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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuga Hideki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cruel Summer. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuga Hideki!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hideki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hideki lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Brock Thompson has been cut.
Hideki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson avoids the elbow strike from Hideki, against the cage.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Hideki.
Hideki throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hideki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hideki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson throws a hook but Hideki blocks it.
Hideki shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Hideki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Hideki moved away.
Hideki pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson blocks the elbow strike.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Hideki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thompson can't fight it off and eventually Hideki manages to take the fight to the floor. Thompson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hideki is fighting to break Thompson's control of his arms but Thompson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thompson striking from his own guard.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Hideki tries to pass.
Hideki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hideki wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hideki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hideki controlling from the top position.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hideki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hideki is stalling in the full guard.
Hideki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson pushes Hideki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hideki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hideki dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson throws a nice head kick!
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hideki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryuga Hideki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hideki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is adopting a defensive guard.
Hideki wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hideki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hideki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to control.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hideki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hideki won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Thompson controls Hideki momentarily but Hideki frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hideki wants to clinch.
Brock Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hideki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brock Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuga Hideki.
Hideki dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Hideki's head and hops out.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hideki.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hideki looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hideki blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but Hideki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson thuds his shin into the meat of Hideki's side.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson digs a good hook to Hideki's body.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hideki. That did some damage!
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Hideki moves out of range easily.
Hideki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hideki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson lands with a slapping head kick.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Hideki moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hideki moves away.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson misses the jab.
Hideki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hideki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hideki doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Hideki has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Thompson avoids the elbow strike from Hideki, against the cage.
Hideki wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Hideki.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson tries to break free but Hideki pushes him back against the cage.
Hideki throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Hideki looking for a takedown.
Hideki is breathing heavily.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hideki gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Hideki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brock Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuga Hideki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hideki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hideki will feel that in the morning.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson leaves Hideki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at Hideki's knee but Hideki avoids it well.
Hideki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Ryuga Hideki has been cut.
Thompson jabs Hideki right on the nose. Hideki blinks but takes it well.
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Hideki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hideki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hideki thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hideki trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Hideki being controlled here momentarily.
Hideki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hideki trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hideki is one step ahead there.
Hideki controlling from the top position.
Hideki trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hideki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hideki wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hideki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hideki seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Hideki prevents Thompson from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to roll over but Hideki keeps him under control.
Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hideki.
Thompson gets back to full guard.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hideki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hideki postures up.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hideki trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Thompson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hideki wants to clinch.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hideki's head.
Thompson is looking to wear down Hideki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hideki wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hideki darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hideki lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
Hideki is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hideki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hideki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Hideki.
Hideki rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hideki lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
Hideki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hideki has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Hideki.
Hideki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hideki lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hideki.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hideki throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hideki has double underhooks.
Hideki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thompson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thompson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hideki gets his way!
Thompson manages to escape to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hideki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hideki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hideki fails to land the takedown.
Brock Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuga Hideki.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thompson lands with a hook. Hideki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Nice cross by Thompson.
Thompson tests Hideki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hideki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Hideki getting side control.
Thompson tries to roll over but Hideki keeps him under control.
Hideki thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Hideki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hideki controlling the position easily from mount.
Thompson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hideki raining down shots from the mount!
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Hideki maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hideki looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thompson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hideki is going olschool here, as he tries to force Thompson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thompson shrugs it off.
Hideki controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryuga Hideki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson can't escape the position.
Brock Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hideki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hideki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hideki looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Thompson!
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hype
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