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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warrior Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Warrior Andrew!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson slips a jab from Andrew.
Thompson moves forwards but Andrew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Andrew.
Andrew lunges at Thompson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thompson's hand.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Andrew against the cage.
Andrew is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Andrew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Andrew's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrew's efforts to push away.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andrew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson has Andrew pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrew manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson has Andrew pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrew manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrew gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Andrew prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andrew is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Andrew pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andrew connects with a jab.
Andrew lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Andrew as Thompson shoots in.
Andrew swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Warrior Andrew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrew lands a two punch combo.
Andrew throws out a powerful jab.
Andrew bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson is rocked!
Andrew stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab lands there for Andrew.
Andrew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrew lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased.
Andrew uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thompson has time to react.
Andrew tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrew looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Andrew might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab, jab by Andrew - just one landing.
Andrew lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrew throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Andrew displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thompson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Andrew scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andrew cracks Thompson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Andrew. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Andrew is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andrew goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left and a right from Andrew both land. Nice combination.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrew tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrew lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased.
Thompson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Andrew misses.
The fighters circling - Andrew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Thompson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andrew squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thompson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Andrew is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrew is squirming around, avoiding Thompson's attempts to control the action.
Thompson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thompson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Good shot there by Andrew.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrew misses with a few strikes there.
Andrew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrew misses with the combination.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andrew pinned against the cage. Andrew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson slips a jab from Andrew.
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 shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Thompson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andrew really wants to buck Thompson off and get back to his feet.
Thompson has control of Andrew's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Andrew regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Andrew is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Thompson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Andrew is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson throws some wild stikes that Andrew manages to avoid easily.
Thompson won't let Andrew get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Thompson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Andrew has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Warrior Andrew dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andrew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Andrew misses its intended target.
Andrew scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Andrew.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson pulls guard successfully.
Andrew tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom.
Thompson is controlling Andrew's posture.
Thompson has his foot on Andrew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andrew works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrew defends well.
Andrew postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson working for a triangle but Andrew defends it easily.
Andrew would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thompson dives in and grabs Andrew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andrew pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Billy Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andrew sprawls well. Andrew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Andrew - just one landing.
Andrew goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andrew stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson shoots in but Andrew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two 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 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andrew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Andrew prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Andrew holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Andrew manages to get underhooks.
Andrew is trying to break free.
Thompson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Andrew clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thompson is persistently looking for the submission but Andrew is defending it well.
Andrew is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is persistently looking for the submission but Andrew is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrew holding both Thompson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Thompson looking for the choke from the back.
Thompson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Andrew fending off the submission attempt from Thompson.
Andrew trying to get back to his feet but Thompson is in full control for now.
Thompson lands a shot to the head.
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.
Andrew trying to get back to his feet but Thompson is in full control for now.
Thompson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Andrew covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Andrew is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Thompson forces Andrew back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrew's efforts to push away.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Andrew pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrew moves away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Thompson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Andrew throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Andrew against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson has Andrew pressed against the cage, preventing Andrew from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrew.
Thompson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses.
Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andrew wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thompson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Andrew has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson advances to half guard.
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Andrew, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Andrew against the cage but Andrew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrew leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Andrew sprawls well.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Andrew back into the cage.
Thompson jumps guard and drags Andrew to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrew defends well.
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing Andrew from standing up.
Andrew is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson has his foot on Andrew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andrew works his way back into a safe position though.
Andrew trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thompson's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Andrew in a clinch.
Andrew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrew pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrew is defending well for now.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrew pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thompson has Andrew pressed against the cage, preventing Andrew from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson is working for takedown but Andrew is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andrew wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrew avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrew won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson pulls Andrew into guard.
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrew won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Andrew trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thompson's guard.
Andrew got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andrew has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrew is aware though and is defending well.
Andrew got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andrew has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Andrew wants to get up but he can't break Thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andrew slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Andrew.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson dives in and grabs Andrew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andrew pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Andrew lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrew displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Andrew tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Andrew shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Andrew.
Andrew misses with a looping right.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrew scores with a hook.
Andrew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Warrior Andrew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrew dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Thompson!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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