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Event:
Infinity: Resolution
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Mullins instigates a clinch.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thompson avoiding damage.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mullins being controlled against the cage.
Thompson lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Ethan Mullins has been cut.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Ethan Mullins's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Mullins tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mullins drops back down to his feet.
Thompson lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Mullins is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Mullins into the cage.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Mullins 's eye. #ROC2#
Mullins is rocked!
Mullins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oh Mullins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mullins trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mullins into the cage.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Ethan Mullins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thompson creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Mullins! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Thompson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thompson!
The defeated Ethan Mullins had this to say: 'You know I tryed my best out there I just didn't win but I will next time'.
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Event:
Infinity: Fightmaster Rd 2
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Petran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a leg kick that misses.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
Thompson thows a leg kick but Petran checks it #TD#
and Petran decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thompson's guard.
Petran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petran scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson seems keen to control Petran's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petran landing with the ground and pound.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petran distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Thompson pulls Petran in close to prevent any damage.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petran is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petran is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Petran from controlling successfully.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petran is one step ahead there.
Petran postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Petran working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petran with a nice head shot there.
Thompson is trying to keep Petran in close.
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.
Petran with a nice head shot there.
Thompson is trying to keep Petran in close.
Petran connects with a couple of short punches.
Petran has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petran postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow. #T4#
Thompson is trying to keep Petran in close.
Petran lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Petran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is trying to hold Petran in close to prevent damage but Petran has managed to pass into half guard.
Petran is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petran is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilica Petran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petran.
Thompson wants to land a leg kick but Petran is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Petran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petran fails with the takedown
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Petran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petran.
Thompson flicks out a counter leg kick but Petran steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilica Petran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Petran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Petran throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Petran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Petran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson tried to score with a low kick but Petran checks it.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Petran counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Petran is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petran showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Petran postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Petran with a nice head shot there.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petran is one step ahead there.
Petran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petran trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petran throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Petran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Petran works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Petran connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petran lands a couple of elbows.
Petran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Petran advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petran winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice strikes from Petran there.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Petran is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson has hold of Petran's hands but Petran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson keeping hold of Petran's head, controlling as best he can.
Thompson trying to hold on to Petran's head to control him but Petran postures up.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Petran is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petran working Thompson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilica Petran dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Petran misses with a takedown
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petran tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilica Petran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Vasilica Petran has been cut.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands with a nice body kick.
Petran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Thompson cracks the inside of Petran's front leg. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
Thompson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Petran improves position.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson taking a breather.
Petran blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Petran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
Petran wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Vasilica Petran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Petran is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petran holds on and takes a little breather.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Petran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Petran throws a big elbow that misses.
Vasilica Petran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Petran is stalling in the full guard.
Petran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson looking to control.
Petran preventing the sweep.
Petran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
John Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petran looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Petran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petran misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petran 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilica Petran!
Vasilica Petran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Fightmaster Tourny Rd 1
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
St Hype lands with a good body shot.
Thompson throws a leg kick but St Hype sees it coming and moves out of range.
St Hype throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
And Thompson responds with a good body kick, but St Hype manages to step out the way in time.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
St Hype checks a low kick from Thompson.
We've been told by St Hype's head coaches at FORBIDDEN VOILENCE WARRIORS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
St Hype fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Thompson trying to stall but St Hype improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
St Hype blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from St Hype.
St Hype misses with the head strike.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning St Hype up against the cage.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Hype's brow.
St Hype misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
St Hype tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Hype swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from St Hype.
St Hype misses with a body punch.
St Hype tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson effectively controlling the action here.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
St Hype takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thompson lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Perry St Hype has been cut.
St Hype tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing St Hype back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, St Hype scores with a nice short uppercut.
St Hype blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Hype presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Hype lands a body punch.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
St Hype stalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Hype lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St Hype scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson effectively controlling the action here.
St Hype lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St Hype blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
St Hype throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Hype's brow.
St Hype lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Hype.
St Hype lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Hype's brow.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
St Hype slows down the pace here.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
St Hype misses with a body punch.
St Hype doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Hype goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
St Hype doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Hype gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson tries to stall but St Hype uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thompson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
St Hype working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
St Hype breaks the clinch.
St Hype misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Hype throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Hype lands with a shot to the body.
