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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ness Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ness Webster!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Webster.
Webster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Webster back into the ropes.
Thompson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Webster sneaks back into half guard.
Webster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Webster is in trouble now - Thompson has advanced to mount!
Thompson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Webster tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson gets a clinch.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Webster controls his hands.
Thompson is working Webster over against the ropes.
Webster fails to pull guard.
Webster tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Billy Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ness Webster.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Webster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Webster scores with a takedown into Thompson's guard.
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.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Webster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Webster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Webster throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Webster.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Webster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Webster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thompson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Webster's ribcage. Webster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Webster tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Webster drops back down to his feet.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Webster.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Webster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Webster regains guard immediately.
Thompson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Webster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Webster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Webster!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Webster keeps moving and retains side control.
Webster works to advance to full mount. Thompson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Webster isn't that keen on the idea.
Webster connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Webster working for a submission but Thompson is keeping him at bay.
Webster with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webster moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thompson has worked his arm free - good work by Thompson!
Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Webster fails to land the takedown.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Webster circles away.
Webster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Webster.
Thompson rushes Webster and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Webster jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Webster around his waist. Webster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Webster blocks an uppercut.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Webster throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Webster on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Webster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Webster tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson cracks Webster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Webster throws a head kick that misses.
Webster is breathing heavily.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Webster.
Thompson pushes Webster up against the ropes in a clinch.
Webster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Billy Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ness Webster.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Webster tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Webster tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson feints and as Webster raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Webster looking for a sweep. Not yet Webster, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
Webster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webster keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is taking a breather. Webster says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thompson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Webster defending well.
Webster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson works his way into full mount!
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 with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Webster is trying desperately to improve position.
Webster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Webster is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Webster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Webster lands a head kick!
Webster staying out of range there.
Thompson misses with a hook. Webster ducked under it nicely.
Webster with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Webster is just out of range.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Webster keeps it at a distance.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Webster.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Webster lands a high kick!
Webster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Webster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Webster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Websters head.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Webster has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Webster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Webster.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Webster is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thompson, into his guard.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Webster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Webster stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pushes Webster off and scrambles back to his feet.
Webster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thompson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Webster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson gets back to full guard.
Webster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Webster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Webster postures up.
Webster drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Webster off! Webster jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Webster stops Thompson from standing up.
Webster stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Webster is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ness Webster just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson cracks Webster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Webster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Webster tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Webster postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
Webster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thompson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Webster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Webster has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thompson's guard.
Ness Webster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson moves into full guard.
Webster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Webster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Webster gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Webster reverses the position - he's now on top in Thompson's guard.
Webster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thompson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thompson has escaped and now he's on top!
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webster keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling the action here.
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Webster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Webster is trying to get back to full guard.
Webster is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Webster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson is pressing down on Webster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Webster is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ness Webster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Webster slips under a jab.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Webster's shoulder, as Webster tries to avoid the shot.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
Webster misses with a head kick.
Thompson tries to bum rush Webster with a series of wild strikes but Webster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Webster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Webster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Webster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Webster throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Webster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Webster is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson cracks Webster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Webster against the ropes.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson connects with a right hand. Webster shakes it off.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Webster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson cracks Webster with a nice body shot.
Webster tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Webster drops back down to his feet.
Billy Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ness Webster.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Webster jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Webster around his waist. Webster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson is trying to stall.
Webster tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Webster drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Webster fails to pull guard.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Webster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Webster.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson has Webster pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thompson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Webster tumbling to the mat - Thompson dives into Webster's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Webster is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Webster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Thompson passes Webster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Webster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ness Webster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Webster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson trying to control but Webster is working from the bottom.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Suge Night scores the fight for Billy Thompson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Billy Thompson!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Billy Thompson!
Billy Thompson wins by unanimous decision!
Billy Thompson is the new featherweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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