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Event:
DFC 55: McDonnell Vs Phol
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1# A punch combination from Rizzuto misses. Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Rizzuto manages to avoid it. Rizzuto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Rizzuto sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Rizzuto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson. Rizzuto throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The fighters circle momentarily. Rizzuto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Rizzuto fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rizzuto ducks under a wild hook from Thompson. Rizzuto misses with a body shot.
Rizzuto steps to the side to avoid the strikes 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! Nice defenses there by Rizzuto. Thompson tests Rizzuto's chin there with a solid looking shot. Thompson misses with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Rizzuto. A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target. #T1# Thompson looks to land a combination but Rizzuto avoids it well. Jab by Rizzuto. Rizzuto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson. Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson throws a hook but Rizzuto blocks it. Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Rizzuto moves away and avoids it. Rizzuto moves away from the strike by Thompson. Thompson looks to land a left hand but Rizzuto moved out of range nicely. Rizzuto now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rizzuto moves out of range as Thompson strikes. Rizzuto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rizzuto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rizzuto thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Rizzuto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A big right from Thompson misses. Rizzuto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzuto. Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzuto counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2# Thompson is rocked!#CL2# Rizzuto clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage. Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Rizzuto pushes Thompson against the cage. Rizzuto is working some dirty boxing. Rizzuto pushes off with a quick right hook! Thompson goes down! Thompson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rizzuto moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Rizzuto!
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DFC 49: Dog Vs Pauwels
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Smiff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Smiff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# It looks like Stratovarius Smiff has been cut. Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Smiff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smiff ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson. #ROC# Smiff is rocked! Smiff doesn't succeed with the takedown and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thompson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Smiff's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Thompson dives in looking to finish as Smiff flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Thompson's strikes! Thompson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Smiff's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Smiff was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Thompson! Chris Thompson thanked the fans post fight for their support. Stratovarius Smiff spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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DFC 43: Showdown
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1# Thompson throws a body shot but no joy. Sparta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.#CL2# Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Sparta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thompson can't fight it off and eventually Sparta manages to take the fight to the floor. Thompson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2# Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sparta content to stall in guard here. Sparta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thompson for as long as he can get away with. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparta is controlling him. #SUB# Sparta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thompson dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1# Thompson wants to pass the guard but Sparta is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thompson passes Sparta's left leg - he's now in half guard. Thompson works his way into side control. Thompson laying and praying for a moment but Sparta takes advantage and regains half guard. Sparta is trying to control but can't.
#T2# Sparta is not content to let Thompson control the position. Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Sparta defends it. Sparta moves into full guard.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparta is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Sparta defends easily.
Sparta trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Thompson actively working from the bottom here. Thompson wants to get back to full guard. Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Thompson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparta controls the pace.#T4# Sparta trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet. Sparta tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard. Thompson wants to sweep but no luck. Sparta's corner is telling him to maintain position. Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparta's guard. #REVB# Sparta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sparta keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass. Thompson works over Sparta with some ground and pound from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Thompson dominated that round. That's time! Sparta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Sparta lands a jab to the head.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Sparta slips the punch. Sparta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Sparta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sparta misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Sparta closes the distance and clinches. Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sparta misses with a body punch.
Sparta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut. Sparta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sparta lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson. Sparta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sparta tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Sparta working hard to break the clinch. Thompson throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparta uses good head movement to avoid it. Sparta goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Sparta's shoulder, as Sparta tries to avoid the shot. Sparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Sparta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sparta avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparta. Sparta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Sparta counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2# Thompson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sparta is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. 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! Sparta wants a takedown.
Sparta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Sparta keeps him there for the moment. Sparta is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks. A short uppercut from Thompson. Thompson lands a right hand. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thompson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses. Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson. Thompson scores with a shoulder strike. Thompson gets through Sparta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Thompson prevents a body shot from Sparta. Sparta blocks a body shot from Thompson. Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Sparta's head. #BC2# Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparta scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Sparta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2# Thompson clinches up against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Sparta.
A head punch on the inside from Sparta fails to land. Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Thompson blocks a body shot from Sparta. Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparta.
