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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fatu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Umaga. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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278 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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268 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trey Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson lands a big head kick that sends Fatu tumbling to the mat! Thompson takes a step backwards and waves Fatu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Eddie Fatu has been cut.
Fatu keeps the fight on the outside.
Fatu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Trey Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatu scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Fatu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson has Fatu up against the cage in a clinch.
Fatu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Fatu.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Fatu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Thompson.
Fatu blocks an uppercut.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fatu wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatu.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Fatu's head.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Fatu.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fatus head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fatu.
Fatu prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson keeps control of Fatu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson is working Fatu over against the cage.
Fatu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Fatu tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Fatu drops back down to his feet.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatu.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fatu controls his hands.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fatu blocking some punches.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fatu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fatu.
Fatu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Fatu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fatu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fatu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson lands a big head kick that sends Fatu tumbling to the mat! Thompson takes a step backwards and waves Fatu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fatu is rocked!
Fatu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
Eddie Fatu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson lands a big head kick that sends Fatu tumbling to the mat! Thompson takes a step backwards and waves Fatu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Fatu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson rushes Fatu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fatu seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson presses Fatu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Trey Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Fatu is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fatu is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Fatu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Fatu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu blocks a body shot from Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu blocking some punches.
Fatu blocking some punches.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fatu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson working aggressively here.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Fatu is trying to break free.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Fatu goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thompson swings for the body but Fatu moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Thompson rushes Fatu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson tries to work over Fatu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Fatu around his waist. Fatu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fatu wants a takedown.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Fatu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fatu.
Fatu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson cracks Fatu with an open hand slap.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fatu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fatu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson tries a body shot but Fatu blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Fatu drops back down to his feet.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Fatu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Fatu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fatu sprawling to the canvas! Fatu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thompson finish him?!
Fatu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fatu is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Fatu's takedown attempt.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fatu's elbow.
Thompson pushes Fatu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fatu blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fatu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trey Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fatu's elbow.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fatu.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fatu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Fatu.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fatus head.
Thompson drops Fatu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fatu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fatu.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatu.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatu.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Fatu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fatu blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Eddie Fatu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson drops Fatu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fatu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 24:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Thompson!
Trey Thompson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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hype
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