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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Thompan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George SP (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Thompan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George SP!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompan slips a jab and a cross from SP.
Thompan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
SP checks a low kick from Thompan.
SP shoots in but no luck this time.
SP swinging wilding here.
SP slow jab from Thompan misses its intended target.
SP throws a leg kick but Thompan moved away.
Good work by SP as he checks the leg kick.
Thompan dodges the punch combination from SP.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SP throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompan tries a low kick but SP avoids it.
SP closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from SP does no damage.
SP tries for a takedown but Thompan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
SP shoots in for a takedown but Thompan shows good takedown defense.
Scott Thompan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George SP.
Thompan thows a leg kick but SP checks it
and SP counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from SP lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thompan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from SP.
SP looks to land a combination but Thompan avoids it well.
SP fails with the takedown.
Thompan throws a leg kick
and SP counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by SP.
SP not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
SP distracts Thompan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SP is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
SP must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompan keeping moving, preventing SP from controlling successfully.
SP decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thompan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but SP is out of range.
A low kick from SP misses
and Thompan counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thompan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and SP has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from SP and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Thompan as he checks the leg kick.
Thompan tries to land a leg kick but SP saw it coming and moves away.
Thompan moves out of range of the strikes.
SP has a takedown stuffed.
SP thows a left - swing and a miss!
SP doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompan counters with a leg kick.
Thompan avoids a punch combination nicely.
SP misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A swing and a miss from SP.
SP misses with a two punch combination.
SP fails to land the takedown.
SP swings widly with a right hand
and Thompan counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Thompan misses
and SP counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompan won't be happy with that.
Thompan regains half guard, as SP was trying to land strikes.
SP keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George SP dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompan slips a jab from SP.
SP lands the left hand.
SP throws a leg kick
and Thompan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. SP is lucky that one didn't land flush.
SP tries to land a leg kick but Thompan saw it coming and moves away.
SP gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, SP seems content to control.
SP tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but SP pulls his head out easily.
SP wants to pass to mount but Thompan is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SP stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
SP uses his free foot to push down on Thompan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thompan.
SP sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
SP lands a big shot there that rocks Thompan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompan tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SP working the ground and pound effectively.
SP content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, George SP just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
SP lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SP shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompan as he jumps to the side.
SP connects with a jab.
SP throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for SP, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as SP checks a leg kick.
Thompan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Thompan. No joy for SP on that attempt.
Scott Thompan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George SP.
Thompan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George SP showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thompan throws a leg kick
and SP counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
SP moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
SP throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thompan counters with a nice leg kick.
SP fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
SP shoots in and drives through. Thompan sprawls well.
George SP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompan is looking to clinch but SP is avoiding it.
SP shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompan but Thompan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scott Thompan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George SP.
Thompan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
SP fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompan gets caught flat footed, as SP shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SP gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
SP thows a left - swing and a miss!
SP looks to land a body kick but Thompan moved away.
A low kick from Thompan misses
and SP counters with a thumping low kick.
SP swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompan counters with a head kick. That will keep SP thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
SP tests Thompan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
SP misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from SP does no damage.
SP shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompan as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from SP.
Scott Thompan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Thompan. No joy for SP on that attempt.
Thompan slips under a jab from SP.
Thompan misses with a low kick as SP jumps back.
Thompan ducks under a wild hook from SP.
SP misses with a two punch combination.
SP fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
SP fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scott Thompan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
SP fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompan sprawls well initially but SP persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SP controlling the pace.
SP is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
SP is taking a breather. Thompan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
SP has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
SP fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SP throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
SP controlling the position easily from mount.
SP raining down shots from the mount!
SP controlling the position easily from mount.
SP pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
George SP comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well SP 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George SP!
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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
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