Sparta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well. Thompson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sparta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thompson can turn it around. Sparta working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Sparta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sparta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson. Thompson throws out a counter right but Sparta avoids it with no problem. Thompson thuds his right hand into Sparta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sparta dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Chris Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# Sparta slips a jab from Thompson. Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sparta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Chris Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sparta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson. Sparta misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sparta finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head. Sparta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sparta lands with a good body shot. Thompson is looking to score with low kicks. Sparta is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Sparta looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range. Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sparta's head. Sparta lands a jab to Thompson's midsection. Sparta throws a shot to the body.
Thompson swings for the body but Sparta moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Thompson throws a hook to the side of Sparta's head but Sparta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sparta slips under a jab from Thompson. Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Sparta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Sparta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparta manages to avoid it. Sparta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparta. A punch combination from Thompson misses. Thompson throws a jab when Sparta was well out of range. Thompson scores with a hook. Sparta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch. Sparta pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target. Sparta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# Sparta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sparta lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC# Thompson is rocked! Sparta lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sparta finish him? Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sparta cracks Thompson with a left hook right on the temple and Thompson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sparta lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Thompson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonidas Sparta! Leonidas Sparta took some time post fight to say the following; 'THIS IS SPARTA!'.
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Event:
DFC 37: Cataclysm
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Amagov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2# Thompson sneaks out the side door and pushes Amagov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Amagov scores with a body shot.
Amagov blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Amagov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away. Amagov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Thompson lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thompson tries to clinch #TD# and Amagov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amagov. #ES2# Thompson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thompson misses with a looping left.#CL2# Thompson has Amagov up against the cage in a clinch.
Amagov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Amagov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Thompson with a hook.#T1# Amagov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab. Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Thompson scores with a hook. Donk. Thompson catches Amagov right on the button with a cross. Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Amagov seems unphased.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thompson throws a body shot but no joy. Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chris Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Amagov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Amagov circles away.
Amagov moves away from the strike by Thompson. Amagov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2# Thompson throws out a loose jab but Amagov uses good head movement to avoid it. Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss! Thompson darts in trying to clinch#TD# so Amagov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Amagov passes into half guard.
Amagov wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it. Amagov stalling. #SUB2# Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3# Thompson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Amagov jumps into side control! Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Thompson trying to pass the guard but Amagov defending well. Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Thompson tries to stand and escape but Amagov is controlling the position. Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Amagov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4# Amagov is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard. Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Amagov is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Amagov won't allow Thompson to pass to mount. Amagov is looking to improve his position.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount. Amagov is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Thompson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amagov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Thompson throws a hook but Amagov blocks it. Amagov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A big right from Thompson misses. Thompson throws out a loose jab but Amagov uses good head movement to avoid it. Thompson misses with a looping left. Thompson moves to clinch but Amagov breaks away #TD# so Amagov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Amagov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Amagov lands a couple of digs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amagov stops Thompson from standing up. #SUB2# Thompson is looking for a triangle but Amagov pushes his legs off easily.
Amagov trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. #T1# Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amagov's head. Amagov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Thompson passes easily into side control. Nice work. The strikes coming from Thompson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Thompson trying to control the action but Amagov is working from the bottom. #T2# Thompson moves into full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Amagov is bucking up trying to escape but Thompson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Thompson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amagov hang on? Thompson thowing shots but they're missing. Thompson looking to finish with strikes here!
Amagov blocking the ground and pound. Thompson landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3# Amagov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thompson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Amagov is in a horrible position here. Thompson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thompson raining down hammerfists from mount. Thompson scoring with strikes but Amagov is staying in there. Amagov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Chris Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far. Thompson raining down shots from the mount! Thompson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Amagov because Thompson loaded up on that one. Thompson lands a couple of good shots and Amagov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Amagov is in bad spot here.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Amagov is covering up but some of the strikes from Thompson are getting through and doing damage.
Thompson lands a shot to the head. Amagov is covering up but some of the strikes from Thompson are getting through and doing damage.
Amagov trying to control the action but Thompson just sinks the hooks in. Amagov is trying to break free.
