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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Jack swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Jack throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A combination from Jack does no damage.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD#
Jack drops Thompson with a right and a left! Jack comes rushing in but Thompson regains his composure and manages to keep Jack in guard.
#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jack looking to pass the guard.
Jack looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jack is looking to advance position but Thompson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thompson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jack avoids a strike by Thompson and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Thompson's guard! Fantastic escape!
Jack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thompson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jack dives into side control.
#T3#
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Jack lands a few punches from side control.
Jack happy to just control the position for now.
Thompson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jack.
Thompson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jack works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4##SUB#
Jack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thompson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jack prevents Thompson from escaping the position.
Jack takes a little break here. Thompson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Combat Jack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick by Jack misses #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thompson.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Jack pulls Thompson in close to his closed guard and prevents Thompson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard.
Thompson keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR#
Jack wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Jack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Thompson is looking to stand up but Jack isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jack has Thompson in his guard.#REVB#
Combat Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
Jack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson postures up.
#SUB#
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Jack's legs - danger averted.
Jack is pulling down on Thompson's head to control his posture.
Jack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jack throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jack manages to get to full guard.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jack pushes a forearm under Thompson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thompson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Combat Jack!
Combat Jack decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.#SUB2#
Thompson is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Thompson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T1#
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Thompson looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Jones has left one of his arms exposed and Thompson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Jones screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Thompson!
John Thompson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 82
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown throws a low kick but Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.#TD2#
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Brown's guard.#ES#
Brown has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thompson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
Thompson is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dave Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.#TD2#
Thompson has picked Brown up - he's going for a ride! Thompson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
#SUB2#
Thompson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thompson.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Thompson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Brown controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Brown working a defensive guard but Thompson passes into half guard.
#T4#
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it. #SUB2#
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown!
Thompson landing punches.
Thompson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away. #SUB2#
Thompson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brown has worked his arm free - good work by Brown!
#SUB2#
Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dave Brown is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Thompson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Thompson stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Brown.
Brown tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Dave Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson switches off momentarily and Brown cracks him with a monster right hand! Thompson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Brown dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Brown!
Dave Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 80
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Yamada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
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.#SUB2#
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamada keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson wants to stand up but Yamada is controlling him.
Yamada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yamada is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
The referee asks Yamada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yamada prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Yamada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thompson is trying to buck Yamada off.
Yamada lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yamada working the head with strikes.
Yamada has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Thompson really wants to buck Yamada off and get back to his feet. #T2#
Yamada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yamada fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yamada landing strikes from the mount.
Yamada lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thompson hang on?#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Yamada controlling his opponent.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Yamada finish him?
Yamada has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Yamada landing strikes, looking to finish!
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 is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Yamada connects with a bit shot that sees Thompson covering up! More strikes from Yamada and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Yamada is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiichi Yamada!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 78
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses.
Degrizz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Degrizz misses. #TD#
Degrizz gets a double leg takedown into Thompson's guard.#ES2#
Thompson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Degrizz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Degrizz throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Degrizz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Degrizz scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Degrizz tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Degrizz throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Degrizz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Degrizz scores with a nice head shot.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Degrizz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz misses with an uppercut
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Degrizz tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Degrizz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Degrizz getting side control.
Thompson pushes Degrizz off looking to stand but Degrizz dives back in and keeps control.
Degrizz is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Degrizz seems content to control.#T2#
Degrizz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Degrizz seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Degrizz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Degrizz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Degrizz has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Degrizz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Degrizz slips nicely into half guard.
Degrizz trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well. #T3#
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Degrizz wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Degrizz is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Degrizz uses his free foot to push down on Thompson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thompson.
Degrizz is looking to work his way around to Thompson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thompson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T4#
Degrizz breaks from Thompson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thompson is controlling an arm, preventing Degrizz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Thompson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Degrizz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Degrizz wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
Thompson tries to buck Degrizz off but he can't manage it.
Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Degrizz's attempts to control the action.
Degrizz is trying to control here but Thompson has managed to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Degrizz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Degrizz is just out of range.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Thompson tries a quick counter leg kick but Degrizz is wise to it.
Degrizz thumps Thompson with a low kick.
A slow jab from Degrizz misses its intended target.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
Degrizz lands with a shot to the body.
Degrizz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Thompson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Degrizz blocks it well.
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Degrizz's head but Degrizz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Degrizz moves away and avoids it.
