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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Crespo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 cm
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Crespo! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Thomson! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crespo throws a good cross that connects.
Thomson slips a jab from Crespo. Crespo throws an off balance right hand
and Thomson counters with a left and a right that stings Crespo. Thomson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Thomson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crespo as he jumps to the side. Crespo scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomson should have avoided that one. Crespo works the jab nicely. Some wild striking there from Thomson.
Crespo rushes Thomson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Thomson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Crespo tries to work over Thomson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Thomson avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage. Crespo pushes Thomson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thomson takes a shot to the head. Thomson jumps guard but Crespo stands there with Thomson around his waist. Thomson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Thomson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crespo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomson or not. Crespo pushes Thomson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Crespo lands a left hand.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crespo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Crespo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomsons head. Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo lands a right hand. Crespo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomson or not. Crespo tries to work over Thomson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Crespo tries to work over Thomson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Thomson decides to pull guard. Crespo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crespo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Crespo continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Thomson slips a jab from Crespo. Crespo avoids a kick to the body.
Crespo is looking to counter the offense by Thomson and move into the clinch. Thomson has a takedown stuffed. We've been told by Crespo's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Crespo misses with a looping right. Thomson shapes to counter with a head kick. Thomson shoots and misses and Crespo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crespo. Crespo tries a body shot but Thomson blocks it.
Crespo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Thomson blocking some punches.
Crespo keeps control of Thomson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Thomson looks winded! Crespo lands a body punch. Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thomson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crespo is keeping busy. Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo lands with a right to the head. A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo tries to work over Thomson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Crespo. Crespo lands with a right to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A right handed body shot lands from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo tries a body shot but Thomson blocks it.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomson controls his hands.
Thomson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Crespo is working Thomson over against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Crespo jabs Thomson right on the nose. Thomson blinks but takes it well. Crespo rushes Thomson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Thomson prevents a body shot from Crespo. Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomson controls his hands.
Thomson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomson tries to pull guard but Crespo holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomson drops back down to his feet.
Thomson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crespo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Thomson. Crespo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A hook to the body from Crespo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crespo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Thomson controls the action.
Crespo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Thomson is breathing heavily. Crespo scores with a hook to the body. Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Thomson's head. A right handed body shot lands from Crespo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thomson prevents a body shot from Crespo. Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A body shot lands from Crespo.
Crespo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomson. Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Thomson tries to pull guard but Crespo won't allow it.
Crespo scores with a shoulder strike. Crespo tries a body shot but Thomson blocks it.
Silvio Crespo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Thomson controls the action.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crespo digs a right hand into Thomson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomson's gas tank. Thomson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crespo smiles and moves away.
Crespo darts in and clinches Thomson up against the cage. Nice body punch from Crespo - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crespo lands with a left to the head. Good body shot from Crespo.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Crespo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crespo lands a nice uppercut. Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomson backwards. Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head. Crespo digs a right hand underneath Thomson's ribcage. Thomson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nice body punch from Crespo - that landed with a thud.
Crespo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomson is rocked! Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomson is still on wobbly legs! Can Crespo finish him? Crespo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Crespo digs a right hand into Thomson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomson's gas tank. A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Crespo lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crespo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Crespo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crespo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crespo floors Thomson with a big punch on the inside! Thomson is trying to recover but Crespo dives into side control. Crespo in side control, just content to control the action for now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thomson seems to have recovered his senses. More hug and hope from Crespo. Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomson can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crespo misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Thomson is letting Crespo control him for a moment. Thomson is looking for a sweep. Crespo takes a little break here. Thomson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Crespo as he connects with a hook. Crespo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crespo rushes Thomson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Thomson is trying to pull guard but Crespo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Thomson avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage. Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Thomson controls the action.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Thomson avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage. Crespo tries a body shot but Thomson blocks it.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thomson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crespo smiles and moves away.
Crespo misses with an uppercut. Thomson saw that one coming. Crespo scores with a shot to the body.
Tyler Thomson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Crespo misses with a hook. Crespo closes the distance and pushes Thomson back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thomson takes a shot to the head. Thomson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Good body shot from Crespo.
