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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Double Trouble. Amir Thompson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thiago Junior's chin.
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180 lbs
14 - 14 - 2 |
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185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
KO power |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago Junior!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Junior.
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.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Junior.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Junior napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thompson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Junior is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thompson scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thompson misses with the ground and pound.
Thompson with the ground and pound but Junior regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Junior's head.
Junior is trying is best to control the position here.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throwing shots but Junior is blocking nicely.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior gets back to full guard.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Junior throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Junior wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson throws a strike but Junior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Junior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Junior 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.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Junior 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.
Junior trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
Still in half guard, Junior seems content to control.
Thompson moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Thompson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Junior looks for the body kick but Thompson saw that one coming.
Junior throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson moves out of range as Junior strikes.
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
Amir Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson tries to clinch but Junior is having none of it.
Junior looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Junior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Junior throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junior connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Junior blocks the body kick.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Junior shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
An inside leg kick lands from Junior.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior misses with a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a strike but Junior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Amir Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Junior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Junior has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Thompson has his foot on Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junior works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson is working an open guard so Junior takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Junior circles away.
The fighters circling - Junior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Junior.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson lands with a straight right. Junior didn't see that one coming.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Junior throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thompson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Junior. That snapped Thompson's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Junior circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thompson cracks Junior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thiago Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thompson with a jab.
Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Junior moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch up
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior regains full guard. Nicely done.
Junior is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson postures up in Junior's guard and throws a big left but Junior blocks it.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson postures up in Junior's guard and throws a big left but Junior blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Junior seems keen to control Thompson's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson distracts Junior with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Junior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Junior working a defensive guard here.
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Junior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a strike but Junior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Junior trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Thiago Junior wasn't active enough on the ground.
Junior cracks Thompson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thompson cracks Junior with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
That kick from Junior tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Junior tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Junior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Junior.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Junior, right into the meat.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Junior moved out of range nicely.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson tries to clinch but Junior is having none of it.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Junior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Junior really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Junior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thompsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut lands for Junior. That snapped Thompson's head back.
Junior missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson lands with a shot to the body.
Junior misses with a double jab.
Thompson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junior defends it nicely.
Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Junior. Beautiful body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior throws a leg kick which misses Thompson's front leg but catches the back leg as Thompson tries to avoid it.
Thompson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Junior throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Junior walks into a straight right hand from Thompson.
Junior lunges at Thompson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thompson's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Junior, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson wants to clinch.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Junior has wrist control.
Junior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Junior has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Junior has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Junior has wrist control.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson is in close to Junior's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Junior dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Junior circles away.
Donk. Thompson catches Junior right on the button with a cross.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Junior.
Thompson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
Junior swinging wildly here.
Thompson takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson moves out of range as Junior throws a body kick.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Junior misses with a double jab.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Junior throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thiago Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amir Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Junior. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior misses with a straight right.
Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Junior which made him look bad.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Junior bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Junior counters with a nice body shot.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Junior sprawls well.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Junior is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Junior circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Junior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Donk. Junior catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
Junior lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into Junior's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior pushes Thompson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Junior keeps it at a distance.
Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Junior sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Junior has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Junior!
Thiago Junior bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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