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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Railio (ranked 197 p4p, 531 weight class) and Ricky Thompson (ranked 12 p4p, 32 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thompson.
Thompson defending well as Railio loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Railio loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Railio moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Railio misses the target.
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Railio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thompson.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Railio keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Railio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Railio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Railio seems keen to control Thompson's posture.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Railio has wrist control.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Railio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson is in close to Railio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Railio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Railio can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Railio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Railio is defending the position.
Thompson stalling away here and it's allowed Railio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson postures up in Railio's guard and throws a big left but Railio blocks it.
Thompson throws a strike but Railio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Railio manages to get himself to full guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Thompson pushes down on Railio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Railio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Railio sprawls well.
Thompson scores with a jab. Railio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Railio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good work by Railio as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
and Railio counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Railio but Railio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Railio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Antti Railio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Railio's head back.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Railio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Railio continues to drive forward.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson gets a double leg takedown into Railio's guard.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.
Thompson postures up in Railio's guard and throws a big left but Railio blocks it.
Thompson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Railio is retaining full guard.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Railio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Railio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Railio's head.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Railio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Railio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompson throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Railio is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Railio avoid being mounted?
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson working over Railio with some ground and pound. Railio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Railio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Railio, which made it look bad.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Railio.
Railio throws a big shot that misses.
Railio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricky Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Railio sprawls well.
Thompson tries to bum rush Railio with a series of wild strikes but Railio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricky Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Railio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Antti Railio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
Railio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Railio slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Railio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Railio misses the target.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Railio slips under a jab.
Railio connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Railio moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
Railio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Nice defenses there by Railio.
Ricky Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Antti Railio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
It looked like Railio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Railio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Railio.
It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.
Railio stuffs the takedown.
Railio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Railio moved away.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Thompson slips a jab from Railio.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Railio defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Ricky Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Railio as Thompson shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Thompson.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Thompson!
After the big win, Ricky Thompson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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