Thompson is riding his opponent, not letting Amagov buck him off. Thompson struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Thompson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Amagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. A big right from Thompson misses. Amagov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Amagov slips under a jab. Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amagov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Amagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Thompson wants to clinch up but Amagov keeps it at a distance. Chris Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Amagov tries to counter with a takedown but Thompson is quick to defend against it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Amagov ducks down to avoid it. Thompson misses the body punch #TD# and Amagov counters with a takedown into side control. Amagov is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Amagov is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1# Thompson is looking for a sweep. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Thompson tries to get to full guard but Amagov has control of the leg. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Thompson wants to control the action here but instead Amagov manages to pass to full mount! Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thompson is still trying to improve position. Amagov controlling the position easily from mount. Amagov wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely. #T3# Thompson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Thompson tries to roll over but Amagov keeps him under control. Thompson is not content to let Amagov control the position.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Thompson is looking to stand up but Amagov isn't so interested in that idea. Thompson wants to sweep but no luck. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Thompson keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Adlan Amagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Chris Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Thompson misses with a shot to the body #TD# and Amagov counters with a shoot takedown. Thompson fights it but they end up in guard. Chris Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Thompson pulls Amagov in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adlan Amagov. Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Thompson! Chris 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:
DFC 30: Total Carnage
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1# Thompson misses with a straight left. Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Infamous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Infamous. Infamous now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Infamous fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Infamous lands a body shot.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2# It looks like Chris Thompson has been cut. Thompson throws a big shot that misses. Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Infamous takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Infamous ducks under a wild hook from Thompson. Infamous lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Infamous. Infamous lands with a shot to the body. Infamous steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson. Thompson missing with a left hand there. Infamous was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Infamous has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Infamous throws a right and a left that both miss. We've been hearing reports that Thompson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Thompson looks to throw the jab but Infamous is out of range. Infamous swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Infamous lands a slapping body shot.
Infamous is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Infamous darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2# Thompson is rocked! Are you kidding me?! Infamous ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Thompson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Infamous! Chris Infamous decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXIV
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Thompson tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot. West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD# West manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thompson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thompson's guard now, I'm sure. West works a leg free and moves into half guard. Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thompson is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work. West 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. West postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# West lands a couple of decent looking shots. Thompson trying to control the position.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Thompson is still trying to improve position. West working some strikes from top position. West passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard. Thompson tries to roll over but West keeps him under control. Thompson keeps trying to improve his position. Thompson wants to sweep but West has passed to side control!#T2# Thompson is trying to get back to half guard. West lands an elbow. Thompson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but West is controlling him well. West wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy. Thompson gets back to half guard.#SUB# West is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time West. Thompson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but West manages to move to mount!
#T3# West has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thompson's face.
West prevents Thompson from getting the reversal. West connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but West isn't that keen on the idea. West lands a big elbow. West can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape. West prevents Thompson from getting the reversal. West connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
#T4# 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. Thompson wants to sweep but West has passed to side control! Thompson regains half guard. West winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. West takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Thompson with the active half guard here but West passes nicely into side control. West working away. West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working. Thompson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie West dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet. West looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well. Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook. West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but West pushes his down on his head and steps out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie West. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thompson misses with a looping right. West is looking to score with low kicks. Thompson connects with a good right hand that stumbles West. West circles away out of range and recomposes himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. West slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
West thows a leg kick but Thompson checks it #TD2# and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for West! Thompson lands some shots froms side control. 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! West is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Thompson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused West some visible discomfort.
#T1# West is looking to reverse the position. West is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thompson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Thompson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. West looks a forlorn figure.
Thompson landing strikes from the mount and West is in trouble! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thompson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2# West is rocked! Oooooh, big shot lands for Thompson! West is hurt baaadly! Thompson is firing away with more strikes - West is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Thompson! After winning the bout, Chris 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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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXII
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1# Thompson throws the left hand but Matasaki avoids the punch easily. Matasaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Matasaki throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Matasaki misses with a wild combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matasaki checks a leg kick. Matasaki appears to be looking for a big counter. Sloppy strikes from Matasaki. Those never looked like landing. Thompson misses with a looping left. Chris Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Matasaki misses with a body shot.
Thompson misses with a right hand and Matasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Matasaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Matasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Thompson throws a hook but Matasaki blocks it. Matasaki scores with a jab to the body. Matasaki misses with a looping right.#T1# Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Matasaki's shoulder, as Matasaki tries to avoid the shot. Matasaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Matasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Matasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.#CUT2# It looks like Hirusho Matasaki has been cut. Matasaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard Knocks Training in the buildup to the fight. Thompson throws a big shot that misses. Thompson throws a hook but Matasaki blocks it. Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matasaki.
Matasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Matasaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Matasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thompson misses with a looping right. A solid body kick from Thompson. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Matasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson. Matasaki slips under a jab from Thompson. Matasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Thompson misses with an uppercut. Matasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thompson to score with a decent uppercut. A cross from Matasaki lands. Matasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Matasaki fights it but they end up in guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matasaki is on top in guard.
#REVR# Matasaki with a nice head shot there. Matasaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Matasaki won't allow Thompson to sweep him here. Matasaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position. 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.#T3# Matasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Matasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now. Matasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thompson keeping full guard, as Matasaki tries to pass. Matasaki preventing the sweep. Matasaki trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. Thompson wants to improve his position but instead Matasaki has moved into half guard.
Thompson tries to roll over but Matasaki keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Matasaki controlling the action here. Matasaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though. Thompson tries to get to full guard but Matasaki has control of the leg. #ES2# Thompson has one foot on Matasaki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hirusho Matasaki will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hirusho Matasaki's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Matasaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Matasaki counters with a left to the body. Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Matasaki moves away and avoids it. Matasaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Matasaki is just out of range. Matasaki avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws the left hand but Matasaki avoids the punch easily. Matasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Matasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matasaki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC# Thompson is rocked! Matasaki connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Thompson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Matasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hirusho Matasaki!
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Event:
OFC 248: Roadblock
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1# Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Huia saw that one coming. Huia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A jab from Thompson misses. Huia defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand. Huia slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Huia. Thompson scores with a punch to the head. Chris Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thompson staying out of range there. Thompson feinted with a counter takedown. Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Huia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Chris Thompson has been cut. Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Huia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson. Huia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Huia avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Huia on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Huia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1# Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Huia's shoulder, as Huia tries to avoid the shot. A little jabbing left from Huia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Huia counters with a takedown into side control. Thompson is looking to reverse the position. Thompson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Huia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Huia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB2# Huia in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Thompson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wiremu Huia!
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXX
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King Kong, pushing him back against the cage. King Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King Kong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike. Thompson cracks King Kong with a nice body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King Kong. Thompson tries a body shot but King Kong blocks it.
Thompson looking for a takedown. King Kong misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson is looking to clinch but King Kong is avoiding it.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles and King Kong counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2# King Kong tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1# King Kong blocks a body shot from Thompson. Thompson lands with a right to the head. Thompson cracks King Kong with a nice body shot. Thompson lands with a light punch inside. Thompson tries to work over King Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Thompson lands with a short shot to the head. Thompson tries to work over King Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Thompson is trying to drag King Kong to the mat but King Kong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# A right hand to the body from Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
King Kong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. King Kong has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment. A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land. Thompson lands a shoulder strike. Thompson cracks King Kong with a nice body shot.#BC2# Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thompson closes the distance but King Kong moves to the side #TD# and King Kong counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thompson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work. Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3# King Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground. King Kong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson. Thompson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for King Kong! Thompson unloading with bombs! Thompson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
King Kong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King Kong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King Kong tries to get out of the position. Thompson lands with some strikes.#ROC2# King Kong is rocked! Thompson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt King Kong bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Thompson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Thompson! An out of breath Chris Thompson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1# Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Tyrone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tyrone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone moves away. Tyrone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Tyrone moves out of range of the body kick. Thompson misses with a looping left. Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Thompson misses with a hook. Tyrone moves out of range as Thompson strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyrone scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Thompson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Thompson throws a body shot but no joy. Tyrone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2# Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Tyrone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Thompson is looking to stand back up but Tyrone counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thompson. #REVR# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Tyrone seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.#T1# Tyrone trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away. Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyrone on the ground.#SUB2# Tyrone is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Thompson pushes Tyrone off looking to stand but Tyrone dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2# Tyrone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Tyrone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tyrone 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. #SUB2# Tyrone is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tyrone to get the leverage. Tyrone stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Tyrone is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyrone.
#SUB2# Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyrone.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# Thompson wants to control but Tyrone is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Tyrone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well. #SUB2# Tyrone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Tyrone seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Tyrone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Thompson is not content to let Tyrone control the position.#SUB2# Tyrone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Tyrone wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it. #SUB2# Tyrone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tyrone controlling the action here.#SUB2# Tyrone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyrone. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glorious Tyrone dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Thompson looks to land a right hand but Tyrone moved out of range. Tyrone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Some wild striking there from Thompson.
