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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 1367 p4p, 1085 weight class) and Adrik Mihaylov (ranked 177 p4p, 137 weight class). Mihaylov has chosen Senza Pagare (ft. T Pain) - J-AX & Fedez as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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190 cm 26 280 7 - 5 - 0 |
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202 cm 26 255 5 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling Basic striking Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Granite chin |
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Thompson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Adrik Mihaylov ! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away. Mihaylov rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Mihaylov prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson has hold of one of Mihaylov 's legs. Mihaylov is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mihaylov 's guard. Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mihaylov wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mihaylov 's head. Thompson is thwarting Mihaylov 's attempts to control the position. Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Mihaylov 's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson is nestled in close to Mihaylov , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Thompson working Mihaylov over with strikes. Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Mihaylov wants to get back to full guard. Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Mihaylov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Thompson lands strikes from half guard. Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Mihaylov 's temple. Mihaylov tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control. Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Thompson trying to control the action but Mihaylov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice strikes from Thompson there. Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Mihaylov is doing well to control the position and prevent Thompson from advancing to side control. Mihaylov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Thompson working over Mihaylov with some ground and pound. Mihaylov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice strikes from Thompson there. Ground and pound from Thompson. Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mihaylov is rocked! Thompson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mihaylov quite badly. Mihaylov pulls Thompson in close trying to recover. Thompson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mihaylov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mihaylov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
48% |
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