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Event:
DARE RIO
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cooper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson is leaning against Cooper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooper.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Cooper has Thompson pushed against the cage.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper is pushing Thompson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Cooper.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Cooper.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
Thompson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cooper's brow.
Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper. #T2#
Thompson blocks a body shot from Cooper.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cooper.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye. #CUT2#
Hunter Thompson's cut is getting worse.
Cooper works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cooper gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.
Cooper taking a breather.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Cooper stalls.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye. #CUT2#
Hunter Thompson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson avoiding damage.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Thompson taking a breather.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper. #CUT2#
Jeez, Hunter Thompson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Cooper wants to stall.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson is stalling here.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cooper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Charles Cooper has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thompson scores with a nice head shot.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Cooper clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Cooper.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper. #T1#
Cooper can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Cooper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Cooper.
Cooper avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
Charles Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thompson as Cooper tries to tie him up.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hunter Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Cooper!
Charles Cooper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Dynasty 9
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Penn Jr misses with a head kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Penn Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Penn Jr moved out of range.
Penn Jr lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Penn Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Thompson manages to duck under it in time.
Thompson lands with a slapping head kick.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn Jr feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Penn Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Penn Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn Jr throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Penn Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Penn Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Penn Jr lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Penn Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penn Jr throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson tries to clinch but Penn Jr is having none of it.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn Jr.
Thompson throws the kick towards the body but Penn Jr avoids it.
Penn Jr cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
A head kick by Thompson misses
and Penn Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thompson really felt that one!
Thompson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Penn Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Penn Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Thompson in the body. #T2#
Penn Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Penn Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses.
Penn Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Penn Jr catches Thompson napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Thompson crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Penn Jr raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steel Penn Jr!
In his post fight interview, Steel Penn Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Dynasty 6
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Thompson. #CL#
Thompson pushes Redman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thompson just leaning against Redman, taking a breather.
Redman throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman misses with a body punch.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Redman gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the ropes.
Redman scores with a hook to the body.
Redman takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like JT Redman has been cut.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Redman. #T1#
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Redman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Redman trying to stall but Thompson improves his position.
Redman tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Redman has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Redman misses with a body punch.
Thompson tries to work over Redman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson gets through Redman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Redman.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Redman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
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 Hunter Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on JT Redman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Redman wants to clinch.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Redman saw that one coming.
Thompson throws the kick towards the body but Redman avoids it.
It seemed like Redman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Redman instigates a clinch.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Redman prevents a body shot from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank. #T1#
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Redman.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Redman.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Redman back against the ropes.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Redman.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Redman.
JT Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Redman taking a breather.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Redman as Thompson tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
Redman tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Redman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redman's defenses.
Redman tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but JT Redman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on JT Redman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Redman blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Redman avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Redman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Redman has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Redman.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Redman being controlled against the ropes.
Redman scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Redman.
Redman trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redman into the ropes.#T1#
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redman's brow.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow. #T2#
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.
Redman stalling against the ropes.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Redman.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman has Thompson pushed against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Redman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redman tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redman leaning against his opponent.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Redman misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to JT Redman.
I think Redman 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... JT Redman!
JT Redman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Dynasty 2
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Makinwa works Thompson's body with a nice hook.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makinwa connects with the punch.
Thompson thuds his shin into the meat of Makinwa's side.
Thompson throws a head kick but Makinwa moves out of range.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Makinwa pushes him off.
Makinwa throws a shot to the body.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Makinwa.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson scores with a head kick. Makinwa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Ugor Makinwa has been cut.
A cross from Makinwa lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Makinwa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson feints and then cracks Makinwa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makinwa down.
Makinwa throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makinwa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makinwa lands with a cross.
Makinwa scores with a decent looking hook.
Makinwa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Makinwa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Makinwa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makinwa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Makinwa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makinwa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Makinwa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thompson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good shot there by Makinwa.
Makinwa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Makinwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makinwa lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD2#
Makinwa catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Thompson stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Thompson walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC2#
Thompson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makinwa lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Makinwa connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Thompson onto his butt! Thompson bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Makinwa plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Thompson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Thompson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ugor Makinwa!
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Event:
FC 153:Epic Battle!
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a jab when Pavlyuchenko was well out of range.
