drags him back down.
Kuomanen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thorn's legs.
Kuomanen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kuomanen cracks Thorn with a big elbow.
Kuomanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kuomanen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kuomanen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thorn's legs.
Kuomanen wants to control but Thorn is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kuomanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thorn, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Kuomanen tries for a kimura but Thorn is defending well.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen drags him back down.
Kuomanen is chipping away with strikes.
Thorn tries to escape but Kuomanen is in control.
Kuomanen working the ground and pound from side control.
Thorn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kuomanen asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Kuomanen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen drags him back down.#T3#
Thorn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Kuomanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thorn, who protects the arm well.
Kuomanen is looking to take a break and control but Thorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen drags him back down.
Kuomanen wants to control but Thorn is keeping him busy.
Kuomanen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuomanen grinds an elbow into Thorn's temple. #SUB#
Kuomanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thorn is pushing Kuomanen's head away, looking to escape. Kuomanen manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Kuomanen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thorn is avoiding damage well.
Thorn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kuomanen working the ground and pound but Thorn is defending the strikes.
Kuomanen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thorn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thorn is pushing Kuomanen's head away, looking to escape. Kuomanen manages to hold on to the position though.
Kuomanen trying to control the position but Thorn is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kuomanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuomanen cracks Thorn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ahjo Kuomanen clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Kuomanen lands.
Thorn throws a jab when Kuomanen was well out of range.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Kuomanen moved out of range.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Thorn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thorn thows a leg kick but Kuomanen checks it #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a shoot takedown. Thorn fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuomanen pushing down on Thorn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thorn looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuomanen trying to mount his opponent but Thorn defends it.
Thorn tries to kick Kuomanen off but Kuomanen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thorn is not content to let Kuomanen control the position.#T1##SUB#
Kuomanen is looking for a kimura but Thorn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuomanen to get the leverage. #ES2#
Thorn has one foot on Kuomanen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thorn takes a swing at Kuomanen's ribcage but misses.
Thorn tries to land a leg kick but Kuomanen saw it coming and moves away.
Thorn lands a lovely overhand right.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuomanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuomanen. #TD#
Kuomanen drives through with a takedown into Thorn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Thorn pushes Kuomanen off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuomanen checks a low kick from Thorn.
A jab from Kuomanen misses. #T2#
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuomanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Kuomanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuomanen avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a hook #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thorn wants to stand up but Kuomanen is controlling him.
Kuomanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thorn's head.#ES2#
Thorn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuomanen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Thorn misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn swings for the body but Kuomanen moves out of range.
A big left from Thorn misses.
Kuomanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Kuomanen checks the leg kick.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn misses with a body shot
and Kuomanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuomanen misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn misses with a low kick as Kuomanen jumps back.
Kuomanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuomanen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuomanen looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
Thorn digs a good hook to Kuomanen's body.
Thorn throws a sloppy head kick and Kuomanen moves out of range easily.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Thorn is quick to defend against it.
Thorn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuomanen misses with a straight right. #T4#
Kuomanen tests Thorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuomanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Kuomanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuomanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Thorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuomanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Kuomanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn misses with a head kick.
Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuomanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thorn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Thorn lands but Kuomanen takes it in his stride.
Thorn digs a good body shot into Kuomanen's ribs.#TD#
Kuomanen gets a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Thorn swings for the body but Kuomanen moves out of range.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
A jab from Thorn finds it's way through Kuomanen's defenses.
Kuomanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuomanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuomanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorn sprawls well. He's pushed Kuomanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuomanen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuomanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorn sprawls and moves away.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Thorn throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kuomanen to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Kuomanen looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuomanen misses the target.
Thorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thorn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuomanen throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn throws a hook but Kuomanen blocks it.
Thorn stuns Kuomanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorn takes a swing at Kuomanen's ribcage but misses.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn tries to move into range but Kuomanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuomanen misses the target. #T2#
Thorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuomanen's sensitive parts.
Thorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuomanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Kuomanen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorn sprawls well. Thorn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuomanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Thorn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thorn tries to move into range but Kuomanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuomanen misses with a looping left.
Thorn wants to slow Kuomanen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.
Kuomanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Kuomanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Kuomanen.
Thorn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thorn connects with a high kick.
Kuomanen throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn lands with a shot to the body.
Kuomanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn swings for the body but Kuomanen moves out of range.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Thorn is quick to defend against it.
Kuomanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorn off the cage and back into range.
Kuomanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahjo Kuomanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Thorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuomanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Kuomanen misses with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a nice body shot.
Kuomanen misses with a hook.
Kuomanen swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuomanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorn's head.
Thorn scores with a hook to the body. Kuomanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Kuomanen there.
Ahjo Kuomanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Kuomanen is out of range.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuomanen missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn unleashes a big counter combination but Kuomanen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haw Thorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thorn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ahjo Kuomanen!
Ahjo Kuomanen retains his super heavyweight title!
Ahjo Kuomanen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 283 Thorn vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Thorn lands with a nice body kick.
Ubereem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Ubereem connects with a high kick.
Ubereem scores with a head kick. Thorn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Ubereem lands a body shot.
Ubereem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ubereem is looking to slow Thorn down with leg kicks. #CL#
Thorn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Ubereem.
Thorn lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Thorn pushes Ubereem up against the cage in a clinch.
Ubereem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
We've been informed that Ubereem has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Ubereem controls the action.
Ubereem wants to stall.
Ubereem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thorn up against the cage.
Ubereem controlling the action here for a moment.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ubereem's elbow.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorn lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubereem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
It seemed like Ubereem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ubereem.
Thorn sets himself, and Ubereem steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorn avoids it this time.
Thorn scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Thorn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ubereem.
A slow jab from Ubereem misses its intended target.
Thorn lands a slapping body shot.
Ubereem looks winded!
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ubereem throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
Ubereem throws a right hand that misses
and Thorn counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Ubereem's front leg but catches the back leg as Ubereem tries to avoid it.
Ubereem lands a slapping body shot.
Thorn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ubereem will feel that in the morning.
Thorn throws a sloppy head kick and Ubereem moves out of range easily. #CL#
Thorn drives through and clinches with Ubereem against the cage.
Ubereem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ubereem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorn lands a body punch.
Thorn lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorn. #BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Thorn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Thorn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ubereem takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ubereem plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Thorn closes the distance and clinches.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Ubereem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ubereem flicks out a counter leg kick but Thorn steps away.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ubereem was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ubereem ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thorn digs a good hook to Ubereem's body.
Thorn connects with a solid leg kick.
Ubereem throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Thorn counters with a nice right hand that sends Ubereem toppling to the canvas! Ubereem scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thorn finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ubereem tries to keep at a distance but Thorn has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Ubereem misses
and Thorn counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ubereem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Ubereem keeps the fight on the outside.
Ubereem doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ubereem is breathing heavily.
Ubereem steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thorn. That one must have hurt.
Thorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ubereem can do to turn this around?
Ubereem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorn. Thorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorn lands with a nice body punch.
Ubereem takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD#
Thorn cracks Ubereem with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ubereem looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thorn finish him? #CUT#That has opened up Alistair Ubereem's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn digs a good hook to Ubereem's body.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Thorn wants to clinch.
Ubereem appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ubereem misses with a leg kick
and Thorn counters with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ubereem 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ubereem misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorn rattles Ubereem with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ubereem tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Thorn dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ubereem stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Haw Thorn!
Our winner, Haw Thorn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 274 Okungwu vs Temidare
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Kirin wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Thorn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kirin cracks Thorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirin tries to clinch but Thorn moves away
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirin.
Kirin tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Thorn blocks the leg kick.
Thorn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kirin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirin. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kirin misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin throws out a leg kick but Thorn moves out of range and Kirin only half commits.
Thorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Kirin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kirin lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirin works Thorn's body with a nice hook.
Kirin moves out of range as Thorn throws a body kick.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kirin has closed the distance and engaged Thorn in a clinch.
A short right from Kirin on the inside.
Thorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Kirin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kirin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thorn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike.
Kirin lands an uppercut.
Thorn tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
Thorn is stalling here.
Kirin has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn. #T2#
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Kirin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorn avoids it.#BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Thorn.
Kirin lands a jab.
Kirin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kirin moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Kirin doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorn circles away.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Kirin rushes Thorn and presses him up against the cage.
Thorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirin backwards. #T3#
Thorn tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
Nice body punch from Kirin.
A hook to the body from Thorn.
Thorn tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorn.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action. #BC#
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Kirin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Thorn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kirin.#T4#
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirin throws out the jab.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Kirin tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Kirin closes the distance and pushes Thorn back into the cage.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Thorn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kokkoro Kirin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kirin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Kirin manages to avoid it.
Kirin scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn throws a body punch but Kirin moves out of range.
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Kirin moves into the clinch.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn stalls.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Thorn is looking to wear down Kirin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Thorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirin.
Kirin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Kirin with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
A head kick misses from Kirin.
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
Kirin thuds his right hand into Thorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.#T2#
Kirin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn tried to counter with a leg kick but Kirin avoided it.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirin tries to clinch up.
Jab from Kirin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin misses with a wild body shot.
Kirin misses with a few strikes there.
Thorn takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Kirin closes the distance and clinches.
Kirin misses with some punches.
Kirin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kirin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirin fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Kirin wants to clinch.
Thorn is looking to counter punch.
Kirin misses with a body punch
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kirin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Thorn.
Kirin swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kirin throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn is looking to counter punch.
Kirin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
Kirin throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn moves away from the strike by Kirin. #T4#
Thorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Kirin lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Kirin misses.
Thorn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
and Kirin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kirin.
Thorn wants to land a leg kick but Kirin is out of range.
Kirin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kirin misses with a hook to the body
and Thorn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kirin really felt that one!
A clash of legs there as Thorn blocks the low kick.
And Thorn counters with a quick kick to the body but Kirin blocks it.
Kirin throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kirin is breathing heavily.
Kirin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kirin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
Haw Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Kirin manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Kirin misses
and Thorn counters with a nice body shot.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Kirin avoids them all with ease.
Kirin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kirin misses with a body punch
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorn connects with a right hand. Kirin shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorn misses the target.
Kirin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kirin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kirin is looking to clinch.
Kirin misses with a double jab. #T1#
Kirin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirin misses with the body kick#KD#
and Thorn counters with a crisp one two that drops Kirin! Thorn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kirin to his feet! Kirin is in big trouble!
Kirin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorn counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haw Thorn!
During a confident post fight interview, Haw Thorn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 264 Thorn vs Kuomanen
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Kuomanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuomanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Kuomanen misses.
Kuomanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Thorn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ahjo Kuomanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuomanen connects with a body shot.
Kuomanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Kuomanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuomanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Kuomanen.
Thorn throws a quick counter head kick but Kuomanen was just out of range.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1##TD2#
Kuomanen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thorn on his heels. He'll look to pass Thorn's guard now, I'm sure.
Kuomanen won't allow Thorn to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuomanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuomanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES#
Thorn pushes Kuomanen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Haw Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Kuomanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuomanen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thorn defends it well.
Kuomanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Kuomanen punishes Thorn's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuomanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2##TD2#
Kuomanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thorn's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuomanen wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Thorn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thorn wants to stand and escape but Kuomanen is having none of it.
Kuomanen postures up and lands a big shot to Thorn's brow.
Kuomanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuomanen trying to control but Thorn is working from the bottom.
Thorn is looking to stand up but Kuomanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuomanen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thorn is looking to stand up but Kuomanen isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Kuomanen wants to pass the guard but Thorn is keeping the position.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thorn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuomanen throwing strikes from guard but Thorn blocks nicely.
Kuomanen stops Thorn from standing up.
Kuomanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuomanen wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Kuomanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorn is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Thorn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kuomanen has Thorn pushed against the cage.
Kuomanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands. #TD2#
Kuomanen jumps guard. #T4#
Thorn wants to stand and escape but instead Kuomanen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Thorn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kuomanen misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Thorn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuomanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuomanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorn's waist but Thorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuomanen off to one side.
Kuomanen misses with an uppercut.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Kuomanen manages to avoid it.
Kuomanen throws a big shot that misses.
Kuomanen lands a jab to the nose.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Kuomanen tries to counter it with a takedown but Thorn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ahjo Kuomanen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thorn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Ahjo Kuomanen has been cut.
Kuomanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Kuomanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuomanen.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Thorn wants to land a leg kick but Kuomanen is out of range.
Kuomanen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thorn is looking to chop away at Kuomanen's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Kuomanen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
An inside leg kick from Thorn misses.
Kuomanen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuomanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
Thorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Thorn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuomanen.
Thorn throws a big counter combination but Kuomanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thorn leaves Kuomanen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuomanen looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
Kuomanen throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
It looked like Thorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Kuomanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorn throws a right hand that Kuomanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuomanen also avoids with ease.
Kuomanen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot lands for Kuomanen.#TD2#
Kuomanen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thorn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuomanen throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Kuomanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuomanen trying to control the position but Thorn is working away. #T3#
Thorn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thorn tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Thorn really wants to buck Kuomanen off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kuomanen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thorn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kuomanen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Kuomanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuomanen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen drags him back down.#T4##SUB2#
Kuomanen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thorn is pushing Kuomanen's head away, looking to escape. Kuomanen manages to hold on to the position though.
Thorn defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kuomanen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Thorn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahjo Kuomanen!
Ahjo Kuomanen is the new super heavyweight champion!
Ahjo Kuomanen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 256 Thorn vs Kirin
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Kirin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirin.
Kirin throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kirin misses with an uppercut
and Thorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin connects with a body shot.
Kirin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Kirin falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thorn's hands.
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thorn with the inside leg kick.
Kirin tries to clinch up.
It looked like Thorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Thorn needs to keep his hands up - Kirin had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Kirin closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Kirin. #CUT2#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn stalls.
Kirin tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn has Kirin pressed against the cage. #BC#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn takes one to the side of the head.
Thorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Kirin connects with a leg kick.
Kirin misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kirin.
Kirin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn walks into a jab.
Kirin throws out a powerful jab.
Kirin with a jab.
Kirin darts in trying to clinch
and Kirin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
As Kirin looks to move away, Thorn throws a big counter combo but Kirin just gets out of the way.
Kirin misses with a shot to the body
and Thorn counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Kirin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Kirin misses with a jab to the body
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
Thorn slips under a jab from Kirin.
Thorn is looking to counter punch.
Kirin avoids the head kick by Thorn.
Thorn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kirin throws a right hand that misses
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirin connects with the punch.
Kirin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirin throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Thorn misses with a hook
and Kirin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirin scores with a sloppy right hand. Thorn should have avoided that one.
Kirin takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirin connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Kirin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin cracks Thorn with an open hand slap.
Kirin takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
As Kirin looks to move away, Thorn throws a big counter combo but Kirin just gets out of the way.
Kirin slips a straight right by Thorn.
Kirin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kirin misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kirin misses the jab.
Kirin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thorn. Thorn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kirin throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
Kirin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kirin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kirin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thorn has time to react.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thorn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Thorn finds it's way through Kirin's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thorn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thorn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Kirin blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Kirin closes the distance and pushes Thorn back into the cage.#BC#
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Thorn thows a body kick. Kirin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kirin tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorn throws a quick counter head kick but Kirin was just out of range.
Kirin misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a nice body kick.
Kirin dips to his left and cracks Thorn with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Thorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kirin blocks a head kick by Thorn.
Thorn scores with a spinning back kick!
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
Thorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Kirin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
Kirin misses the body punch
and Thorn counters with a series of strikes. Kirin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kirin sizes up Thorn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kirin misses with an uppercut. Thorn saw that one coming.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn ducks right into an uppercut from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kirin misses with a jab to the body
and Thorn counters with a nice leg kick.
Kirin is breathing heavily.
Kirin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thorn.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thorn. Kirin shrugs it off though. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn lands a front kick.
Kirin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thorn.
Kirin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thorn. That one must have hurt.
Kirin blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Kirin.
Thorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kirin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kirin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters circling a little - Thorn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kirin walks into a left hand.
Kirin moves forwards but Thorn connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3##KD#
Thorn cracks Kirin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thorn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kirin to stand back up!#ROC#Kirin is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Kokkoro Kirin's cut even more.
Thorn feints a jab and as Kirin dips his head, Thorn unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kirin right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kirin falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Thorn smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Haw Thorn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 247 Thorn vs Khan 2
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Khan looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
And Thorn counters with a quick kick to the body but Khan blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Thorn takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Khan tries to clinch
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
As Khan looks to move away, Thorn throws a big counter combo but Khan just gets out of the way.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khan lands with a straight right. Thorn didn't see that one coming.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Khan instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Khan is looking to control Thorn's arms but Thorn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khan has his back to the cage.
Khan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
A shot in the inside from Khan. #T1#
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Thorn's head.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Khan. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Khan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Khan lands a jab to the head.
Khan scores with a punch to the head.
Khan cracks Thorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
Khan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
Khan misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khan thinking.
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!
Khan misses with an uppercut
and Thorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khan looks winded!
A big left from Khan misses. #T2##CL2#
Khan rushes Thorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Thorn lands with a right to the head.
Thorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorn.
Thorn digs a right hand into Khan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khan's gas tank. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn keeps Khan at a distance using the push kick.
Nice cross by Thorn.
Khan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn catches Khan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#That has opened up Ghengis Khan's cut even more.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn is looking to wear down Khan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thorn slips a jab from Khan.#T3#
Thorn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Khan swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khan is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Thorn counters with a crisp one two that drops Khan! Thorn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Khan to his feet! Khan is in big trouble!#ROC#Khan is rocked!
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khan circles away quickly and effectively.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorn finish him?
Khan lands with a hook. Thorn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thorn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorn is stalking Khan. Khan circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Thorn, and it's lights out! Khan really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn retains his super heavyweight title!
Haw Thorn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 241 Cortez vs Thorn
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Cortez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorn on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Cortez.
Thorn misses the jab.
Cortez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cortez has his takedown stuffed
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortez fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cortez scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorn as he connects with a hook.
Cortez 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.
Cortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thorn tries to avoid it but Cortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thorn to the ground. Thorn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cortez misses with a left hand
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn slips a straight right by Cortez.
Thorn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cortez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cortez scrambles back to his feet.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.#T1#
Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
Thorn cracks a nice hook into Cortez's ribs.
Cortez defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Cortez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorn sprawls and moves away.
Cortez misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cortez momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Cortez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cortez.
Cortez throws a nice looking combination but Thorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortez throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Thorn slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Cortez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThorn.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Cortez avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez dives in for a single leg takedown but Thorn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
Thorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez lands a head shot.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Cortez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorn throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Thorn counters with a crisp one two that drops Cortez! Thorn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cortez to his feet! Cortez is in big trouble!#ROC2#Cortez is rocked!
Cortez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Thorn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haw Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortez misses with a takedown
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Thorn misses.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Don Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Cortez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Cortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thorn tries to avoid it but Cortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thorn to the ground. Thorn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thorn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Cortez scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Thorn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Thorn shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorn throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn slips a jab from Cortez.
Danga de danga de dang - Cortez scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Haw Thorn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cortez shoots in and drives through. Thorn sprawls well.
Thorn stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
Cortez attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.
Thorn dips to his left and cracks Cortez with an uppercut!
Cortez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Cortez moved out of range.
Cortez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn jabs Cortez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorn takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Thorn connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortez.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn lands with a nice combination. Cortez backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Don Cortez has been cut.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Cortez swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cortez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorn slips under a jab.
Haw Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Thorn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn digs a good hook to Cortez's body.
Thorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
A jab from Cortez misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Thorn.
Cortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cortez's sensitive parts.
Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
A big right from Cortez misses.
Thorn walks into a jab.#TD#
Cortez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thorn!

Thorn sneaks out the side door and pushes Cortez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Thorn scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A jab from Thorn does it's job there.
Thorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cortez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.#TD#
Cortez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thorn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Cortez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thorn is pushing Cortez's head away, looking to escape. Cortez manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez trying to control the position but Thorn is working away.
Thorn is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Thorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cortez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thorn some visible discomfort.
Haw Thorn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortez prevents Thorn from escaping the position.
Cortez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cortez is controlling him well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Thorn tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Cortez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Thorn slips a straight right by Cortez.
Thorn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cortez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorn's waist but Thorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cortez off to one side.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn works the jab nicely.
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn jabs Cortez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Thorn thuds a left hand into Cortez's body.#T1##KD2#
Thorn drops Cortez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cortez looks back up at him and smiles so Thorn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Cortez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Cortez seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cortez counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Thorn saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Thorn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Thorn.
Cortez tries to bum rush Thorn with a series of wild strikes but Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortez misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Thorn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cortez! Thorn lets Cortez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortez counters with a series of strikes. Thorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cortez's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Thorn throws a right and a left that Cortez avoids nicely.
