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Event:
Bushido 17: Magufuli vs. Whyte
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson dives in and grabs Hanzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanzo pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Hanzo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like John Thompson has been cut.
Nice shot by Hanzo.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Hanzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Hanzo counters with a left and a right that hurts Thompson! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Hanzo jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
Thompson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Hanzo isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanzo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1##SUB2#
Hanzo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thompson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thompson and Hanzo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hanzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Hanzo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thompson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Hanzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hanzo wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson is trying to control Hanzo's posture but Hanzo avoids it.
Hanzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working. #SUB2#
Hanzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hanzo tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Hanzo gets to mount! Thompson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3##SUB2#
Hanzo looking to isolate an arm here. Thompson doesn't see it coming and as Hanzo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hanzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Momochi Hanzo!
Momochi Hanzo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Kincaid throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Kincaid throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Thompson has Kincaid pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thompson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kincaid tumbling to the mat - Thompson dives into Kincaid's guard.
Kincaid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson. #SUB2#
Kincaid looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Thompson is defending well. Kincaid quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Thompson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kincaid celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igz Kincaid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nixon's guard.
Thompson trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom.
Nixon is controlling Thompson's posture.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nixon looking to control but Thompson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Nixon won't allow it. #T1#
Nixon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nixon is trying to control but Thompson manages to pass to mount!
Thompson looking to ground and pound but Nixon is blocking nicely.
Nixon wants to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thompson thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Nixon tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nixon working to try and regain half guard.
Nixon gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Thompson trying to work for an americana but Nixon has managed to regain full guard.
Nixon managing to control the position. #T3#
Nixon keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson is fighting to break Nixon's control of his arms but Nixon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson controlling from the top position.
Nixon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom.
Nixon pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thompson looks winded!
Nixon is controlling Thompson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thompson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nixon trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Thompson feints and as Nixon raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
John Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nixon is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Nixon working a defensive guard but Thompson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nixon is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Nixon is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Nixon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nixon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thompson off and has taken his back!#T1#
Thompson turns into Nixon and is now in his guard.
Nixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Nixon looking to control.
Nixon pulls Thompson in to control the position.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nixon is keeping the position for now.
Thompson is breathing heavily.#T2#
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nixon is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Nixon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nixon controlling the position well.
Thompson is thwarting Nixon's attempts to control the position.
Nixon wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
#T3#
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nixon defending well though.
Thompson prevents Nixon from improving his position.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Nixon defends it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nixon off to one side. #TD2#
Nixon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Nixon working a defensive guard here.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nixon is proving hard to escape from.
Nixon is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nixon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nixon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thompson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nixon keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Nixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nixon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom.
Nixon trying to control the position here.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nixon controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Nixon strikes from his own guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nixon has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage. #T2#
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson postures up in Nixon's guard and throws a big left but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nixon is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Nixon is trying to hold Thompson in close to prevent damage but Thompson has managed to pass into half guard.
Nixon is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Thompson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nixon wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Nixon tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nixon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nixon tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nixon drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Nixon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Nixon looking to control.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nixon is retaining full guard.
Thompson won't allow Nixon to sweep him here.
Nixon keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
Nixon has his hands on Thompson's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
John 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mccray tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thompson is trying to control. Mccray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson is thwarting Mccray's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mccray still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mccray has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mccray tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to control but Mccray postures up.
Mccray tries to stand but Thompson is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Thompson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mccray is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mccray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mccray slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead.
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mccray is working away from the top position though.
Mccray is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mccray performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson looks winded!
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Mccray has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Thompson pushes Mccray up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD2#
Thompson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mccray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mccray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mccray tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thompson looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thompson wants to control but Mccray passes easily into half guard.
Mccray wants to get back to his feet.
Mccray 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson trying to get back to full guard but Mccray takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
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 Kenny Mccray will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mccray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson wants to counter with a clinch but Mccray pushes him away.
Mccray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mccray defends it well.#CL2#
Thompson has Mccray up against the cage in a clinch.
Mccray is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Thompson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mccray clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thompson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mccray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thompson seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Mccray's chin but Mccray turns very nicely into Thompson's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Mccray.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Mccray preventing the sweep. #T1#
Thompson wants to stand up but Mccray is controlling him.
Mccray really is a fat lump.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson pulls Mccray in close to his closed guard and prevents Mccray from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mccray wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position. #T3#
Mccray preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mccray's guard.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Mccray.
Mccray punching to the body, from the bottom.
Mccray is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Mccray keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Mccray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Thompson is trying to keep Mccray in close.
Thompson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mccray tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mccray tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Mccray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Mccray will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mccray is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thompson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mccray to the mat. Mccray regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mccray trying to strike off his back.
Mccray working a defensive guard here.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mccray is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mccray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mccray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mccray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mccray with a nice head shot there.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mccray's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mccray tries to clinch up
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mccray thinking.
Mccray avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mccray's guard.#T3#
Mccray is pulling down on Thompson's head to control his posture.
Mccray keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Mccray is pulling down on Thompson's head. It's preventing any offense from Thompson, at least for the moment.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Mccray looking for a sweep. Not yet Mccray, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mccray is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing Mccray from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Holt leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holt tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Holt drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daniel Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.
Holt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson. #T1#
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holt throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holt throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holt stuffs the takedown.
Holt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Holt tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holt swivels and escapes.#T2##CL2#
Holt gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holt is defending well for now.
Holt is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson has Holt pushed against the cage.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Holt jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Holt gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.#BC#
Holt manages to break the clinch.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holt as he avoids it easily.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Holt counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Thompson looks winded!#T3#
Thompson dives in for a single leg takedown but Holt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holt avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holt.
Thompson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but Holt has full control of the position and if anything, Thompson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Thompson trying to control the hands but Holt won't let him. #SUB#
Holt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Holt is looking for the choke from the back position but Thompson is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Holt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thompson is defending well though. Holt let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Holt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Holt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Holt.
Holt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Holt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holt swivels and escapes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Holt breaks the clinch.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson throws a right hand that Holt ducks under and follows up with a left that Holt also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Thompson darts in and clinches Holt up against the cage.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Holt.
Holt lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holt jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson looking to stall.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thompson is breathing heavily.#BC#
Holt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holt's waist but Holt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Holt counter with a right hand.
Holt wants to clinch.#T2#
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Holt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holt misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Holt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thompson's half guard.
Holt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson has a hand on Holt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Holt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Holt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Holt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Holt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Thompson tries to hold on but Holt postures up.
Holt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thompson trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Holt goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thompson is on top in guard.
#T4#
Holt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Holt isn't so interested in that idea.
Holt landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Holt dominated that second round.
That's time! Holt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Holt has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holt stops a takedown attempt from Thompson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson wants to take the fight to the mat but Holt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson just leaning against Holt, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Holt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Daniel Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Holt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Holt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holt just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather. #BC#
Holt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Thompson clinches. #BC#
Holt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Holt.
Holt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Holt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
Holt 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.#SUB#
Holt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Thompson stops Holt from standing up.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving.
Holt wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Holt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Thompson wants to improve his position but instead Holt has moved into half guard.
#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holt connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple. #SUB#
Holt is working for a submission of some sort.
Holt throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson taking some punishment here, with Holt in his half guard.
Holt thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Holt there.
Thompson wants to control but Holt is keeping busy.
Holt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Thompson has hold of Holt's hands but Holt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holt slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
John Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Holt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Holt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Holt!
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