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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew comes to the cage accompanied by Dirty House. Jet Thompson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 cm
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179 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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183 cm
26
178 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre LePew! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Thompson! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A left and a right from LePew both land. Nice combination. LePew works Thompson's body with a nice hook. Thompson misses with a hook. Thompson misses with a looping left. LePew takes a shot right to the bread basket. LePew tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Thompson misses with a hook. Thompson throws a hook but LePew blocks it. LePew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily. A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target. Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on LePew's shoulder, as LePew tries to avoid the shot. The crowd cheers as LePew lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though. Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LePew moves away. LePew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thompson with a jab. Thompson misses with a hook. LePew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Thompson is looking to clinch. Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LePew. Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Thompson misses the body punch and LePew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that. Thompson stops LePew from passing to mount. Thompson is looking to reverse the position. LePew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth. LePew looking to control but instead Thompson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson is controlling LePew's trapped leg to prevent LePew from advancing to side control. Thompson is trying to maintain the position but LePew is very close to passing his half guard. Thompson is looking to improve his position.
LePew seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson is trying to control but LePew passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round. LePew tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thompson's legs. Thompson regains half guard. Thompson wants to get back to full guard. LePew wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well. Thompson keeps control of the position for the meantime. LePew is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Thompson has a hand on LePew's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. LePew takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! LePew raining down shots from the mount! Thompson is squirming around, avoiding LePew's attempts to control the action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. LePew sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Thompson is trying desperately to improve position. Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre LePew dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
LePew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson. LePew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson. A swing and a miss from LePew. Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body so LePew counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. LePew slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Thompson is looking for a sweep. LePew trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. LePew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. LePew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LePew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Thompson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. LePew is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Thompson is looking for a sweep. LePew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by LePew.
LePew is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. LePew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. LePew won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. LePew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson. Thompson throws a sloppy body shot
and LePew counters with a nice uppercut. Jet Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Thompson tries to clinch up. LePew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson. LePew scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.
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. Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
LePew missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Thompson swinging wildly here.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LePew was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson. LePew shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense. Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson scores with a nice strike. Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and LePew counters with a two punch combo. Thompson looks to land a right hand but LePew moved out of range. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. LePew shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than LePew was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! LePew tries to push Thompson's head away but Thompson is holding on tight. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre LePew dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Thompson throws a hook but LePew avoids it easily. LePew looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range. Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body letting LePew counter with a right hand. Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LePew looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. LePew looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely. A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target. Thompson slips under a jab. Thompson takes a swing at LePew's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LePew moves out of range of the strikes. Thompson misses with a looping left. The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Thompson wants to clinch enabling LePew to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. LePew walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling LePew to counter with a crisp jab. Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling LePew to counter with a crisp jab. A big left from Thompson misses. LePew moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body and LePew counters with a nice double leg into guard. Thompson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. LePew wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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. LePew postures up.
LePew controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Pierre LePew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. LePew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. LePew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thompson missing with a left hand there. LePew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body and LePew counters with a nice uppercut. Jet Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thompson misses with a looping left. Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by LePew. Thompson throws out a loose jab but LePew uses good head movement to avoid it. Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps LePew's head back.
LePew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Pierre LePew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. LePew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson. LePew moves out of range of the strikes. Thompson misses with a hook. LePew ducked under it nicely. The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. LePew does a little dance to reset his feet. A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target. Thompson misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. LePew has a takedown stuffed. Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LePew counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thompson! LePew landing strikes, looking to finish! Jet Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! LePew controlling his opponent. Thompson is squirming around, avoiding LePew's attempts to control the action. LePew has control of Thompson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thompson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
LePew trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre LePew showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for LePew, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre LePew!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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