Cortez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn misses with a hook.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Cortez has his takedown stuffed
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorn slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Thorn lands a big head kick that sends Cortez tumbling to the mat! Thorn takes a step backwards and waves Cortez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#Don Cortez's cut is getting worse.
Cortez throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cortez lands a really nice looking cross but Thorn seems unphased.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cortez or perhaps it was just good defense by Thorn, which made it look bad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
Cortez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thorn lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cortez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortez. #KD2#
Thorn drops Cortez with a beautiful combination! Cortez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thorn is looking for the KO!
Cortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Thorn points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Cortez wakes up just in time to hear Thorn thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Haw Thorn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 232 Thorn vs Panda
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Thorn tries to keep at a distance but Panda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Panda 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.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panda tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Panda.
Panda tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
Thorn can't break the clinch.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Panda.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Panda tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Panda tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Panda controls the action.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn controlling the action here for a moment.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Thorn.
Thorn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Panda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Panda tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Panda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorns head.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn.
Thorn 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Thorn lands a right hand. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorn lands with a nice body punch.
Thorn lands a right hook to the body.
Thorn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Thorn. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thorn. Panda shrugs it off though.
Panda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Panda takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Thorn. Beautiful body shot.
Thorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Thorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panda doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn moves out of range as Panda strikes.
Panda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorn. Thorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorn scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Panda misses.
Thorn cracks Panda with a good jab.#T4#
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorn lands with a shot to the body.
Thorn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Panda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Thorn.
Thorn feints and then cracks Panda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panda down.
Panda moves out of range of the body kick.
Panda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Panda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice shot by Thorn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KT Panda'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#
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panda avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Panda thows a leg kick but Thorn checks it
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
Panda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panda avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Panda avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn throws a right hand that Panda ducks under and follows up with a left that Panda also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorn throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Thorn misses with a combination
and Panda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Panda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thorn tries to land a front kick but Panda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panda at a distance.
Panda is breathing heavily.
Panda connects with a jab.
Thorn tries to land a front kick but Panda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thorn throws the kick towards the body but Panda avoids it.
Thorn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panda counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda throws a push kick but Thorn slaps the foot to one side.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
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!
Panda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Thorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panda moves out of range of the body kick from Thorn.
Thorn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thorn is looking to wear down Panda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thorn connects with a body shot.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Thorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thorn throws a right and a left that Panda avoids nicely.
Thorn scores with a spinning back kick!
Thorn throws a wild body kick that Panda sees coming a mile off.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thorn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panda's head backwards.
Thorn throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Panda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
Panda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Panda throws a nice looking combination but Thorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thorn looks to land a combination but Panda avoids it well.
Panda drops his hands momentarily and Thorn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Thorn backing away here, and Panda unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thorn checks a leg kick.
Thorn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Panda walks into a left hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Panda throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Thorn.
Panda throws a front kick aimed at Thorn's knee but Thorn avoids it well.
Thorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Nice shot lands for Thorn.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panda circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorn throws a head kick but Panda moves out of range.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorn looks to land a combination. Panda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on KT Panda'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#
Panda thumps Thorn with a low kick.
Thorn throws a front kick that sends Panda stumbling back into the cage.
Thorn throws a lazy head kick
and Panda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorn thinking.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Panda's front leg but catches the back leg as Panda tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Panda. Those never looked like landing.
Panda lands a leg kick that knocks Thorn off balance momentarily.
Panda tried to score with a low kick but Thorn checks it.
Thorn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big left from Panda misses.
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Panda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Panda if he has to take too many more of those.
Panda has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Thorn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThorn.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Thorn blocks the leg kick.
Thorn checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Thorn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panda.
Thorn throws a push kick but Panda slaps the foot to one side.
Panda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Panda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
Thorn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Panda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panda tries to clinch up.
KT Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thorn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thorn duly obliges.
Thorn lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Thorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panda cracks Thorn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorn with a nice calf kick.
Panda misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Thorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorn is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Panda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thorn throws a low kick but Panda moves out of range easily.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Thorn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thorn scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Panda looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
Panda moves out of range of the body kick from Thorn.
Panda cracks a nice hook into Thorn's ribs.
Panda moves forwards but Thorn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panda throws a low kick, looking for Thorn's leg but Thorn calmly moves out of range.
Thorn lands with a slapping head kick.
Thorn digs a good hook to Panda's body.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Panda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Thorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panda lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Panda throws a front kick aimed at Thorn's knee but Thorn avoids it well.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Thorn thows a body kick. Panda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Panda's front leg but catches the back leg as Panda tries to avoid it.
Thorn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Panda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thorn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thorn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Panda takes a step back to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorn.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 224 Thorn vs Khan
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan throws a hook but Thorn blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Thorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Thorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thorn scores with a jab. Khan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thorn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khan throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Thorn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghengis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Thorn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thorn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khan's head.#CUT#It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Thorn lands a nice hook to Khan's body. Khan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Khan misses.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Thorn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorn throws a wild body kick that Khan sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Thorn scores with a spinning back kick!
Thorn lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn is looking for a counter combo.
Khan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khan 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.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan misses with a hook
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan misses with a hook.
Khan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Thorn is looking to wear down Khan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khan tries to clinch up
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Ghengis Khan's cut even more.
Khan misses with an uppercut
and Thorn counters with a body kick.
Khan looks winded!#T2#
Thorn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thorn scores with a jab.
Thorn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khan.#CUT#The cut above Ghengis Khan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thorn scores with a shot to the body.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Thorn is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Thorn shuts the power down on Khan. Lights out, game over! Thorn is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 73 Farfan vs Kowalski
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Havran jabs Thorn right on the nose. Thorn blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
Havran checks a low kick from Thorn.
Thorn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Havran takes a step back to recover.
Havran misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
It appears Thorn was looking to counter with a kick there.
Havran misses with a hook to the body
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Havran.
Thorn throws a front kick that sends Havran stumbling back into the cage.
Thorn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Havran misses the jab.
Havran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thorn connects with a body shot.
Havran looks winded!
Thorn scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havran misses the shot to the body.
Gabriel Havran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havran looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Havran on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thorn lands the left hand.
Havran takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Thorn closes the distance and pushes Havran back into the cage.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Nice body punch from Thorn - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn slows down the pace here.
Thorn stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Havran throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havran's elbow.
Thorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Havran throws a head punch that misses.
Havran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn. #BC#
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Havran throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn lands with a nice body punch.
Thorn slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Havran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Havran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Thorn counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Gabriel Havran's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn jabs Havran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Havran looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Thorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorn lands a jab-cross combination.
Thorn scores with a kick to the body.
Havran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#The cut above Gabriel Havran's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Havran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Havran misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Thorn instigates a clinch.
Thorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Havran backwards.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Havran prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Havran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Havran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn cracks Havran with a nice body shot.
Thorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Havran backwards. #CUT#Gabriel Havran's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Thorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Havran.
Thorn slows down the pace here.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Havran working aggressively here.
Thorn is working Havran over against the cage.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorn. #T4#
Thorn scores with a hook to the body.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Thorn on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Haw Thorn!
A relieved looking Haw Thorn 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: DMMA 206 Ubereem vs Makkonen
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Kim Jones has been cut.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn lands a jab to the nose.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Thorn gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Thorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.#CUT2#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Thorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Jones responds with a good body kick, but Thorn manages to step out the way in time.
Jones misses with a body punch
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
Thorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a body kick.#CL#
Thorn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorn throws a head punch that misses.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn.
Jones pushes Thorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorn stalling the fight. #BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Thorn moves to clinch but Jones breaks away #KD2#
and Jones counters with a beautiful punch that sends Thorn to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him. #ES#
Thorn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Haw Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones avoids the body shot from Thorn.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4##KD2#
Thorn ducks straight into an uppercut from Jones and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Thorn manages to regain guard straight away.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorn is retaining full guard.
Thorn wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position. #ES#
Thorn wriggles free and stands up.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Thorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Thorn works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.#CUT2#Haw Thorn's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Thorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn. #T2#
Thorn works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Thorn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thorn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Thorn cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thorn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Thorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws out a counter right but Thorn avoids it with no problem.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorn.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thorn lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thorn cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.#T4#
Thorn throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thorn is working Jones over against the cage.#BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thorn works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Thorn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Thorn jabs at Jones's body.
Thorn is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Thorn.
Jones lunges at Thorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thorn's hand.
Thorn misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Thorn with a nice calf kick.
Thorn throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorn.
Thorn throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him. #CL#
Thorn has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Haw Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Jones.
Thorn avoiding damage.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thorn tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones working aggressively here.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Thorn won't allow it.
A short right from Thorn on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones is working Thorn over against the cage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jones. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorn if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thorn doesn't seem phased though.
Thorn swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Jones counters with a beautiful punch that sends Thorn to the canvas! #CUT2#Haw Thorn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones pushes down on Thorn's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is working for a kimura but Thorn is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DC 53: Thorn vs Licht
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Licht misses with a kick to the body.
Licht throws a series of punches but Thorn avoids them all with ease.
Licht misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Nord Licht has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Licht throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licht misses with a kick to the body.
Thorn needs to keep his hands up - Licht had a free shot at his head there.
Licht throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorn counters with a good, hard body kick but Licht shrugs it off.
Thorn throws a lazy body kick
and Licht counters with a three punch combo that has Thorn backing up. Thorn nods at Licht to acknowledge the strikes.#T1##CL#
Thorn closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Licht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Licht moves away and avoids it.
Thorn misses with a kick to the body.
Licht with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Licht releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Licht lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Licht counters with a left and a right that stings Thorn.
Licht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Licht swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Licht misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Licht. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Licht throws a low kick but Thorn moves out of range easily.
Thorn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Licht is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thorn rather than just go for the knockout.
Licht drops his hands momentarily and Thorn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Licht looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thorn misses the jab.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Licht was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Licht.#CUT#That has opened up Nord Licht's cut even more.
Licht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Licht.
Thorn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Thorn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Licht's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Licht's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Thorn misses.
Licht lands with a shot to the body.
Licht scores with a hook to the body. Thorn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Thorn backs off Licht throws a huge counter combo but Thorn manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Licht ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Licht is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thorn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thorn misses with a right hand
and Licht counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Licht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn throws a counter high kick but Licht was just alert enough to avoid it.
Licht misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Licht.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nord Licht will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nord Licht's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Licht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Licht - that will leave a mark!
Licht throws a right and a left that Thorn avoids nicely.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
Licht defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Licht avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Licht counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorn thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licht turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Licht keeps the fight on the outside.
Licht doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Licht.
Thorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##CL#
Thorn instigates a clinch.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Licht looking to slow down the pace here.
