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Event:
TR86
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
McLennon closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but McLennon has him pinned against the cage.
McLennon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McLennon has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLennon has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
McLennon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
McLennon scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
McLennon tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
McLennon lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McLennon clinches.
McLennon scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLennon throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
McLennon rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch but McLennon keeps him there for the moment.
McLennon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Thibodeaux wants to get back to striking at distance but McLennon won't allow it.
McLennon lands a knee to the body.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McLennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLennon working aggressively here.
#T1#
McLennon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
McLennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from McLennon.
McLennon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux wants to break free but McLennon has control.
A knee to the head by McLennon.
Knees to the body from McLennon.
McLennon misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but McLennon is controlling the position.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLennon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
McLennon clinches up with Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but McLennon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
McLennon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but McLennon has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
McLennon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Liam McLennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLennon lands with an uppercut that bounces Thibodeaux off the cage and back into range.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
McLennon rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLennon tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLennon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
McLennon moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
McLennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but McLennon manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McLennon has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
#T3#
McLennon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thibodeaux wants to get back to striking at distance but McLennon won't allow it.
Thibodeaux takes a knee to the side of the body.
McLennon lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLennon. #BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
McLennon tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but McLennon was just alert enough to avoid it.
McLennon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but McLennon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but McLennon has him pinned against the cage.
McLennon throws a head punch that misses.
McLennon lands a nice knee to the body.
McLennon throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Good body shot from McLennon.
McLennon working Thibodeaux over with knees to the body.
McLennon tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLennon has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLennon keeps control of Thibodeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
A short uppercut from McLennon.
McLennon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McLennon lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLennon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McLennon lands a body shot in the clinch.
McLennon tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
McLennon with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but McLennon has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux is trying to push McLennon away but McLennon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McLennon throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLennon keeps control of Thibodeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McLennon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux is looking to break free of the clinch but McLennon has double underhooks.
McLennon scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
McLennon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLennon prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
McLennon misses with some punches.
McLennon cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
McLennon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but McLennon is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McLennon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McLennon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.#CL2#
McLennon moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
McLennon moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to break free but McLennon has control.
McLennon lands a nice knee to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but McLennon has him pinned against the cage.
McLennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLennon. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from McLennon finds it's target.
McLennon tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
McLennon is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but McLennon manages to avoid it.
McLennon wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
McLennon rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McLennon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLennon has him pressed against the cage.
McLennon lands a shoulder strike.
McLennon scores a nice knee to the body.
McLennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLennon working Thibodeaux over with knees to the body.
McLennon throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from McLennon.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to striking at distance but McLennon won't allow it.
McLennon tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing McLennon back against the cage. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
McLennon closes the distance and clinches.
McLennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but McLennon has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch but McLennon keeps him there for the moment.
McLennon scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
McLennon crunches a lovely knee into Thibodeaux's ribcage.
McLennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Liam McLennon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLennon has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux is trying to break free.
McLennon pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLennon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thibodeaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Thibodeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McLennon misses with a knee strike.
McLennon keeps control of Thibodeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but McLennon has him pinned against the cage.
McLennon misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McLennon.
A short body shot lands from McLennon as the two fighters clinch.
McLennon with a knee to the head.
McLennon prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux is looking to break free of the clinch but McLennon has double underhooks.
McLennon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thibodeaux's face.
#T3#
McLennon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thibodeaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McLennon lands a knee to the head.
McLennon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McLennon scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLennon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McLennon fails to land.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from McLennon.
McLennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLennon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by McLennon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLennon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to striking at distance but McLennon won't allow it.
#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
McLennon lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
McLennon has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLennon pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
McLennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from McLennon.
McLennon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McLennon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McLennon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Thibodeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McLennon scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
McLennon misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but McLennon is controlling the position.
McLennon has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but McLennon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLennon lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from McLennon.
Thibodeaux wants to break free but McLennon has control.
McLennon throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux wants to break free but McLennon has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McLennon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McLennon lands a nice shot that snaps Thibodeaux's head back.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but McLennon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
McLennon closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
A short right from McLennon on the inside.
McLennon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLennon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McLennon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thibodeaux's efforts to push away.
