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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Iglesias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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289 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Dangerous GnP
Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Iglesias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iglesias looking to score a takedown here. Thompson is defending well but Iglesias drives through and ends up in Thompson's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Iglesias tries to pass.
Iglesias trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thompson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iglesias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iglesias stays in close to Thompson's body and controls the position.
Iglesias postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thompson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Iglesias, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iglesias working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Iglesias holds on and takes a little breather.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Iglesias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iglesias controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Iglesias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias pulls Thompson in close to his closed guard and prevents Thompson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iglesias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thompson trying to control but Iglesias is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Iglesias manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thompson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thompson's guard now, I'm sure.
Iglesias wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Iglesias looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Iglesias is controlling Thompson's posture.
Thompson trying to control but Iglesias is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iglesias working for submissions but it's allowed Thompson to get to half guard.
Iglesias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iglesias won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
Iglesias is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iglesias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson trying to control the action but Iglesias is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Iglesias dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Iglesias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iglesias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Iglesias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Iglesias wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Thompson uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Thompson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iglesias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Iglesias wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Iglesias tries to pass.
That's two 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gabriel Iglesias just wasn't active enough.
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Iglesias landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Iglesias has gone for a leg lock! Thompson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Iglesias's guard.
Iglesias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Iglesias blocks nicely.
Iglesias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Iglesias keeps moving.
Iglesias is adopting a defensive guard.
Thompson won't allow Iglesias to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up in Iglesias's guard and throws a big left but Iglesias blocks it.
Iglesias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson tries to sprawl but Iglesias drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Iglesias looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Iglesias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iglesias is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Iglesias dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Iglesias has managed to clinch.
Iglesias has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thompson regains guard immediately.
Iglesias lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Iglesias stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Iglesias postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thompson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Iglesias, into his guard.
Thompson postures up in Iglesias's guard and throws a big left but Iglesias blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iglesias tries to strike from the bottom.
Thompson is working Iglesias over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Iglesias looking for a sweep. Not yet Iglesias, not yet.
Iglesias keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iglesias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iglesias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Iglesias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Iglesias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson pushes down on Iglesias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Iglesias tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iglesias keeps working.
Iglesias is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
Iglesias has his hands clasped together around Thompson's back. He's all about the action.
Iglesias is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson seems to be working for a kimura but Iglesias defends the submission attempt.
Iglesias regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Iglesias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Iglesias wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson trying to control but Iglesias is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iglesias controlling Thompson's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Iglesias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iglesias has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Iglesias!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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