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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jary Bazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bazu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Round and Round. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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250 lbs
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194 cm
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jary Bazu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bazu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Bazu fights it but they end up in guard.
Bazu controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Bazu is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bazu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jary Bazu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thompson shoots in and bounces Bazu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Bazu trying to control the position.
Bazu is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bazu is trying to keep Thompson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazu is keeping the position for now.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Thompson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Bazu with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bazu gets caught flat footed, as Thompson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bazu being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazu is retaining full guard.
Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bazu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Bazu is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Thompson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Bazu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jary Bazu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bazu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thompson controlling the pace.
Thompson looks to land a strike but Bazu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bazu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
Bazu is breathing heavily.
Thompson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazu is retaining full guard.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Thompson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bazu's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thompson stands up from Bazu's guard - Thompson perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bazu quickly recovers to half guard.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bazu trying to control here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Thompson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bazu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Thompson.
Bazu misses with a takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson is working Bazu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thompson tries to score with some ground and pound. Bazu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thompson controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazu wants to get back to his feet but Thompson drags him back down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Thompson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson works his way into side control.
Thompson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bazu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazu prevents Thompson from moving into mount.
Thompson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bazu with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bazu's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jary Bazu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bazu has wrist control.
Thompson stands and steps away. Bazu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thompson lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bazu with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
Thompson pushes Bazu up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bazu enables Thompson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bazu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thompson stands and steps away. Bazu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thompson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bazu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Thompson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bazu is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bazu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bazu is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Bazu is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Bazu into the cage.
Bazu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bazu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thompson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bazu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson has control of Bazu's left arm, preventing Bazu from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Thompson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bazu with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bazu's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jary Bazu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bazu working a defensive guard here.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bazu trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jary Bazu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Thompson advances nicely into full mount.
Thompson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bazu tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bazu to get to his feet.
Thompson pushes Bazu up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson pulls guard effortlessly.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thompson wants to hit a switch here but Bazu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thompson there!
Thompson regains half guard.
Thompson is positioning himself well to prevent Bazu advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bazu.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson has Bazu pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Bazu isn't so interested in that idea.
Jary Bazu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bazu manages to get himself to full guard.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson is looking to advance position but Bazu won't allow it.
James Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Thompson!
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energy
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hype
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