Pavlyuchenko throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Pavlyuchenko slips the punch.
A jab from Pavlyuchenko misses.
Thompson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson throws a head kick but Pavlyuchenko moves out of range.
Pavlyuchenko lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pavlyuchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pavlyuchenko pushes Thompson away with a front kick.
Pavlyuchenko lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pavlyuchenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Pavlyuchenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Pavlyuchenko throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pavlyuchenko.
#KD2#
Pavlyuchenko cracks Thompson with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Thompson is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Thompson is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a straight right, followed by a hook and finally a brutal uppercut! Thompson drops to the canvas, flat on his back and unconcious - no need for the referee to start the count as this one is all over! Pavlyuchenko struts around like it's just an every day occurrence to knock someone out in such brutal fashion. A dominant finish for Pavlyuchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andriy Pavlyuchenko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andriy Pavlyuchenko made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
FC 150:New Breed
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Pavlyuchenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pavlyuchenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pavlyuchenko scrambles back to his feet.
Pavlyuchenko lunges at Thompson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thompson's hand.
Pavlyuchenko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlyuchenko misses the jab.
Thompson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thompson.
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 ducks right into an uppercut from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Pavlyuchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson throws a hook but Pavlyuchenko avoids it easily.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a sloppy body shot
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Pavlyuchenko moved out of range.#CL#
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Pavlyuchenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pavlyuchenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.#T1#
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
Pavlyuchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Pavlyuchenko tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Pavlyuchenko stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position. #T2#
Pavlyuchenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko looking to stall.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pavlyuchenkos head.
Pavlyuchenko looking to stall.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pavlyuchenko's elbow.
Pavlyuchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavlyuchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pavlyuchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavlyuchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Thompson.
Pavlyuchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunter Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Pavlyuchenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Thompson blocks the leg kick.
Pavlyuchenko lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Pavlyuchenko connects with a jab.
Pavlyuchenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Pavlyuchenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Pavlyuchenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Pavlyuchenko misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Pavlyuchenko is rocked!
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Oh Pavlyuchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pavlyuchenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pavlyuchenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Pavlyuchenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson feints and then cracks Pavlyuchenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pavlyuchenko down.
Pavlyuchenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Thompson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thompson misses with a hook. Pavlyuchenko ducked under it nicely.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pavlyuchenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pavlyuchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Pavlyuchenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlyuchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pavlyuchenko ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Pavlyuchenko slips a straight right by Thompson.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Pavlyuchenko ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Pavlyuchenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a body shot.
Thompson feints a jab promting Pavlyuchenko to slip. Thompson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pavlyuchenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Pavlyuchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thompson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pavlyuchenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Pavlyuchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a body shot.
Thompson lands an overhand right.
Pavlyuchenko connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Pavlyuchenko down.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Pavlyuchenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pavlyuchenko.
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 Andriy Pavlyuchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pavlyuchenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Pavlyuchenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Pavlyuchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Pavlyuchenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pavlyuchenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thompson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice body punch from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko jabs at Thompson's body.
Pavlyuchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thompson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pavlyuchenko throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pavlyuchenko tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Pavlyuchenko moved away.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pavlyuchenko digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Thompson tries to clinch but Pavlyuchenko moves away
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a left to the body.
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!
Pavlyuchenko ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
A jab from Pavlyuchenko misses. #T1#
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Pavlyuchenko's belly button to the back.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Andriy Pavlyuchenko has been cut.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pavlyuchenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pavlyuchenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson misses with a hook. Pavlyuchenko ducked under it nicely.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavlyuchenko connects with a looping right hand.
Pavlyuchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Pavlyuchenko throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pavlyuchenko throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!#T2#
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pavlyuchenko finish him?
Thompson lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Pavlyuchenko misses the jab.
Pavlyuchenko tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Thompson backs away, Pavlyuchenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Pavlyuchenko is out of range.
Thompson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Pavlyuchenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thompson tries to bum rush Pavlyuchenko with a series of wild strikes but Pavlyuchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pavlyuchenko has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavlyuchenko moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pavlyuchenko tries to clinch up.
Pavlyuchenko digs a good body shot into Thompson's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Pavlyuchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pavlyuchenko 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
FC 147:
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Danielson 's shoulder, as Danielson tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Danielson pushes Thompson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Danielson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Danielson backwards.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danielson misses with a punch on the inside.
