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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily#TD#
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jacobs!
Jacobs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jacobs is still trying to improve position.
Jacobs sneaks back into half guard.
Jacobs is looking to escape.
Thompson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Jacobs is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
Jacobs wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
#T1#
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
Jacobs pushes Thompson off looking to stand but Thompson dives back in and keeps control.
#SU#
Thompson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jacobs to stand up.
A good leg kick by Jacobs. #TD#
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Thompson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jacobs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thompson wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thompson'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.
Jacobs 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!
Thompson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Thompson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jacobs's guard. Nice work there by Thompson.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jacobs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson 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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Thompson won't allow Jacobs to get back to his feet.
Thompson wants to stand but Jacobs has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Thompson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacobs. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs fails with the takedown.
Sergio Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Jacobs.
Jacobs looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Thompson 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#
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Jacobs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Jacobs backing up. Jacobs nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Thompson dives in for a single leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Jacobs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jacobs continues to drive forward.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thompson is looking to counter the offense by Jacobs and move into the clinch.
Sergio Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacobs, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs shoots and misses #TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs is breathing heavily.#T1#
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Thompson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacobs's waist but Jacobs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jacobs counters with a head kick. That will keep Thompson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jacobs.
Thompson leaves Jacobs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobs defends it nicely.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Thompson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thompson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jacobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson striking off his back, scoring a few points.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Thompson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Thompson.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Brett Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Thompson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Jacobs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Thompson sneaks out the side door and pushes Jacobs away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jacobs throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson moves out of range as Jacobs throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Thompson stalling in the clinch.
Jacobs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
#BC2#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
Jacobs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Jacobs has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Thompson wants to break free but Jacobs has control.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jacobs has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sergio Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Jacobs.
Jacobs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2##TD#
Thompson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jacobs can't fight it off and eventually Thompson manages to take the fight to the floor. Jacobs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson is standing up over Jacobs. Jacobs looks to escape but Thompson dives into side control.
#REVB#
Jacobs tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Thompson stands up and beckons Jacobs to his feet. #CL2#
Jacobs darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Jacobs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Thompson shoots in and bounces Jacobs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sergio Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SU#
Thompson gets to his feet - Jacobs follows without any prompting.
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacobs defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Jacobs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacobs shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Jacobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.#T4#
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Thompson gets a double leg takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thompson manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Thompson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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 Sergio Thompson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Carter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Carter postures up.
Carter lands a couple of elbows.
Carter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Carter won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Carter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Carter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carter controlling from side mount.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Carter trying to control the position but Thompson is working away. #SUB2#
Carter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Carter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Thompson is trying to control Carter's posture but Carter avoids it.
Carter is staying tight to Thompson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Carter working away.
Carter taking a breather here.
Thompson is trying to control Carter's posture but Carter avoids it. #T3#
Carter trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The strikes coming from Carter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Carter working the ground and pound.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Carter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carter tries to stand but Thompson is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Carter wants to stand but Thompson has his arm trapped.
Thompson tries to bench press Carter off him but Carter keeps the position.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Carter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carter wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Carter 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 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter circles away.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson slips under a jab from Carter.
Sergio Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter scores with a three punch combo!
Carter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Carter.
A lazy body kick from Carter #TD#
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carter is proving hard to escape from.
Carter seems keen to control Thompson's posture.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Carter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carter is proving hard to escape from.
Carter wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson wants to stand but Carter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carter has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carter fails with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Francis Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson shoots in but Carter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Thompson gets a takedown into half guard.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Carter manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Thompson wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Carter 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.
Carter pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson wants to stand but Carter has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Carter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Carter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
Thompson jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Carter breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Carter moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.#BC#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Carter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carter tries to stand but Thompson is controlling his head.
Thompson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carter off and has taken his back!
Thompson is hanging on to Carter's back as he tries to escape.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Thompson controls the action.
Thompson'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 throwing wild punches that miss their target.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1#
Carter is trying to get back to his feet but Thompson has full control of the position and if anything, Carter has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Carter looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Carter tries to break free.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Thompson is hanging on to Carter's back as he tries to escape.
Thompson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thompson is landing with strikes. Carter can't take much more of this.
Thompson wants to control but Carter is keeping busy.
Thompson has the hooks in. Carter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Thompson controlling from the back.
Thompson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carter for as long as he can get away with.
Thompson punches Carter on the ear.
Thompson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Carter right now.
Thompson struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3#
Carter is really stuck here.
Carter is still trying to improve position.
Thompson has Carter flattened out and is raining down punches.
Thompson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Carter.
Carter is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Carter covering up well and avoiding damage.
Thompson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Carter.#T4#
Thompson has the hooks in. Carter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thompson is landing with strikes from the back.
Carter is keeping busy.
Thompson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Carter doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter tries to roll but Thompson sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Carter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Guzman misses with a takedown #TD#
and Thompson counters with a single leg into guard. Guzman didn't expect that.
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.
Thompson stops Guzman from standing up.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Guzman is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Thompson dives in and scores a takedown into Guzman's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Guzman working a defensive guard here.
Guzman wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it. #T1#
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Guzman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guzman being controlled here, momentarily.
Guzman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Thompson stands up and waves to Guzman to follow him. #TD#
Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Guzman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson is taking a breather. Guzman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guzman is trying to stand.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Guzman dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thompson in particular looking to stall.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guzman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Thompson thows a huge punch but Guzman dodges it nicely.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Guzman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Guzman fails with the takedown#CL#
and Thompson counters by clinching up. #TD#
Thompson gets control of Guzman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thompson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Thompson pushes Guzman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Joaquin Guzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Guzman.
