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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Contreras (ranked 24908 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Thompson (ranked 5155 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen In the hall of the mountain king trap remix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Thompson !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Contreras using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Contreras gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Contreras uses from the top position.
Contreras really is a fat lump.
Thompson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thompson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Contreras working a defensive guard but Thompson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Contreras knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thompson 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Contreras tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Contreras wants to stand back up but Thompson manages to pass into side control.
Thompson scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson cracks Contreras with a big elbow.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thompson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thompson wants to stand but Contreras is controlling his arm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Contreras is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Contreras wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Contreras's shoulder. That is not cool.
Thompson tries for a kimura but Contreras is defending well.
Contreras tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thompson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Thompson lands a couple of good shots and Contreras has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Thompson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Thompson gets his hands free as Contreras looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Contreras trying to control the action but Thompson just sinks the hooks in.
Thompson is persistently looking for the submission but Contreras is defending it well.
Contreras might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Thompson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Contreras defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Thompson biding his time, controlling Contreras.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Contreras won't enjoy being in this position. Thompson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Contreras is tapping - it's over boys! Thompson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Thompson !
A determined William Thompson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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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
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