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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov has chosen Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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274 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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201 cm
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275 lbs
27 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksander Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ivanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Ivanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thompson quickly recovers to half guard.
Thompson wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Ivanov wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ivanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thompson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivanov trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson wants to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thompson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Ivanov controlling the pace for now.
Ivanov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thompson is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wanted to stand there but Ivanov had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Thompson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson slips a jab from Ivanov.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Ivanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ivanov is looking for submissions but instead, Thompson has regained full guard.
Ivanov pushes down on Thompson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ivanov controlling the pace.
Thompson wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanov trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Thompson pushes Ivanov off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanov with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson slips a straight right by Ivanov.
Ivanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson works Ivanov's body with a nice hook.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivanov swivels and escapes.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Ivanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Ivanov lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Ivanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aleksander Ivanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanov swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
Ivanov tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Henry Thompson has been cut.
Ivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Ivanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ivanov tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Ivanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivanov swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Ivanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Ivanov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Ivanov tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivanov connects with the punch.
Thompson jabs Ivanov right on the nose. Ivanov blinks but takes it well.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson clinches.
Ivanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Ivanov has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanov can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Ivanov has the dominant position.
Ivanov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ivanov tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Ivanov back against the cage.
Ivanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Thompson misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Thompson's cut.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ivanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanov as he connects with a hook.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Ivanov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thompson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thompson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Thompson trying to control here.
Ivanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thompson is not content to let Ivanov control the position.
Ivanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Ivanov eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Ivanov eventually gives up the hold.
Thompson is not content to let Ivanov control the position.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thompson manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ivanov passes into half guard.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
Aleksander Ivanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson wants to control the action here but instead Ivanov manages to pass to full mount!
Ivanov looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov content just to control the position here.
Thompson wants to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ivanov controlling his opponent.
Ivanov fails to advance to Thompson's back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
Henry Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson tries to hold on but Ivanov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Ivanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ivanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Ivanov!
After the big win, Aleksander Ivanov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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