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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Thomas Tango has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Tango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tango is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tango looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tango.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tango.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Tango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tango thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tango shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thompson slips a straight right by Tango.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a head kick. Tango smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tango misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that Tango semi-blocks.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Tango throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas Tango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Tango takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tommy Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson leaves Tango with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tango misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Tango.
Tango takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Thompson throws a combination. Tango tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Thompson lands a high kick!
Tango tries to clinch
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Tango backing up. Tango nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tango throws a shot to the body.
Tango wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Tango changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Tango manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tango is breathing heavily.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tango looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
A punch combination from Tango misses.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tango doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Tango moves out of range easily.
Tango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tango misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a big head kick but Tango shrugs it off.
Thompson lands a head kick!
Tango takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tango with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tango backs up against the cage.
Tango takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tango. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tango takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tango doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tango counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tango takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson throws a right hand that Tango ducks under and follows up with a left that Tango also avoids with ease.
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tango lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tango takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tango takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tango throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thompson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tango takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tango circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tango showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tango throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tango's head.
Tango tries to clinch up
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Tango will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tango wants to clinch but Thompson slips to the side
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Tango thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tango darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tango is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Tango counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Thompson lands but Tango takes it in his stride.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson lands a head kick. Tango smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tango with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Tango misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tango takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tango darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas Tango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tango might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Tango avoids it well.
Tommy Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson slips a jab from Tango.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tango with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson lands a head kick!
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson punishes Tango's body with a nice straight punch.
Tango slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tango's head.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Thompson.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tango.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thompson staying out of range there.
Tango scores with a nice head shot.
Thompson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tango darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Tango thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tango lands with a nice combination. Thompson backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson throws a head kick but Tango moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tango.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson tries to bum rush Tango with a series of wild strikes but Tango uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Tango.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Tango counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tango throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tango misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tango is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tango doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a big head kick but Tango shrugs it off.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Tango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a head kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Tango.
Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson throws a head kick that Tango semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson lands a head kick. Tango smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tango misses with a takedown
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tango's head.
Tango throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tango rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Tango sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tango tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tommy Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tango avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tango connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas Tango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tango misses with a two punch combination.
Tango misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Thompson!
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RATING
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