St Hype with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from St Hype misses
and Thompson counters with an inside leg kick.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from St Hype finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
St Hype connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
St Hype just misses with a punch to the body.
St Hype takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. St Hype does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry St Hype dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perry St Hype's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Hype.
Thompson counters with a body kick.
Thompson is looking to clinch but St Hype is avoiding it.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Hype.
St Hype throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters with a body kick.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Hype is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
St Hype comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perry St Hype is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Hype throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson scores with a spinning back kick!
St Hype misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a thumping low kick.
St Hype will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thompson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and St Hype has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St Hype and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St Hype is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
St Hype misses the body punch
and Thompson counters with a nice low kick that buckles St Hype's knee momentarily.
Perry St Hype seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for St Hype. That snapped Thompson's head back.
St Hype 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.
St Hype takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
St Hype is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
St Hype walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thompson.
A left lands for St Hype.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but St Hype moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
Thompson walks into a jab.#CL2#
Thompson drives through and clinches with St Hype against the cage.
#BC#
St Hype breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Hype throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson. #T2#
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Hype.
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
Thompson throws a low kick, looking for St Hype's leg but St Hype calmly moves out of range.
St Hype swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Hype misses with a body shot.
Thompson tries to land a leg kick but St Hype saw it coming and moves away.
St Hype swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but St Hype blocks it well.
Some bone on bone action there as St Hype checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A leg kick checked by St Hype.
A bone on bone clash there as St Hype blocks the leg kick.
St Hype misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
St Hype scores with a jab. Thompson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
St Hype throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.#T3#
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as St Hype lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
St Hype misses with a straight right.
Thompson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
St Hype tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from St Hype.#CL#
St Hype rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from St Hype as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
St Hype avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
St Hype takes an elbow to the temple.
St Hype doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from St Hype.
Still in the clinch, St Hype scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
St Hype takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Hype.
A bit of stalling here from 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 throws an elbow but it misses.
St Hype takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from St Hype.
St Hype avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on St Hype - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
St Hype working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
St Hype lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
St Hype lands a shoulder strike.
St Hype makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St Hype avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Perry St Hype has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from St Hype.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry St Hype dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Perry St Hype's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
St Hype misses with a body shot.
Thompson flicks out a counter leg kick but St Hype steps away.
St Hype lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thompson throws a leg kick but St Hype sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by St Hype there.
St Hype moves away from the strike by Thompson.
St Hype getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
St Hype scores with a body shot.
St Hype misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and St Hype tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Hype is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
St Hype misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thompson - that will leave a mark!
St Hype misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
St Hype lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from St Hype finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Hype. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Hype lands a lovely overhand right.
St Hype misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thompson counters with a thumping low kick.
St Hype throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with an inside leg kick.
St Hype lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by St Hype.
St Hype tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from St Hype.
Good work by St Hype as he checks the leg kick.
St Hype checks the leg kick nicely there.
St Hype misses with a straight right.
Thompson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
St Hype misses with a straight left.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Hype.#T2#
St Hype throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson counters with a low kick, right behind St Hype 's knee.
Thompson throws a leg kick but St Hype sees it coming and checks it nicely.
St Hype scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but St Hype pushes him off.
St Hype throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson tries to land a body kick
and St Hype counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson tried to score with a low kick but St Hype checks it.
St Hype throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. St Hype checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Hype.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
St Hype stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
St Hype throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson scores with a kick to the midsection.
St Hype throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
St Hype scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
St Hype rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
St Hype smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
St Hype rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
St Hype working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thompson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for St Hype.
St Hype is working Thompson over against the cage.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Hype takes an elbow to the forehead.
St Hype scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
St Hype lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from St Hype.
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!
A short right from St Hype on the inside.
St Hype tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing St Hype back against the cage.
St Hype tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson stalling.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but St Hype is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
St Hype lands a shot to the body.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Hype lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
St Hype is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
St Hype throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Perry St Hype is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Hype working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perry St Hype showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St Hype has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perry St Hype!
Perry St Hype thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Team Fightmaster vol 3
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Versetti misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Versetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Versetti misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson walks into a left hand.
Versetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Versetti connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Versetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson tries to counter by clinching up but Versetti breaks away and moves out of range.
