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Event:
BFA 2: Sydney 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Thompson tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily#TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Thompson tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Thompson avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.#T1#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Smith content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Smith decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Thompson tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Thompson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thompson to the mat. Thompson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Thompson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Thompson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smith looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
#REVR#
Smith working the ground and pound but Thompson is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SU2#
Smith stands up and beckons Thompson to join him on the feet.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Thompson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
A short right from Thompson. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Smith moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.#ES#
Thompson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Smith fails with the takedown.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brian Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Smith.#T3#
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Smith tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thompson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith controlling from side mount. #T4#
Thompson is not content to let Smith control the position. #SUB2#
Smith is working to tighten his grip on Thompson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thompson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Smith is really squeezing tight and eventually Thompson passes out! Smith breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Evan Smith!
Evan Smith is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
BFA 1 - Pena v Blachowicz
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Rodriguez is looking to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez, which made it look bad.
Josh Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Thompson.#TD2#
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Rodriguez's guard.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!#T1#
Thompson gets to his feet and stands over Rodriguez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rodriguez felt that one! Thompson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rodriguez from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Thompson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Bramble to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Thompson feints and as Bramble raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Bramble has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thompson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bramble is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson prevents Bramble from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bramble's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bramble blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson jumps guard but Bramble turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bramble is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bramble's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bramble's efforts to push away.
Bramble looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Bramble is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bramble has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson tries to break free but Bramble pushes him back against the cage.
Bramble tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bramble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bramble stops a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Livingstone Bramble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Thompson.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bramble fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Bramble counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson shoots in but Bramble avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bramble defends it nicely.#T2#
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bramble sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Thompson shoots in but Bramble avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson looks winded!
Bramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bramble on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Bramble, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Bramble against the cage but Bramble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bramble misses the target.
Bramble scores with a nice strike.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Bramble counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Bramble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Bramble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bramble smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bramble defends it nicely.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Bramble counters with a two punch combo.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bramble as he jumps to the side.
Bramble is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Bramble sprawls well.
Bramble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bramble counter with a right hand. #T4#
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bramble counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bramble misses with a wild combination.
Bramble stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Bramble tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bramble lands the left hand.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bramble comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Bramble.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bramble's waist but Bramble gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bramble as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Livingstone Bramble dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bramble stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Bramble sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Bramble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brian Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Livingstone Bramble is winning the standup battle so far.
Bramble moves out of range of the leg kick from Thompson.
A quick step to the side and Bramble tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bramble leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bramble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Bramble counters with a nice uppercut.
Livingstone Bramble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bramble stuffs the takedown.
Bramble slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bramble was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bramble scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Thompson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Thompson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bramble stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bramble wants it to stay on the feet.
Bramble scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Livingstone Bramble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bramble throws a body shot but no joy.
Bramble with a hook.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bramble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Bramble does it's job there.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bramble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bramble comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bramble defends it nicely.#T2#
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bramble tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bramble defends it nicely.
Bramble throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bramble works Thompson's body with a nice hook.
Bramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bramble.
Bramble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson darts in looking for a takedown but Bramble gets double underhooks and turns Thompson into the cage. #T3#
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bramble avoids it really well and circles away.
Bramble scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bramble circles away.
Bramble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Bramble stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bramble misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Bramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bramble lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Bramble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bramble connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Bramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bramble throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thompson on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bramble avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Livingstone Bramble dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Bramble.
Thompson darts in looking for a takedown but Bramble gets double underhooks and turns Thompson into the cage.
Bramble blocks the body kick.
Bramble slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bramble scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Bramble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Bramble was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thompson.
Livingstone Bramble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in but Bramble avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bramble was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Bramble sprawls well.#T1#
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Bramble.
Thompson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Bramble as Thompson shoots in.
Bramble fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thompson on the side of the head.
Bramble jabs Thompson right on the nose. Thompson blinks but takes it well.
Bramble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Bramble.
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bramble connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bramble as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Bramble tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bramble scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Bramble tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bramble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Bramble lands with a straight right. Thompson didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bramble sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bramble swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bramble shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thompson eats them both and turns towards Bramble to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Bramble.
Bramble connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bramble wriggles free and stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bramble. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Bramble. That snapped Thompson's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bramble tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bramble to the ground. Bramble escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bramble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bramble is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bramble as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Bramble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bramble stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bramble. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bramble sprawls well. Bramble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Brian Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Livingstone Bramble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Livingstone Bramble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bramble has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Livingstone Bramble! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Thompson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Memmedov did well to prevent Thompson getting side control.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Mohammed Memmedov has been cut.
Memmedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#That has opened up Mohammed Memmedov's cut even more.#SUB#
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Memmedov is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Thompson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Memmedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Thompson working Memmedov over with strikes. #CUT#Mohammed Memmedov'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 Mohammed Memmedov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brian Thompson! |
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