Licht taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn can't break the clinch.
Licht lands a body shot in the clinch.
Licht lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorn or not.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Thorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thorn gets through Licht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Thorn.
Licht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Licht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
Licht blocks a body shot from Thorn. #BC2#
Licht breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licht swinging wildly here.
Licht looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Thorn is looking to counter punch.
Licht with a nice cross.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Licht. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Licht misses with a low kick.#T3#
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Licht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn throws a body kick that misses
and Licht counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Licht throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn throws a body kick that misses.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Licht walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thorn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thorn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Licht. #T4#
Thorn throws a hook but Licht avoids it easily.
Licht steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thorn.
A head kick misses from Thorn.
Licht ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Licht is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Licht misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Thorn.
Thorn throws a body punch but Licht moves out of range.
Thorn sets himself, and Licht steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorn avoids it this time.
Thorn thumps Licht with a low kick.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Licht tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nord Licht will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nord Licht's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Licht throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorn misses with a right hand
and Licht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Licht lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Licht throws a shot to the body.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Licht counters with a right hand to the body.
Thorn moves forwards but Licht connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Licht bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Licht throws a series of punches but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Licht swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Thorn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thorn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Licht. Those never looked like landing.
And Thorn counters with a quick kick to the body but Licht blocks it.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Licht was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Licht follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Licht connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Licht has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thorn is struggling to control the position.
Thorn pushes Licht back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Thorn lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Licht. #BC#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Licht misses with a straight right.
Licht slips a jab from Thorn.
Jab by Thorn.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Licht.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Licht misses with a two punch combination.
Licht has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Licht gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorn tries to clinch but Licht is having none of it. #T3##CL2#
Licht takes the fight into the clinch.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Licht tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Licht.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorn. #CUT#The cut above Nord Licht's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Licht letting Thorn take a breather here.#BC2#
Licht manages to break the clinch.
Licht swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Licht tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Licht swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Licht is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Licht fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Licht fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Licht. Beautiful body shot.
Thorn scores with the left hand. Licht knows he should have avoided that one.
Thorn looks to clinch
and Licht counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licht throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Licht clinches up against the cage.
Licht working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Licht.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nord Licht really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nord Licht's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Licht avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLicht.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Licht moved out of range nicely.
Thorn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Licht tries a head kick but it misses.
Licht throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Licht finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorn's head.
Nord Licht seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn misses the body punch
and Licht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Licht looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Licht throws a series of punches but Thorn moves out of range. #CL2#
Licht gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thorn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Licht has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn.
Thorn tries to break free but Licht pushes him back against the cage.
Thorn stalling in the clinch but Licht improves position.
Licht stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Licht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Licht fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorn, pushing him back against the cage.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Licht blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Licht. #T2#
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Licht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thorn.
Thorn misses with the head strike.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Licht looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Licht.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Licht tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Licht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Licht lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Licht misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Licht manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Licht avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Licht, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Licht lands a nice looking body shot.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Licht sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Licht misses with a shot to the body
and Licht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Licht misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorn misses the target.
Licht keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Licht uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Licht wants to counter with a clinch but Thorn pushes him away.
Thorn misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Licht counters by clinching up.
Licht presses Thorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Licht struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Licht backwards.
Licht content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Licht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haw Thorn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Licht avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Thorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Licht uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nord Licht dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nord Licht's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Licht throws a good cross that connects.
Haw Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Licht throws a right hand that misses
and Thorn counters with a thumping low kick.
Licht avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorn with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Licht gets tackled into the cage by Thorn. Thorn maintains the clinch.
Licht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Licht throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorn.
Thorn tries to stall but Licht uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Licht backwards.
Licht lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Licht as Thorn tries to tie him up.
Licht lands a nice shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Thorn tries to work over Licht's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Licht.
Licht struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Thorn.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Licht's elbow.
Licht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Licht controls his hands. #T2#
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Licht controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Licht tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Licht looking to stall.
Licht digs a right hand into Thorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thorn's gas tank.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Licht backwards.
Licht tries to break the clinch but Thorn is controlling the position.
Licht misses with some punches.
Thorn tries to break free but Licht pushes him back against the cage.
Licht struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Licht as the two fighters clinch.
Licht wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Licht scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Thorn has Licht pushed against the cage.
Licht pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thorn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Licht as the two fighters clinch.
Nord Licht is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Licht tries to stall but Thorn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Thorn throws a right hand that misses
and Licht counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Thorn misses. #T4#
Licht tries a head kick but it misses.
Licht lands with a nice body punch.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Licht manages to avoid it.
Thorn tries to clinch but Licht moves away
and Licht counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Thorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Licht's head backwards.
Licht lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Licht defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Licht lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorn off the cage and back into range.

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 Haw Thorn.
I think Licht has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nord Licht!
Nord Licht is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Nord Licht 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: DC 46: Thorn vs Savisto
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Savisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Savisto darts in trying to clinch
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Savisto gets a double leg takedown into Thorn's guard.
Savisto scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES#
Thorn has his feet on Savisto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savisto. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn connects with a solid leg kick.
Savisto 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.#CL#
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savisto tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Savisto back against the cage.
A short right from Thorn. #T1##BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savisto throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Thorn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Savisto! Thorn lets Savisto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Lasse Savisto has been cut.
Savisto missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savisto blocks a jab.
Savisto with the counter takedown but Thorn avoids it easily.
Savisto lands with a straight right. Thorn didn't see that one coming.
Haw Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorn lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savisto scores with a body shot.
Savisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Savisto looking to score a takedown here. Thorn is defending well but Savisto drives through and ends up in Thorn's guard.#T2#
Savisto stops Thorn from standing up.
Savisto scoring with some ground and pound.
Savisto is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorn has wrist control.
Savisto stops Thorn from standing up.
Savisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savisto scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Thorn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Savisto has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Savisto misses.#T3#
Savisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Savisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savisto's hands.
Thorn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Savisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorn doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Thorn. #T4#
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savisto.
Savisto takes one on the button.
Thorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savisto at a distance.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savisto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savisto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Savisto moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasse Savisto'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#
Thorn defending well as Savisto loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Savisto.
Savisto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savisto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorn's waist but Thorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savisto off to one side.
Thorn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn staying out of range there.
Savisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Savisto misses.
Thorn misses with a straight right. #T1##CL#
Thorn pushes Savisto up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Savisto breaks the clinch.
Savisto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haw Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Savisto.
Savisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savisto avoids the body shot from Thorn. #KD#
Thorn lands a big head kick that sends Savisto tumbling to the mat! Thorn takes a step backwards and waves Savisto back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Savisto is rocked!
Savisto throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn counters with a huge right that knocks Savisto out cold! Thorn is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn retains his heavyweight title!
Haw Thorn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 39: Midweek Madness
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Fezzik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Thorn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Thorn.
A low kick from Fezzik misses
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Hassan Fezzik has been cut.
Fezzik connects with a right hand. Thorn shakes it off.
Thorn moves forwards but Fezzik connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
Thorn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fezzik is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fezzik. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fezzik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Fezzik throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Fezzik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thorn scores with a spinning back kick!
Fezzik 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.
Fezzik throws a head kick that misses.
Thorn throws a counter high kick but Fezzik was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fezzik.
Thorn with the inside leg kick.
Fezzik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Fezzik connects with a body shot.#CL#
Thorn clinches up with Fezzik and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Fezzik on the inside.
Fezzik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fezzik tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Fezzik back against the cage.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Fezzik controls the action.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn lands a left hand.
Fezzik tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Fezzik back against the cage.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Fezzik avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorn.
Fezzik struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fezzik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fezzik can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Thorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fezzik.
Nice body punch from Fezzik - that landed with a thud.
Fezzik misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Fezzik.
A short right from Thorn on the inside.
Fezzik misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Thorn.
Fezzik digs a right hand into Thorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thorn's gas tank.
Thorn cracks Fezzik with a nice body shot.
Fezzik working aggressively here.
Fezzik tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Fezzik tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Fezzik cracks Thorn with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fezzik trying to stall but Thorn improves his position.
Fezzik can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Fezzik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fezzik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
Fezzik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Fezzik.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fezzik's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Fezzik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Fezzik controls his hands.
Fezzik pushes Thorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fezzik struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Fezzik working aggressively here.
Fezzik throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Fezzik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Fezzik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn. #BC#
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fezzik throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn cracks a nice hook into Fezzik's ribs.
Thorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Fezzik off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fezzik scores with a nice head shot.
Thorn slips a jab and a cross from Fezzik.
A shot to the body from Fezzik misses
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Fezzik blocks a body shot from Thorn.
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 Haw Thorn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Fezzik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thorn throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Thorn forces Fezzik back against the cage and clinches.
Fezzik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
Fezzik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fezzik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fezzik throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn digs a right hand into Fezzik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fezzik's gas tank. #BC#
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Fezzik is breathing heavily.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fezzik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Thorn cracks Fezzik with a good jab.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thorn!
Thorn scores with a one two! Fezzik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fezzik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fezzik misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorn.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fezzik's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Fezzik fails to land.
Thorn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fezzik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fezzik is leaning against Thorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2##BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fezzik can do to turn this around?
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Thorn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#That has opened up Hassan Fezzik's cut even more.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thorn lands a right hook to the body.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Thorn! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Haw Thorn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 30: Thorn vs Orr
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Orr misses with a low kick as Thorn jumps back.
Orr checks a low kick from Thorn.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orr.
Thorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Orr.
Thorn with a nice calf kick.
Orr misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Orr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Orr.
A right hand to the body from Thorn. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orr scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Thorn throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Orr.
Orr tries to counter with a clinch but Thorn shakes him off and moves away.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn scores with a push kick.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses.
Orr throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Thorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorn takes a swing at Orr's ribcage but misses.
Orr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick from Orr.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Orr. Those never looked like landing.
Thorn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orr connects with a jab.
Thorn throws a hook but Orr blocks it.
Thorn connects with a right hand. Orr shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Brady Orr has been cut.
Brady Orr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orr digs a good hook to Thorn's body.
Nice cross by Thorn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Orr.
Orr scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thorn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Orr misses
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Orr moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn sets himself, and Orr steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorn avoids it this time.
Orr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorn at a distance.
A cross from Orr lands.
Orr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orr scores with a hook to the body. Thorn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Thorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thorn connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Orr.
Thorn looks for the body kick but Orr saw that one coming.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orr.
Thorn is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Orr throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
Thorn connects with a body shot.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orr manages to avoid it.
