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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thomas (ranked 792 p4p, 25 weight class) and Rick Bomber (ranked 2216 p4p, 64 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Onward To Victory. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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293 lbs
19 - 4 - 1 |
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280 lbs
50 - 36 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Bomber!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomber avoids the body shot from Thomas.
A punch combination from Bomber misses.
Some wild striking there from Bomber.
Thomas attempts a counter takedown but Bomber avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas dives in and scores a takedown into Bomber's guard.
Thomas wants to stand but Bomber is controlling his posture from full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas wanted to stand there but Bomber had control of the position.
Bomber wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thomas manages to get himself to full guard.
Bomber throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Thomas has an active guard here but Bomber has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control but Bomber postures up.
Ground and pound from Bomber.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Bomber is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomber trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Thomas is staying active underneath Bomber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Bomber slips a nice elbow through Thomas's hands, connecting with Thomas's forehead.
Thomas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomas.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Bomber from controlling successfully.
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bomber defends well.
Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bomber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bomber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bomber wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Bomber throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bomber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thomas is tightening it up a little... Bomber has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bomber reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bomber taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Thomas!
Mike Thomas retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Mike Thomas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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