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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rab Ferd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rab Ferd has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyler Thompson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rab Ferd!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson lands a jab to Ferd's midsection.
Ferd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferd. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson throws a head kick but Ferd moves out of range.
Ferd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferd fails with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Ferd coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson slips under a jab from Ferd.
An inside leg kick from Ferd misses.
It appears Thompson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ferd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferd throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson swings for the body but Ferd moves out of range.
Ferd just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyler Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rab Ferd.
Thompson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson lands with a nice body kick.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A cross from Thompson lands.
Thompson is looking to slow Ferd down with leg kicks.
Ferd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferd's calf.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferd. Ferd gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson slips under a jab from Ferd.
Ferd misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
Ferd fails with the takedown.
Thompson punishes Ferd's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferd misses with a straight right.
Ferd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferd throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Ferd tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Ferd thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ferd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ferd misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ferd throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferd misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferd looks winded!
Ferd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferd misses with a straight right.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferd.
Thompson lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson scores with a jab.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Ferd moved away.
Ferd 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.
Ferd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.
Thompson sizes up Ferd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Thompson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferd just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Ferd's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferd tries to avoid it.
It looks like Thompson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ferd shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferd lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferd.
Tyler Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rab Ferd.
Ferd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Ferd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferd is in Thompson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferd stops Thompson from standing up.
Ferd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferd wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferd wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Ferd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferd trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferd postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferd throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a counter high kick but Ferd was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
Ferd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferd misses with a straight right.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Ferd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson gets caught napping as Ferd dives in and scores a takedown. Thompson manages to retain guard.
Ferd prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Ferd tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Thompson wants to stand but Ferd is controlling the position.
Thompson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferd trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thompson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Ferd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferd is breathing heavily.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Ferd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferd wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Ferd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferd tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Ferd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferd wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rab Ferd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ferd swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Ferd throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thompson jabs Ferd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Ferd misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a thumping low kick.
Thompson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ferd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thompson.
Thompson slips a jab from Ferd.
Thompson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thompson.
Tyler Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferd throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Ferd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ferd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferd with a poor takedown
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferd misses with a body shot
and Thompson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thompson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ferd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Ferd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferd looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Ferd throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferd with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyler Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rab Ferd.
Ferd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson cracks Ferd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thompson scores with a head kick. Ferd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ferd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferd throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferd punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Ferd.
Ferd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ferd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferd misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson cracks Ferd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Ferd looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Ferd takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Ferd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thompson cracks Ferd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ferd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferd shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Ferd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice body kick from Thompson.
Ferd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferd misses the shot to the body.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.
Ferd wants to clinch.
Ferd misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferd misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ferd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thompson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thompson pushes Ferd away with a front kick.
Thompson fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferd in the body.
Ferd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.
Thompson lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Thompson!
A very excited looking Tyler Thompson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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