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Event:
HFC 11 - Slugs vs Gold
Date: Mar 27, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Lawrence manages to pull guard.
Our spies down at at Blanc Fitness Academy inform us that Lawrence has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawrence has wrist control.#T1#
Lawrence trying to control the position.
Lawrence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Lawrence working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thompson stays in close to Lawrence's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawrence throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Albert Lawrence has been cut.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
Thompson lands with a hook. Lawrence tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lawrence tries to clinch up.
Thompson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lawrence dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Lawrence's head and hops out.
Bryan Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lawrence looks winded!#T3#
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Lawrence stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson throws a combination. Lawrence tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawrence momentarily.
Lawrence takes one to the chin there.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawrence defends it nicely.#T4#
Lawrence goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
Lawrence lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lawrence backs up against the cage.
Lawrence closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Lawrence is rocked!
Thompson looks for a takedown but Lawrence sprawls well.
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson cracks Lawrence on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lawrence falls backwards against the cage. Thompson follows up with more strikes that drop Lawrence to his knees. Thompson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lawrence! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Thompson!
Our winner, Bryan Thompson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SMASH: Kray vs Vader
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joseph Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clark is looking to clinch.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
Clark tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
Thompson scores with a one two! Clark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Clark is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Clark has been cut.
Thompson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Clark to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Clark looks to clinch but Thompson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Clark taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bryan Thompson!
A relieved looking Bryan Thompson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 50
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bryan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Popov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Thompson has one foot on Popov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Popov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Popov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Popov scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thompson takes a swing at Popov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Popov on the side of the head.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Popov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Popov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard.
Popov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Popov tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom.
Popov passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Popov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Popov winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Popov connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple. #SUB#
Popov is working for a submission of some sort.
Popov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Popov working Thompson over with strikes.
Popov tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Popov lands strikes from half guard.
Popov controlling the action here.
Popov 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.#T3#
Popov drops an elbow to the side of Thompson's head. #SUB#
Popov wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Popov working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Popov drops an elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Popov 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.
Popov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Popov.
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.
Popov is controlling the pace.
Popov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Popov is controlling him
Popov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Popov lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Popov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Popov content just to control the position here.
Popov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popov landing punches. #ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Popov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Thompson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeny Popov!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 41
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson lands with a nice combination. Gross backs away looking to recover.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gross fails with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gross closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Gross pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Gross persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bryan Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Gross.
Gross fails with a takedown attempt.
Gross tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a big counter combination but Gross scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gross takes one on the button.
Gross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rob Gross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws the left hand but Gross avoids the punch easily.
Gross fails to land with a series of punches.
Gross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gross's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##TD2#
Gross gets the takedown into side control.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gross on the ground.#SUB2#
Gross working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gross looks up at the clock and then as Thompson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gross smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gross is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gross wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Gross misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Gross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gross trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Check out the look on Gross's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gross throws an elbow but Thompson slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Gross is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Thompson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gross gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Thompson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gross lets go of the hold and Thompson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rob Gross!
Rob Gross took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, One stop shop for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 27
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Balderas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Balderas backing up. Balderas nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at The Kegerator - 550$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balderas back to the cage. Thompson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balderas throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balderas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balderas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Balderas misses
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Balderas throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Balderas misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Balderas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thompson rather than just go for the knockout.
Balderas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Balderas.
As Balderas looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo but Balderas just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Balderas.
Balderas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Balderas moves out of range.
Balderas misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balderas takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Balderas throws a combination that misses
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Balderas cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balderas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balderas.
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!
Balderas throws a combination that misses
and Balderas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Balderas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Balderas.
Balderas takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Balderas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balderas throws an off balance right hand
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Balderas swinging wildly here.
Balderas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balderas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Balderas tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balderas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Balderas throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balderas lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Balderas misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson jabs Balderas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balderas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Balderas knows he should have avoided that one.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balderas.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Balderas throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balderas dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Balderas misses with a combination
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Balderas misses with a combination
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryan Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Bryan Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balderas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balderas doesn't seem phased though.
Balderas misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balderas misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Balderas misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balderas backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Balderas's head back.
Balderas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balderas scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balderas can do to turn this around?#T2#
Balderas tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balderas.
Thompson sizes up Balderas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balderas avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Balderas throws a combination that misses
and Balderas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balderas misses with an uppercut.
Balderas misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Thompson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Sloppy strikes from Balderas. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balderas's head.
Balderas slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
As Thompson backs off Balderas throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all.
Balderas misses with a body shot
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balderas lands a two punch combo.
Balderas misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Balderas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balderas thinking.
Balderas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
As Thompson backs off Balderas throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all.
Balderas throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Balderas throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Balderas.
#T1#
Balderas throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thompson scores with a hook.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Balderas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Balderas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balderas throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Balderas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Balderas scores with a one two! Thompson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thompson with a jab.#T2#
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson lands an overhand right.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Balderas throws a big shot that misses.
Balderas lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.
Thompson feints a jab promting Balderas to slip. Thompson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Balderas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Balderas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thompson has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balderas misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balderas misses the shot to the body.
Andrew Balderas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Balderas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Thompson!
A very excited looking Bryan 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Farley misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farley looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Farley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farley looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Farley shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Rex Farley has been cut.
Farley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#
Farley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Farley to the canvas! Farley doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Thompson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Thompson!
Bryan Thompson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Flores shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Flores with a body shot.
Flores avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flores's head backwards.#CL#
Flores rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Flores is struggling to control the position.#T1##BC#
Flores escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flores 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 misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Flores counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Flores manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Flores 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.
Flores tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Flores has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thompson regains guard immediately.
Thompson is looking to stand back up but Flores counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thompson. #REVB#
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Flores is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
Flores stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Thompson to get to his feet.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Flores holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Flores throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Flores has double underhooks.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3##BC#
Flores breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Flores darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Flores 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. Flores gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Flores takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flores rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson misses with a hook
#CL#
and Flores moves into the clinch.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Flores.
Flores manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Flores is controlling the position. #TD#
Flores is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thompson can't fight it off and eventually Flores manages to take the fight to the floor. Thompson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Flores is breathing heavily.#T4#
Flores would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Flores postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Flores throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Flores stands up from Thompson's guard - Flores perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flores takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 Douglass Flores will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thompson throws a right and a left that Flores avoids nicely.
Thompson throws a combination. Flores tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flores.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Flores counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Flores. #TD#
Flores gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Flores is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SU#
Flores decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Thompson with a jab.#ROC2#
Flores is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Oh Flores is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Thompson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Flores is looking to close the distance but Thompson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Flores crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Flores is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bryan Thompson!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryan Thompson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Bert Rivers has been cut.
Bryan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Rivers's defenses. #ROC2#
Rivers is rocked!
Thompson cracks Rivers with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rivers tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thompson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rivers is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Thompson!
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