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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapikov has chosen AC/DC - Hells Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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186 cm
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220 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoliy Lapikov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapikov ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Lapikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab from Thompson.
Lapikov drops Thompson with a left right combo! Lapikov follows him down to the ground into side control.
Thompson is rocked!
It looks like Karl Thompson has been cut.
Thompson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kelley Fighting Systems- Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson is trying to control Lapikov's posture but Lapikov avoids it.
Lapikov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Lapikov.
The ground and pound from Lapikov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson keeping his opponent close.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Lapikov trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Thompson parries the strikes from Lapikov easily there. Lapikov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thompson to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Lapikov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lapikov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Lapikov won't allow it.
Lapikov trying to control but Thompson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thompson postures up in Lapikov's guard and throws a big left but Lapikov blocks it.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up in Lapikov's guard and throws a big left but Lapikov blocks it.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lapikov's head.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Lapikov keeps moving.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Lapikov.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapikov is retaining full guard.
Lapikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lapikov wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Lapikov keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Lapikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Thompson's cut.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lapikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lapikov.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Lapikov goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
Lapikov blocks an uppercut.
Lapikov tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lapikov backwards.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Lapikov.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lapikov prevents it.
Lapikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lapikov's elbow.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Lapikov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov lands an uppercut.
Lapikov missing with knees to the body.
Lapikov prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson has hold of one of Lapikov's legs. Lapikov is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lapikov trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lapikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Lapikov working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anatoliy Lapikov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Lapikov slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lapikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lapikov. That's going to slow Thompson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Lapikov sprawls well.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anatoliy Lapikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lapikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Lapikov moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Thompson blocks the leg kick.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Lapikov punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Lapikov.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lapikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lapikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Lapikov gets the takedown into side control.
Thompson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lapikov off and has taken his back!
Lapikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thompson's guard. Nice work there by Lapikov.
Lapikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Lapikov trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lapikov throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Lapikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Lapikov!
Karl Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lapikov postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lapikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lapikov misses with a leg kick.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Lapikov saw that one coming.
Lapikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lapikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Lapikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Lapikov connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Lapikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lapikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lapikov cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lapikov is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Lapikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thompson. Thompson obviously looking to wear him down.
Lapikov looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Lapikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lapikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lapikov thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lapikov slips under a jab.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lapikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapikov throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lapikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Lapikov coming out on top.
BOOM! Lapikov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Thompson. Thompson tries to recover but Lapikov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Thompson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoliy Lapikov!
Our winner, Anatoliy Lapikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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