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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Acosta (ranked 7959 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Thompson (ranked 5750 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaiah Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edwin Acosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaiah Thompson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson forces Acosta back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Acosta throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Acosta.
With the fighters up against the cage, Acosta throws an elbow but misses.
Acosta throws an elbow that misses.
Acosta is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Acosta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Acosta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Acosta has the dominant position.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Acosta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Acosta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Acosta connects with a leg kick. Thompson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Acosta.
Acosta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Thompson working away.
Acosta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thompson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acosta tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Acosta has one foot on Thompson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
Thompson looks winded!
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Acosta has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Acosta slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Acosta gets the takedown into side control.
Thompson throws Acosta to one side and escapes!
Acosta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Acosta tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Acosta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Acosta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acosta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Acosta is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edwin Acosta will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Acosta clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Acosta takes the fight into the clinch.
Acosta tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta lands an elbow inside.
Acosta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson jumps guard and drags Acosta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Acosta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Acosta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Acosta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thompson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Acosta or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson, which made it look bad.
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acosta, pushing him back against the cage.
Thompson being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Thompson has eaten all the pies!
Thompson jumps guard but Acosta stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Acosta is stalling here.
Acosta slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta jumps into guard, dragging Thompson to the mat.
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Acosta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Acosta throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Acosta.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Acosta looking for a sweep. Not yet Acosta, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acosta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
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 Edwin Acosta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Acosta clinches with his opponent.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acosta looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Acosta tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Acosta blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson tries to break free but Acosta pushes him back against the cage.
Acosta tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Acosta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Thompson.
That's two 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 jumps guard.
Acosta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Acosta shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Acosta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acosta fails with the takedown.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Acosta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Acosta gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Acosta moved away.
Acosta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acosta sprawls well. Acosta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Acosta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thompson just manages to avoid it.
Acosta shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Acosta connects with a knee to the head.
Acosta missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Acosta.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Acosta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Isaiah Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwin Acosta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaiah Thompson.
I think Acosta 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edwin Acosta!
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