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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Axxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amir Thompson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Axxe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Axxe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Axxe scores with a body shot.
Axxe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Axxe. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Thor Axxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Axxe misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Axxe.
Axxe swinging wildly here.
Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Axxe.
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Axxe wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Axxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson postures up in Axxe's guard and throws a big left but Axxe blocks it.
Axxe wriggles free and stands up.
Axxe swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Axxe misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Axxe misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Axxe throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Axxe.
Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks to land a strike but Axxe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Axxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Axxe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Axxe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Axxe is trying to defend but Thompson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stops Axxe from getting back to his feet.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Axxe's head.
Axxe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Axxe tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Axxe looks gassed!
Axxe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson throwing shots but Axxe is blocking nicely.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Axxe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thor Axxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
A slow jab from Axxe misses its intended target.
Axxe throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Axxe misses.
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 scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thompson throws an elbow but Axxe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Axxe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thompson cracks Axxe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thompson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Thompson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Thompson landing strikes.
Thompson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Axxe some visible discomfort.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.
Thompson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson cracks Axxe with a big right hand but Axxe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Axxe dodges the ground and pound from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Axxe works over Thompson's head and body with a nice combination.
Axxe misses with a series of wild punches.
Axxe tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axxe misses with a body shot.
Axxe throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thompson cracks Axxe with a big elbow.
Thompson cracks Axxe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thompson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Axxe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thompson.
Thompson prevents Axxe from escaping the position.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a few punches from side control.
Axxe is breathing heavily.
Thompson working the strikes but Axxe uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Axxe dodges it nicely.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Axxe's head.
Axxe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thompson.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Axxe's head.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Axxe has wrist control.
Axxe wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses.
Axxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A lazy left from Axxe finds it's target.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Axxe sprawls well.
Axxe swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axxe throws out the jab.
Axxe tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axxe misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Axxe which made him look bad.
Axxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson gets the takedown into side control.
Axxe dodges the ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thompson cracks Axxe with a big elbow.
Thompson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson landing a few strikes.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thompson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Thompson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Axxe sneaks out the side door and pushes Thompson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Axxe lands a body shot.
Donk. Axxe catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Axxe slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Axxe throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Thompson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Axxe looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Axxe.
Thompson slips under a jab from Axxe.
Axxe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Axxe does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Axxe looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Axxe's head.
Amir Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses.
Axxe wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Axxe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Axxe wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Axxe is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Axxe has wrist control.
Axxe wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson postures up in Axxe's guard and throws a big left but Axxe blocks it.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Axxe's head.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Axxe blocks nicely.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Axxe has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson shoots in and bounces Axxe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thompson is in close to Axxe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Axxe's head.
Axxe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amir Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson prevents Axxe from getting back to his feet.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thor Axxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Axxe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axxe throws out the jab.
Thompson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Axxe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Axxe has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Thompson!
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hype
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