#TD#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Guzman's temple. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thompson winds up and cracks Guzman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thompson is taking a breather. Guzman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Thompson gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Guzman enables Thompson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guzman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Guzman tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guzman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Guzman ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guzman tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily#TD#
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control.
Sergio Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Guzman.
Guzman seems a little lost for a moment, as Thompson dominates the positioning.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Guzman to see if he's OK.
Thompson just content to control the position.
Thompson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Guzman for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Thompson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sergio Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Thompson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Guzman quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Thompson is taking a breather. Guzman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Thompson decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Guzman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU#
Thompson decides to stand back up. Thompson steps back and let's Guzman get back to his feet.#CL#
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Guzman has him pressed against the cage.
Guzman keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Guzman keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Guzman has him pressed against the cage.
Guzman has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Thompson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guzman was covering up waiting for the punch and Thompson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thompson prevents Guzman from getting back to his feet.
Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Guzman wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Guzman wants to get back to his feet but Thompson passes into half guard.
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard.
Guzman scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Thompson manages to mount him!
Thompson controlling from mount.
Guzman wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Guzman is looking to get to half guard.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Thompson.
Thompson'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Thompson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Guzman fails with the takedown#TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thompson prevents Guzman from getting back to his feet.
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.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guzman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is in close to Guzman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Thompson stands and steps away. Guzman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Guzman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson tries to counter by clinching up but Guzman breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Guzman fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergio Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Guzman.
Guzman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Thompson gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Thompson decides to return to a standing position.
Guzman tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily#TD#
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Guzman!
Thompson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Thompson continues to hold on tight.
Guzman tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Thompson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Guzman's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Thompson.
Guzman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thompson struggling to land strikes to the head as Guzman covers up. #T3#
Guzman wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Guzman.
Guzman is trying to stand back up.
Thompson controlling the position well here. Guzman rolled but Thompson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#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.
Guzman is covering up but some of the strikes from Thompson are getting through and doing damage.
Guzman is trying to stand back up.
Sergio Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Thompson.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guzman can do to turn this around?
Guzman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guzman is really stuck here.
Thompson controlling the position well here. Guzman rolled but Thompson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
Jones is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.
Jones looking to control but Thompson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson 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 thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is trying to control but Thompson passes into side control!
Jones is being controlled here.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is not content to let Thompson control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Jones tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Thompson stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Thompson throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Thompson not doing much here.
Thompson'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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson 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.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Thompson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jones controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones misses with a takedown #TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones looks winded!#SU#
Thompson stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Thompson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sergio Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Jones.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thompson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T1#
Thompson goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones with a poor takedown #CL#
and Thompson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Thompson is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Thompson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sergio Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson is trying to break free.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson feinted with a counter takedown.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Thompson shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jones rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Jones pulls guard.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow. #T2#
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Thompson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Thompson has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.#T3##BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Jones ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Jones gets caught napping as Thompson dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.#T4#
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Burgundy throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Thompson moves into the clinch.
Burgundy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Burgundy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burgundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Burgundy is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Burgundy's guard.#SU#
Burgundy is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Thompson dives in and scores a takedown into Burgundy's guard.#SU#
Thompson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Burgundy fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Thompson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burgundy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Burgundy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Thompson gets to his feet. Burgundy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
A lull in the action here as Thompson stalls from top position.
Thompson trying to control the action but Burgundy is working from the bottom. #SU#
Thompson decides to stand back up. #T2#
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burgundy's waist but Burgundy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgundy misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Thompson feints and as Burgundy raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Thompson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burgundy, up you get! #TD#
Burgundy tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Thompson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Thompson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thompson lands in his opponent's guard.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Burgundy blocks nicely. #T4#
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Burgundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burgundy is still trying to improve position.
Thompson controlling from the top position. #SU#
Thompson gets to his feet. Burgundy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burgundy tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burgundy to the ground. Burgundy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Thompson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burgundy sprawls and moves away.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Burgundy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burgundy continues to drive forward.
Burgundy misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burgundy is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Thompson stands up from half guard.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Burgundy is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burgundy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson not doing much here.
#T2#
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Burgundy's hands, connecting with Burgundy's forehead.#SU#
Thompson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgundy circles away.
Burgundy throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Burgundy tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard.
Burgundy is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson controlling the action here.#SU#
Thompson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Burgundy to get to his feet. #TD#
Thompson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Burgundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Thompson takes a little break here. Burgundy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU#
Thompson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Burgundy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burgundy wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burgundy looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Thompson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Burgundy.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burgundy pinned against the cage. Burgundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
As Burgundy tries to get set, Thompson tries to push him back and clinch up but Burgundy manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burgundy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thompson staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgundy keeps working. #SU#
Thompson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Burgundy to his feet.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Burgundy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burgundy.#CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Burgundy sprawls well.#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Thompson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burgundy parries the strikes from Thompson easily there. Thompson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burgundy to escape.
Thompson trying to control the position but Burgundy is working away.
An elbow from Thompson crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Thompson happy to just control the position for now.
The strikes coming from Thompson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burgundy parries the strikes from Thompson easily there. Thompson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burgundy to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.#SU#
Thompson stands up.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Burgundy sprawls well.
Burgundy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thompson defends it well.#T4##TD#
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burgundy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Thompson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson tries to clinch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Burgundy is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Burgundy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Burgundy 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.
Burgundy blocks an elbow strike.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergio Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Burgundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Thompson!
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