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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lynn Oneal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
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145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lynn Oneal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Thompson looks to move away, Oneal throws a big counter combo bu Thompson just gets out of the way.
Oneal dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Oneal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anthony Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oneal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oneal stuffs the takedown.
Oneal throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Oneal against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneal managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oneal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lynn Oneal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thompson.
Oneal blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson lands with a shot to the body.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oneal circles away.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oneal's waist but Oneal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson dives in and grabs Oneal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oneal pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Oneal moves out of range easily.
Thompson looks winded!
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oneal is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Oneal circles away and we're back to standing.
Oneal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oneal but Oneal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oneal manages to avoid it.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Oneal tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oneal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oneal tries to counter with a takedown but Thompson is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oneal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloppy strikes there by Oneal.
Oneal decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a combination. Oneal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oneal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Oneal keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oneal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oneal defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Oneal does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Thompson looks to move away, Oneal throws a big counter combo bu Thompson just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lynn Oneal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Oneal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oneal or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson, which made it look bad.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oneal attempts a counter takedown but Thompson avoids it well and moves away.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oneal dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Oneal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson jumps guard but Oneal stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lynn Oneal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thompson.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Oneal won't allow it.
Oneal prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oneal can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Oneal blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oneal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oneal is looking to take this one to the mat.
Oneal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Oneal fails to land the takedown.
Thompson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Oneal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oneal throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oneal slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Oneal is avoiding it.
Oneal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Oneal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oneal somewhat.
Oneal gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson parries the strikes from Oneal easily there. Oneal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thompson to escape.
Oneal decides to stand back up.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Oneal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oneal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Oneal moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Oneal, which made it look bad.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oneal throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lynn Oneal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Oneal on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Oneal.
Anthony Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Thompson.
It looks like Lynn Oneal has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Oneal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oneal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Oneal is just out of range.
Oneal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oneal rather than just go for the knockout.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A clash of legs there as Oneal blocks the low kick.
Thompson tries to clinch but Oneal is having none of it.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Oneal, which made it look bad.
Lynn Oneal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oneal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thompson enables Oneal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thompson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oneal is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oneal wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Oneal postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Oneal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oneal trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneal controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oneal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oneal clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Oneal has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oneal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oneal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Oneal is avoiding it.
Oneal misses with a head kick.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Oneal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oneal as he avoids it easily.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Oneal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oneal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oneal shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lynn Oneal.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oneal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynn Oneal!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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