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Event:
KIFC 83
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1# Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sari looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range. Thompson cracks Sari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sari tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target. Sari takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses. Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sari. Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Sari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Thompson scores with a nice strike. Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Thompson throws the left hand but Sari avoids the punch easily. Thompson misses the shot to the body. Sari ducks under a wild hook from Thompson. Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2# and Sari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thompson! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thompson tries to buck Sari off but Sari is having none of it. Thompson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Thompson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Sari manages to pass to side control. #T1# Thompson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2# Sari 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 Sari is really squeezing tight and eventually Thompson passes out! Sari breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Batara Sari! Batara Sari is the new middleweight champion! Post fight, an emotional Batara Sari said 'I'm the first two time 185lb champ here at KIFC and I want to be the first two division champ as well!
If it's Kovacheckers or that Geezer who comes out with the belt I want next!'. The defeated David Thompson had this to say: 'This loss is unacceptable, I blame everyone but myself for this outcome. The refs, the judges, my coaches, every stinkin' person on this island.'. |
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Event:
KIFC 70
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard. Thompson chips away with some ground and pound. Thompson distracts Dawson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Thompson lands a couple of digs. Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Dawson's brow. Dawson keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully. #SUB# Dawson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson is working Dawson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Thompson chips away with some ground and pound. Thompson landing with the ground and pound. #SUB# Dawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dawson's head. Thompson landing some decent shots from guard. Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Dawson working for submissions but it's allowed Thompson to get to half guard.
Dawson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Dawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawson tries to get out of the position. Dawson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2# Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dawson is not content to let Thompson control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Dawson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily. Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Dawson's head. #SUB# Dawson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily. Thompson uses his free foot to push down on Dawson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dawson. Dawson is trying desperately to improve position. Thompson with a couple of short strikes. Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3# Thompson looking to finish Dawson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dawson!#CUT2#It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut. Thompson working Dawson over with strikes here. Thompson breaks from Dawson's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#Dawson is rocked! Thompson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dawson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Dawson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Dawson tries to reverse the position but Thompson maintains control. Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawson is looking to escape. Thompson lands a big shot to the head and Dawson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Thompson! David Thompson is the new middleweight champion! David Thompson very nearly forgot to thank Primal amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
KIFC 60
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1# Thompson fails with the takedown. Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Aya. A big right from Aya misses. Aya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson. Thompson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aya sprawls and moves away.#TD# Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Aya trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aya wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Aya has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Aya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1# Thompson lands strikes from half guard. Aya trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thompson manages to pass to mount!
Thompson content just to control the position here. Aya is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount. Aya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Aya wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away. Thompson unloading with bombs! Thompson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Thompson lands a big elbow. Aya in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Aya is working to get back to half guard.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Thompson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#Aya is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aya tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away. Aya is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him? Thompson landing shots from mount. Aya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount. A big strike lands for Thompson! That's really hurt Aya and he's turned his back - Thompson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Thompson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Thompson! David Thompson made sure to mention his sponsor, Island clothing lite in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2023 |
#R1# Uoston with a lazy takedown attempt and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Thompson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uoston on the side of the head. Uoston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.#ROC#Uoston is rocked! Uoston tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range. Uoston is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him? Uoston gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Thompson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Thompson! David Thompson gave a mention to Island clothing lite in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Iona shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Iona was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thompson is trying to control Iona's posture but Iona avoids it. Thompson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Iona's best efforts. Thompson's coaches at Cozad The Island have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Iona blocks the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Thompson continues to stall. Thompson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson is controlling Iona's position as best he can from this difficult position. Iona trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom. #T1# Thompson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thompson. Thompson keeping moving, preventing Iona from controlling successfully. Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Thompson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iona manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Thompson with a nice head shot there.#T2# Iona trying to control the position.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Thompson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Iona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Thompson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3# Iona wants to get back to his feet but Thompson passes into half guard.
Iona taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard. Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Iona wants to stand back up but Thompson manages to pass into side control.
Iona wants to control but Thompson postures up. Iona looking for a sweep but Thompson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Thompson with the ground and pound from mount. Thompson breaks from Iona's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4# Iona tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away. Thompson looking to control and managing it successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! BOOM! Thompson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thompson controlling the pace for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Thompson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Iona throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
#TD2# Iona looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Thompson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Thompson controlling Iona's posture. Iona stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iona's guard. #REVR# Iona wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thompson is now in half guard. Thompson controlling the action here.#T1# Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iona can do anything to dispel that myth. Thompson content to control rather than advance. David Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Iona's head. Iona wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard. Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Iona is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Iona avoid being mounted? Thompson working over Iona with some ground and pound. Iona looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2# Thompson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Thompson working the head and body with strikes. Iona throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iona can do to turn this around? Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next. Iona really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Thompson slips a nice elbow through Iona's hands, connecting with Iona's forehead. Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next. Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3# Thompson winds up and cracks Iona with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Iona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Iona taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard. Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control. Thompson prevents Iona from improving his position. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thompson winds up and cracks Iona with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4# Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Iona looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Iona looking for submissions off his back. Ground and pound from Thompson. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Thompson dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2# Iona drives through with a takedown into Thompson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Thompson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Thompson is working Iona over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1# Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Iona's brow. Iona is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Thompson passes into half guard. Thompson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Ground and pound from Thompson. Thompson lands with a punch from half guard. Iona on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. David Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Iona tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control. Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Thompson tries to clinch but Iona moves out of range. #CL2# Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Iona. Iona maintains the clinch. #TD2# Iona ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iona no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Iona is wriggling around but Thompson manages to pass to half guard.