Orr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thorn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orr looks winded!
Orr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn throws a right and a left that Orr avoids nicely.
Orr looks to clinch
and Thorn counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orr wants to counter the offense by Thorn and move into the clinch position.
Thorn throws a quick head kick that knocks Orr silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Thorn is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn retains his heavyweight title!
Haw Thorn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 23: Thorn vs Billingsly
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot by Billingsly.
A shot to the liver by Billingsly. Beautiful body shot.
Billingsly swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a nice body kick.
Chad Billingsly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billingsly misses with a jab to the body
letting Thorn counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Chad Billingsly has been cut.
Billingsly misses with a body shot.
Thorn throws a body punch but Billingsly moves out of range.
Billingsly lands with a nice body punch.
Thorn connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Billingsly moves into the clinch successfully.
Thorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Billingsly.
Thorn scores with a shoulder strike.
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!#BC#
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Billingsly lands with a shot to the body.
Billingsly misses with a body shot. #T1#
Billingsly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billingsly. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billingsly throws a shot to the body.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorn lands with a shot to the body.
Billingsly throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Thorn is looking to counter punch.
Billingsly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorn slips under a jab.
Billingsly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Billingsly lands with a nice body punch.
Billingsly throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
Billingsly 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.#T2#
Billingsly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
Billingsly throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billingsly lands with a right hand.
Billingsly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thorn rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billingsly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Billingsly digs a good hook to Thorn's body.
Billingsly ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Billingsly scores with a decent looking hook.
Thorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Billingsly misses with a jab to the body
and Thorn counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Billingsly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Billingsly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billingsly misses the jab.
Billingsly digs a good body shot into Thorn's ribs.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billingsly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billingsly makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Billingsly connects with a right hand. Thorn shakes it off.
Billingsly throws a body shot but no joy.
Billingsly throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Billingsly throws a combination that misses
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Billingsly throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn walks into a straight right hand from Billingsly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingsly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billingsly cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Billingsly throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorn counters with a nice leg kick.
Billingsly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Billingsly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Billingsly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billingsly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billingsly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thorn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Billingsly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Billingsly'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#
Billingsly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thorn's hands.
Billingsly swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Chad Billingsly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billingsly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Billingsly. Beautiful body shot.
Thorn throws a jab when Billingsly was well out of range.
Billingsly cracks Thorn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Billingsly misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Billingsly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly lands a jab.
Billingsly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorn doesn't seem bothered though.
Billingsly looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Billingsly. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A big right from Billingsly misses.
A shot to the body from Billingsly misses #KD#
and Thorn counters with a crisp one two that drops Billingsly! Thorn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Billingsly to his feet! Billingsly is in big trouble!
Billingsly misses with a shot to the body
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Billingsly is rocked!
Billingsly ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
A nice side step and Billingsly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billingsly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billingsly throws a counter combo.
Billingsly misses the shot to the body.
Billingsly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billingsly ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Billingsly throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Thorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billingsly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Billingsly loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billingsly misses with a wild combination.
Thorn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Billingsly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Billingsly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Billingsly.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Billingsly's front leg but catches the back leg as Billingsly tries to avoid it. #T3#
Thorn looks for the body kick but Billingsly saw that one coming. #CL2#
Billingsly darts in and clinches Thorn up against the cage.
Billingsly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Billingsly connects with a body shot.
Billingsly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Billingsly throws a shot to the body.
Billingsly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn tried to counter with a leg kick but Billingsly avoided it.
Billingsly swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billingsly.#T4#
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorn walks into a stiff left hand from Billingsly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
Billingsly misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
Billingsly stuns Thorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Billingsly throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it.
As Billingsly backs away, Thorn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Billingsly throws a hook but Thorn blocks it.
Billingsly lands a two punch combo.
Billingsly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Billingsly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Billingsly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Billingsly'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.#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Billingsly.
Billingsly tries to bum rush Thorn with a series of wild strikes but Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billingsly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Billingsly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn throws a low kick but Billingsly avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Thorn lands with a cross.
Billingsly tries to clinch up.
Billingsly misses with a body shot.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Billingsly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Billingsly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Billingsly misses with a body shot.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Billingsly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn thinks about countering with a body kick.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Thorn is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot lands for Billingsly.
Billingsly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Thorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Billingsly. #T2#
Thorn throws a hook but Billingsly avoids it easily.
Billingsly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Billingsly misses with a looping left.
As Billingsly backs away, Thorn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Billingsly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Billingsly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thorn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingsly swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a thumping low kick.
Billingsly throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
Thorn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Billingsly just manages to avoid it.
Thorn scores with a hook to the body. Billingsly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Billingsly scores with a jab.
Billingsly lands a nice shot that snaps Thorn's head back. #T3#
Billingsly lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Billingsly.
Thorn drops his hands momentarily and Billingsly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Billingsly throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorn counters with a straight right hand.
Billingsly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Billingsly misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Billingsly is able to avoid easily.
Billingsly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
Billingsly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billingsly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billingsly misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a low kick, right behind Billingsly 's knee. #T4#
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Thorn lands a slapping body shot.
Billingsly loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingsly throws an off balance right hand
and Billingsly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billingsly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billingsly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billingsly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Billingsly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and Billingsly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorn swings for the body but Billingsly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Chad Billingsly just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Chad Billingsly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Billingsly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
Billingsly scores with a punch to the head.
Billingsly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
A shot to the body from Billingsly misses #KD#
and Thorn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Billingsly! Thorn lets Billingsly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Billingsly's head but Billingsly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn throws the kick towards the body but Billingsly avoids it.
Billingsly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Billingsly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Billingsly throws a sloppy body shot
and Thorn counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Billingsly has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Haw Thorn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 13: Potato vs Thorn
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Thorn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thorn avoids it really well and circles away.
Thorn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Kowalski gets the takedown into side control.

Thorn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski shoots for a takedown but Thorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorn as he avoids it easily.
Thorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn misses with a hook #TD#
so Kowalski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kowalski is standing up over Thorn. Thorn looks to escape but Kowalski dives into side control. #T1##REVB#
Kowalski in side control, throwing shots but Thorn defends.
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kowalski is controlling him well.
Kowalski working the ground and pound.
Kowalski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thorn some visible discomfort.
Thorn defending against the ground and pound.
Thorn tries to escape but Kowalski is in control.
Check out the look on Kowalski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kowalski is controlling him well.
Thorn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kowalski.
Thorn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kowalski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kowalski working the head with strikes.
Kowalski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kowalski throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
An elbow from Kowalski crashes against the mat.
Kowalski working the head with strikes.
Kowalski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thorn tries to escape but Kowalski is in control.
Kowalski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn is trying to buck Kowalski off.
Thorn is not content to let Kowalski control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thorn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kowalski misses with the ground and pound.
Kowalski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thorn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski lands some shots froms side control.#ES2#
Thorn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Danga de danga de dang - Kowalski scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Kowalski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kowalski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kowalski lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorn off the cage and back into range.
Kowalski swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kowalski walks into a straight right hand from Thorn.
Haw Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thorn lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Kowalski goes down and covers up as Thorn starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Haw Thorn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 7: Turgeon vs Thorn
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haw Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turgeon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turgeon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Turgeon moved out of range nicely.
Thorn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thorn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Turgeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turgeon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turgeon misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turgeon misses the jab.
And Thorn responds with a good body kick, but Turgeon manages to step out the way in time.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Turgeon counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turgeon at a distance. #T1#
Thorn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turgeon tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn takes a swing at Turgeon's ribcage but misses.
Turgeon is looking to counter punch.
Thorn throws a push kick but Turgeon slaps the foot to one side.
Turgeon is looking to counter punch.
Turgeon moves out of range of the strikes.
Turgeon misses with a left hand
and Turgeon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorn pushes Turgeon away with a front kick.
Thorn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turgeon takes a step back to recover.
Turgeon is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turgeon. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn flicks out a counter leg kick but Turgeon steps away.
Thorn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thorn misses the jab.#T2#
Thorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Turgeon drops his hands momentarily and Thorn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Turgeon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turgeon thuds a left hand into Thorn's body.
Thorn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Turgeon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turgeon manages to avoid it.
Turgeon misses with a straight right.
Turgeon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turgeon walks into a jab.
Thorn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Turgeon scores with a body shot.
Turgeon checks a low kick from Thorn.
A big left from Thorn misses.
Thorn cracks Turgeon with a good jab.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
Thorn throws an off balance right hand
and Turgeon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thorn connects with the punch.
Turgeon swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorn clobbers Turgeon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Turgeon is rocked!
Thorn lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Turgeon - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Thorn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haw Thorn!
After winning the bout, Haw Thorn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 116
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Thorn throws an off balance right hand
letting Schultz counter with a right hand.
Schultz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorn counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn dodges the punch combination from Schultz.
Schultz misses with a combination
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schultz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Schultz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Schultz.
Schultz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Schultz. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Schultz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schultz lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Schultz.
As Thorn looks to move away, Schultz throws a big counter combo but Thorn just gets out of the way.
Schultz lands a jab to the nose.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Schultz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schultz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thorn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schultz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Schultz moves out of range. #CL#
Schultz clinches with his opponent.
Schultz misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorn tries to pull guard but Schultz holds him up against the cage and eventually Thorn drops back down to his feet.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Schultz controls the action. #T2#
Thorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
I was talking to Schultz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorn is trying to break free.
Thorn lands an uppercut.
Thorn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Thorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schultz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thorn is trying to break free.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schultz misses with an elbow strike. #TD2#
Thorn jumps guard. #SU#
Thorn is working an open guard so Schultz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Schultz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorn, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hans Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schultz.
Thorn is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Schultz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schultz duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
Thorn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schultz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schultz misses with a left hand
and Thorn counters with a two punch combo.
Schultz catches Thorn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schultz misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schultz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Schultz throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Schultz throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Schultz misses its intended target. #CL#
Thorn tries to keep at a distance but Schultz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schultz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schultz looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
A big left from Schultz misses.
Thorn slips under a jab from Schultz.
Thorn throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Schultz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haw Thorn'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#
The fighters circling - Schultz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schultz misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schultz looks to clinch
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Hans Schultz is winning the standup battle so far.
Schultz wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Thorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schultz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Schultz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Schultz.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Schultz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
Thorn moves forwards but Schultz connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Schultz lunges at Thorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thorn's hand.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Schultz moves out of range.
Schultz wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Thorn misses.