Danielson has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Danielson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danielson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson is looking to control Danielson 's arms but Danielson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Thompson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Danielson has denied him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danielson is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Danielson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Danielson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Danielson lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Danielson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Danielson throws a head punch that misses.
Danielson blocks an elbow strike.
Danielson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Danielson has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Danielson has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Danielson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danielson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danielson tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Danielson back against the ropes.
Danielson blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
Danielson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Danielson is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danielson .
Danielson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Danielson fails to land.
Danielson lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Danielson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danielson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thompson works Danielson 's body with a nice hook.
Danielson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danielson .
Danielson blocks a head kick by Thompson.
A head kick misses from Thompson. #CL#
Danielson clinches up against the ropes.
Danielson blocks the elbow strike.
Danielson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Danielson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Danielson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
Danielson scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.#CL#
Danielson clinches with his opponent.
Danielson misses with some punches.
Danielson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danielson backwards.
Danielson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Danielson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Danielson tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Danielson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Danielson 's efforts to push away.
Danielson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson prevents Danielson from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danielson . #T1#
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Danielson avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the ropes.
Danielson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnny Danielson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danielson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danielson wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Danielson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danielson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Danielson .
Danielson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danielson missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Danielson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danielson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Danielson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Danielson gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danielson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Nice body punch from Danielson .
Danielson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Danielson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Danielson fails to land.
Thompson tries a body shot but Danielson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Danielson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Danielson catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Thompson stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Thompson walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Danielson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Danielson 's head. #CL#
Danielson rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danielson .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danielson 's brow.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Danielson fails to land.
Danielson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielson s head.
Danielson throws a head punch that misses.
Danielson misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Danielson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Danielson misses with a body punch.
Danielson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson avoiding damage as Danielson throws knees to the body.
Thompson stalls.
Danielson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Danielson in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Danielson .
Danielson is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danielson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danielson throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Danielson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Danielson 's efforts to push away.
Danielson blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danielson 's brow.
A shot in the inside from Danielson . #BC#
Danielson breaks from the clinch.
Danielson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thompson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Danielson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danielson throws a head kick that misses.
Danielson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Thompson throws out a head kick that Danielson doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Danielson crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Danielson 's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danielson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Danielson .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Danielson , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Danielson !
Johnny Danielson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hunter Thompson and Aito Lager. Lager has chosen Army Of The Pharaohs - Seven as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hunter Thompson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aito Lager!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lager tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Lager moves into the clinch.
Thompson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thompson (2) vs (0) Lager
Lager is trying to get back to full guard.
Lager is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lager has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lager regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Lager is keeping the position.
Lager trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lager looking for subs off his back but Thompson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lager is looking to improve his position.
Lager is still trying to improve position.
Thompson is pressing down on Lager's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lager is holding on for now.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
Lager wants to get back to full guard.
Lager manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lager has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Lager wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lager 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.
Lager is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
Lager looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
Lager throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thompson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (5) vs (0) Lager
Lager tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lager is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Lager looks to move to half guard but instead Thompson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thompson (7) vs (0) Lager
Thompson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thompson trying to control but Lager is having none of it.
Lager tries to reverse the position but Thompson maintains control.
Thompson trying to control but Lager is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson avoids the attempt from Lager to control.
Lager working to try and regain half guard.
Lager wants to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Lager is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lager slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lager is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lager trying to control here.
Lager is looking to improve his position.
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lager manages to get to full guard.
Lager is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thompson frees his head nicely. Oh but Lager has switched to an armbar! Thompson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aito Lager!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hunter Thompson and Marco Macotti. Macotti has chosen Drown - Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Hunter Thompson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hunter Thompson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hunter Thompson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macotti has managed to clinch.
Thompson gets control of Macotti's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thompson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson pulls Macotti in close to his closed guard and prevents Macotti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Macotti 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 Macotti has Thompson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thompson (2) vs (0) Macotti
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Macotti is keeping the position.
Thompson trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macotti 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.
Macotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into half guard.
Macotti is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Thompson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (5) vs (0) Macotti
Thompson wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is squirming around, avoiding Thompson's attempts to control the action.