Thibodeaux letting McLennon take a breather here.
McLennon scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLennon.
McLennon misses with a body punch.
McLennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLennon misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from McLennon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
McLennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.#T1#
McLennon cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLennon misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but McLennon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux can't break the clinch.
McLennon has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLennon connects with a knee to the head.
McLennon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLennon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McLennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liam McLennon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McLennon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but McLennon is controlling the position.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLennon has him pressed against the cage.
McLennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but McLennon has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McLennon keeps control of Thibodeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McLennon lands a shoulder strike.
McLennon misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Thibodeaux wants to break free but McLennon has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLennon.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLennon has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux working hard to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLennons head.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but McLennon has him pinned against the cage.
Thibodeaux is trying to push McLennon away but McLennon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McLennon blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McLennon obliges.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from McLennon. #T4#
McLennon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLennon crunches a lovely knee into Thibodeaux's ribcage.
Thibodeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Thibodeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McLennon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLennon with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from McLennon.
Thibodeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
McLennon prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but McLennon has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam McLennon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McLennon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McLennon! |
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Event:
TR78
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
McLennon instigates a clinch.
McLennon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McLennon lands with a right to the head.
McLennon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McLennon lands with a light punch inside.
McLennon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magnusson tries for a takedown. No joy.
McLennon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Floki Magnusson has been cut.
McLennon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLennon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McLennon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLennon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by McLennon.
#ROC#Magnusson is rocked!
McLennon presses Magnusson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magnusson is still on wobbly legs! Can McLennon finish him?
McLennon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magnusson's face.
Magnusson wants a takedown but no success here.
Magnusson looks winded!
McLennon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLennon has Magnusson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Magnusson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from McLennon - that's hurt Magnusson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Magnusson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Magnusson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Liam McLennon! |
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Event:
TR74
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
McLennon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustus doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
McLennon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from McLennon.
McLennon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gustus backwards.
A knee to the head by McLennon.
A short left from McLennon.
McLennon misses with some punches.
#TD#
Gustus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gustus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLennon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gustus sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gustus 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustus throwing strikes but missing.
McLennon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gustus 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.
Gustus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
McLennon is letting Gustus control him for a moment. #SUB#
Gustus is working to tighten his grip on McLennon's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McLennon has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gustus is really squeezing tight and eventually McLennon passes out! Gustus breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TR67
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of McLennon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Young Min throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
McLennon clinches.
McLennon pushes Young Min back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young Min misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young Min doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young Min scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLennon.
Young Min swings wildly with an uppercut but McLennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLennon misses with a knee strike.
McLennon looking to throw knees to the head but Young Min is blocking nicely.
McLennon trying to land knees to the body.
McLennon digs a right hand into Young Min's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young Min's gas tank.
Young Min struggles to land a body shot inside as McLennon controls his hands.
Young Min tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young Min tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young Min tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLennon's elbow.
Young Min lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young Min misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLennon has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Young Min - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from McLennon, and another! Young Min is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Liam McLennon! |
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Event:
TR65: Nakamura No More
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
McLennon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLennon ducks under a wild hook from Young Min.
Young Min switches off momentarily and McLennon cracks him with a monster right hand! Young Min topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as McLennon dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by McLennon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam McLennon! |
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Event:
TR62: Black Wheels
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
McLennon has closed the distance and engaged Young Min in a clinch.
McLennon missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from McLennon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLennon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young Min lands a body shot.
Young Min tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young Min misses with a punch on the inside.
Young Min throws a head punch that misses.
Young Min lands a body punch in the clinch.
McLennon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McLennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLennon working aggressively here.
Young Min scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Young Min has eaten all the pies!
A head punch on the inside from Young Min fails to land.
McLennon scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Gu Young Min has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLennon trying to land knees to the body.
McLennon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Young Min misses with the head strike.
McLennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Young Min uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young Min misses with a punch to the body.
Young Min takes a shot to the head.
Young Min throws a punch but it's blocked by McLennon.
Young Min blocking some punches.
#T1#
Young Min misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLennon.
A short left from Young Min.
Young Min swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLennon tries to land knees in the clinch but Young Min avoids the damage to the body.
