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Event:
HFC Fight Night 13
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrew shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thompson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGrew with a body shot.
Thompson looks to land a combination but McGrew avoids it well. #CL#
McGrew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
McGrew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
McGrew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin McGrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from McGrew. McGrew gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a series of punches but McGrew moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGrew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
McGrew has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGrew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson tries to work over McGrew's front leg with a kick but McGrew checks it.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGrew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGrew shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but McGrew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrew tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thompson manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
McGrew shoots in and bounces Thompson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGrew wants to get up but he can't break Thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2##ES2#
Thompson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGrew fails to pull guard.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrew backwards.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent McGrew's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGrew.
McGrew has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGrew can't get the takedown.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
McGrew jumps guard but Thompson stands there with McGrew around his waist. McGrew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGrew is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGrew can't get the takedown.
McGrew is breathing heavily.
McGrew is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McGrew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson is looking to chop away at McGrew's legs.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
McGrew tries to clinch up.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGrew.
McGrew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have McGrew backpedaling.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson tries to bum rush McGrew with a series of wild strikes but McGrew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrew attempts a counter takedown but Thompson avoids it well and moves away.
McGrew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson misses with a hook.
McGrew wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dave Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGrew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but McGrew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
McGrew seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson takes a swing at McGrew's ribcage but misses.
It looked like McGrew was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGrew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Thompson. #ROC2#McGrew is rocked!
Thompson lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks McGrew out cold! McGrew is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Thompson!
After winning the bout, Dave Thompson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 11
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Murat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Murat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murat wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson tries to kick Murat off but Murat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Thompson won't allow Murat to pass to mount.
Murat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murat drops an elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Murat stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Murat working Thompson over with strikes.
Murat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Murat lands strikes from half guard.
Murat lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson pushes Murat off looking to stand but Murat dives back in and keeps control.
Murat working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Murat is controlling him well.
Thompson has hold of Murat's hands but Murat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!#SUB2#
Murat is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murat to get the leverage.
Murat wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson has hold of Murat's hands but Murat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murat scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Murat is working for a submission of some sort.
Murat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murat working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murat 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.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Murat is controlling him
#T2#
Murat wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murat lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Thompson quite badly. Thompson pulls Murat in close trying to recover. Murat postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Thompson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Thompson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joachim Murat!
During a confident post fight interview, Joachim Murat thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 57: Caceres vs Standifer
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chandler scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Thompson is rocked!
A low kick from Thompson misses
and Chandler counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Chandler!
Mike Chandler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
HFC 53: Caceres vs Akutagawa
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Van Elburg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Elburg. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thompson.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Van Elburg avoids it well.
Van Elburg's coach down at Cope's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Elburg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Elburg cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Van Elburg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Elburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Elburg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Elburg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Van Elburg.
We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Van Elburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Van Elburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Elburg misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Elburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Elburg.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Elburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Van Elburg lands with a right to the head.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Thompson working aggressively here.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Van Elburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Elburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Elburg tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Van Elburg back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Elburg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Elburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Van Elburg takes a shot to the head.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Van Elburg as the two fighters clinch.
Van Elburg tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Van Elburg.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Elburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Van Elburg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Elburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg lands a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Van Elburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Van Elburg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Van Elburg misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Elburg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Elburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Van Elburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Elburg cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Elburg dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Van Elburg looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Van Elburg has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson misses with some punches.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Van Elburg. #T1#
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Van Elburg blocks an uppercut.
Van Elburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson pushes Van Elburg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg is working Thompson over against the cage.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Elburg blocks an uppercut.
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Elburg lands an uppercut.
Van Elburg can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Van Elburg working aggressively here.
#T2#
Van Elburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Van Elburg misses with some punches.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Van Elburg.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Elburg tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Van Elburg back against the cage.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vincent Van Elburg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Van Elburg tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Van Elburg lands with a left to the head.
Van Elburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Van Elburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Van Elburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Elburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Elburg.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Van Elburg lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Elburg.
Van Elburg has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Van Elburg working aggressively here.
#T4#
Thompson lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Elburg working aggressively here.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Van Elburg's head.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Thompson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Elburg has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Elburg can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Van Elburg misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Elburg.
