Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) Thornson defeated Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga by unanimous decision: 118-116, 118-116, 118-115.Match Saturday, May 14, 2016In this corner, standing 6 feet(183 centimeters) tall weighing in at 172 pounds (78 kilograms) is Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet and 3 inches (191 centimeters) tall weighing in at 188 pounds (85 kilograms) is Thornson!!
The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.
ROUND 1
Fist covers up.
Thornson covers up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga landed 5 of 8 punches, and Thornson landed 4 of 8 punches.
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga won the round 10-9
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga is winning the fight 10-9
Fist doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thornson doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Fist covers up.
Thornson covers up.
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+Thornson shakes Fist with a flurry of shots to the temple. Fist sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga landed 4 of 9 punches, and Thornson landed 5 of 9 punches.
Thornson won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Fist doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thornson doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
Fist covers up.
Thornson covers up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga landed 4 of 7 punches, and Thornson landed 4 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Fist doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thornson doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 4
Fist covers up.
Thornson covers up.
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The fighters study each other.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga landed 6 of 8 punches, and Thornson landed 5 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Fist doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thornson doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 5
Fist covers up.
Thornson covers up.
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+Fist tattoos Thornson with a pair of blows to the ribs.
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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga landed 5 of 8 punches, and Thornson landed 5 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Fist doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thornson doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 6
Fist covers up.
Thornson covers up.
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-Thornson attacks with a straight right to the mouth, but Fist covers himself well.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga landed 4 of 8 punches, and Thornson landed 4 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Fist doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thornson doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 7
Fist covers up.
Thornson covers up.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga landed 4 of 8 punches, and Thornson landed 5 of 8 punches.
Thornson won the round 10-9
Thornson is winning the fight 69-68
Fist doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thornson doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 8
Fist covers up.
Thornson covers up.
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+Fist grazes Thornson with a volley of glancing shots to the eye!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga landed 5 of 8 punches, and Thornson landed 4 of 8 punches.
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Fist doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thornson doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 9
Fist covers up.
Thornson covers up.
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-Thornson probes with a uppercut to the mouth, but flails uselessly.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga landed 4 of 8 punches, and Thornson landed 4 of 7 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Fist doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thornson doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 10
Fist covers up.
Thornson covers up.
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+Thornson jars Fist with a left to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga landed 4 of 8 punches, and Thornson landed 5 of 9 punches.
Thornson won the round 10-9
Thornson is winning the fight 98-97
Fist doesn't even want to rest!
Thornson doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 11
Fist covers up.
Thornson covers up.
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The fighters circle.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga landed 4 of 8 punches, and Thornson landed 5 of 8 punches.
Thornson won the round 10-9
Thornson is winning the fight 108-106
Fist doesn't even want to rest!
Thornson doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 12
Fist covers up.
Thornson covers up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga landed 4 of 7 punches, and Thornson landed 5 of 8 punches.
Thornson won the round 10-9
Thornson is winning the fight 118-115
Fist doesn't even want to rest!
Thornson doesn't want to stop fighting!
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga 10-9
Round 2: Thornson 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: Thornson 10-9
Round 8: Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga 10-9
Round 9: A 10-10 tie.
Round 10: Thornson 10-9
Round 11: Thornson 10-9
Round 12: A 10-10 tie.
Total Score: Thornson 118-116
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga 10-9
Round 2: Thornson 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: Thornson 10-9
Round 8: Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga 10-9
Round 9: A 10-10 tie.
Round 10: Thornson 10-9
Round 11: Thornson 10-9
Round 12: A 10-10 tie.
Total Score: Thornson 118-116
Sean O'Grady scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga 10-9
Round 2: Thornson 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: Thornson 10-9
Round 8: Mlatko "Fist" Bitanga 10-9
Round 9: A 10-10 tie.
Round 10: Thornson 10-9
Round 11: Thornson 10-9
Round 12: Thornson 10-9
Total Score: Thornson 118-115
Thornson wins by decision!
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