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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimbo Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fisher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thompson sizes up Fisher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Fisher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Fisher sprawls well.
Fisher shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jeff Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Fisher.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
Fisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Fisher looks gassed!
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Thompson looks for the body kick but Fisher saw that one coming.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher fails to land the takedown.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson is looking to wear down Fisher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fisher pinned against the cage. Fisher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fisher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Fisher persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Thompson throws a jab when Fisher was well out of range.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Fisher's ribs.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Fisher seems unphased.
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Fisher shoots in.
Thompson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fisher.
Jab by Thompson.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fisher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Fisher's belly button to the back.
Thompson jabs Fisher right on the nose. Fisher blinks but takes it well.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fisher.
Thompson misses with a low kick as Fisher jumps back.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fisher tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fisher back to the cage. Thompson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Fisher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fisher.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fisher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson with a jab.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Fisher tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Fisher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fisher ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thompson leaves Fisher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thompson with a hook.
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
Fisher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Fisher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fisher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson lands a jab.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson tries to bum rush Fisher with a series of wild strikes but Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
Fisher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fisher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Thompson tenderised Fisher's leg. Fisher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fisher checks a leg kick.
Fisher has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff 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.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Fisher's head back.
Fisher fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Fisher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fisher's head.
Thompson dives in and grabs Fisher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Jeff Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fisher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jimbo Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson dives in and grabs Fisher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
Thompson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fisher. Fisher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jimbo Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson wants to slow Fisher down by chopping away at his legs.
Fisher checks a leg kick.
Thompson swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeff Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Fisher.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Fisher's ribs.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fisher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fisher at a distance.
Thompson works Fisher's body with a nice hook.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Fisher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson scores with a decent looking hook.
Thompson takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fisher sprawls well. Fisher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Fisher. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thompson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fisher.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fisher swivels and escapes.
Fisher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Fisher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fisher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson dives in and grabs Fisher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fisher sprawls well. Fisher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson scores with a hook.
Fisher slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fisher closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fisher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Fisher looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Fisher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Fisher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Fisher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Fisher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Fisher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Fisher off the cage and back into range.
Fisher checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Fisher moved out of range.
Thompson catches Fisher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
Thompson jabs at Fisher's body.
Thompson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fisher checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fisher might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thompson has got the better of the exchanges.
Fisher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Fisher fails with the takedown.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Fisher's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thompson wants to slow Fisher down by chopping away at his legs.
Fisher moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson stalks Fisher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fisher's face. Fisher staggers backwards, shaken.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fisher circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Fisher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fisher.
Jeff Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Fisher.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson lands a glancing blow to the side of Fisher's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Fisher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson with a jab.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fisher should have avoided that one.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fisher under the eye.
An inside leg kick from Thompson misses.
Fisher shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a jab when Fisher was well out of range.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson lands a lovely overhand right.
Fisher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fisher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Fisher persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisher's waist but Fisher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Fisher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thompson throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fisher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Fisher is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher working some strikes from top position.
Fisher thows a big elbow that misses.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
Jimbo Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jeff Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fisher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Fisher's hands, connecting with Fisher's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson uses his free foot to push down on Fisher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fisher.
Fisher is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Thompson!
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hype
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