A shot to the body from Thorn misses
and Schultz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Schultz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Schultz ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schultz. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Schultz 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. #T2#
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thorn has knocked Schultz down with a huge combo! Thorn steps away and waves a wobbly Schultz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Hans Schultz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultz lunges at Thorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thorn's hand.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schultz moves out of range of the strikes.
Schultz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Schultz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schultz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Schultz lands with a nice body punch.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schultz.
Thorn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Schultz misses.
Thorn needs to keep his hands up - Schultz had a free shot at his head there.
Schultz throws a lazy right hand but Thorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Schultz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schultz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thorn's hands.
Jab from Schultz.#T4#
Schultz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schultz with a body shot.#CL#
Thorn tries to keep at a distance but Schultz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Schultz tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Schultz back against the cage.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Thorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schultz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorn can do to turn this around?
Schultz lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schultz.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorn.
Thorn has had enough of the clinch but Schultz keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Schultz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Schultz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Schultz catches Thorn right on the button with a cross.
Schultz wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Schultz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Schultz throws a combination. Thorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thorn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schultz scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Schultz misses with a wild combination.
Schultz looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Thorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thorn scores with a jab to the head.
Schultz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schultz is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Schultz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schultz misses with a few strikes there.
Thorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Schultz moves into the clinch.
Schultz misses with some punches. #T2##BC2#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Schultz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schultz looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Thorn misses the jab.#CL#
Schultz rushes Thorn and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
Hans Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schultz moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Schultz misses with a few strikes there.
Thorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schultz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorn scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schultz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorn unleashes a big counter combination but Schultz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Thorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schultz lands a lovely overhand right.
Thorn scores with the left hand. Schultz knows he should have avoided that one.
Schultz ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Schultz throws a lazy right hand but Thorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz scores with a nice head shot.
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schultz.#T4#
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Schultz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schultz misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultz staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Schultz clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Schultz lands a head shot.
Thorn throws a body punch but Schultz moves out of range.
Thorn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Schultz avoids it with no problem.
Schultz misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Schultz avoids it with no problem.
Schultz slips under a jab from Thorn.
Schultz swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorn! But no joy.#T1#
Thorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schultz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorn misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schultz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schultz throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Schultz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Schultz avoids it with no problem.
Schultz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Schultz's corner calls for a 1-2. Schultz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schultz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
Schultz tries to clinch up
and Thorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.
Schultz throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Schultz misses with a combination
and Thorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schultz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorn! But no joy.#T3#
Schultz wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Schultz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schultz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Thorn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schultz lands with a shot to the body.
Schultz misses with a hook #KD2#
and Thorn counters with a crisp one two that drops Schultz! Thorn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Schultz to his feet! Schultz is in big trouble!
Thorn scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz misses with an uppercut
letting Thorn counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Schultz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Schultz looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Schultz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schultz moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
Schultz lands with a hook. Thorn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schultz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schultz is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Thorn throws a jab when Schultz was well out of range.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schultz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Haw Thorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Schultz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Haw Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Schultz missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thorn throws a hook but Schultz blocks it.
Schultz tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schultz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schultz misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn misses with a left hand
and Schultz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Schultz does no damage. #T1#
Schultz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schultz with a jab.
Thorn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schultz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schultz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorn staying out of range there.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Schultz closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Schultz.
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz lands an elbow that stopped Thorn in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Thorn pulls Schultz into guard.
Thorn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Schultz stands and steps away. Thorn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorn throws out a powerful jab.
Schultz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thorn has time to react.
Schultz fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Schultz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz lands a head shot.
Schultz swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Thorn counters with a crisp one two that drops Schultz! Thorn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Schultz to his feet! Schultz is in big trouble!
Oh Schultz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schultz lands with a right hand.
Schultz seems to have got his legs back now.
Schultz misses with a wild combination.
Thorn slips a jab and a cross from Schultz.
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Schultz.#T4#
Schultz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schultz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Schultz counters with a left to the body.
Thorn takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Schultz closes the distance and pushes Thorn back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Thorn.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Thorn lands a nice uppercut.
Thorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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 Hans Schultz.
I think Schultz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Schultz!
Hans Schultz retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hans Schultz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 110
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Chika cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chika 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.
Chika throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Chika.
Thorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chika connects with a solid leg kick.
Chidi Chika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Chika is just out of range.
Chika drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Chika scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
Thorn misses with an uppercut
and Chika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Chidi Chika has been cut.
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Chika saw that one coming.
Thorn connects with the punch.
Chika bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorn's head.
Chika throws a front kick aimed at Thorn's knee but Thorn avoids it well.
Chika 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. #T2#
Thorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chika takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn misses with a hook. Chika ducked under it nicely.
Chika closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thorn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thorn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Chika.#T3#
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Chika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chika has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Chika swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Chika wants to clinch but Thorn slips to the side
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chika scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chika throws a right hand that misses
and Thorn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thorn swings for the body but Chika moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chika on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Chika misses the target. #T4##CL2#
Chika has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chika scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chika keeps control of Thorn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chika misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Chika.
Chika has Thorn pressed against the cage, preventing Thorn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chika tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Chika back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Chika.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chika misses with a punch on the inside.
Chika misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Chika counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chidi Chika will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
Thorn misses with a hook. Chika ducked under it nicely.
Chika throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Chika gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Chika backwards.
Chika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Chika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chika tries to stall but Thorn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chika has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chika counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Chika scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chika counters with a three punch combo that has Thorn backing up. Thorn nods at Chika to acknowledge the strikes.
Chika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chika counters with a head kick. That will keep Thorn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chika swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorn counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Chika slips the punch.
Thorn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thorn defending well as Chika loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Chika fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chika misses the body punch
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Chidi Chika's cut even more.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thorn counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haw Thorn!
A very excited looking Haw Thorn 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: ENIGMA 101
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Conover lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Sammy Kodjia has been cut.
Conover throws a big shot that misses.
Kodjia throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Conover counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kodjia! Conover lets Kodjia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kodjia is rocked!
Kodjia looks to throw the jab but Conover is out of range. #CL2#
Kodjia rushes Conover and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kodjia scores a nice knee to the body.
Conover takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie Conover has been cut.
Conover tries a body shot but Kodjia blocks it.
Kodjia tries a body shot but Conover blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kodjia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kodjia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conover.
A hook to the body from Conover.
Kodjia throws a head punch that misses.
Kodjia throws a punch but it's blocked by Conover.
Kodjia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conover backwards. #BC#
Conover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kodjia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conover moves away.
Kodjia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conover.
Kodjia scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Kodjia misses with a wild body shot.
Kodjia misses with a wild body shot.
Conover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Conover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kodjia.
Nice uppercut there from Conover.
Kodjia lands an overhand right.
A big right from Conover misses.
Conover misses with a straight left.
Sammy Kodjia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kodjia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the body
and Kodjia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Sammy Kodjia's cut even more.#KD#
Conover drops Kodjia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kodjia looks back up at him and smiles so Conover waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kodjia is still on wobbly legs! Can Conover finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conover on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kodjia. Kodjia obviously looking to wear him down.
Kodjia seems to have recovered his senses.
Kodjia lands with an uppercut that bounces Conover off the cage and back into range.
Kodjia takes a swing at Conover's ribcage but misses.
Conover throwing a counter right hand but Kodjia manages to avoid it.
Kodjia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Conover.#T2#
Kodjia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conover was well out of range. Poor timing from Kodjia.
Conover throwing a counter right hand but Kodjia manages to avoid it.
Kodjia lands a high kick!
Conover loads up on a big right hand but Kodjia slips the punch.
Conover throws a lazy right hand but Kodjia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kodjia misses with a body shot
and Conover counters with a nice uppercut.
Kodjia scores with a decent looking hook.
Kodjia clobbers Conover with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kodjia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conover.
Kodjia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Conover keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Conover is looking to counter punch.
Kodjia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kodjia lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Kodjia lands a nice shot to the body.
Conover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kodjia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conover takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kodjia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Conover moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#The cut above Sammy Kodjia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Conover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kodjia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kodjia with a nice cross.
Kodjia doesn't manage to clinch there - Conover circles away.
It looked like Conover was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Conover blocks a head kick by Kodjia.
Kodjia works Conover's body with a nice hook.
Kodjia throws a good cross that connects.
Kodjia jabs Conover right on the nose. Conover blinks but takes it well.
Conover is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodjia looks to land a left hand but Conover moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Conover tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Conover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kodjia throws a head kick but Conover moves out of range.
Kodjia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Conovers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That kick from Kodjia tenderised Conover's leg. Conover is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kodjia misses the shot to the body.
Kodjia swings widly with a right hand
and Conover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kodjia scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kodjia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kodjia scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Conover on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kodjia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodjia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Kodjia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Conover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kodjia moves away.
Kodjia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kodjia misses with a body shot.
Kodjia defending well as Conover loads up on a big left hand.
Kodjia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conover doesn't seem bothered though.
Conover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kodjia throws out a counter right but Conover avoids it with no problem.
Kodjia lands a nice looking body shot.
Kodjia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kodjia misses with a hook to the body
and Conover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kodjia thinking.
Conover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kodjia with the inside leg kick.
Kodjia misses with a looping left.
Kodjia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kodjia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kodjia defending well as Conover loads up on a big left hand.
Kodjia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kodjia just misses with a punch to the body.
As Kodjia looks to move away, Conover throws a big counter combo but Kodjia just gets out of the way.
Kodjia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kodjia swings widly with a right hand
letting Conover counter with a right hand.
Kodjia misses the jab.
Kodjia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kodjia stuns Conover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Conover misses.
Kodjia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kodjia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conover throws out the jab.
A jab from Conover misses.
Kodjia jabs Conover right on the nose. Conover blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Kodjia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Conover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conover 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.
Kodjia misses with a hook
and Conover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conover uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kodjia has time to react.#CUT#Sammy Kodjia's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kodjia throws a head kick but Conover moves out of range.
Kodjia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conover is looking to counter punch.
Kodjia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kodjia misses with a body shot
and Conover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kodjia is breathing heavily.
Conover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kodjia throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Conover counters with a nice right hand that sends Kodjia toppling to the canvas! Kodjia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Conover finish him?!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charlie Conover!
During a confident post fight interview, Charlie Conover thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 69: Tucker vs Pinks 2
Date: Dec 23, 2021

#R1#
Kearney lands a head shot.
Conover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kearney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kearney misses with a straight right.
Conover throws a looping overhand right but Kearney ducks down to avoid it.
Conover misses with a looping left.
Kearney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conover misses with a body punch
enabling Kearney to counter with a crisp jab.
Kearney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conover.