A lazy left from Tyrone finds it's target. Tyrone cracks Thompson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Thompson sizes up Tyrone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A jab lands there for Tyrone. Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyrone. Tyrone has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyrone lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range. Tyrone moves out of range of the strikes. Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone.
A bone on bone clash there as Thompson blocks the leg kick.
#T1# Thompson misses with a looping left. Tyrone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thompson defends it well. No joy there for Tyrone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thompson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tyrone gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Thompson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glorious Tyrone! A victorious Glorious Tyrone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
LKO International FW5
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Thompson works over Landi's head and body with a nice combination. Landi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Landi misses with a wild body shot. Thompson throws a counter high kick but Landi was just alert enough to avoid it. Thompson throws a right hand that Landi ducks under and follows up with a left that Landi also avoids with ease. Landi misses with a looping right. Landi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.#CL# Landi tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch. Landi has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Landi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson prevents Landi from breaking the clinch. Landi lands a shoulder strike. Landi lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Landi missing with knees to the body.
Landi throws a head punch that misses. Landi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.#BC# Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landi. It seemed like Landi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Landi scores with a decent looking hook. Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Landi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Landi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Landi persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing. Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing. #CL# Landi gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch. Landi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC# Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Landi shoots in. Chris Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Landi. Landi shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD# Thompson gets the takedown into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Landi is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SU# Thompson stands up. Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Landi. Thompson throws a series of punches but Landi avoids them all with ease. Landi unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Landi has a takedown stuffed. Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Landi unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Thompson tries to bum rush Landi with a series of wild strikes but Landi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Landi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jose Landi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Landi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body. #T3# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thompson checks a leg kick. Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Landi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Landi doesn't seem bothered though. Thompson throws a body punch but Landi moves out of range. Landi tries to clinch up. Landi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landi fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Thompson keeps the fight on the outside. Landi throws a body shot but no joy. Landi closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side and Thompson counters with a two punch combo. A cross from Thompson lands.#T4# Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Landi tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Landi takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses. Landi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Landi.#CL# Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Thompson tries to circle away but Landi has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Thompson manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Thompson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Landi tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it. Thompson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Landi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Thompson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Landi! An out of breath Jose Landi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
LKO16 RollingStone
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Darren works over Thompson's head and body with a nice combination. Darren lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darren. Darren swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Darren scores with a head kick.
#CL# Thompson clinches up against the cage. Darren working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Darren lands an elbow inside. #CUT2# It looks like Chris Thompson has been cut. Darren keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Darren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darren lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Thompson to his knees! Darren keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Darren! James Darren thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LKO Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1# Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pearson cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# Thompson clinches up with Pearson and pushes him back against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pearson working hard to break the clinch. Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Pearson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Pearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Thompson landing knees to the body.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pearson tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position. Thompson prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch. Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson. Thompson avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
#T1# Thompson stalling in the clinch.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks. Thompson keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch. Thompson misses with the head strike.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses. Pearson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him. Pearson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. Pearson tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage. Pearson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Pearson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pearson looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well. Pearson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Pearson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Pearson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tyson Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Thompson. Pearson clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2# Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Pearson counters with a right hand to the body. Thompson is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Pearson sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pearson drops Thompson with a naaaaasty hook - Thompson is in real trouble here! Pearson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Pearson!
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Event:
LKO1 Unleashed
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1##KD# Oooooh!!! Tucker has knocked Thompson down with a huge combo! Tucker steps away and waves a wobbly Thompson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Thompson is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Chris Thompson has been cut. Tucker batters Thompson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Thompson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Tucker lands a final crushing right hand to drop Thompson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Tucker is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrew Tucker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Thompson. #TD2# Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard. Serra trying to control the position.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Serra wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Serra looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Serra trying to control the position.