Young Min misses with a punch on the inside.
Young Min scores with a shoulder strike.
Young Min lands a left hand.
Young Min working aggressively here.
Young Min tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLennon's elbow.
Young Min misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Young Min.
Young Min goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young Min swings wildly with an uppercut but McLennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young Min tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young Min misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young Min lands a nice uppercut.
McLennon misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young Min misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young Min. #T2#
McLennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLennon blocking some punches.
McLennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young Min's elbow.
Young Min misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young Min's elbow.
Young Min working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLennon blocks a body shot from Young Min.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLennon.
McLennon blocking some punches.
McLennon taking a breather.
McLennon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young Min.
Young Min lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Young Min blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLennon tries a body shot but Young Min blocks it.
McLennon misses with the head strike.
Young Min lands a left hand.
Young Min lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young Min scores with a shot to the side of McLennon's head.
McLennon pushes Young Min back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young Min tries to throw a body punch but McLennon avoids it by throwing Young Min back against the cage. #T3#
Young Min blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Young Min blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Young Min swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLennon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Young Min swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLennon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLennon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young Min's elbow.
Young Min swings wildly with an uppercut but McLennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young Min working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLennon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young Min backwards.
McLennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLennon gets through Young Min's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Young Min lands with a left to the head.
Young Min blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLennon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Young Min avoiding damage as McLennon throws knees to the body.
McLennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Young Min.
McLennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Young Min scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLennon blocking some punches.
#T4#
Young Min prevents a body shot from McLennon.
Young Min tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLennon blocks an uppercut.
Young Min misses with the head strike.
Young Min fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young Min.
Young Min softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McLennon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Young Min has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Young Min throws a head punch that misses.
McLennon working aggressively here.
Young Min lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLennon backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Young Min fails to land.
McLennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young Min misses with a punch on the inside.
Young Min throws a punch but it's blocked by McLennon.
McLennon lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Young Min fails to land.
Young Min tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLennon lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#Young Min is rocked!
McLennon misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLennon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young Min is still on wobbly legs! Can McLennon finish him?
Young Min misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gu Young Min will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gu Young Min's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Young Min throws a jab but it's blocked by McLennon.
Young Min seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
McLennon pushes Young Min up against the cage in a clinch.
McLennon lands a good knee to the midsection. Young Min won't want to take too many of those.
McLennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young Min.
McLennon throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Min.
A body shot lands from Young Min.
McLennon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLennon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Young Min can't find room to land a body shot as McLennon controls the action.
McLennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Young Min fails to land.
McLennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLennon tries to land knees in the clinch but Young Min avoids the damage to the body.
Young Min struggles to land a body shot inside as McLennon controls his hands.
Young Min scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLennon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Young Min avoids it.
Young Min swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young Min tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLennon misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Young Min lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLennon backwards.
A short left from Young Min.
McLennon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLennon misses with a knee to the head.
McLennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLennon misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Young Min fails to land.
Young Min misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLennon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young Min has a couple of punches blocked by McLennon.
McLennon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Young Min is defending well for now.
Young Min working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Young Min controls his hands.
Young Min scores with a shot to the side of McLennon's head.
Young Min can't find room to land a body shot as McLennon controls the action.
McLennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young Min lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Young Min.
Young Min takes a shot to the head.
Young Min misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
McLennon working Young Min over with knees to the body.
McLennon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLennon misses with some punches.
Young Min scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#McLennon is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from McLennon fails to land.
Young Min lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLennon trying to land knees to the body.
McLennon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young Min creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh McLennon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gu Young Min seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Young Min lands a shoulder strike.
Young Min digs a right hand into McLennon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLennon's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Young Min.
Young Min throws a big uppercut that drops McLennon! More strikes from Young Min and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McLennon lies dazed against the cage as Young Min celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gu Young Min! |
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Event:
TR55: Frankly Slaughtered
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
McLennon darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLennon wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
McLennon closes the distance but Thibodeaux moves to the side
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp right that sends McLennon to the canvas! Thibodeaux follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smif Thibodeaux!
A victorious Smif Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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