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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Boggut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Del Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Thompson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Boggut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Del Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson blocks a head kick by Boggut.
Boggut fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Boggut tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Boggut counters by clinching up.
Thompson working Boggut over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boggut is defending well for now.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boggut.
Thompson working Boggut over with knees to the body.
Boggut is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boggut.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
It looks like Junior Boggut has been cut.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Boggut avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson wants to clinch but Boggut slips to the side
and Boggut holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Boggut tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boggut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Boggut wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Boggut avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boggut keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
Boggut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson lands a jab to Boggut's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Boggut circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Boggut keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Boggut misses.
Thompson wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
Thompson lands a with a good body shot.
Boggut closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Boggut keeps him there for the moment.
Boggut tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Boggut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boggut is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boggut.
Boggut is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boggut avoids it.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Boggut's takedown attempt.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Boggut keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Boggut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boggut jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Boggut around his waist. Boggut gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boggut blocks a leg kick.
Boggut swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
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.
Boggut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boggut.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Boggut has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Boggut wants to break free but Thompson has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Boggut won't allow it.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boggut.
Boggut is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Boggut's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boggut counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boggut.
Del Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boggut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boggut is defending well for now.
Boggut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boggut moves into the clinch.
Boggut tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Boggut is controlling him.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boggut is defending well for now.
Boggut managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Boggut avoids the damage to the body.
Boggut stalling.
Boggut can't get the takedown.
Boggut fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Boggut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson wants to clinch but Boggut slips to the side
and Boggut counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boggut.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Del Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boggut shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boggut looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Boggut counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boggut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Boggut looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Boggut avoids them all with ease.
Boggut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Junior Boggut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boggut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson tries to bum rush Boggut with a series of wild strikes but Boggut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson wants to clinch but Boggut slips to the side
and Boggut counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boggut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boggut jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Boggut gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boggut.
Boggut avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Boggut won't allow it.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Boggut avoids the damage to the body.
Boggut drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson wants to stand but Boggut is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boggut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boggut controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boggut's guard.
Boggut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boggut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boggut seems keen to control Thompson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Boggut moved away.
Thompson clinches but Boggut breaks the clinch
and Boggut counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boggut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boggut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boggut tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Boggut circles away.
Thompson tries to clinch but Boggut moves away
and Boggut counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boggut.
Thompson wants to break free but Boggut has control.
Boggut tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Boggut avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson wants to break free but Boggut has control.
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 Junior Boggut will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Boggut's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boggut has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boggut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boggut can't get the takedown.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Boggut is avoiding it.
Thompson tries to clinch but Boggut moves out of range.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Boggut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boggut's head.
Boggut fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boggut has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boggut.
Boggut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Boggut's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Boggut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boggut avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boggut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boggut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boggut manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Boggut or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thompson clinches but Boggut breaks the clinch
and Boggut holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boggut misses with a body punch.
Boggut takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Boggut won't allow it.
Boggut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thompson wants to stall.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Boggut is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson.
Thompson throws a push kick but Boggut slaps the foot to one side.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Boggut counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thompson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Boggut fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Boggut keeps it at a distance.
Thompson swinging wilding here.
Boggut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boggut gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Boggut avoids nicely.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Boggut is avoiding it.
Boggut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boggut somewhat.
Thompson rushes Boggut and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boggut blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boggut is defending well for now.
Boggut has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boggut tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Boggut is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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 putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boggut in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boggut.
Boggut avoiding damage.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boggut.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boggut is defending well for now.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Boggut.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Boggut counters with a head kick.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Boggut against the cage.
Boggut tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Boggut drops back down to his feet.
Boggut wants a takedown.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Boggut.
A head punch on the inside from Boggut fails to land.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Del 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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RATING
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