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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Case's entrance music is Aki & Turo - Mahtisonni. A fine choice. Thompson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Replacements - Unsatisfied kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Case off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Case bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Case.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Case looks to land a combination. Thompson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Chris Thompson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Case connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Case there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Case.
That has opened up Chris Thompson's cut even more.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Case pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Case gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Case fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Chris Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Case shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Case is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Thompson tries to roll over but Case keeps him under control.
Case thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Case.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Case.
Case throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Case is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Case shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
Thompson misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Case counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson won't allow Case to pass to mount.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson trying to control but Case postures up.
Case content to control rather than advance.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Case.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Case missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Case is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Case shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Case's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Case slips a jab from Thompson.
Case wants to clinch.
Case slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Case throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Case finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Case tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Case dominated that round.
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!
Case fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Case.
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson 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.
Case stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Case shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Case keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Case misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Case ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Case counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Case taking a break here but Thompson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Case trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Case trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Case trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Case is working away.
Case kicks off Thompson and gets to his feet.
Case is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Case shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thompson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Case tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thompson's legs.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Case.
Case is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson parries the strikes from Case easily there. Case is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thompson to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.
Case takes a little break here. Thompson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Case throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Case with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Case scores a takedown into full mount!
Case controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Case dominated that second round.
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!
Case keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Case. Case gets slowly back to his feet.
Case moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Case looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Case is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Case wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is trying to keep Case in close.
Case has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Case looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Case is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Case wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Case looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
Thompson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Thompson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson won't allow Case to sweep him here.
Justin Case overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Case scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Case scores with a one two! Thompson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chris Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Case.
Case keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Case is defended easily by Thompson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Case off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Case goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Case shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Chris Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Case is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Justin Case is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Case shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Case is one step ahead there.
Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Case showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Case has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Case!
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