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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Augustine Tupper (ranked 8593 p4p, 601 weight class) and Leigh Thompson (ranked 4444 p4p, 346 weight class). Thompson has chosen General Lee - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. Leigh Thompson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Augustine Tupper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leigh Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tupper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thompson jumps guard and drags Tupper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tupper trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Tupper tries to pass.
Thompson is pulling down on Tupper's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tupper's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (0) vs (2) Thompson
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tupper is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (2) vs (2) Thompson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Tupper from controlling successfully.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Tupper tries to pass.
Thompson controlling Tupper's posture.
Tupper drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Tupper off! Tupper jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is pulling down on Tupper's head to control his posture.
Tupper passes Thompson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thompson is looking to control Tupper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
Tupper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thompson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson tries to roll over but Tupper keeps him under control.
Tupper trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
Tupper is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson won't allow Tupper to pass to mount.
Thompson manages to get to full guard.
Tupper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Tupper is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson pulls Tupper in close to prevent any damage.
Tupper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tupper slips nicely into half guard.
Tupper trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back.
Tupper trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Tupper is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper prevents Thompson from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupper wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Tupper is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Tupper has control of the leg.
Thompson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tupper has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (5) vs (2) Thompson
Thompson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupper moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thompson has worked his arm free - good work by Thompson!
Thompson prevents Tupper from moving into mount.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tupper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tupper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
Thompson prevents Tupper from moving into mount.
Tupper laying and praying for a moment but Thompson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tupper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thompson! Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (8) vs (2) Thompson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thompson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tupper is staying active.
Tupper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thompson is controlling an arm, preventing Tupper from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupper fails to advance to Thompson's back.
Tupper looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tupper pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tupper controlling from mount.
Thompson wants to control but Tupper is having none of it.
Tupper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupper avoids the attempt from Thompson to control.
Tupper content just to control the position here.
Tupper is working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson frees his head quite easily.
Thompson tries to lock up and control but Tupper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Tupper maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thompson regains half guard.
Tupper is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thompson trying to control but Tupper postures up.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Tupper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to hold on to Tupper's head to control him but Tupper postures up.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Tupper has control of the leg.
Tupper frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (11) vs (2) Thompson
Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Tupper's attempts to control the action.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tupper controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupper wants to take his opponent's back but Thompson doesn't allow it.
Tupper trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Tupper wants to take his opponent's back but Thompson doesn't allow it.
Tupper looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thompson wants to hold on but Tupper pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stops Tupper from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tupper controlling his opponent.
Thompson is looking to get to half guard.
Tupper fails to advance to Thompson's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Tupper's attempts to control the action.
Tupper wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupper takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Datsik connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Datsik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Datsik counters with a low kick, right behind Thompson 's knee.
Datsik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Datsik throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Leigh Thompson has been cut.
Jab by Datsik.
Datsik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Datsik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Datsik cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Datsik.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
David Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Datsik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson is pushing Datsik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Datsik is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Datsik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Datsik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Thompson.
A nice left hand lands by Datsik.
Datsik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
I was talking to Thompson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Datsik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Datsik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Datsik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Datsik lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Datsik counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Datsik.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Datsik.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Datsik sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Datsik with a jab.
Datsik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Datsik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Datsik avoids them all with ease.
Datsik lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Datsik as he jumps to the side.
Datsik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leigh Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datsik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
Thompson throws a sloppy body shot
and Datsik counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Datsik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Datsik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Nice jab there from Datsik.
Thompson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Datsik.
Thompson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Datsik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thompson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice cross by Datsik.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Datsik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Datsik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Datsik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thompson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Datsik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Datsik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Datsik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Datsik connects with a knee to the head.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Datsik keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Datsik scores with a knee to the head.
Datsik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Datsik pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Datsik.
Datsik digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Datsik unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Datsik.
Datsik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Datsik.
Datsik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thompson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Datsik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datsik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Datsik avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Datsik.
Datsik with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Datsik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leigh Thompson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Datsik throws out a powerful jab.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Datsik. Datsik obviously looking to wear him down.
Datsik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Datsik lands a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Datsik. That's going to slow Thompson down. #CL2#
Datsik gets a clinch.
Datsik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Datsik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Datsik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Thompson is trying to stall.
Datsik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. #T1#
Datsik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
Datsik crunches a lovely knee into Thompson's ribcage.
Datsik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Datsik lands a right hand.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Datsik keeps him there for the moment.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Datsik.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Datsik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Datsik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A short right from Datsik on the inside.
David Datsik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Datsik lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik lands a shot to the body.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Datsik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Datsik throws a series of strikes that have Thompson backpedaling.
#ROC2#
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Datsik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Datsik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Datsik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Datsik lands with a right that hurts Thompson. Thompson looks to clinch but Datsik throws a short knee that drops Thompson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). David Datsik!
An out of breath David Datsik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Ultimate Fighting Friday 3
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Torrent looks to clinch #TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torrent won't be happy with that.
Torrent is trying to improve his position.
Torrent avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thompson. #SUB#
Thompson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torrent parries the strikes from Thompson easily there. Thompson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torrent to escape.
#SUB#
Thompson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Torrent looks calm but he's in trouble here. Thompson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Torrent is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Thompson lets go of the hold and Torrent can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leigh Thompson!
