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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jet Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elwood Buckknuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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183 cm
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188 lbs
26 - 15 - 1 |
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180 cm
27
198 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Thompson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elwood Buckknuckle! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slow jab from Buckknuckle misses its intended target. Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Buckknuckle. A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target. Thompson cracks Buckknuckle with a good jab. Buckknuckle throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it. Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Buckknuckle. Buckknuckle throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range. Buckknuckle cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Thompson leaves Buckknuckle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Buckknuckle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A punch combination from Thompson misses. Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Buckknuckle. Buckknuckle slips a jab from Thompson. Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Buckknuckle. Thompson takes the fight into the clinch. Buckknuckle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Buckknuckle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson tries to work over Buckknuckle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Thompson misses with the head strike.
Buckknuckle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot. Buckknuckle shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense. Jet Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elwood Buckknuckle. Thompson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Buckknuckle throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot. Buckknuckle throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thompson takes the fight into the clinch. Thompson is pushing Buckknuckle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A short left from Buckknuckle. Thompson tries a body shot but Buckknuckle blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buckknuckle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Buckknuckle goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buckknuckle misses with a hook to the body
and Buckknuckle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Buckknuckle tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Buckknuckle blocks a body shot from Thompson. Thompson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Buckknuckle throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side. Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckknuckle manages to avoid it. Buckknuckle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Thompson dodges the ground and pound from Buckknuckle. Buckknuckle advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buckknuckle throws some wild stikes that Thompson manages to avoid easily.
Buckknuckle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Buckknuckle thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Buckknuckle with shots to the head and body - Thompson looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Jet Thompson has been cut. Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Buckknuckle looking to secure an arm triangle but Thompson defends it well. Thompson wants to hold on but Buckknuckle pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thompson tries to lock up and control but Buckknuckle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. BOOM! Buckknuckle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jet Thompson's cut is getting worse. Buckknuckle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Buckknuckle landing strikes from the mount and Thompson is in trouble!
Jeez, Jet Thompson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jet Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elwood Buckknuckle! A relieved looking Elwood Buckknuckle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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