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Event:
EFL 22
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Hanson gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hanson drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson has Thompson pulled in close to control his posture.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
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 throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Thompson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hanson pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
Thompson postures up in Hanson's guard and throws a big left but Hanson blocks it.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hanson darts in looking for a takedown but Thompson gets double underhooks and turns Hanson into the cage.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Hanson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanson trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hanson cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Hanson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Hanson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanson has Thompson in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Joe Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanson counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanson.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Hanson is quick to defend against it.
Hanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Hanson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Hanson.
#TD2#
Hanson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Hanson drags him back down.#SUB2#
Hanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hanson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Thompson is not content to let Hanson control the position.
Thompson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hanson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Hanson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Hanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanson.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Hanson is quick to defend against it.
Hanson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Hanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hanson fails with the takedown.
Thompson tries to counter by clinching up but Hanson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thompson connects with the punch.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
A right-left combo lands from Hanson. #T2#
Hanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Hanson.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Hanson is quick to defend against it.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
Hanson wants to clinch.
Blake Hanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Hanson unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Hanson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thompson fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanson in the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Hanson forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Thompson pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Thompson is fighting to break Hanson's control of his arms but Hanson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hanson has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.#ES2#
Hanson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thompson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hanson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thompson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanson won't allow it.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Hanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body punch from Hanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Thompson had his way with Blake Hanson in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Hanson shoots in.
Hanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanson moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanson tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2#
Hanson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Hanson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thompson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thompson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thompson! #REVR#
Thompson is trying to move to mount but Hanson reverses beautifully and ends up in Thompson's guard. #SUB2#
Hanson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thompson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hanson, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
Hanson trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Hanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Hanson gets to his feet - Thompson follows without any prompting.
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 swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanson counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Hanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Blake Hanson!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Blake Hanson!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Blake Hanson!
Blake Hanson wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
EFL 19
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Henderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thompson 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.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Henderson misses its target.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Henderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henderson backs up against the cage.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Henderson needs to keep his hands up - Thompson had a free shot at his head there.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Henderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thompson.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Thompson shoots and misses
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Henderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thompson.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Thompson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.
It looked like Henderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
A jab from Thompson misses.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Henderson throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Jimmy Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Thompson.
A quick step to the side and Henderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Thompson.
A quick step to the side and Henderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Thompson tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Henderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Thompson misses with a low kick as Henderson jumps back.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thompson.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Henderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Henderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Thompson misses.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Henderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jimmy Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Henderson clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
A counter left hand to the body from Henderson misses its target.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
As Thompson looks to move away, Henderson throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Henderson misses the target.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thompson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
As Thompson looks to move away, Henderson throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Thompson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thompson.
Thompson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Henderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Joe Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Thompson cracks the inside of Washington's front leg. #TD2#
Washington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Thompson sneaks out the side door and pushes Washington away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Washington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Washington persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Thompson pushes Washington off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
Dominique Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Thompson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Dominique Washington has been cut.#TD2#
Washington gets the takedown into side control.
Thompson is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it.
Thompson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Washington is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Washington throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington wants to hit a switch here but Thompson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Washington there!
Washington can't escape the position.
#T2#
Washington tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Washington blocking the ground and pound.
Washington is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Washington tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Washington can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington wants to try and get back to his feet.
Washington wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Washington can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Washington tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson prevents Washington from getting the reversal.
Thompson lands a big shot there that rocks Washington but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Thompson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Washington regains half guard.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.
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 Washington's temple.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg. #T4#
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washington is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Washington tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Washington's head.
Thompson prevents Washington from improving his position.
Washington keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominique Washington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Washington shoots in and bounces Thompson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Washington throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Thompson!#REVR#
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Joe Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Washington trying to control the position.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson stops Washington from standing up.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson cracks Washington with a solid left hand.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Thompson postures up.
Thompson trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompson has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Washington distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Washington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dominique Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Washington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Washington chips away with some ground and pound.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington lands a couple of digs.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Thompson!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Washington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Washington is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thompson is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Thompson won't allow Washington to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Washington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Washington cracks Thompson with a big right hand but Thompson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Washington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Washington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Washington slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Washington winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thompson has hold of Washington's hands but Washington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Washington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Thompson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Washington lands a nice short elbow.
Washington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Washington winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Washington there.
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
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. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington working Thompson over with strikes.
Washington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Washington lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominique Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Washington 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Washington!
A very excited looking Dominique Washington 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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