Macotti is trying to escape the mount.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
Macotti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Macotti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macotti looking for a kimura from the bottom but Thompson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (8) vs (0) Macotti
Macotti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Macotti has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (11) vs (0) Macotti
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (14) vs (0) Macotti
Macotti is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macotti regains half guard.
Thompson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Macotti reverses the position - he's now on top in Thompson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thompson (14) vs (2) Macotti
Thompson is controlling Macotti's posture.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (14) vs (5) Macotti
Macotti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thompson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Macotti but great work by Thompson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thompson (18) vs (5) Macotti
Macotti tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position.
Thompson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Macotti is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macotti gets back to half guard.
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Thompson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Thompson! Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (21) vs (5) Macotti
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thompson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thompson (23) vs (5) Macotti
Macotti is looking to get to half guard.
Macotti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thompson (23) vs (7) Macotti
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macotti looking to pass the guard.
Thompson has his hands on Macotti's head, controlling the position.
Macotti 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 Macotti has Thompson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thompson (25) vs (7) Macotti
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macotti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Macotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for subs off his back but Thompson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thompson takes the fight on points by 25 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Hunter Thompson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
gc106
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson throws a low kick but Staunton moves out of range easily.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Staunton throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Staunton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #KD#
Staunton throws a left that rocks Thompson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Staunton dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Thompson regain composure!
#CUT#
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson sneaks back into half guard.
Staunton is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Staunton is stalling here. Thompson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Staunton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thompson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Staunton's face as Thompson controls the position.
Staunton is looking for a sweep.
Thompson has control of an arm but Staunton manages to advance to Thompson's back!
A lull in the action here.
#T1#
Thompson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Staunton doesn't have the hooks in and Thompson manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staunton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Staunton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Staunton wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him. #T2#
Staunton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Staunton 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.
Staunton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Staunton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thompson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Staunton is doing well to control the position and prevent Thompson from advancing to side control.#T3#
Staunton regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staunton has his hands on Thompson's head, controlling the position.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Staunton pulls Thompson in close to his closed guard and prevents Thompson from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Staunton slips under a jab.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Staunton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thompson takes a step back to recover.
Staunton tries a head kick but it misses.
Staunton misses with a few strikes there.
Staunton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Staunton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Staunton has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
#T4#
Staunton is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Staunton into the cage.
Staunton throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Staunton controlling the action here for a moment.
Staunton throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Staunton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Staunton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staunton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Staunton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Staunton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Staunton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
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#
The crowd cheers as Staunton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
Staunton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Staunton.
A leg kick checked by Thompson.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Staunton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Staunton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson avoids the head kick by Staunton.
Staunton backing away here, and Thompson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Staunton finish him?
Staunton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve Staunton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Staunton misses with a head kick.
Steve Staunton is winning the standup battle so far.
Staunton misses with a looping right.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Staunton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Staunton's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Staunton loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Staunton should have avoided that one. #T1#
Staunton avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Staunton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Staunton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Staunton avoids nicely.
Staunton throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Staunton checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
Staunton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Thompson forces Staunton back against the cage and clinches.
Staunton blocks a body shot from Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Staunton avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Staunton tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson tries to work over Staunton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Staunton.
#T2#
Staunton blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Staunton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staunton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Staunton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Staunton throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Staunton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Staunton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Staunton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Staunton controlling the action here for a moment.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Staunton misses with the head strike.
Staunton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Staunton working aggressively here.
Thompson tries a body shot but Staunton blocks it.
Staunton has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Staunton lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Staunton throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Staunton's brow.
Staunton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Staunton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thompson up against the cage.
Staunton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Staunton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Staunton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Staunton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staunton misses with a knee strike.
Staunton misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Staunton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Staunton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Staunton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Staunton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Staunton slips the punch.
Staunton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Staunton on the side of the head.
Staunton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thompson throws a body punch but Staunton moves out of range.
Staunton checks the leg kick.
Staunton just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Staunton circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staunton tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Staunton tries a head kick but it misses.
Staunton wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson throws a head kick but Staunton moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Staunton tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Staunton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Staunton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick by Staunton misses
and Thompson counters with a leg kick.
Staunton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Staunton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Staunton on the side of the head.#CL#
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Staunton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Staunton misses with a punch on the inside.