A short uppercut from Van Elburg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Van Elburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Elburg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Elburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Elburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Elburg scores with a counter punch that sends Thompson to the canvas! Van Elburg smells blood - he's punishing Thompson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thompson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Van Elburg!
A relieved looking Vincent Van Elburg 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:
HFC 52: Sidorov vs Chai
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws a low kick but Zapina moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Zapina steps into range and cracks Thompson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Thompson flops backwards and Zapina dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Thompson wants to stand up but Zapina is controlling him.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Thompson wriggles free and stands up.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
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 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zapina. Zapina obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
and Zapina counters with a hugh head kick that removes Thompson from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olan Zapina!
A very excited looking Olan Zapina 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:
HFC 46:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Sage has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Sage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Sage's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Sage leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson letting Sage take a breather here.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Sage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Sage.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##TD#
Sage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Thompson is posturing up here but Sage has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Thompson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Thompson has to tap! Slick submission there by Sage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Sage!
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Sage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Caceres shoots in.
Thompson leaves Caceres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Caceres has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Caceres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Caceres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caceres looking for a takedown.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Caceres wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caceres stalling.
Caceres is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Caceres into the cage.
Caceres tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Caceres drops back down to his feet.
Caceres goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Caceres avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Caceres bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thompson sneaks out the side door and pushes Caceres away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Caceres fails with a takedown attempt.
Caceres has been working on his balance at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thompson.
Caceres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
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 lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caceres circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dave Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caceres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caceres shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Caceres looking to score a takedown here. Thompson is defending well but Caceres drives through and ends up in Thompson's guard.
Caceres scoring with some ground and pound.
Caceres prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Caceres from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Caceres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Caceres advances to half guard.
Caceres 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.
Caceres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thompson is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Caceres has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Thompson is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Rickson Caceres was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFC39
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Thompson lands with a right that hurts Burroughs. Burroughs looks to clinch but Thompson throws a short knee that drops Burroughs. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Dave Thompson!
After winning the bout, Dave Thompson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 32:Wallace vs Campbell
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Thompson scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Buck Bentley has been cut.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Thompson lands a left and a right that send Bentley crashing to the mat, dazed. Thompson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson jabs Bentley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dave Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bentley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Bentley's head coaches at 1% Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bentley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#Bentley is rocked!
Thompson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Bentley hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Thompson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Thompson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 5
Date: Dec 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Dan Diego has been cut.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Diego is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Diego definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson is looking for the big counter here.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
#T1#
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch.
Diego throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Thompson looks winded!
Thompson throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Thompson connects with a superb combination that knocks Diego out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Thompson before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Diego!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Thompson!
Dave Thompson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 25:Tight vs Handerson
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Dave Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Lee misses with some punches.
#T1#
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
A short left from Lee.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lee.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Woo Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Thompson feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Thompson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
#T2#
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shi Woo Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Lee. #ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee misses with the head strike.
A short right from Lee.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with some punches.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee working aggressively here.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thompson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lee is unloading with more strikes now! Thompson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shi Woo Lee!
An out of breath Shi Woo Lee 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:
HFC 22:Sage vs Thompson 2
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Sage closes the distance and clinches.
Sage blocking some punches.
Sage blocks an uppercut.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sage tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Sage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Sage.#SUB#
Sage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thompson is looking to stand up but Sage isn't so interested in that idea.
Sage trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sage is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES2#
Thompson pushes Sage off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Sage takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Sage is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sage.
Sage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sage.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Sage successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sage 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.
Sage trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is trying to stand.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sage 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.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Sage is controlling him
Sage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Sage seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing that Sage has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Sage seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Sage stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Sage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Sage is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sage manages to mount him!
#SUB#
Sage working for a submission but Thompson is keeping him at bay.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Sage trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sage controlling his opponent.
Sage is looking to work his way around to Thompson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Sage has hold of Thompson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thompson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Sage working for a submission but Thompson is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Sage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Sage is working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson frees his head quite easily.
Sage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Sage dominated that round.
That's time! Sage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Sage moves into the clinch.
Sage tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sage fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sage pulls guard successfully.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompson wants to stand but Sage has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Sage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB#
Sage seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Sage trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
Sage stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Sage 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.
Sage stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Sage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Sage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Devon Sage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Sage trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
Sage 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.
