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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter Thompson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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205 lbs
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190 cm
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Arona!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to bum rush Arona with a series of wild strikes but Arona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arona.
Arona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arona tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thompson's legs.
Arona is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
Arona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arona tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thompson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arona's guard! Nice work there by Thompson!
Arona looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
Arona working for submissions but it's allowed Thompson to get to half guard.
Arona looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arona is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Arona is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thompson jumps into side control!
Arona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arona gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Arona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arona has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Arona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Arona pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Arona is looking for a kimura here.
Thompson pushes Arona off looking to stand but Arona dives back in and keeps control.
Arona looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arona on the ground.
Arona is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Arona dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arona fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arona shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arona circles away quickly and effectively.
Arona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Arona.
Arona shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thompson cracks Arona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thompson stalks Arona and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arona's face. Arona staggers backwards, shaken.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thompson lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arona moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arona looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a jab to the nose.
Arona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Thompson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Arona decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.
Arona is looking for a kimura here.
Arona wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arona to get the leverage.
Arona is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Arona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arona takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Thompson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thompson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thompson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arona looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Arona's front leg but catches the back leg as Arona tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson lands a two punch combo.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arona fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thompson works over Arona's head and body with a nice combination.
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arona closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arona lands in his opponent's guard.
Arona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arona drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arona has Thompson in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that second round.
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!
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
Nice shot by Thompson.
Arona fails with the takedown.
A nice combination there by Thompson.
Arona gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arona.
Thompson throws a one two combo.
Arona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arona's hands.
Hunter Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arona shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Arona.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Arona walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Arona's front leg but catches the back leg as Arona tries to avoid it.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson lands a head shot.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Arona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Arona avoids them all with ease.
Arona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hunter Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Arona with that takedown attempt.
Thompson digs a good hook to Arona's body.
Thompson clobbers Arona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thompson lands a jab to Arona's midsection.
Hunter Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Arona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arona misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thompson tests Arona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arona fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Thompson scores with a one two! Arona had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arona changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thompson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thompson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arona's guard! Nice work there by Thompson!
Arona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Arona had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thompson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Arona Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thompson's back instead.
Arona has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thompson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Arona is looking for the choke from the back position but Thompson is controlling his hands well.
Thompson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Thompson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Arona gets his way!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arona is looking for the choke from the back position but Thompson is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!
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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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