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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sleeping Giant by Mastodon. Joel Andrew has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with DJ Thompson's chin.
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250 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joel Andrew!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrew closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Andrew swings around for an armbar but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Andrew's guard.
Thompson is working Andrew over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson throws and elbow that misses. Andrew uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Andrew!
Andrew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Andrew postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thompson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andrew, into his guard.
Thompson pushing down on Andrew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrew is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andrew avoid being mounted?
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andrew defending well though.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andrew blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Andrew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andrew.
Thompson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Andrew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrew looks gassed!
Andrew throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Andrew tries to pass.
Andrew thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Andrew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Andrew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Andrew is working from the bottom.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Andrew blocks nicely.
Andrew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Thompson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Andrew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andrew.
Andrew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrew thows a big elbow that misses.
Thompson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Joel Andrew has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thompson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thompson striking off his back.
Andrew is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Andrew keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andrew keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson works over Andrew with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andrew can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Andrew blocks nicely.
Thompson distracts Andrew with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andrew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Andrew blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Andrew keeps moving.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson is in close to Andrew's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Andrew keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andrew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Andrew will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andrew sprawls well. Andrew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Thompson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Andrew, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Andrew against the cage but Andrew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Andrew persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Andrew counters with a three punch combo that has Thompson backing up. Thompson nods at Andrew to acknowledge the strikes.
Andrew shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andrew is working for a submission of some sort.
Andrew with the ground and pound but Thompson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrew is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
Andrew throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thompson stands and steps away. Andrew gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Andrew counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrew misses the jab.
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 misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrew dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Andrew's head and hops out.
Thompson gets a clinch.
Andrew goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Andrew as Thompson shoots in.
Andrew closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard.
Andrew wants to stand and escape but instead Thompson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Andrew wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but DJ Thompson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! 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 fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Andrew is avoiding it.
Andrew shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DJ Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrew is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Andrew counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Andrew.
Andrew stops a takedown attempt from Thompson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Andrew 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.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Andrew has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrew pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andrew with a poor takedown
and Thompson moves into the clinch.
Andrew 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.
Thompson has hold of one of Andrew's legs. Andrew is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws and elbow that misses. Andrew uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Andrew!
Andrew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andrew.
Andrew throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thompson works over Andrew with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson postures up in Andrew's guard and throws a big left but Andrew blocks it.
Andrew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson trying to control but Andrew is working from the bottom.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
That's four 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.
Andrew wants to control but Thompson passes into side.
Andrew managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thompson.
Thompson landing strikes.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.
Andrew managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thompson.
Andrew taking a bit of punishment here - Thompson scoring with strikes.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Thompson had his way with Joel Andrew in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Andrew is pressed up against the cage. Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrew down to the mat. Andrew avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Andrew as Thompson shoots in.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Andrew takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Andrew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrew drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andrew postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thompson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andrew, into his guard.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Andrew circles away easily
and Andrew moves into the clinch.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thompson tightens his grip and picks Andrew up, before dumping him to the ground. Andrew manages to land in guard.
Andrew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Andrew is working from the bottom.
Andrew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Andrew keeps moving.
Andrew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andrew pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Andrew counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrew tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Andrew goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thompson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Andrew but great work by Thompson.
Thompson throws a strike aimed at the side of Andrew's head but Andrew avoids it well.
Check out the look on Thompson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thompson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Andrew takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Andrew can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Andrew being controlled for a moment.
Thompson working away.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andrew down.
Joel Andrew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DJ Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Andrew's face as Thompson controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joel Andrew.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Thompson!
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RATING
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