Staunton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Staunton blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Staunton avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Staunton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Staunton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Staunton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The referee calls for Staunton to work.
Staunton working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve Staunton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Staunton tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Staunton dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Staunton.
A short uppercut from Staunton.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Staunton misses with a punch on the inside.
Staunton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Staunton blocking some punches.
#T3#
Staunton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stauntons head.
Staunton looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Staunton misses with some punches.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Staunton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Staunton.
Staunton prevents a body shot from Thompson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Staunton.
Staunton avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Staunton swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Staunton misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Staunton.
Staunton blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Staunton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Staunton has been cut.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Staunton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Staunton swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Staunton's brow.
Staunton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Staunton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Staunton avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hunter Thompson.
I think Staunton 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Staunton!
After winning the bout, Steve Staunton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
gc100.5
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Dinapoli misses with a two punch combination.
Dinapoli scores with a punch to the head.
Thompson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dinapoli will feel that in the morning.
Thompson lands a two punch combo.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Dinapoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli fails with the takedown
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson throws a right hand that Dinapoli ducks under and follows up with a left that Dinapoli also avoids with ease.
Dinapoli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thompson with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Manus Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Dinapoli takes one to the chin there.
Dinapoli dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Dinapoli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Thompson misses with the combination.
Hunter Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dinapoli fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson stuns Dinapoli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Dinapoli misses.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dinapoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Dinapoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson clobbers Dinapoli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dinapoli tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
#TD#
Dinapoli gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
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!
Dinapoli controls the position.
Dinapoli is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Thompson is not content to let Dinapoli control the position.
Dinapoli moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thompson tries to buck Dinapoli off but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Thompson is being controlled here.
Dinapoli trying to control the position but Thompson is working away. #T3#
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Dinapoli controls the position.
Dinapoli scoring with punches from side control.
Dinapoli is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dinapoli taking a break here but Thompson is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Dinapoli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thompson is looking to control Dinapoli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dinapoli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dinapoli is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Dinapoli is stalling here. Thompson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dinapoli seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thompson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dinapoli prevents Thompson from moving into mount.
Dinapoli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson trying to control the action but Dinapoli is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli struggling a bit here.
Thompson in side control, throwing shots but Dinapoli defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dinapoli shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Dinapoli.
#CL#
Dinapoli moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson has Dinapoli pushed against the cage.
Dinapoli tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Dinapoli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dinapoli up against the cage.
Dinapoli misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Dinapoli lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Dinapoli can't get the takedown.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Dinapoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinapoli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Dinapoli turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dinapoli manages to end up in side control.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Dinapoli wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy. #T2#
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Dinapoli controlling the action here.
Dinapoli is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dinapoli trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dinapoli is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Dinapoli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinapoli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thompson moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Dinapoli avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Dinapoli thows a leg kick but Thompson checks it
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli slips under a jab.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Dinapoli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Dinapoli tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Dinapoli slips under a jab.
Dinapoli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Dinapoli has managed to clinch.
Dinapoli throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Dinapoli 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinapolis head.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli looking to stall.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinapoli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dinapoli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dinapoli looks to clinch
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinapoli.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinapoli. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson. #CL2#
Thompson instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dinapoli is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Dinapoli into the cage.
Maybe Dinapoli would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Dinapoli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Dinapoli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Thompson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinapoli taking a breather.
Dinapoli takes an elbow to the temple.
Dinapoli being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Manus Dinapoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli looking to slow down the pace here.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Dinapoli.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Dinapoli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dinapoli avoiding damage.
Dinapoli looking to slow down the pace here.
Dinapoli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Dinapoli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dinapoli effectively controlling the action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson. #CUT2#
It looks like Manus Dinapoli has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dinapoli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
Dinapoli looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Dinapoli in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunter Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Thompson.
Nice body punch from Dinapoli - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Dinapoli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dinapoli missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli blocks an elbow strike.
Dinapoli is stalling here.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli slows down the pace here.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!
Hunter Thompson 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:
gc95
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Trua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trua throws the kick towards the body but Thompson avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trua.
Thompson throws a body punch but Trua moves out of range.
Trua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
An inside leg kick from Thompson misses.
