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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thompson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the tiger. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ethan 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, Jacob McLean!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson shoots in but McLean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McLean feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thompson's calf.
McLean has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McLean tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson moves into the clinch.
McLean struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
McLean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McLean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McLean working aggressively here.
McLean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson is trying to drag McLean to the mat but McLean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McLean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by McLean. McLean maintains the clinch.
McLean misses with a knee strike.
McLean can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
McLean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson tries to pull guard but McLean holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
McLean tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McLean trying to stall but Thompson improves his position.
McLean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thompson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McLean is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McLean manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McLean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thompson tries to lock up and control but McLean gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McLean misses with some ground and pound and Thompson recovers position to half guard.
McLean moves nicely into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson wants to control but McLean postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but McLean is controlling him
McLean is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
McLean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thompson wants to improve his position but McLean is controlling well.
Thompson moves into full guard.
Thompson controls McLean momentarily but McLean frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing McLean from controlling successfully.
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 doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thompson keeping full guard, as McLean tries to pass.
Thompson controls McLean momentarily but McLean frees himself.
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 keeping moving, preventing McLean from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacob McLean will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McLean lands a high kick!
McLean wants to clinch.
McLean closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. McLean won't be happy with that.
McLean is looking for a sweep.
Thompson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thompson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McLean is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Thompson crashes against the mat.
Thompson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thompson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. McLean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by McLean.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
McLean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLean but McLean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLean circles away.
McLean fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLean tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
McLean misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLean shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLean.
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLean blocks a head kick by Thompson.
McLean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson shoots in but McLean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McLean misses with a double jab
and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McLean goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice combination there by Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but McLean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McLean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thompson gets caught napping as McLean dives in and scores a takedown. Thompson manages to retain guard.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thompson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLean wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
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 Ethan Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by McLean.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but McLean sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McLean is defended easily by Thompson.
McLean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McLean shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but McLean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ethan Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob McLean.
McLean throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
McLean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLean swivels and escapes.
Jacob McLean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLean fails to land the takedown.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McLean defends it nicely.
Thompson looks to land a combination but McLean avoids it well.
McLean tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes McLean back into the cage.
McLean tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing McLean back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McLean after a bit of a struggle.
McLean tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
McLean tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing McLean back against the cage.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but McLean pulls his leg out and moves away.
McLean tries to clinch up.
McLean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McLean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McLean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLean.
McLean moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
McLean looks to clinch
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has McLean backing up. McLean nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
McLean shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but McLean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson looks for a takedown but McLean sprawls well.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but McLean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but McLean sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McLean throws a head punch that misses.
McLean looking to slow down the pace here.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
McLean misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLean jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. McLean gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McLean tries to clinch up.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob McLean.
I think McLean 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacob McLean!
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