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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hippaul Omega Weapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omega Weapon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Faith No More - Land of Sunshine. John Thompson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hippaul Omega Weapon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega Weapon thows a body kick. Thompson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thompson dives in and grabs Omega Weapon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omega Weapon pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Omega Weapon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thompson throws a jab when Omega Weapon was well out of range.
Omega Weapon misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Thompson misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
John Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Omega Weapon circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Omega Weapon momentarily.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Omega Weapon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Omega Weapon which made him look bad.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omega Weapon working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
Omega Weapon swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Omega Weapon prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Omega Weapon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Omega Weapon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Thompson.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omega Weapon.
Omega Weapon tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Omega Weapon back against the cage.
Omega Weapon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Omega Weapon.
Still in the clinch, Omega Weapon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Omega Weapon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Omega Weapon slows down the pace here.
Omega Weapon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Omega Weapon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from Omega Weapon.
Omega Weapon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Omega Weapon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Omega Weapon tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Omega Weapon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Omega Weapon.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omega Weapon misses with some punches.
Omega Weapon has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Omega Weapon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omega Weapon just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
Omega Weapon gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Omega Weapon has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Omega Weapon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Omega Weapon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hippaul Omega Weapon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Omega Weapon.
Omega Weapon misses with some punches.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Omega Weapon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Omega Weapon working aggressively here.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Omega Weapon backwards.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Omega Weapon misses with a punch on the inside.
Omega Weapon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Omega Weapon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Omega Weapon as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega Weapon controls his hands.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Omega Weapon.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Omega Weapon swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Omega Weapon backwards.
Omega Weapon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Omega Weapon working aggressively here.
Omega Weapon throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hippaul Omega Weapon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Omega Weapon throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Omega Weapon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Omega Weapon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Omega Weapons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Omega Weapon scores with a hook.
Omega Weapon looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson lands with a cross.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson lands a leg kick that knocks Omega Weapon off balance momentarily.
Omega Weapon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega Weapon wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Omega Weapon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Omega Weapon's guard.
Omega Weapon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thompson passes Omega Weapon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Omega Weapon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omega Weapon.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Omega Weapon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Omega Weapon has escaped and now he's on top!
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Omega Weapon pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson is looking for a triangle here but Omega Weapon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Omega Weapon tries to score with some ground and pound. Thompson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thompson is not content to let Omega Weapon control the position.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet.
Omega Weapon working away.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Omega Weapon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Omega Weapon has control of the leg.
Thompson trying to control but Omega Weapon postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Omega Weapon throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Omega Weapon - just one landing.
Omega Weapon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Omega Weapon.
Thompson throws a low kick, looking for Omega Weapon's leg but Omega Weapon calmly moves out of range.
Omega Weapon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Omega Weapon tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Omega Weapon defends it nicely.
Omega Weapon drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Omega Weapon moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Omega Weapon quickly recovers to half guard.
Omega Weapon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Omega Weapon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thompson.
Thompson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Omega Weapon dives on top into guard.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omega Weapon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Omega Weapon tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom.
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon preventing the sweep.
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson is looking to stand back up but Omega Weapon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thompson.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Omega Weapon pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omega Weapon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets back to full guard.
Omega Weapon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thompson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Omega Weapon escapes and throws Thompson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Omega Weapon keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Thompson.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Thompson!
John Thompson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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