Kearney let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Conover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kearney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conover misses with a looping left.
Kearney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Conover misses.
Kearney dodges the punch combination from Conover.
Conover throws a shot from downtown. Kearney moves away and avoids it.
Kearney throws a lazy right hand but Conover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conover misses with a jab to the body
and Kearney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Conover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kearney has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Conover misses with a body shot.
Conover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kearney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kearney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conover.
It seemed like Kearney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kearney has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Conover is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Conover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kearney manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kearney.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie Conover has been cut.
Conover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kearney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kearney.
Conover misses the shot to the body.
Kearney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab, jab by Conover - just one landing.
Conover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kearney moves away.
Kearney is looking for the big counter here.
Kearney is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Conover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conover misses with a body punch
and Kearney counters with a stiff right hand.
Conover dodges the punch combination from Kearney. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Conover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Conover drops Kearney with a beautiful combination! Kearney stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Conover is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kearney is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Patrick Kearney has been cut.
Conover throws the left hand but Kearney avoids the punch easily.
Kearney is still on wobbly legs! Can Conover finish him?
Conover throws a pinpoint strike between Kearney's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kearney crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Conover scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Conover!
A very excited looking Charlie Conover 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: DMMA 59: Nansen vs Risin
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Nice cross by Conover.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Conover misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhdanov misses its target.
Zhdanov slips a straight right by Conover.
Conover misses with a looping left.
Conover lands the left hand.
Zhdanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conover throws a body punch but Zhdanov moves out of range.
Zhdanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Conover misses with a wild combination.
Conover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conover fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conover misses with a straight right.
Charlie Conover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zhdanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conover takes a shot to the head.
Zhdanov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conover backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Zhdanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Conover backwards.
Zhdanov lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Charlie Conover has been cut.
Conover tries to stall but Zhdanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zhdanov lands a damaging elbow.
Zhdanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside.
Zhdanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've been informed that Conover 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.
Conover is working Zhdanov over against the cage.
Conover trying to control the position but instead, Zhdanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Conover into the cage.
Zhdanov stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhdanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zhdanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhdanov lands with a light punch inside.
Zhdanov 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhdanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhdanov lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Zhdanov pushes Conover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zhdanov.
Conover wants to break free but Zhdanov has control.
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
Zhdanov lands an elbow inside that Conover shrugs off.
Zhdanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhdanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov is leaning against Conover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Conover looks winded!
A short left from Zhdanov.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhdanov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhdanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhdanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Conover takes a knee to the side of the body.
A shot in the inside from Zhdanov. #T3#
Zhdanov lands an elbow inside that Conover shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Zhdanov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zhdanov.
A body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zhdanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhdanov lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Zhdanov to work.
Zhdanov lands an uppercut.
Conover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Conover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zhdanov lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Charlie Conover's cut even more.
Zhdanov tries to work over Conover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhdanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhdanov stalling. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a shot to the body.
Zhdanov stalling the fight.
Zhdanov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zhdanov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Conover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhdanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conover backwards.
Zhdanov lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhdanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Conover takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhdanov lands a left hand.
Zhdanov lands an elbow just above Conover 's eye.
Zhdanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL#
Zhdanov drives through and clinches with Conover against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conover.
Zhdanov blocking some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zhdanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zhdanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhdanov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conover throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov scores with a shot to the side of Conover's head.
Zhdanov presses Conover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zhdanov lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhdanov.
Conover is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zhdanov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhdanov.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhdanov.
Zhdanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Zhdanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Charlie Conover's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short uppercut from Zhdanov.
A short right from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a big knee to the head and Conover goes down! Zhdanov pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
A very excited looking Roman Zhdanov 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: DMMA 51: Magrath vs Lehto
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Peace misses its intended target.
Conover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conover lands a nice hook to Peace's body. Peace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Conover throws a hook to the side of Peace's head but Peace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peace was well out of range. Poor timing from Conover.
Conover throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Warren Peace has been cut.
Conover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Conover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charlie Conover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Conover misses
and Peace counters with a straight right hand.
Conover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peace as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peace! But no joy.
Conover misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Conover looks to land a left hand but Peace moved out of range nicely.
Conover lands the left hand.
Conover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peace.
Peace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conover.
Warren Peace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conover fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conover.
Conover grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Peace takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Conover cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Conover!
Our winner, Charlie Conover, 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: DMMA 41: Magrath vs Harakka
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Conover bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Conover 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.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Conover's head but Conover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conover manages to avoid it.
Conover lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Conover is out of range.
Conover appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Conover takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Conover smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Conover moved out of range nicely.
Conover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Conover throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Conover goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Conover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conover has Diaz pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Conover has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Conover is controlling the position.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Conover throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. #BC#
Conover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conover thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conover counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Conover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Conover's corner calls for a 1-2. Conover obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Conover moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Conover tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz jabs Conover right on the nose. Conover blinks but takes it well.
Conover misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Conover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conover. #T2#
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Conover.
Conover avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conover connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Maverick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Conover gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Conover trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Conover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conover content to stall in guard here.
Conover trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conover has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conover doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Conover.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Conover is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Conover misses with a body shot.
Conover throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conover gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Diaz throws a right hand that Conover ducks under and follows up with a left that Conover also avoids with ease.
Conover walks into a jab.
Conover is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz throws a hook but Conover avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conover lands the left hand.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Conover's defenses.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Conover is just out of range.
It looked like Conover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Conover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Conover walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Conover swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conover misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz throws a hook but Conover blocks it.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Conover lands a jab.
Conover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Conover misses.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Conover darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conover needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
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 Charlie Conover will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Conover walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Conover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Conover misses.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conover swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Charlie Conover is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Conover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conover connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Conover slips the punch.
Conover tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking 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!
Diaz walks straight into a right hand from Conover - that's dropped him! Conover jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Diaz from any more punishment! Diaz complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie Conover!
Charlie Conover thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 31: Magrath vs Lee
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Okoye defending well as Conover loads up on a big left hand.
Israel Okoye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okoye. Conover shrugs it off though.
Conover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conover. Okoye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okoye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conover moves away.
Conover closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okoye lands a leg kick that knocks Conover off balance momentarily.
Conover 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.
Okoye lands with a shot to the body.
Okoye tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Okoye moves into the clinch successfully.
Conover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Conover managing to block the knees to the body from Okoye.
Okoye is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Okoye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Okoye misses.
Conover throws a big counter combination but Okoye scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Okoye scores with a leg kick.
Okoye throws a leg kick
enabling Conover to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut.
Okoye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okoye throws a push kick but Conover slaps the foot to one side.
Okoye throws a leg kick but Conover checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okoye.
Charlie Conover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okoye throws a looping overhand right but Conover ducks down to avoid it.
Conover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conover's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okoye connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conover scrambles back to his feet.
Okoye scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie Conover has been cut.
Conover lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoye feints and then cracks Conover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conover down.
Conover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okoye momentarily. #T2#
Okoye lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Conover throws a hook to the side of Okoye's head but Okoye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conover just misses with a punch to the body.
Conover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okoye motions for Conover to come forward. Okoye throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conover lands with a straight right. Okoye didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Okoye manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Conover on his heels. He'll look to pass Conover's guard now, I'm sure.
Conover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okoye works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okoye content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Conover has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okoye is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Okoye is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Conover is trying to maintain the position but Okoye is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conover works his way to full guard. Good work.
Conover on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Conover tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Okoye stopping the sweep attempt from Conover.
Conover looking to control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okoye stays in close to Conover's body and controls the position.
Okoye tries to free his leg and advance position but Conover is retaining full guard.
Okoye passes Conover's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but Conover is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Okoye is working for a kimura but Conover is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Okoye seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Conover is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Israel Okoye!

Event: DMMA 22: Benedetti vs Imanari
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
Conover cracks Primo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conover just misses with a punch to the body.
Conover digs a good body shot into Primo's ribs.
Primo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Primo misses with a hook. Conover ducked under it nicely.
Conover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Primo.
Conover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Primo.
Primo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conover.
Conover lands with an overhand left.
Primo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conover but Conover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Primo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conover moves away.
Conover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Primo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conover was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Primo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Primo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Conover can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB2#
Primo swings around for an armbar but Conover sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Primo's guard.
Primo keeping moving, preventing Conover from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Primo has his foot on Conover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conover works his way back into a safe position though.
Conover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Primo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Primo has his feet on Conover's thighs here. He's pushed Conover off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Conover screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Primo!
Hero Primo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 11: Roth vs Fett
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Conover takes a swing at Tannenbaum's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Conover misses.
Conover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tannenbaum slips a jab and a cross from Conover.
Conover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conover throws a poor cross that misses
and Tannenbaum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tannenbaum. That's going to slow Conover down.
Tannenbaum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conover.
Tannenbaum tries a head kick but it misses.
Conover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tannenbaum connects with a solid leg kick.
Conover chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tannenbaum can pounce on him.
Conover bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tannenbaum's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conover is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Tannenbaum takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Conover fails to land.
Conover is looking to control Tannenbaum's arms but Tannenbaum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Conover has his back to the cage. #T1#
Conover blocks an uppercut.
Tannenbaum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Conover working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Conover scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conover has a couple of punches blocked by Tannenbaum.
Conover prevents a body shot from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum tries a body shot but Conover blocks it.
Tannenbaum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conover backwards.
Tannenbaum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tannenbaum lands a hook that snaps the head of Conover backwards.
Tannenbaum trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Tannenbaum breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Conover. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Conover.
Tannenbaum jabs Conover right on the nose. Conover blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conover checks a low kick from Tannenbaum.#T2#
Conover lands with a nice body punch.
Tannenbaum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Tannenbaum instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conover's elbow.
Tannenbaum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tannenbaum lands with a right to the head.
Tannenbaum has Conover pressed against the cage.
Conover is trying to maintain a safe position but Tannenbaum gets an underhook and turns Conover into the cage.#BC2#
Tannenbaum breaks the clinch.
Tannenbaum throws a sloppy head kick and Conover moves out of range easily.
Tannenbaum misses with a hook. Conover ducked under it nicely.
Conover takes a swing at Tannenbaum's ribcage but misses.
Conover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tannenbaum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tannenbaum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tannenbaum misses with a low kick. #T3#
Tannenbaum throws an overhand right that lands on Conover's shoulder, as Conover tries to avoid the shot.
Charlie Conover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tannenbaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conover manages to avoid it.
Conover takes a swing at Tannenbaum's ribcage but misses.
Conover throws a right hand that Tannenbaum ducks under and follows up with a left that Tannenbaum also avoids with ease.