Thompson is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Sage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Sage is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sage is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thompson is looking to escape.#SUB#
Sage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Sage controlling the action here. #SUB#
Sage wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson tries to kick Sage off but Sage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sage trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Sage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Sage is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Sage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sage is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
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.#SUB#
Sage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4##SUB#
Sage is trying for a kimura here. Thompson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sage wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Sage!
After winning the bout, Devon Sage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC19:Peramaki vs Clarke
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taranin is just out of range.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taranin.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranin. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taranin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Taranin dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Taranin wants to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch position.
Thompson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taranin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thompson.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Dave Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Taranin.
Thompson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Taranin counters with a shoot takedown. Thompson fights it but they end up in guard.
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.#SUB2#
Taranin drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Taranin off! Taranin jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Taranin tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Taranin stays in close to Thompson's body and controls the position.
Taranin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taranin dives into side control.
The ground and pound from Taranin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Taranin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thompson is trying to buck Taranin off.
Thompson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Taranin prevents Thompson from escaping the position.#T2#
Thompson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Taranin landing strikes.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taranin on the ground.#ES#
Thompson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Thompson misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for 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!
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Taranin drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Taranin.
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.#SUB2#
Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thompson being controlled for a moment.
Thompson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Taranin has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Taranin tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Taranin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Thompson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Taranin yanks on the arm and Thompson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Taranin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maksim Taranin!
Maksim Taranin is the new featherweight champion!
Maksim Taranin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC13:Sage vs Thompson
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thompson has knocked Sage down with a huge combo! Thompson steps away and waves a wobbly Sage back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Devon Sage has been cut.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sage out cold! Sage corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Thompson!
Dave Thompson is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Dave 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:
HFC 9: Magomedov vs Jacobowitz
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
World scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Thompson lands.
World catches Thompson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow World down.
Thompson wobbles World with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Thompson dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts World to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Thompson!
A relieved looking Dave 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:
HFC 6:Patterson vs Raynard
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Thompson drops Smart with a beautiful combination! Smart stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thompson is looking for the KO!
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson tries to bum rush Smart with a series of wild strikes but Smart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OH! Smart has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Thompson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Thompson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Smart sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Thompson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Caceres looking to score a takedown here. Thompson is defending well but Caceres drives through and ends up in Thompson's guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Caceres manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Caceres prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Caceres sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thompson trying to control but Caceres postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Caceres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Caceres sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thompson tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.
Caceres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Caceres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Caceres stalling.
Caceres trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Caceres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caceres darts in looking for a takedown but Thompson gets double underhooks and turns Caceres into the cage.
Caceres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Caceres works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Caceres tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Caceres is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but Caceres is having none of it. #T4#
Caceres content to stall in guard here.
Thompson wants to hit a sweep here but Caceres passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thompson there!
Caceres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Caceres dominated 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.#R2#
Caceres has a takedown stuffed.
Caceres walks into a stiff left hand from Thompson.
Caceres misses with a takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caceres walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Caceres is rocked!
Caceres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson scores with a counter punch that sends Caceres to the canvas! Thompson smells blood - he's punishing Caceres with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Caceres has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Thompson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Maldono takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maldono connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Thompson cracks Maldono with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Maldono is rocked!
Maldono tries to clinch
and Thompson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Maldono out cold! What a finish! Thompson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Thompson! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1103 Round 3
Date: May 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Que Bola does it's job there.
Thompson backs away from a small jab... but Que Bola lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Thompson crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Que Bola with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Asere Que Bola!
Asere Que Bola thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1103 Round 2
Date: May 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Thompson scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Mick Wheller has been cut.#TD2#
Wheller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Wheller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wheller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wheller is controlling him.
Wheller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Wheller has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Wheller landing some decent shots from guard.
Wheller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Wheller trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Wheller has managed to clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thompson pushes Wheller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wheller tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wheller drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Wheller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Mick Wheller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Thompson! Wheller is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Thompson! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1103 Round 1
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson leaves Hunter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunter throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunter is defended easily by Thompson.
Ben Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hunter instigates a clinch. #BC#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Hunter slips a straight right by Thompson.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Hunter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#Hunter is rocked!
Thompson knocks out Hunter with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Thompson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Thompson picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Thompson! |
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