Lucie Versetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Versetti.#CL#
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson prevents Versetti from breaking the clinch.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Lucie Versetti has been cut.
Versetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Versetti is trying to break free.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson'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.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Versetti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Versetti lands a shoulder strike.
Versetti is working Thompson over against the cage.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Versetti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Versetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson is stalling here.
Versetti takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#
Versetti is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Lucie Versetti's cut even more.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Versetti working aggressively here.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Versetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Versetti dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Thompson stalls.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson has Versetti pressed against the cage. He pushes Versetti back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Thompson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Versetti crashing to the floor! Thompson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Versetti is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thompson!
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Event:
Team Fight Master
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. St Hype checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
St Hype unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Perry St Hype has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from St Hype.
St Hype throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Hype's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Hype.
St Hype tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing St Hype back against the cage.
St Hype lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
St Hype misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Hype doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Hype misses with some punches.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
St Hype 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.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning St Hype up against the cage.#T1#
Thompson lands an elbow inside that St Hype shrugs off.
St Hype has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thompson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if St Hype can turn it around.
St Hype blocks the elbow strike.
St Hype stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St Hype on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson blocking some punches.
St Hype lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson wants to stall.
St Hype doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Hype lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
St Hype goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Hype lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Hype swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
St Hype misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson keeps control of St Hype as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Hype misses with a punch to the body.
St Hype misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
St Hype has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
St Hype can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
St Hype tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Hype.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Hype.
St Hype avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
#BC2#
St Hype escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
St Hype tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
St Hype goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but St Hype improves position.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
St Hype lands with a short shot to the head.
St Hype tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing St Hype back against the cage.
A short right from St Hype on the inside.
St Hype lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St Hype throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson blocking some punches.
St Hype misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but St Hype leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
St Hype tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
St Hype blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Thompson trying to stall but St Hype improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Hype softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but St Hype gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Hype misses with a body punch.
St Hype dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
St Hype misses with a body punch.
St Hype is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but St Hype avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from St Hype.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Hype.
Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson blocks a body shot from St Hype.
St Hype working aggressively here.
St Hype misses with a body punch.
Thompson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Perry St Hype will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perry St Hype's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
St Hype checks a leg kick.
Thompson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
St Hype keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
It seemed like St Hype was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thompson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from St Hype misses.
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at St Hype's knee but St Hype avoids it well.
St Hype checks the leg kick.
John Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Hype takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on St Hype's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries a low kick but St Hype avoids it.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
St Hype checks a leg kick.
St Hype throws out a counter right but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Thompson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St Hype is out of range.
St Hype avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but St Hype swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from St Hype on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thompson takes a swing at St Hype's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on St Hype's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thompson throws a leg kick but St Hype moved away.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thompson tries to land a leg kick but St Hype saw it coming and moves away.
Thompson avoids the body shot from St Hype.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson prevents a body shot from St Hype.
Thompson wants to stall.
St Hype blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
#T2#
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Hype on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Hype stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
St Hype misses with a punch to the body.
St Hype misses with a body punch.
St Hype lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
St Hype misses with the head strike.
St Hype is trying to stall.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
St Hype struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through St Hype's defenses. #T3#
St Hype lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Perry St Hype seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
St Hype working aggressively here.
Thompson prevents a body shot from St Hype.
Nice body punch from St Hype.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
St Hype dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through St Hype's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Hype.
Thompson controlling the action here for a moment.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but St Hype is keeping busy.
Thompson is looking to control St Hype's arms but St Hype gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage. #T4#
A short uppercut from St Hype.
St Hype avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
A short right from St Hype on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
St Hype escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from St Hype on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thompson is looking to clinch but St Hype is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from St Hype on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as St Hype checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
St Hype looks like he wants to counter punch here.
St Hype keeps the fight on the outside.
St Hype doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Thompson forces St Hype back against the cage and clinches.
St Hype tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson. #BC2#
St Hype's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
St Hype throws out a counter right but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Perry St Hype'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#
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at St Hype's knee but St Hype avoids it well.
Thompson is looking to chop away at St Hype's legs.
St Hype throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson throws the left hand but St Hype avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and St Hype releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thompson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from St Hype misses.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting St Hype counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Hype throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at St Hype's knee but St Hype avoids it well.
