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Event:
C4 XXXI - Abner vs. Ferguson
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makarov but Makarov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Makarov pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Makarov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A knee to the head by Makarov.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Makarov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Makarov shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Sergey Makarov has been cut.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Makarov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makarov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makarov blocks the elbow strike.
Makarov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Makarov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarov lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
Thompson tries a body shot but Makarov blocks it.
Makarov prevents the takedown attempt.
Sergey Makarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Thompson.
Makarov digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Makarov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thompson looks winded!
Makarov lands with a right to the head.
Nice elbow from Makarov. #CUT#That has opened up Scott Thompson's cut even more.#T1#
Makarov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Makarov avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson tries to work over Makarov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson tries to work over Makarov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makarov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makarov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Makarov.
Makarov lands with a left to the head.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Makarov avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Makarov lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Scott Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Makarov lands a left hand.
Makarov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Makarov controls his hands.
Makarov avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Makarov lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Makarov. #CUT#Scott Thompson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergey Makarov!
An out of breath Sergey Makarov 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:
C4 XXVII - Abner vs. Pwent
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Carosella ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carosella enables Thompson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carosella manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Carosella manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Carosella manages to break the clinch.
Carosella throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carosella cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Carosella lands a left and a right that sends Thompson crashing to the canvas! Carosella dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
Carosella can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape. #SUB#
Carosella has control of Thompson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thompson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carosella fails to advance to Thompson's back.
Thompson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Carosella working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Carosella's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Thompson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Carosella prevents Thompson from improving his position.#SUB#
Carosella is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Carosella content to control rather than advance.
Thompson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Carosella is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carosella seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Carosella is controlling well.
Carosella wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Carosella prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Carosella is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carosella prevents Thompson from improving his position.#T3#
Carosella is taking a breather. Thompson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Carosella seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Carosella is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Carosella looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carosella trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carosella looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carosella as he jumps to the side.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carosella takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Carosella scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Thompson drives through and clinches with Carosella against the cage.
Thompson has Carosella pressed against the cage, preventing Carosella from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Carosella breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carosella is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Carosella circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carosella went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson darts in looking for a takedown but Carosella gets double underhooks and turns Thompson into the cage.
Guido Carosella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Thompson.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guido Carosella dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Carosella avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carosella fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carosella misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carosella's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Carosella lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carosella tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Carosella is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Carosella breaks the clinch.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Carosella circles away.
Scott Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carosella smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guido Carosella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Carosella circles away.
Carosella connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thompson tries to move into range but Carosella moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carosella lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Thompson is breathing heavily.#KD#
Thompson ducks straight into an uppercut from Carosella and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Thompson manages to regain guard straight away.
Carosella trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carosella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carosella is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Carosella tries to pass.
Carosella trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carosella advances to half guard.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Carosella wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson is controlling Carosella's trapped leg to prevent Carosella from advancing to side control.
Thompson tries to roll over but Carosella keeps him under control.
Thompson is holding on to half guard well.
Carosella perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Carosella is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Carosella is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Carosella is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well. #SUB#
Carosella is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Thompson has his hands clasped together around Carosella's back. He's all about the action.
Carosella moves nicely into side control.
Carosella working away.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Carosella is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Carosella keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Thompson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Thompson tries to improve his position but Carosella has taken his back! Carosella has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Thompson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Carosella pushes Thompson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guido Carosella! |
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Event:
C4 XXI - Mountain vs Exotic
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Thompson takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.#CL2#
Thompson forces Wallbanger back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Harvey Wallbanger has been cut.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Wallbanger stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Wallbanger avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thompson tries a body shot but Wallbanger blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Wallbanger takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallbanger avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wallbanger blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Wallbanger misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wallbanger is breathing heavily.
Wallbanger takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#Wallbanger is rocked!
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Wallbanger shrugs off.
Oh Wallbanger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Harvey Wallbanger's cut is getting worse.
Thompson has Wallbanger pressed against the cage. He pushes Wallbanger back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Thompson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Wallbanger crashing to the floor! Thompson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Wallbanger is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Thompson! |
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Event:
C4 XIII - Kaki vs. Pikel
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Manivong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson sets himself, and Manivong steps forward looking for the clinch! Thompson avoids it this time.#CL#
Thompson pushes Manivong up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manivong after a bit of a struggle.
