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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Good knees
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Adams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thompson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson shoots in but Adams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Adams.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thompson gets a double leg takedown into Adams's guard.
Adams strikes from his own guard.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Thompson gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage.
Terry Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Adams.
Adams lands a two punch combo.
Adams looks winded!
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Adams tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adams avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Adams throws a counter combo.
Adams forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Adams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adams digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Adams letting Thompson take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to drag Adams to the mat but Adams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Adams drags the fight down to the ground.
Adams throws a couple of heel strikes.
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Adams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams throws a series of strikes that have Thompson backpedaling.
Terry Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Adams unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Adams takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thompson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Thompson out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Adams!
A victorious Dante Adams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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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