#T1##ES# Serra is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thompson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD# Serra tightens his grip and picks Thompson up, before dumping him to the ground. Thompson manages to land in guard. Serra scoring with some ground and pound. #SU# Serra stands up from guard. Let's bang! Serra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Serra slips under a jab from Thompson. Serra moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.#CL# Serra instigates a clinch. #BC2# Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Serra closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Thompson wants the takedown. Serra is fighting it off but Thompson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Serra's guard against the cage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Serra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson trying to control but Serra is working from the bottom. #ES# Serra manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Thompson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Serra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Serra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3# Serra sitting and controlling from the half guard. Thompson keeps control of the position for the meantime. Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Serra is very close to passing his half guard. Thompson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#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.#SUB# Serra is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Serra extends the arm and Thompson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Serra!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1# Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Frank Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Frank Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD# Frank Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Frank Jr is in Thompson's guard. Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Frank Jr tries to kick Thompson off in order to stand up. Thompson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Thompson controlling from side mount. #SUB2# Frank Jr tries to escape back to his feet but Thompson has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Frank Jr's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Frank Jr is tapping! Thompson saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Thompson! After winning the bout, Chris 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1# Thompson blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Barkley throws out a leg kick but Thompson moves out of range and Barkley only half commits. #TD2# Thompson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barkley to the mat! Barkley manages to get full guard. #SUB2# Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Barkley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Thompson pushing down on Barkley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thompson in particular looking to stall. Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson stalling. Barkley trying to control here.
#T1# Thompson content to control rather than advance. Barkley is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard. Barkley is trying to get back to full guard. Barkley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground. Thompson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barkley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Barkley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thompson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Barkley wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away. Thompson controlling the position easily from mount. Barkley reaches up to try and control the position but Thompson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Barkley rolls and tries to escape and now Thompson has his back!
#T2# Thompson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Thompson landing with strikes. #SUB2# Thompson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Barkley taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Thompson! Chris 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: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Zamora throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Zamora finishes the takedown easily into guard. Thompson is looking to stand up but Zamora isn't so interested in that idea. Zamora with a nice head shot there. Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Zamora is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Zamora trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thompson's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zamora connects with a couple of short punches. Thompson controls Zamora momentarily but Zamora frees himself. #T1# Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Thompson trying to control the position.
Thompson wants to stand up but Zamora is controlling him. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Zamora bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2# Thompson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zamora is defended easily by Thompson. Zamora misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2# Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Zamora in a clinch.
#TD2# Thompson lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zamora is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3# Thompson postures up in Zamora's guard and throws a big left but Zamora blocks it. Zamora wants to sweep but no luck. Thompson wants to stand but Zamora has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Thompson prevents Zamora from getting back to his feet. Zamora is controlling Thompson's posture. Zamora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4# Zamora struggling a bit here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zamora is pushing Thompson's head away, looking to escape. Thompson manages to hold on to the position though. Zamora trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Zamora wants to control but Thompson postures up. Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zamora keeps working. #SU2# Thompson stands up and we're back to a striking position. Chris Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Thompson clinches. Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Thompson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# Thompson pushes Zamora up against the cage in a clinch. Zamora tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Zamora has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment. Zamora has Thompson pressed against the cage.
Zamora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2# Thompson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zamora regains guard immediately. Chris Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far. Zamora is controlling Thompson's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Zamora is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Zamora wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've been informed that Thompson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1##TD2# Thompson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thompson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Thompson is trying to keep Zamora in close.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zamora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Zamora lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2# Thompson looking to pass the guard. Thompson stops Zamora from standing up. Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Thompson tries to stand but Zamora is controlling from the bottom. Zamora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him. #T3# Zamora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Roman Zamora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zamora.#CL2# Thompson forces Zamora back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses. Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Zamora on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Thompson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zamora's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SU2# Thompson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# Thompson instigates a clinch. Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Zamora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Thompson stalls. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC# Zamora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Thompson moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Thompson misses with a head kick.
#TD# Zamora shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thompson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2# Thompson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Zamora shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.#CL2# Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Zamora has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.#TD2# Thompson tightens his grip and picks Zamora up, before dumping him to the ground. Zamora manages to land in guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thompson prevents Zamora from getting back to his feet. #T1# Zamora is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Zamora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him. Thompson content to stall in guard here. #SUB# Zamora is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Zamora won't let him. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Thompson wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2# Thompson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# Thompson pushes Zamora up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Thompson gets a clinch. Zamora has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson digs a right hand into Zamora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zamora's gas tank. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Thompson is pushing Zamora up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Zamora is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3##TD2# Thompson manages to pull guard.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Zamora controlling him for the moment. Thompson is looking to stand up but Zamora isn't so interested in that idea. #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. Zamora throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Thompson throws a shot to the body.
#TD# Zamora feints and as Thompson raises his hands in defense, Zamora changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2# Thompson kicks Zamora off and gets to his feet. #TD# Zamora manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thompson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thompson's guard now, I'm sure. Thompson is adopting a defensive guard. Zamora really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Zamora won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Thompson! Our winner, Chris Thompson, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Thompson moves into the clinch. Garner stalls. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Garner won't allow it.
