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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McIntyre comes to the ring accompanied by The Chosen One. Thompson has chosen OTEP-Battle Ready as his entrance music. 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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198 cm
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274 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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192 cm
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255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott McIntyre! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Thompson! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McIntyre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McIntyre showed some decent athleticism there. McIntyre is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position. Thompson wants to improve his position but McIntyre is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. McIntyre is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer. McIntyre trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it. McIntyre missing with the ground and pound from half guard. McIntyre blocks the strikes from Thompson.
McIntyre seems to be looking for submissions.
McIntyre wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McIntyre looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well. A head kick misses from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson is looking to clinch but McIntyre is avoiding it.
McIntyre avoids a kick to the body.
McIntyre blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. McIntyre saw that one coming. Thompson lands an overhand right.
It looks like Scott McIntyre has been cut. Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McIntyre doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson catches McIntyre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McIntyre is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Thompson stuffs the takedown. Thompson tries to clinch up but McIntyre circles away and keeps his distance. McIntyre scores a takedown into full mount! Thompson is squirming around, avoiding McIntyre's attempts to control the action. Thompson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McIntyre trying to control but Thompson is having none of it. Thompson tries to lock up and control but McIntyre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Thompson is looking to improve his position but McIntyre isn't that keen on the idea. McIntyre is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thompson is surviving well by controlling McIntyre's body position as best he can. Thompson is trying desperately to improve position. Thompson somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet! McIntyre blocks a head kick by Thompson.
McIntyre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Thompson manages to work his way to half guard, despite McIntyre's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McIntyre wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it. McIntyre blocks the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet. McIntyre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. McIntyre wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy. McIntyre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily. McIntyre is breathing heavily. Thompson tries to get to full guard but McIntyre has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. McIntyre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McIntyre throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from McIntyre. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott McIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him. McIntyre avoids a kick to the body.
Thompson thows a body kick. McIntyre tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Thompson lands a big head kick that sends McIntyre tumbling to the mat! Thompson takes a step backwards and waves McIntyre back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McIntyre is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thompson cracks McIntyre with a left hook right on the temple and McIntyre goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Thompson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully McIntyre is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Thompson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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