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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lusion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen 300/Five Finger Death Punch - White Knuckles as his entrance music. 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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191 cm
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201 lbs
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191 cm
18
205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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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 Las Vegas, Anthony Lusion! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavin Thompson! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Lusion has taken the fight into the clinch. Thompson gets through Lusion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Lusion. Thompson landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lusion.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lusion.
Lusion blocks a body shot from Thompson. Thompson is trying to stall.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Lusion 's eye. Lusion manages to break the clinch.
Lusion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lusion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Thompson is looking to improve his position but Lusion isn't that keen on the idea. Lusion lands a big elbow. Lusion looking to land elbow strikes but Thompson uses the position to regain half guard. Thompson is trying to stand up here but Lusion is controlling him well. Lusion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lusion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lusion wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs. Lusion is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work. Lusion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Thompson wants to clinch and Lusion counters by clinching up. Lusion gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Thompson keeping moving, preventing Lusion from controlling successfully. Lusion with a flurry of punches that miss. Lusion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Thompson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Thompson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lusion landing some decent shots from guard. Thompson keeping moving, preventing Lusion from controlling successfully. Lusion is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position. Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lusion is one step ahead there. Lusion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Thompson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lusion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lusion tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard. Lusion is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Lusion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lusion loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch. Lusion has a takedown stuffed. Thompson has Lusion up against the cage in a clinch.
Lusion looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body. Thompson landing knees to the body.
Lusion looks to throw an elbow but misses. The is referee keeping an eye on Lusion - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good body shot from Lusion.
Lusion can't get the takedown.
Lusion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lusion. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lusion tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Lusion wants the takedown. Thompson is fighting it off but Lusion persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thompson's guard against the cage. Lusion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lusion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thompson's guard. Lusion gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lusion scores a takedown into full mount! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lusion avoids the attempt from Thompson to control. Thompson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thompson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lusion.
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. You get the feeling that Thompson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lusion dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Lusion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lusion. Thompson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lusion is now in half guard. Lusion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Lusion is controlling him well. Lusion is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer. Lusion missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Thompson missing with punches from the bottom.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lusion. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thompson is trying to stand up here but Lusion is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Thompson tries to clinch up and Lusion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lusion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lusion wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position. Thompson wants to stand but Lusion is controlling the position. Lusion wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lusion scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Thompson wants to stand and escape but Lusion is having none of it. Lusion tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lusion tries a head kick but it misses.
Lusion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lusion throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson is rocked!
It looks like Gavin Thompson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lusion closes the distance looking for a takedown. Thompson stuffs it but Lusion still has hold of him. Lusion picks Thompson up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Lusion slams Thompson to the floor and that's really hurt Thompson - he doesn't know where he is! Lusion throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lusion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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