Garner fails to pull guard.
Garner is struggling to control the position. Garner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Garner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Garner drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2# Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garner uses from the top position. Thompson tries to strike from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thompson holds on and takes a little breather. Thompson trying to strike off his back.
#T1# Garner stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.#SUB2# Thompson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Garner has picked Thompson up and slammed him! Thompson can't keep hold of the triangle and Garner manages to pass to side control!#SUB# Garner is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well. Garner takes a little break here. Thompson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Thompson wants to control but Garner postures up.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Garner is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Thompson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Thompson is trying to get back to full guard. Garner is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3# Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL# Garner moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Garner jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Garner around his waist. Garner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson tries to work over Garner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD# Garner jumps into guard, dragging Thompson to the mat.
#T4# Thompson lands a couple of digs. Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Garner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Thompson wants to hit a switch here but Garner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thompson there! Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Garner looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Errol Garner dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Nice takedown defense from Garner. No joy for Thompson on that attempt. Thompson tries to land a body kick#TD# and Garner counters with a nice double leg into guard. Garner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1# Thompson wants to hit a switch here but Garner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thompson there! Thompson is trying desperately to improve position. Thompson wants to hold on but Garner pushes him away. Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Garner's attempts to control the action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thompson tries to control Garner's body but Garner pushes him off. Thompson squirms to his side and now Garner has his back! Thompson is trying to stand back up. #T2# Can Thompson hold on?! Garner is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB# Garner is looking for the choke from the back position but Thompson is controlling his hands well. Garner not allowing Thompson to control his hands. Errol Garner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Garner wants to control but Thompson manages to buck him off and is now in Garner's guard! Nice work there by Thompson! Thompson is fighting to break Garner's control of his arms but Garner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3# Garner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR# Thompson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Garner manages to pass to side control. Garner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Garner content to control rather than advance. Garner is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.#T4# Thompson wants to get back to full guard. Thompson is controlling Garner's trapped leg to prevent Garner from advancing to side control. Thompson is trying to escape back to his feet but Garner uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Garner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thompson's shoulder. That is not cool. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Garner drags him back down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Errol Garner dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# A punch combination from Thompson misses. #CL2# Thompson instigates a clinch. #BC2# Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Garner, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Garner against the cage but Garner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Garner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson. Garner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.#CL2# Thompson closes the distance and clinches. Thompson tries to circle away but Garner has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Garner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Garner, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Garner against the cage but Garner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Errol Garner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Thompson. Thompson throws a right hand that Garner ducks under and follows up with a left that Garner also avoids with ease.#CL2# Thompson closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Garner blocks an elbow strike. Garner is stalling here.
Garner 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. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Garner for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Thompson is looking to control Garner's arms but Garner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage. Thompson can't break the clinch.
Garner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Thompson stalling in the clinch but Garner improves position. Garner keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson. Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2# Garner wants a takedown but no success here.
Garner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson misses with a takedown and Garner counters with a left to the body. #CL2# Garner gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch. Garner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Garner scores with a hook to the body.#BC# Garner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garner pinned against the cage. Garner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3##CL# Garner moves into the clinch. Garner is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Garner avoiding damage.
Garner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Stalling in the clinch from Garner.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2# Thompson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garner regains guard.
Garner keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Garner wants to improve his position but instead Thompson has moved into half guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Garner is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Garner 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Errol Garner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1# Buchanan tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it. Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buchanan cracks Thompson with a right hand to the side of the head. James Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thompson goes for a double leg but Buchanan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buchanan continues to drive forward. Buchanan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Buchanan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2# It looks like Chris Thompson has been cut. Buchanan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD# Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Buchanan is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Buchanan's guard. Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Thompson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Buchanan wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it. Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU# Thompson stands and steps away. Buchanan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Buchanan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Buchanan coming out on top. Buchanan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buchanan tries to clinch up. Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter. Buchanan moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Buchanan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Buchanan throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease. Buchanan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed and Buchanan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Buchanan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thompson on the side of the head. Buchanan throws an overhand right that drops Thompson like a sack of potatoes! Buchanan dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Buchanan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# Thompson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A lazy left from McClane finds it's target. McClane scores with a jab to the head.
