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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pan Theon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pan Theon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
24
268 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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188 cm
18
254 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Thompson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pan Theon! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Theon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theon wants it to stay on the feet. Theon throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease. Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Theon. Theon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theon as he jumps to the side. Theon throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Thompson fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Theon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily. Thompson tries for a takedown but Theon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Theon gets a clinch. Thompson tries to pull guard but Theon forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Theon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Theon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Thompson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Theon doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theon avoids it really well and circles away. Theon throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Theon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage. Theon is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him. Theon is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him. Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Theon's efforts to push away. Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Theon smiles and moves away.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theon swivels and escapes. Theon throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease. Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theon's waist but Theon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side. Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Theon is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Theon shows good takedown defense. Thompson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Theon tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Theon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Thompson dodges the punch combination from Theon.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Theon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Theon throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Theon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Theon looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well. Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Theon is trying to defend but Thompson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Theon is not content to let Thompson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Theon defending well though. Thompson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Theon defends it well. Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Thompson wants to control but Theon is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Thompson is looking for a kimura but Theon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage. Thompson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Theon has managed to free his arm - good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Thompson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Theon avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Theon avoids nicely. Theon drops Thompson with a beautiful combination! Thompson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Theon is looking for the KO!
It looks like Tony Thompson has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice sprawl there from Theon as Thompson shoots in. Theon pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch. Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Theon smiles and moves away.
Thompson dives in and grabs Theon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Theon pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him. A punch combination from Theon misses. Thompson fails with the takedown. Theon misses with a double jab.
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt and Theon counters with a three punch combo that has Thompson backing up. Thompson nods at Theon to acknowledge the strikes. Thompson fails with the takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Theon tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Theon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Theon.
Pan Theon seems to be getting the better of the standup. Thompson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Thompson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Theon runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pan Theon!
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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
90% |
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