Manivong pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
Manivong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Manivong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
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.
Manivong scores with a shoulder strike.
Manivong trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manivong into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manivong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manivong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manivong is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Manivong into the cage.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manivong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manivong lands a body punch.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Manivong lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Manivong.
Manivong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Manivong.
Manivong is working Thompson over against the cage.
A short left from Manivong.
A body shot lands from Manivong.
#T1##BC2#
Manivong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Manivong waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Thompson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Manivong wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Manivong 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 Manivong has Thompson in his guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manivong is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manivong trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manivong won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Manivong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Manivong being controlled here momentarily.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manivong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
Manivong passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Manivong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Thompson is not content to let Manivong control the position.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Manivong tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manivong on the ground.
Thompson is not content to let Manivong control the position.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson tries to buck Manivong off but Manivong is having none of it.
Manivong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Manivong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Manivong throws a strike aimed at the side of Thompson's head but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Manivong trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akuma Manivong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Manivong lands with a cross. #CL#
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson is looking for a takedown.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Manivong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Good body shot from Manivong.
Manivong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Manivong presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manivong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Manivong.
#BC2#
Manivong breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manivong.
#KD2#
Thompson ducks straight into an uppercut from Manivong and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Thompson manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
Manivong pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Manivong is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Akuma Manivong has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Manivong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Thompson is looking to control Manivong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
Manivong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Thompson is not content to let Manivong control the position.
Manivong works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Manivong looking for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is having none of it.
Manivong lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manivong manages to capitalize on a mistake by Thompson to take his back!#SUB2#
Manivong looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Manivong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thompson trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Manivong looking to break Thompson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thompson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Manivong will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB2#
Manivong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thompson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Manivong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thompson prevents Manivong from getting a body triangle.
Thompson trying to control the action but Manivong just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Manivong has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Thompson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Manivong gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akuma Manivong!
A very excited looking Akuma Manivong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
C4 - The Seventh
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Thompson rushes Kamara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Thompson has hold of one of Kamara's legs. Kamara is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kamara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR#
Kamara throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson controls Kamara momentarily but Kamara frees himself.
Kamara is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson has Kamara pulled in close to control his posture.
Kamara postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Kamara throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Kamara works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Kamara lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kamara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Kamara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamara tries to get out of the position.
Kamara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson is thwarting Kamara's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Kamara tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kamara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Kamara missing with punches from the bottom.
Kamara is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamara avoid being mounted?
Thompson is trying to control. Kamara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kamara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamara is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamara moves into full guard.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamara is keeping the position for now.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Kamara keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Kamara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson tries to clinch up
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.#T4#
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson moves to clinch but Kamara breaks away
and Kamara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Thompson pushes Kamara up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kamara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson is working for takedown but Kamara is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Koua Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Thompson.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Kamara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.#CL2#
Thompson drives through and clinches with Kamara against the cage.
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 Koua Kamara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamara circles away.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Scott Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamara tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Thompson darts in and clinches Kamara up against the cage.
Thompson has Kamara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamara prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Kamara is avoiding it.
Kamara feinted with a counter takedown.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Kamara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Thompson walks into a left hand.
Kamara circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Kamara counters with a nice right hand that sends Thompson toppling to the canvas! Thompson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kamara finish him?!#CUT#That has opened up Scott Thompson's cut even more.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kamara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Kamara coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson closes the distance but Kamara moves to the side
and Kamara counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Kamara counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thompson! Kamara lets Thompson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Kamara has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kamara steps in with a hook that catches Thompson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kamara follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Thompson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koua Kamara! |
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Event:
C4 - The Third
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Thompson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thompson distracts McCoy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#It looks like Hank McCoy has been cut.
Thompson distracts McCoy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#Hank McCoy's cut is getting worse.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCoy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCoy, not yet.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#Hank McCoy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hank McCoy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scott Thompson! |
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Event:
C4 - The First
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Orsini shoots in.
Orsini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlito Orsini.#TD#
Thompson feints and as Orsini raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson is in close to Orsini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Thompson is in close to Orsini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini looks winded!
Thompson controlling from the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thompson wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving. #SUB2#
Orsini has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Thompson doesn't defend quickly enough and Orsini has managed to lock this one up! Can Thompson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Orsini on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlito Orsini! |
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