A very excited looking Leigh Thompson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DSOF 11
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thompson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thompson.
Leigh Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
A left lands for Sanchez.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson is looking for the big counter here.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Thompson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pablo Ramon Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
It looked like Sanchez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thompson.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Thompson misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Sanchez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Pablo Ramon Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leigh Thompson.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Ramon Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Leigh Thompson has been cut.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thompson cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
#T1#
Thompson shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Sanchez tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thompson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leigh Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pablo Ramon Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leigh Thompson.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez scores with a one two! Thompson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
Thompson misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez, which made it look bad.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Thompson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thompson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
It looked like Sanchez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thompson.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Leigh Thompson's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez with a hook.#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Ramon Sanchez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leigh Thompson's cut.
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#
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Thompson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sanchez has got the better of the exchanges.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thompson slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
The cut above Leigh Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pablo Ramon Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Sanchez backs off Thompson throws a huge counter combo but Sanchez manages to avoid it all.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Sanchez coming out on top.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez is looking to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leigh Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Ramon Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Ramon Sanchez!
Pablo Ramon Sanchez retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
Vereeuwigd 6
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Buysse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buysse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Buysse ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thompson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Buysse should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Buysse tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Marc Buysse has been cut.
Leigh Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Buysse.
Buysse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buysse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buysse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buysse tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Buysse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Buysse looks winded!
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Buysse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have Buysse backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buysse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buysse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
and Thompson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Buysse! He's just covering up as Thompson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leigh Thompson!
Our winner, Leigh Thompson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Marc Buysse spoke after the fight, saying 'a big sorry on my lose, i'll be back better and stronger'.
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Event:
Vereeuwigd 5
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have Miller backpedaling.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
#ROC#
Miller is rocked!
Thompson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Miller out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leigh Thompson!
A victorious Leigh Thompson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Vereeuwigd 3
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Rosenthal clinches up against the cage.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rosenthal tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rosenthal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rosenthal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Rosenthal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Rosenthal clinches.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Rosenthal is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rosenthal won't allow it.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosenthal has double underhooks. #TD2#
Rosenthal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rosenthal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Rosenthal looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosenthal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rosenthal keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Rosenthal doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thompson controlling from the top position.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rosenthal's guard.#T2#
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.
Thompson trying to control but Rosenthal is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Romeo Rosenthal has been cut.
Rosenthal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leigh Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Rosenthal.
Rosenthal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Rosenthal has managed to clinch.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rosenthal is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Rosenthal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rosenthal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson tries to circle away but Rosenthal has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Rosenthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rosenthal walks into a left hand.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosenthal tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rosenthal under the eye.
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rosenthal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson throws a body punch but Rosenthal moves out of range.
Thompson cracks Rosenthal with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rosenthal is defended easily by Thompson.#T4#
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rosenthal off the cage and back into range.
Rosenthal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson jabs Rosenthal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Rosenthal avoids nicely.
Rosenthal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thompson.
Thompson feints a jab promting Rosenthal to slip. Thompson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rosenthal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leigh Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romeo Rosenthal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Rosenthal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Rosenthal rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Rosenthal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thompson tries a body shot but Rosenthal blocks it.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rosenthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Rosenthal counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1##CL2#
Rosenthal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson looking to stall.
Rosenthal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rosenthal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rosenthal fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Rosenthal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Rosenthal throws a counter combo.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosenthal can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Rosenthal darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Rosenthal stalls.
Rosenthal leaning against his opponent.
Rosenthal receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T2##BC2#
Rosenthal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rosenthal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rosenthal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leigh Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Rosenthal.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosenthal wants to counter with a clinch but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Rosenthal counters by moving into the clinch.
Rosenthal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Rosenthal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Rosenthal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson lands a jab to the nose.
Leigh Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges. #CL2#
Rosenthal moves into the clinch successfully.
Rosenthal is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rosenthal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rosenthal is breathing heavily.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Rosenthal has him pressed against the cage.
Rosenthal wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosenthal has double underhooks.
Rosenthal stalling.
Thompson tries to break free but Rosenthal pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rosenthal breaks the clinch.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rosenthal. #T4##CL2#
Rosenthal takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Rosenthal has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Rosenthal fails to pull guard.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosenthal has double underhooks.
Thompson is trying to push Rosenthal away but Rosenthal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Romeo Rosenthal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Rosenthal is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Romeo Rosenthal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Romeo Rosenthal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Rosenthal moves into the clinch.
Rosenthal can't get the takedown.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rosenthal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosenthal.
Rosenthal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rosenthal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Rosenthal has the dominant position.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Rosenthal breaks the clinch.
Leigh Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rosenthal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leigh Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Rosenthal.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Rosenthal shoots and misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Rosenthal backing up. Rosenthal nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Rosenthal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
That has opened up Romeo Rosenthal's cut even more.
Rosenthal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Rosenthal is rocked!
A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
Rosenthal is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Rosenthal tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson gets in close and tags Rosenthal with a short punch that almost sends Rosenthal to the mat! Oh Rosenthal is in big trouble! He turns his back on Thompson, trying to create some distance but Thompson rushes him, striking wildly and Rosenthal goes down! The referee tackles Thompson into the cage to end the fight! Thompson is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leigh Thompson!
During a confident post fight interview, Leigh Thompson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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