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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabolous Fjodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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186 cm
25
170 lbs
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166 cm
18
155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Thomas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabolous Fjodor! The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thomas looks to land a body kick but Fjodor moved away. Fjodor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Thomas misses with a head kick.
Fjodor fails with the takedown and Thomas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fjodor is lucky that one didn't land flush. Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fjodor in his tracks. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Fjodor moves out of range easily. Thomas leaves Fjodor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mason Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabolous Fjodor. Thomas wants to land a leg kick but Fjodor is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fjodor misses with a takedown attempt and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Fjodor with a poor takedown and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas is breathing heavily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Fjodor.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fjodor checks a low kick from Thomas. Fjodor with a poor takedown and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body. Fjodor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Thomas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target. Fjodor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Fjodor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Thomas dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fjodor has his takedown stuffed and Thomas counters with a three punch combo that has Fjodor backing up. Fjodor nods at Thomas to acknowledge the strikes. Fjodor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thomas to score an easy takedown into full guard. Thomas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fjodor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fjodor controls from within his opponent's guard. Fjodor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thomas, up you get! Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fjodor with a lazy takedown attempt and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fjodor avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Fjodor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A bone on bone clash there as Fjodor blocks the leg kick.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Fjodor's shoulder, as Fjodor tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fjodor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side. Mason Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabolous Fjodor. Fjodor ducks under a wild hook from Thomas. Thomas pushes Fjodor away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Fjodor misses with a takedown attempt and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick. Fjodor tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily and Thomas counters with a flying knee. Nice. Thomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Thomas dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fjodor gets a double leg takedown into Thomas's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fjodor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fjodor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Fjodor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Fjodor advances position into side control! Fjodor is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Thomas is trying to escape and Fjodor transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Thomas is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fjodor! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabolous Fjodor!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
55% |
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