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Event:
ICC CN 10: Larsson v Robinson
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson misses the jab.
Hammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hammer with a hook.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammer counters with a three punch combo that has Thompson backing up. Thompson nods at Hammer to acknowledge the strikes.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.#T1##CL#
Hammer drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Hammer lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammer lands a shot to the body.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
A jab from Hammer finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Hammer lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Thompson falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fritz Hammer!
Our winner, Fritz Hammer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ICC 13: Haba v Larsson 2
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Barboza feints and as Thompson raises his hands in defense, Barboza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barboza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Thompson working for a triangle but Barboza defends it easily.
Barboza advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barboza is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.
Barboza slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza 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.
Barboza works his way into side control.
Barboza controls the position. #SUB#
Barboza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Barboza is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barboza moves into full mount! #SUB#
Barboza looking to secure an arm triangle but Thompson defends it well.
Thompson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Barboza is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thompson is defending well though. Barboza let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Barboza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thompson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2##SUB#
Barboza looking for the RNC.
Thompson tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Barboza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Barboza is hanging on to Thompson's back as he tries to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Barboza's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Barboza working for the choke.
Thompson tries to roll but Barboza sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Barboza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Barboza working for the choke.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thompson rolls, trying to escape but Barboza keeps control of the position.
Thompson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboza wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barboza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Barboza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barboza stands and throws Thompson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thompson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barboza works to advance to full mount. Thompson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Barboza fails to advance to Thompson's back. #SUB#
Barboza working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is in no mood to give up.
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson 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.#SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been informed that Thompson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Barboza seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thompson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charles Barboza!
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Event:
ICC CN 5: Thompson v Yuldashev
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuldashev works the jab nicely.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yuldashev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson throws a right hand that Yuldashev ducks under and follows up with a left that Yuldashev also avoids with ease.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Yuldashev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yuldashev lands a shot to the body.
Yuldashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A short right from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Yuldashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuldashev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Yuldashev lands a left hand.
Yuldashev scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Yuldashev .
#T1#
A hook to the body from Yuldashev .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yuldashev .
Yuldashev is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yuldashev pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev stalling the fight.
Yuldashev scores with a hook to the body.
Yuldashev digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Yuldashev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yuldashev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Yuldashev as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuldashev . #T2#
Yuldashev works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuldashev lands a body punch.
Yuldashev lands a body shot.
Yuldashev lands with a right to the head.
Yuldashev lands a nice shot to the body.
Yuldashev works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Yuldashev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yuldashev pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yuldashev lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuldashev .
A short left from Yuldashev .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yuldashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarvar Yuldashev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thompson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thompson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yuldashev throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Yuldashev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yuldashev .
Yuldashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Good body shot from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Yuldashev lands with a short shot to the head.
Yuldashev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yuldashev lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yuldashev lands a right hand.
Sarvar Yuldashev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Yuldashev as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Yuldashev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Yuldashev lands an uppercut.
Yuldashev cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Yuldashev digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Yuldashev digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Yuldashev lands with a right to the head.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yuldashev to keep the fight standing.
Yuldashev lands a body punch.
Yuldashev is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Yuldashev .
Yuldashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuldashev scores with a hook to the body.
Yuldashev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Yuldashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuldashev digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Yuldashev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Thompson is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Yuldashev .
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yuldashev creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Thompson with a big uppercut! Thompson tries to clinch up but Yuldashev pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Thompson to the mat! Thompson covers up and Yuldashev unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sarvar Yuldashev !
Sarvar Yuldashev opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
ICC CN 3: Maltsev v Monotowa 2
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Jiro misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Jiro.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Jiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jiro in his tracks. #CL#
Jiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Jiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Jiro on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jiro.
Thompson looks winded!
Jiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Jiro gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Jiro.
Jiro is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jiro lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Jiro as the two fighters clinch.
Jiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jiro trying to land knees to the body.
Jiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Jiro lands with a left to the head.
Jiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Jiro digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Jiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jiro pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiro tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jiro finish him?
Jiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jiro lands a big right hand that drops Thompson! The killer instinct kicks in and Jiro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Jiro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a straight right. #TD2#
SuviMALI decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
SuviMALI content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with SuviMALI in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
SuviMALI is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SuviMALI can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
SuviMALI trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and SuviMALI defends well.#SUB#
Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. SuviMALI doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thompson is tightening it up a little... SuviMALI has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! SuviMALI reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! SuviMALI taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thompson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kieran Thompson!
Kieran Thompson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Vikbergsson has been cut.#CL#
Vikbergsson has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
#BC#
Vikbergsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson scores with a jab. Vikbergsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vikbergsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vladimir Vikbergsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vikbergsson tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vikbergsson doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Vikbergsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Vikbergsson pulls guard effortlessly.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Vikbergsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thompson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vikbergsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vikbergsson pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Thompson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vikbergsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Vikbergsson looking to control.
Vikbergsson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vikbergsson is looking to sweep but instead, Thompson has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vikbergsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vikbergsson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Thompson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vikbergsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a kimura but Vikbergsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Vikbergsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Vikbergsson is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson prevents Vikbergsson from standing back up.
Vikbergsson trying to control here.
Thompson wants to control but Vikbergsson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a kimura but Vikbergsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Thompson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vikbergsson is holding on to half guard well.#T3##SUB2#
Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Vikbergsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vikbergsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vikbergsson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Thompson prevents Vikbergsson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Vikbergsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Thompson.
Vikbergsson is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vikbergsson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vikbergsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson works Vikbergsson's body with a nice hook.
Vikbergsson misses with a straight right. #CL#
Vikbergsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vikbergsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Vikbergsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Vikbergsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Vikbergsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vikbergsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Vikbergsson tightens his grip and picks Thompson up, before dumping him to the ground. Thompson manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vikbergsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vikbergsson has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vikbergsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vikbergsson is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Vikbergsson pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Vikbergsson defends easily.
Vikbergsson chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Vikbergsson stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vikbergsson working some strikes from top position.
Vikbergsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vikbergsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vikbergsson defends well.#SUB2#
Vikbergsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vikbergsson has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vikbergsson is sitting in close to Thompson's body. Thompson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vikbergsson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vikbergsson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thompson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kieran Thompson!
Kieran Thompson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Lappalainen's belly button to the back.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lappalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Lappalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Pyry Lappalainen has been cut.
Lappalainen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Thompson is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Lappalainen like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Lappalainen from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran Thompson!
Kieran Thompson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Kyshenko moves out of range.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Kyshenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kyshenko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thompson manages to circle out of the way.
Kyshenko misses with a few strikes there.
Kyshenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kyshenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have Kyshenko backpedaling.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kyshenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Kyshenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Kyshenko misses.
Kyshenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyshenko walks into a straight right hand from Thompson.
Kyshenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson slips a jab from Kyshenko.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyshenko. #T1#
Kyshenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kyshenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Kyshenko misses.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Kyshenko misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Kyshenko. Those never looked like landing.
Kyshenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Kyshenko slips the punch.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kyshenko's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Thompson tries to get set, Kyshenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.
Kyshenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Kyshenko's defenses.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson lands with a nice combination. Kyshenko backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Kyshenko is rocked!#T2#
No joy there for Kyshenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oh Kyshenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kyshenko is breathing heavily.
Thompson cracks Kyshenko with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kyshenko falls to his knees and Thompson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran Thompson!
After winning the bout, Kieran Thompson 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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