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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Viren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lights Out. Viren is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beethoven Virus - BanYa. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Viren!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Viren misses.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viren throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Viren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson closes the distance but Viren moves to the side
and Viren counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Viren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viren throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Viren sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viren as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viren tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Viren lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into rage.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viren looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viren.
Viren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Viren tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson dives in and grabs Viren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viren pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Viren looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Viren shows good takedown defense.
Thompson walks into a left hand.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viren.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
Viren moves into the clinch.
Thompson has Viren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Viren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Viren works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Viren lands with a left to the head.
Viren lands a shot to the body.
Viren digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Thompson prevents Viren from breaking the clinch.
Viren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viren cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Viren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viren lands a body shot.
Viren lands a nice uppercut.
Viren digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Viren scores with a hook to the body.
Viren lands a shot to the body.
Viren wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Viren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Viren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viren scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Viren.
Viren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viren digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Viren.
Viren lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Viren.
A left hand lands to the body for Viren.
Viren lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viren.
Viren lands a nice shot to the body.
Viren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viren lands a body punch.
Viren lands with a left to the head.
Viren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viren lands with a right to the head.
Viren digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viren lands a nice shot to the body.
Viren scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Viren.
Viren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Viren.
Viren digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Viren presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viren presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viren.
Viren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Viren.
Viren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Viren digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Viren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viren lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Viren lands with a light punch inside.
Viren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Viren works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Viren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Viren.
Viren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Viren digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Viren - that landed with a thud.
Viren is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Viren has his back to the cage.
A body shot lands from Viren.
Viren breaks from the clinch.
Viren moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Viren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viren pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Viren wants to stall.
Viren digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Viren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Viren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
A left hand lands to the body for Viren.
Viren lands a nice shot to the body.
Viren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Viren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Viren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Viren.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Viren - that landed with a thud.
Viren pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Viren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Viren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Viren digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Viren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Viren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Viren is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson keeps control of Viren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Viren pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Viren as Thompson shoots in.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Viren misses with a double jab.
Viren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Viren.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Viren. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Viren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Viren misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Viren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Viren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thompson.
Viren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viren stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Viren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viren might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Viren tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viren.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Viren is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Viren circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Viren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Viren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Viren lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
Viren tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Good exchange - Viren coming out on top.
Viren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viren lands an uppercut.
Viren digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Viren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Viren is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Viren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viren cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Viren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viren presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viren pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viren.
Viren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Viren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viren lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Viren.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Viren lands a body punch.
Viren lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Viren gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Viren stalling the fight.
Viren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Viren is working Thompson over against the cage.
Zane Viren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viren lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson is rocked!
Viren wants to stall.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Viren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viren trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Viren into the cage.
Viren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Viren.
A left hand lands to the body for Viren.
Viren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zane Viren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viren throws a series of strikes that have Thompson backpedaling.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Viren circles away.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Viren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Viren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Viren tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Viren.
Viren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Viren misses with a straight right.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Viren connects with a looping right hand.
Viren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Viren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Viren finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
Anthony Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Viren. Beautiful body shot.
Viren jabs Thompson right on the nose. Thompson blinks but takes it well.
Viren lands with a nice body punch.
Viren tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Viren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Viren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Viren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thompson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Viren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Viren wants to clinch.
Viren is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Viren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Viren lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
Viren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viren tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viren lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Viren had a free shot at his head there.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Viren sprawls well.
Viren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viren lands a nice looking body shot.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Viren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viren lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A cross from Viren lands.
Viren lands with a cross.
Viren clinches with his opponent.
Viren lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viren.
Viren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viren scores with a hook to the body.
Viren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viren pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Viren lands with a left to the head.
Viren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viren tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viren works over Thompson's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Viren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Viren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard.
Viren wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Viren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Viren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viren.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viren on the ground.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viren trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Viren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson wants to stand up but Viren is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Viren scores with a four punch combination!
Viren scores with a jab. Thompson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Viren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viren's waist but Viren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Viren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thompson in his tracks.
Viren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Viren's corner calls for a 1-2. Viren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Viren.
Viren pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Viren lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Viren.
Viren works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viren.
Viren scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson wants a takedown.
Viren manages to break the clinch.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Viren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Viren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zane Viren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Viren finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
Viren scores with a decent looking hook.
Viren lands with a good body shot.
Anthony Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viren scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Viren avoids it really well and circles away.
Viren tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Viren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viren.
Viren lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Viren there.
Viren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Viren wants to clinch.
Viren is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Thompson walks into a left hand.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Viren tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viren.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viren.
Viren cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anthony Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Viren cracks Thompson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Viren is looking to clinch.
Viren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thompson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Viren connects with a jab.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Viren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viren wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves forwards but Viren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Viren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Viren tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Viren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thompson in his tracks.
Viren throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viren drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Viren is working Thompson over against the cage.
Viren presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Viren.
Viren lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Viren on the inside.
Viren is working Thompson over against the cage.
Viren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viren lands a left hand.
Viren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Viren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viren lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Viren.
Viren lands a nice shot to the body.
Viren works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Viren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Viren!
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