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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jimmy Dean - Big John. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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199 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big John!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John blocks a head kick by Thompson.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
John misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John lands with a kick to the ribs.
John shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thompson eats them both and turns towards John to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
John cracks Thompson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thompson tries to clinch
and John counters with a straight right hand.
John scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
That kick from John tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
John misses with a straight left.
John thumps Thompson with a low kick.
John throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
John throws a one two combo.
Thompson delivers a nice body kick.
John cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Thompson blocks a head kick by John.
Thompson scores with a head kick. John tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
John throws a chopping leg kick but Thompson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
John bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from John.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - John coming out on top.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
John's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and John duly obliges.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
John bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
John throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from John misses.
Thompson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from John. That one must have hurt.
John misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
John stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from John.
John connects with a looping right hand.
John swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings John.
John is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thompson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
John swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
A nice combination there by John.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
John is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson wants to stall.
John looking for a takedown.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
John managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
John drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big John.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
John misses with an uppercut
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings John.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and John takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson wants to clinch
and John counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson'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.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Big John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from John.
John falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
John looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John throws a leg kick
and Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
John managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
John goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from John.
Big John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John throws a body kick that misses.
John throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
John falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
John gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thompson regains guard.
John throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson won't allow John to sweep him here.
John pushes Thompson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
John lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent John's takedown attempt.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
John tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big John.
John is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thompson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
John is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
John takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thompson stalling.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
John blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson is stalling here.
John has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
John blocking some punches.
Thompson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
John has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but John is blocking nicely.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
John wants a takedown.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
John has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thompson regains guard immediately.
John stops Thompson from standing up.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
John postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big John will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
John misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson moves to clinch but John breaks away
and John counters with a three punch combo that has Thompson backing up. Thompson nods at John to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunter Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson tries to clinch there but John circles away.
John throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
John can't get the takedown.
John managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
John can't get the takedown.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big John.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath John's ribcage. John let out a lung full of air as it connected.
John avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but John has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
John tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. John has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thompson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of John's head.
Thompson tries to clinch there but John circles away.
Thompson lunges at John with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by John's hand.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Thompson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
John throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
John throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thompson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but John improves position.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but John is blocking nicely.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
John wants a takedown.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
John has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson stalling the fight.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson stalling.
John managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent John's takedown attempt.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
John changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from John does no damage.
John throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a nice body kick.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
John lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think John 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big John!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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