Thompson misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Degrizz throws a leg kick which misses Thompson's front leg but catches the back leg as Thompson tries to avoid it. #T1#
Degrizz throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Degrizz.
Degrizz connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson slips a straight right by Degrizz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Degrizz staying out of range there.
Jim Degrizz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Degrizz.
Degrizz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
Degrizz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz.
Degrizz backing away here, and Thompson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Thompson throws a jab when Degrizz was well out of range.
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!
Degrizz misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Degrizz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz scores with a jab to the head.
Degrizz avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Degrizz looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Degrizz lands a right hook to the body.
Degrizz misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Degrizz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Degrizz ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Degrizz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Degrizz throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Thompson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Degrizz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Degrizz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
John Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Degrizz misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Thompson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Degrizz was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Degrizz tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson slips under a jab from Degrizz.#T4#
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Degrizz moved away.
And Degrizz counters with a quick kick to the body but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Degrizz ducks down to avoid it.
Degrizz misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Degrizz moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Degrizz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Degrizz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Degrizz throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Degrizz misses the shot to the body.
Degrizz lands a two punch combo.
Degrizz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Degrizz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Degrizz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Degrizz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Degrizz tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Degrizz.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Degrizz.
Degrizz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Degrizz shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Degrizz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Degrizz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thompson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Degrizz.
Degrizz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Degrizz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Degrizz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.#T1#
Degrizz lands a jab to the head.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Degrizz doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson throws a hook but Degrizz avoids it easily.
Thompson takes a swing at Degrizz's ribcage but misses.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Degrizz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
John Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Degrizz takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Degrizz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Degrizz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Degrizz misses with a wild combination.
Degrizz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Degrizz checks a low kick from Thompson.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Degrizz avoids it with no problem.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Degrizz.
Degrizz moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Degrizz counters with a body kick. #T3#
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Degrizz momentarily.
Degrizz lands a lovely overhand right.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Degrizz connects with a jab.#TD#
Degrizz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Degrizz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thompson really wants to buck Degrizz off and get back to his feet. #T4#
Degrizz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Degrizz controlling from the full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Degrizz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thompson?
Thompson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Degrizz fails to take his opponent's back.
Degrizz lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Degrizz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Degrizz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Degrizz 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Degrizz!
A very excited looking Jim Degrizz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 76
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Brandon ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
Brandon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Brandon pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Brandon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thompson thows a body kick. Brandon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brandon fails to land the takedown.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon fails with the takedown.
Thompson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brandon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Brandon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Brandon avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Brandon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thompson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brandon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Thompson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brandon has picked Thompson up and slammed him! Thompson can't keep hold of the triangle and Brandon manages to pass to side control!
Thompson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Brandon trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Brandon is putting a hurting on Thompson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brandon controls the position from side control.
Brandon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Brandon trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Thompson is trying to control Brandon's posture but Brandon avoids it. #T3#
Brandon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thompson is trying to buck Brandon off.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson seems a little lost for a moment, as Brandon dominates the positioning.
Thompson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brandon asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brandon trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Thompson will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Brandon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.#TD#
Brandon gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Thompson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandon somewhat.#T1#
Brandon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brandon off to one side.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there #CL#
and Brandon moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Brandon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Brandon forces his way into half guard.
Brandon drops an elbow to the side of Thompson's head. #T2##SUB2#
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandon pulls his head out easily.
Brandon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thompson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brandon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
Thompson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3#
Brandon dominating with strikes here.
Thompson tries to buck Brandon off but he can't manage it.
Brandon with good strikes from the mount here!
Brandon dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
Brandon with shots to the head and body - Thompson looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Brandon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brandon content just to control the position here. #T4#
Brandon lands a heavy elbow.
Thompson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Thompson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brandon.
Brandon trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Brandon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandon or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson, which made it look bad.
Buddy Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Brandon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brandon wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Brandon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brandon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Thompson has one foot on Brandon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
John Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandon.
Thompson feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Brandon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Brandon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Brandon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thompson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thompson is looking to stand back up but Brandon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thompson. #REVB#
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Brandon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.
Brandon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Brandon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thompson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thompson and Brandon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Buddy Brandon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brandon has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##ES2#
Thompson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Brandon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brandon shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandon misses with a looping left.
Brandon fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Buddy Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandon is just out of range.#T4#
Brandon ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Brandon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandon at a distance.
Brandon ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.#CL#
Brandon rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brandon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson cracks Brandon with a nice body shot.#TD#
Brandon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brandon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Thompson!
After the fight, John Thompson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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