McClane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. McClane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. McClane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD2# McClane drops Thompson with a beautiful combination! Thompson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McClane is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Thompson is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Chris Thompson has been cut. Thompson is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! McClane connects with a nice cross there... Thompson is looking wobbly and McClane recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Thompson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - McClane jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John McClane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Gardner kicks Thompson off and gets back to his feet.#CL# Gardner closes the distance and clinches. Gardner is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.#BC# Gardner breaks the clinch.
Gardner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Gardner goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gardner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gardner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2# Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there. Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Gardner defends it. #T1# Gardner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back! Gardner controlling well, preventing Thompson from escaping the position.
#SUB# Gardner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thompson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thompson for a finish. Thompson tries to roll but Gardner sticks to his back.
Gardner doesn't have the hooks in and Thompson manages to turn into his guard.
Thompson looks winded!#T2##SUB# Gardner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Gardner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gardner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gardner is trying to hold Thompson in close to prevent damage but Thompson has managed to pass into half guard.
Gardner trying to control here.
Gardner really is a fat lump. Thompson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3##SUB2# Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Gardner manages to get to full guard.
Gardner managing to control the position. Gardner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR##T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Gardner preventing the sweep. Thompson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Gardner throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely. Gardner postures up.
Thompson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gardner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB# Gardner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work. Thompson is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Gardner dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Thompson rushes Gardner and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Gardner breaks from the clinch.
Thompson throws a head kick but Gardner moves out of range.
#TD2# Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Gardner. Gardner has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up. Thompson is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gardner tries to strike from the bottom.
Gardner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB# Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gardner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Gardner's legs - danger averted. Thompson stops Gardner from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thompson wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving. Gardner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Thompson wants to get up but he can't break Gardner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Thompson gets a double leg takedown into Gardner's guard.#ES# Gardner pushes Thompson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2# Thompson throws a head kick but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gardner somewhat. A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses. Gardner moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.#TD2# Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gardner napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Gardner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gardner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Thompson feints the counter takedown.#TD# Gardner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gardner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3##SUB# Gardner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't. You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Thompson is looking to reverse the position. The strikes coming from Gardner are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Thompson wants to control but Gardner postures up. Gardner grinds an elbow into Thompson's temple. Gardner lands a few punches from side control. Thompson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gardner asserts his dominance and retains side control. Thompson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gardner connects with a decent elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Gardner dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Gardner shoots in but no luck this time. Chris Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gardner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD# Gardner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thompson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Gardner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Thompson wants to improve his position but instead Gardner has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gardner is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position. Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Gardner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.#T1# Gardner working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Gardner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gardner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Gardner stalling. Gardner winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Thompson trying to control but Gardner postures up.
#SUB# Gardner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thompson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gardner has cracked it and Thompson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gardner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryce Gardner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Winters gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch. Thompson has Winters pushed against the cage. Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Winters smiles and moves away.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Winters is looking to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch. Thompson tries to clinch but Winters moves out of range. Winters is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thompson.#TD2# Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Winters's half guard.#ES# Winters makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Winters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thompson trying to hold on to Winters's head to control him but Winters postures up.
Thompson is trying is best to control the position here. #T1# Winters is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Thompson wants to get back to his feet. Winters wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy. Winters thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head. Thompson tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control. Thompson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thompson. Winters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Winters preventing the sweep. Winters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Thompson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU# Winters stands up from Thompson's guard - Winters perhaps looking for a knockout. Some wild striking there from Thompson.
As Thompson tries to get set, Winters tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.#T2# Thompson shoots and misses #CL# and Winters counters by clinching up. Guadalupe Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Thompson. Winters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing. Winters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2# Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Winters uses from the top position. #SUB# Winters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Winters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Thompson keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully. #T3# Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winters is one step ahead there. Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Winters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Thompson is wriggling around but Winters manages to pass to half guard.
Winters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Thompson is positioning himself well to prevent Winters advancing to mount. Thompson is trying to get back to full guard. Thompson looks winded!#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Winters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# Winters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily. Winters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Thompson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winters's back! Thompson has good solid back control here. #SUB2# Thompson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Guadalupe Winters will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Winters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Winters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Thompson distracts Winters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Winters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Winters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1# Winters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Winters stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Thompson throws up his legs and catches Winters in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Winters tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Thompson! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chris Thompson!
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