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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Rittier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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202 lbs
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191 cm
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Rittier!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rittier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rittier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Rittier.
Rittier shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rittier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Rittier goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rittier shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Blake Rittier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Rittier in a clinch.
Rittier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rittier darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rittier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
Rittier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rittier looks gassed!
Thompson looks to land a combination but Rittier avoids it well.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rittier being controlled against the cage.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Rittier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rittier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rittier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thompson tests Rittier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rittier. That did some damage!
Rittier misses with a takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rittier misses with a takedown
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rittier is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Rittier avoids nicely.
Rittier has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Rittier.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
Thompson scores with a spinning back kick!
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson punishes Rittier's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson works over Rittier's head and body with a nice combination.
Hunter Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rittier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rittier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rittier is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thompson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rittier.
Thompson pushes Rittier up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rittier keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rittier fails to pull guard.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Rittier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Rittier with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rittier thinking.
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.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rittier's calf.
Rittier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rittier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rittier tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rittier misses with a takedown attempt
and Thompson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rittier has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rittier was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Rittier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rittier's head.
Rittier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rittier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Rittier.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Rittier darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson dips to his left and cracks Rittier with an uppercut!
Rittier clinches but Thompson breaks the clinch
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rittier with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rittier needs to keep his hands up - Thompson had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rittier shoots and misses
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rittier thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rittier.
Hunter Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rittier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rittier with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rittier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blake Rittier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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