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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trae Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trae Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trae Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Lawson shoots in.
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Lawson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawson 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.
Lawson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson has Lawson pulled in close to control his posture.
Thompson pushes Lawson off and scrambles back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Lawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawson somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Lawson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trae Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Lawson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lawson has clasped his hands together around Thompson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson looking for a sweep but Lawson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Thompson is trying to escape the mount.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a head shot.
Lawson wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
Lawson looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
The referee warns Thompson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson misses with a head shot.
Lawson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lawson looking to finish Thompson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thompson!
Lawson looking to land elbow strikes but Thompson uses the position to regain half guard.
Thompson keeping control of the position.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson trying to hold on to Lawson's head to control him but Lawson postures up.
Lawson working Thompson over with strikes.
Lawson trying to control from Thompson's half guard. Thompson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thompson prevents Lawson from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to stand but Lawson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lawson is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Lawson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawson.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Lawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawson is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lawson pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lawson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Trae Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Lawson.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Lawson.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Lawson back into the cage.
Lawson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawson is just out of range.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawson wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawson smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawson is defended easily by Thompson.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Lawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adam Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lawson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lawson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawson.
Lawson tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Thompson successfully pulls guard.
Thompson is trying to keep Lawson in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawsonis looking to pass into half guard but Thompson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thompson is in guard.
Lawson wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lawson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trae Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
That kick from Thompson tenderised Lawson's leg. Lawson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lawson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawson off to one side.
Lawson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawson defends it nicely.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Lawson.
Trae Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Lawson.
Thompson trying to stall but Lawson improves his position.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson wants to break free but Lawson has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawson wants a takedown.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lawson prevents it.
Lawson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trae Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson darts in and clinches Lawson up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Lawson won't allow it.
Thompson wants the takedown. Lawson is fighting it off but Thompson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lawson's guard against the cage.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trae Thompson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lawson shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Lawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawson walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Lawson moves into the clinch.
Lawson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thompson can't fight it off and eventually Lawson manages to take the fight to the floor. Thompson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lawson pushes Thompson off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawson's waist but Lawson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trae Thompson.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trae Thompson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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