St Hype doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson wants to clinch up but St Hype keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like St Hype was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
St Hype slips under a jab.
St Hype lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Hype paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
St Hype throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
St Hype keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
St Hype looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Thompson closes the distance and pushes St Hype back into the cage.
St Hype digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
St Hype misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Hype lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from St Hype fails to land. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson is stalling here.
St Hype on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Hype pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
St Hype tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing St Hype back against the cage.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Hype avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Hype.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from St Hype 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.
St Hype tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
St Hype throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
A short body shot lands from St Hype as the two fighters clinch.
St Hype tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
St Hype throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Thompson. #T3#
St Hype tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
St Hype lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
St Hype misses with some punches.
Thompson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
St Hype misses with a body punch.
Thompson controlling the action here for a moment.
St Hype dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
St Hype misses with the head strike.
St Hype blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Hype lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from St Hype.
#T4#
St Hype being controlled against the cage.
St Hype digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson looking to stall.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Hype avoids it.
St Hype lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson taking a breather.
St Hype 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.
St Hype digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from St Hype.
St Hype struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
#BC2#
St Hype escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Hype is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Perry St Hype.
I think St Hype 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perry St Hype!
Perry St Hype thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Infinity: Team Fight Master
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Gibson tries to score with a low kick but Thompson moves his leg out of the way.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Gibson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson'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.
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gibson's brow.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gibson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibson presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Gibson.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gibson's defenses.
Gibson tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibson lands with a left to the head.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Thompson lands an elbow just above Gibson 's eye.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Gibson misses with the head strike.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gibson avoids it.
Thompson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Gibson throws a head punch that misses.
Gibson is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gibson is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Gibson misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gibson up against the cage.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Gibson tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Gibson shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A short left from Gibson.
Thompson effectively controlling the action here.
Gibson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gibson's efforts to push away.
Gibson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Thompson.
Gibson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Gibson. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Gibson shrugs off.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gibson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson prevents Gibson from breaking the clinch.
Gibson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gibson up against the cage.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Gibson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gibson working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gibson lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Gibson avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gibson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gibson has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Gibson lands with a light punch inside.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gibson avoids it.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Gibson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Gibson closes the distance and clinches.
Gibson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Gibson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thompson checks a leg kick. #CL#
Gibson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Gibson tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson effectively controlling the action here.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Gibson.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Gibson wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Gibson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Darnell Gibson has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gibson.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gibson is defending well for now.#T1#
Gibson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
John Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gibson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson stalls.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gibson lands an uppercut.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gibson.
Gibson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Gibson in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Gibson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson taking a breather.
Gibson trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gibson into the cage.#T2#
Gibson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Gibson 's eye.
Gibson misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gibson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gibson throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gibson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gibson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gibson is defending well for now.
Gibson blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
#T3#
Gibson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Gibson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Gibson 's eye.
Thompson is looking to control Gibson's arms but Gibson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage.
Gibson tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Gibson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gibson up against the cage.
Gibson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
Gibson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gibson blocks the elbow strike.
Gibson dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
#T4#
Gibson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gibson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gibson misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gibson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibson is trying to stall.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Gibson 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson avoiding damage.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Gibson.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Gibson.
Gibson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gibson lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Darnell Gibson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darnell Gibson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thompson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gibson misses with a looping right.
John Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gibson checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Gibson takes an elbow to the temple.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thompson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gibson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gibson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Gibson in his tracks for a moment.
Gibson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Gibson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Gibson.
Gibson throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Gibson manages to break the clinch.
Gibson looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Gibson checks the leg kick.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gibson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thompson checks it well.
Gibson backing away here, and Thompson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gibson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Gibson keeps it at a distance.
Gibson throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibson circles away.
#CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Gibson.
Gibson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gibson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Gibson.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
A frustrated look appears on Gibson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Gibson in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gibson is defending well for now.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gibson is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Gibson avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Gibson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson is trying to stall.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
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 Gibson has denied him.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gibson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson prevents Gibson from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson taking a breather.
Gibson working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gibson.
Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
A short right from Gibson.
Gibson avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Gibson misses with the head strike.
Gibson tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Gibson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land.
Thompson has Gibson pressed against the cage, preventing Gibson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson tries to stall but Gibson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gibson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gibson has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Gibson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson lands an elbow just above Gibson 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thompson!
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