Trua is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Trua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trua is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Trua replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thompson blocks it well.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trua throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson scores with a nice strike.#T1#
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Trua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thompson if he has to take too many more of those.
Trua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson feints and then cracks Trua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trua down.
Trua misses with a head kick.
Trua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Trua checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
and Trua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson lands a jab to Trua's midsection.
A jab from Thompson misses. #T2#
Trua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson thows a body kick. Trua tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Trua only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thompson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Trua counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thompson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thompson throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Trua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Trua breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Trua counters with a head kick. That will keep Thompson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thompson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Trua's shoulder, as Trua tries to avoid the shot.
Trua shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Trua is out of range.
Trua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Trua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson wants to land a leg kick but Trua is out of range.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Trua.
#T4#
Trua checks a leg kick.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trua tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson with a nice cross.
Trua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Trua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trua is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Trua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Trua wants to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Trua.#BC2#
Trua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
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 Hunter Thompson 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.
#R2#
Thompson misses with a hook
and Trua counters with a nice body shot.
Trua looks to land a body kick but Thompson moved away.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson throws a jab when Trua was well out of range.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trua.
Thompson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trua.
Trua unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a one two! Trua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Trua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Hunter Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson throws a head kick but Trua moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Trua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trua wants to counter with a clinch but Thompson pushes him away.#T1#
Trua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Trua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Trua connects with a high kick.
Trua misses with a body kick.
Thompson looks for the body kick but Trua saw that one coming.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Trua.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Trua tries to counter with a clinch but Thompson shakes him off and moves away.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Trua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Thompson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Trua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thompson. Thompson obviously looking to wear him down.
Trua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Trua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thompson throws a hook but Trua avoids it easily.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Trua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thompson's head.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trua is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trua counters with a big head kick but Thompson shrugs it off. #T3#
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Trua moved out of range nicely.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Trua's head but Trua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thompson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Trua!
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Trua.
Trua explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Trua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Trua moves out of range.
As Thompson backs off Trua throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson cracks Trua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Trua's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thompson cracks Trua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trua in his tracks.
Thompson is looking to slow Trua down with leg kicks.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Trua lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thompson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trua wants to counter with a clinch but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Trua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson throws a head kick but Trua moves out of range.
Thompson lands a nice hook to Trua's body. Trua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Trua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thompson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trua manages to avoid it.
Trua throws a fast counter high kick but Thompson manages to duck under it in time.
Thompson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Trua thuds his shin into the meat of Thompson's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Trua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Trua.
Trua fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trua. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Trua tries to counter by closing the distance.
Trua delivers a nice body kick.
Trua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thompson if he has to take too many more of those.
Trua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Trua is out of range.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Trua avoids it well.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trua can do to turn this around?
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thompson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thompson moves out of range as Trua throws a body kick.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trua doesn't seem phased though.
Trua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson misses with a hook. Trua ducked under it nicely.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Trua in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Trua moves out of range easily.
Trua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thompson lands with a hook. Trua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Trua counters by clinching up.
Trua blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Trua lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trua blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Trua fails to land.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Trua is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Trua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Trua.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Trua.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Trua.
Shotgun Trua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Trua stalling in the clinch.
Trua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trua.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson just leaning against Trua, taking a breather.
Trua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Come on Trua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shotgun Trua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trua stalling against the cage.
Trua has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Trua throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!
Hunter Thompson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Wieneke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Wieneke.
Wieneke tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Wieneke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Wieneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Wieneke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wieneke.
Wieneke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wieneke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
As Wieneke looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo but Wieneke just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Wieneke is just out of range.
Wieneke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Wieneke manages to avoid it.#T1#
Thompson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thompson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Wieneke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Wieneke avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wieneke throws a head punch that misses.
Wieneke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wieneke backwards.
Nice elbow from Thompson. #ROC#
Wieneke is rocked!
Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wieneke is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wieneke dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
Wieneke blocks an elbow strike.
Wieneke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Wieneke misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wieneke seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson stalling the fight.
#T2#
Wieneke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Wieneke.
Wieneke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Wieneke persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Wieneke stumbling backwards into the cage! Wieneke bounces back off the cage towards Thompson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Thompson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Thompson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hunter Thompson!
Hunter Thompson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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