Crespo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Thomson prevents a body shot from Crespo. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short left from Crespo. Crespo digs a right hand underneath Thomson's ribcage. Thomson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Crespo digs a right hand underneath Thomson's ribcage. Thomson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Crespo tries to work over Thomson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Crespo lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Crespo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Crespo.
Good body shot from Crespo.
Crespo tries a body shot but Thomson blocks it.
Thomson jumps guard but Crespo stands there with Thomson around his waist. Thomson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Thomson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crespo tries a body shot but Thomson blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crespo digs a right hand into Thomson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomson's gas tank. Crespo is working Thomson over against the cage. Crespo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Thomson blocks a body shot from Crespo. Thomson tries to stall but Crespo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Crespo.
Crespo tries a body shot but Thomson blocks it.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Thomson avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage. A short uppercut from Crespo. Crespo lands with a left to the head. Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Thomson jumps guard but Crespo stands there with Thomson around his waist. Thomson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomson's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crespo scores with a nice hook to the head. Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Thomson avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage. Thomson blocks a body shot from Crespo. Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Crespo. Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike. Crespo lands a right hand. Crespo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Crespo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short left from Crespo. Crespo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crespo lands a nice shot to the body. Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Thomson prevents a body shot from Crespo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomson's elbow. Crespo is leaning against Thomson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Crespo pushes Thomson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Crespo works on Thomson's body with a couple of short punches. Crespo lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomson backwards. Thomson takes a shot to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Crespo. Crespo lands with a light punch inside. Crespo lands a body punch in the clinch. A body shot lands from Crespo.
Nice body punch from Crespo. Crespo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Crespo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomson backwards. A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crespo lands a nice looking body shot.
Crespo throws a hook but Thomson blocks it. Thomson rushes Crespo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Crespo is working Thomson over against the cage. Crespo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomson or not. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crespo. Crespo is leaning against Thomson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Crespo scores with a hook to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crespo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Crespo on the inside. Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Thomson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Crespo.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Crespo. Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Crespo.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Crespo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomson. Crespo digs a right hand underneath Thomson's ribcage. Thomson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Thomson avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Crespo.
Crespo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Thomson avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage. A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo lands with a right to the head. Crespo lands with a short shot to the head. Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo pushes Thomson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crespo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomson or not. A short uppercut from Crespo. Crespo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crespo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomson backwards. Nice body punch from Crespo - that landed with a thud.
Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head. Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomson controls his hands.
Crespo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomson or not. Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomson's elbow. Crespo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Crespo tries to work over Thomson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A hook to the body from Crespo.
Thomson prevents a body shot from Crespo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crespo tries to work over Thomson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Thomson controls the action.
Thomson prevents a body shot from Crespo. Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo tries to work over Thomson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Crespo. Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomson's elbow. A body shot lands from Crespo.
Crespo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Thomson controls the action.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomson controls his hands.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crespo lands a left hand.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomson backwards. Crespo pushes Thomson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A left hand lands to the body for Crespo.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A body shot lands from Crespo.
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomson backwards. Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Crespo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Crespo drops Thomson with a big right hand! Crespo charges in looking to finish - Thomson manages to keep Crespo in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Crespo sitting in guard here, content to control. Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo had his way with Tyler Thomson in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Crespo connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Crespo. Crespo lands a jab to the nose. Crespo forces Thomson back against the cage and clinches. Crespo works on Thomson's body with a couple of short punches. Crespo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Crespo is leaning against Thomson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Thomson wants to get back to striking at distance but Crespo won't allow it.
Crespo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crespo. Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Thomson controls the action.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nice body punch from Crespo. Crespo lands with a light punch inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomson blocks a body shot from Crespo. Thomson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Crespo digs a right hand into Thomson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomson's gas tank. Crespo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Thomson with a big uppercut! Thomson tries to clinch up but Crespo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Thomson to the mat! Thomson covers up and Crespo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Silvio Crespo! Silvio Crespo is the new featherweight champion!
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