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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bol Bol (ranked 3160 p4p, 287 weight class) and John Thunder (ranked 3889 p4p, 104 weight class). Thunder comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thunderstruck - AcDc kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Thunder acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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229 lbs
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260 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bol Bol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Thunder !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bol digs a good body shot into Thunder 's ribs.
Bol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thunder clinches with his opponent.
Thunder has Bol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Bol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder has Bol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bol jumps guard.
Bol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bol wants to get back to his feet.
Thunder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bol is trying to stand.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Bol is defending well.
Bol wants to get back to his feet.
Thunder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bol is trying to stand.
Thunder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bol wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thunder clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thunder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thunder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bol being controlled here momentarily.
Bol wanted to stand there but Thunder had control of the position.
Thunder pushes Bol off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thunder unleashes a big counter combination but Bol bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunder shoots in and drives through. Bol sprawls well.
Bol Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thunder .
Thunder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bol counters with a left and a right that stings Thunder .
Bol looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bol tries to keep at a distance but Thunder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bol tries to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling the position.
Bol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder 's elbow.
Bol can't break the clinch.
Thunder keeps control of Bol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thunder misses with a double jab
letting Bol counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bol has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder tries to score a body lock takedown but Bol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bol is trying to break the clinch but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thunder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Bol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bol looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bol avoiding damage as Thunder throws knees to the body.
Thunder breaks from the clinch.
Thunder blocks a head kick by Bol.
Thunder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thunder throws a sloppy body shot
and Thunder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Bol Bol will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thunder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bol misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Bol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunder dives in and grabs Bol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bol pushes down on Thunder 's head and hops out.
Bol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bol scores with a push kick.
Bol misses with a looping left.
Thunder raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thunder has closed the distance and engaged Bol in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bol connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder throws a series of punches but Bol moves out of range.
Thunder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thunder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thunder walks into a straight right hand from Bol.
Bol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thunder 's head.
Bol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Bol misses.
Thunder rushes Bol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bol is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thunder 's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Bol scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thunder cracks the inside of Bol's front leg.
Thunder moves into the clinch.
Thunder has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thunder can turn it around.
Thunder breaks the clinch.
Thunder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thunder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bol.
Thunder throws a low kick, looking for Bol's leg but Bol calmly moves out of range.
Bol throws a quick counter head kick but Thunder was just out of range.
Thunder has closed the distance and engaged Bol in a clinch.
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bol is fending him off so far but Thunder persists. Nope, Bol circles away and we're back to standing.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bol wants to break free but Thunder has control.
Thunder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thunder has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bol has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bol is looking to break free of the clinch but Thunder has double underhooks.
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder avoids the head kick by Bol.
Bol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Thunder tries to counter it with a takedown but Bol pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Bol.
Thunder slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Bol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Bol misses.
Thunder rushes Bol and presses him up against the cage.
Thunder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bol gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bol Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thunder .
Thunder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bol's efforts to push away.
Thunder gets control of Bol's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thunder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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 Bol Bol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thunder has managed to clinch.
John Thunder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder .
Bol connects with a high kick.
Bol misses with a wild combination.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thunder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol fails to land the takedown.
Bol Bol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thunder there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thunder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thunder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bol after a bit of a struggle.
Bol tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thunder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bol is looking to break free of the clinch but Thunder has double underhooks.
Thunder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bol uses from the top position.
Bol wants to stand but Thunder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thunder manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thunder clinches up against the cage.
Thunder goes for a takedown attempt but Bol pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder takes one to the chin there.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bol.
Thunder has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bol pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bol Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thunder .
Thunder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bol defends well and Thunder ends up having to push Bol into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Bol with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bol backs away from a small jab... but Thunder lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Bol crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Thunder with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). John Thunder !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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