Conover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Conover misses with the combination.
Conover lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Conover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice uppercut.
Tannenbaum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conover.
A big right from Conover misses. #T4#
Tannenbaum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the side of Conover's head but Conover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tannenbaum moves out of range as Conover strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conover misses with a wild body shot.
Conover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tannenbaum.
Conover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tannenbaum.
Conover throws a right hand that Tannenbaum ducks under and follows up with a left that Tannenbaum also avoids with ease.
Conover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tannenbaum circles away quickly and effectively.
Conover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tannenbaum moves away.
Nice defenses there by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum throws a jab but it's blocked by Conover.
Some bone on bone action there as Conover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Conover throws a hook but Tannenbaum blocks it.
Conover takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Conover stuns Tannenbaum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum takes one on the button.
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 Charlie Conover will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Conover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tannenbaum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Conover.
Conover is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Conover lands a jab to Tannenbaum's midsection.
Conover lands an overhand right.
Conover throws the left hand but Tannenbaum avoids the punch easily.
Tannenbaum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tannenbaum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tannenbaum throws a leg kick but Conover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tannenbaum misses with a kick to the body.
Tannenbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conover was well out of range. Poor timing from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum walks into a straight right hand from Conover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Conover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conover misses with a series of wild punches.
Conover blocks a jab.#T1#
Conover scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tannenbaum in his tracks.
Tannenbaum tried to score with a low kick but Conover checks it.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Conover.
Conover clobbers Tannenbaum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Tannenbaum misses.
Conover swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tannenbaum throws a leg kick that misses.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tannenbaum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conover moves out of range as Tannenbaum strikes.
Conover works the jab nicely.
Tannenbaum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conover.
Conover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tannenbaum.
Conover looks to land a right hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range.
Tannenbaum throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Conover counters with a right hand to the body.
Tannenbaum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tannenbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Conover is just out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tannenbaum thuds his shin into the meat of Conover's side.
Tannenbaum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tannenbaum scores with a head kick.
Tannenbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conover was well out of range. Poor timing from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tannenbaum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tannenbaum wants to counter the offense by Conover and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circling - Tannenbaum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tannenbaum throws a low kick, looking for Conover's leg but Conover calmly moves out of range.
Tannenbaum throws a body punch but Conover moves out of range.
Conover takes a swing at Tannenbaum's ribcage but misses.
Conover digs a good hook to Tannenbaum's body.
Tannenbaum looks to land a left hand but Conover moved out of range nicely.
Tannenbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tannenbaum throws a leg kick that misses.
Conover looks to score with a jab to the body but Tannenbaum is just out of range.
Tannenbaum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Conover.
Charlie Conover is winning the standup battle so far.
Conover takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Conover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tannenbaum throws a leg kick which misses Conover's front leg but catches the back leg as Conover tries to avoid it.
Conover moves out of range as Tannenbaum throws a body kick.
It looked like Conover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tannenbaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conover manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Conover misses the target.
Conover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tannenbaum manages to avoid it.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick that half lands.
Tannenbaum throws out a leg kick but Conover moves out of range and Tannenbaum only half commits.
Conover takes a swing at Tannenbaum's ribcage but misses.
Conover misses with a series of wild punches.
Conover sets himself, and Tannenbaum steps forward looking for the clinch! Conover avoids it this time.
Charlie Conover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tannenbaum throws a leg kick but Conover checks it.
Conover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tannenbaum can do to turn this around?
Tannenbaum looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tannenbaum throws a lazy right hand but Conover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Tannenbaum throws a body punch but Conover moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tannenbaum.
Conover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tannenbaum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conover. Tannenbaum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conover looks to land a combination but Tannenbaum avoids it well.
Conover chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tannenbaum can pounce on him.
Conover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tannenbaum moves away.
Tannenbaum steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Conover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tannenbaum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Conover lands with a good body shot.
Tannenbaum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Conover.
Conover throws a body punch but Tannenbaum moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Conover dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Conover there.
Tannenbaum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tannenbaum throws a solid leg kick but Conover takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tannenbaum.
Conover swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conover works the jab nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Conover.
Tannenbaum misses with a looping left.
Tannenbaum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Conover checks it well.
Conover looks to land a combination but Tannenbaum avoids it well.
Conover throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Tannenbaum.
Conover takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Conover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tannenbaum circles away quickly and effectively.
Conover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tannenbaum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conover misses with a two punch combination.
Conover feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tannenbaums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Conover throws a body punch but Tannenbaum moves out of range. #T1#
Tannenbaum misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Conover tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conover lands a two punch combo.
Conover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tannenbaum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Tannenbaum. That snapped Conover's head back.
Conover throws a hook but Tannenbaum avoids it easily.
Conover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tannenbaum feints and then cracks Conover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conover down.
Conover thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum throws a wild body kick that Conover sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Conover on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conover throws a jab but it's blocked by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum tries to counter with a clinch but Conover shakes him off and moves away.
Conover is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Conover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Conover lands a nice shot that snaps Tannenbaum's head back. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tannenbaum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Conover.
Tannenbaum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tannenbaum misses with a lunging right hand
and Conover counters with a right hand to the body.
Conover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tannenbaum misses with a looping right.
Conover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conover moves out of range of the body kick.
Conover scores with a nice strike.
Tannenbaum looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Conover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conover blocks a head kick by Tannenbaum.
Conover lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Conover goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tannenbaum takes a swing at Conover's ribcage but misses.
Conover misses with a straight left.
Conover avoids a kick to the body.
Tannenbaum blocks a jab.
Tannenbaum is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Conover looks to land a combination but Tannenbaum avoids it well.
Tannenbaum throws a leg kick which misses Conover's front leg but catches the back leg as Conover tries to avoid it.
Conover ducks under a wild hook from Tannenbaum.
Conover lands a nice shot to the body.
Conover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tannenbaum misses with a body kick.
Conover lands a really nice looking cross but Tannenbaum seems unphased.
Tannenbaum pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conover is out of range and Tannenbaum settles back down.
It looked like Conover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick that misses.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Conover throws a right and a left that Tannenbaum avoids nicely.
Conover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tannenbaum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conover punishes Tannenbaum's body with a nice straight punch.
Tannenbaum defending well as Conover loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tannenbaum.
A low kick from Tannenbaum misses
and Conover counters with a stiff right hand.
Conover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tannenbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Conover.
Conover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tannenbaum circles away quickly and effectively.
Conover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tannenbaum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Conover avoids the body shot from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum lands a leg kick that knocks Conover off balance momentarily.
Conover misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Conover.
Conover blocks a leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Conover!
Klaus Tannenbaum spoke after the fight, saying 'Scheisse!'.

Event: DMMA 2: Andrianakis vs Kuti
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Conover lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Marco Demarco has been cut.
Demarco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Conover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Conover stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Conover lands with a hook. Demarco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Demarco walks into a straight right hand from Conover.
Demarco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demarco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#Marco Demarco's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conover jabs Demarco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Conover connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Demarco to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Conover!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Conover!

Event: Savage MMA 3
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Conover feints a jab promting Demarco to slip. Conover then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Demarco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Marco Demarco has been cut.
Demarco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demarco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Conover avoids it really well and circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Demarco has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Conover lands a right hook to the body.
Conover scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Conover blocks the body kick.
Conover scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demarco looks winded!
Demarco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Conover jabs Demarco right on the nose. Demarco blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Conover lands a big uppercut and Demarco crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Demarco looks OK. Conover waves Demarco back to his feet!#ROC#Demarco is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Marco Demarco's cut even more.
Conover throws an overhand right that has Demarco reeling! Conover follows up with more punches and Demarco is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Conover!

Event: Savage MMA
Date: Feb 03, 2021

#R1#
Harrisburg swings widly with a right hand
and Conover counters with a nice body shot.
Harrisburg throws a hook to the side of Conover's head but Conover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Conover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrisburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conover uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harrisburg has time to react.
Conover moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrisburg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brock Harrisburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harrisburg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Conover connects with a single shot there.
Harrisburg loads up on a big right hand but Conover slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrisburg misses the target.
Conover throws a right and a left that Harrisburg avoids nicely.
Harrisburg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conover with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conover slips a jab and a cross from Harrisburg.
Conover swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harrisburg slips a jab and a cross from Conover.
Conover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harrisburg.
Conover lands a jab to Harrisburg's midsection.
Conover avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Conover moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Conover.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrisburg misses the target.
Conover wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Conover drops Harrisburg with a beautiful combination! Harrisburg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Conover is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Harrisburg is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Brock Harrisburg has been cut.
Harrisburg is breathing heavily.
Harrisburg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conover counters with a huge right that knocks Harrisburg out cold! Conover is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Conover!

Event: MMA ATTACK 06 Downs vs Mansom
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1#
Buffer misses with a double jab.
Buffer tries to bum rush Conover with a series of wild strikes but Conover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buffer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conover.
Buffer misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Buffer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buffer misses with a double jab.
Conover throws a body punch but Buffer moves out of range.
Buffer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buffer lands the left hand.
Conover connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Jim Buffer has been cut.#KD#
Conover lands a big right hand that sends Buffer crashing to the mat! Conover stays standing though and waves Buffer back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buffer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buffer throws a nice looking combination but Conover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Buffer misses.
Conover lands a nice looking body shot.
Buffer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buffer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conover.
Conover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buffer manages to avoid it.
Buffer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Buffer misses. #T1#
Buffer tries to bum rush Conover with a series of wild strikes but Conover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buffer looks to land a left hand but Conover moved out of range nicely.
Conover misses with a wild combination.
Buffer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conover.
Conover throws a series of punches but Buffer avoids them all with ease.
Conover ducks under a wild hook from Buffer.
Buffer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conover on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buffer slips a jab and a cross from Conover.
Conover throws a nice looking combination but Buffer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buffer manages to avoid it.
Conover misses with a series of wild punches.
Buffer misses with a series of wild punches.
Conover avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conover.
Conover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conover is looking for a counter combo.
Buffer throws a right and a left that Conover avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Conover tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buffer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conover throws an overhand right that lands on Buffer's shoulder, as Buffer tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Conover lands a big uppercut and Buffer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Buffer looks OK. Conover waves Buffer back to his feet!
Conover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conover defending well as Buffer loads up on a big left hand.
Conover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Buffer.
Conover is looking for a counter combo.
Conover throws out a loose jab but Buffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conover misses with a wild body shot.
Conover cracks Buffer with a hook to the temple - Buffer is on wobbly legs here! Conover swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Buffer falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Conover wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie Conover!

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