Iona tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thompson manages to move to mount!
#T4# Thompson content just to control the position here. Iona is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Iona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Thompson content just to control the position here. Iona tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! David Thompson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Thompson! David Thompson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'That's about it. I can't prove myself anymore on this tiny island full of scrub fighters without being contracted by the King of the Island Fight Club. I'm calling on Thomas Forrester to send me this invite within the next 24 hours or it will be clear that him and his little fight club are scared.'. |
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Event:
KIFC 41
Date: Apr 03, 2023 |
#R1# Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Morris wants to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch position. Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Morris sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A nice side step and Morris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD# Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Thompson tries to advance to mount but Morris denies him. Morris can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morris is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Thompson wants to stand but Morris has his arm trapped. #T1# Thompson grinds an elbow into Morris's temple. Morris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Thompson working away. Morris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thompson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB# Thompson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Morris is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Thompson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morris, who protects the arm well. Morris can't do much from the bottom here. Thompson wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy. A lull in the action here as Thompson stalls from top position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Morris misses with a body kick.#T3# Thompson goes for a double leg but Morris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morris continues to drive forward. Morris steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. A frustrated look appears on Morris's face as he tries to break the clinch. Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Morris is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. Thompson has Morris pushed against the cage. Thompson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Morris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# 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 shoots for a double leg takedown but Morris sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Morris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD# Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Morris sneaks out the side door and pushes Thompson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morris misses with a double jab.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Morris throws a counter combo. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Morris, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Morris against the cage but Morris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Morris will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Morris loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch. Morris throws a body kick that misses #CL# and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morris's efforts to push away. Morris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Thompson is trying to pull guard but Morris has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson wants a takedown.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike. Morris is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks. #T1# Thompson leaning his opponent against the cage. Morris is trying to break free. A frustrated look appears on Morris's face as he tries to break the clinch. Morris is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Morris is controlling him. Morris wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Morris is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC# Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Morris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL# Thompson rushes Morris and presses him up against the cage. Morris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson jumps guard but Morris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Morris blocks with his arms.
#BC# Thompson breaks the clinch.
Harry Morris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Thompson backs off Morris throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all. David Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Morris swinging wildly here.
Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. David Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morris misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely. Thompson blocks a head kick by Morris.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson fails to land the takedown. As Thompson backs off Morris throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all. Thompson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T4# Thompson goes for a double leg but Morris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morris continues to drive forward. It seemed like Morris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Thompson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morris pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC# Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thompson goes for a double leg but Morris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morris continues to drive forward. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Morris tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position. Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Morris avoids the damage to the body. A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Thompson dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing. Thompson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL# Thompson clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Thompson stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morris just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Morris blocks a body shot from Thompson. #T1# Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morris prevents it.
Morris is trying to break free. Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morris walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Morris throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely. Thompson fails with the takedown. Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Morris avoids nicely. Morris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Morris with the counter takedown but Thompson avoids it easily.#T2##CL# Thompson rushes Morris and presses him up against the cage. Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morris's efforts to push away. Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morris is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morris's efforts to push away. Thompson just leaning against Morris, taking a breather. Morris working hard to break the clinch.#T3# Thompson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2# Morris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD# Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Morris sneaks out the side door and pushes Thompson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL# Thompson drives through and clinches with Morris against the cage.
Morris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD# Thompson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2# Morris manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thompson slips under a jab.#CL# Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Morris. Thompson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A frustrated look appears on Morris's face as he tries to break the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thompson jumps guard but Morris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Morris avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Harry Morris. I think Morris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Thompson gets the takedown into side control. Head tries to escape but Thompson is in control. Thompson in side control, just content to control the action for now. Head is trying to buck Thompson off. Head tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Head wants to control but Thompson postures up. Head sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Head. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Head trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Head is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back! Thompson is in bad spot here.
Head is working the ground and pound. Can Thompson escape? Thompson tries to break free.
Head punches the canvas rather than the man. Head tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy.#SUB# Head is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thompson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2# Thompson tries to escape the position.
Thompson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Thompson tries to roll but Head sticks to his back.
#T3# Head slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Thompson is trying to stand back up. Thompson trying to control the position but Head manages to sink in the hooks. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Head's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Thompson trying to control the action but Head just sinks the hooks in. Thompson needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Thompson tries to roll but Head sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Head's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB# Head is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thompson is defending well though. Head let's go of the attempt for now. Head tries to get the hooks in deep but Thompson pushed the leg off. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Head is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thompson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Head is breathing heavily. Head tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poop Head dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2# Thompson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thompson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Thompson wants to stand but Head has his arm trapped. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Head is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it. Head tries to strike from the bottom but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson trying to control the action but Head is working from the bottom. Head tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1# Head trying to control but Thompson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Thompson is punishing Head with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2# Thompson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Thompson keeps control of the position easily here as Head tries to buck him off.
Head tries to break free.
Thompson is riding his opponent, not letting Head buck him off. #SUB2# Head showing good submission defense here.
#T2# Thompson controls the action.#SUB2# Thompson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Head tries to roll but Thompson sticks to his back.
Thompson is looking to control Head but Head is wriggling around and keeping busy. Head wants to escape the position.
#T3# Thompson wants to control but Head manages to buck him off and is now in Thompson's guard! Nice work there by Head! Head might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet. Head stops Thompson from standing up. Thompson wants to control the position but Head says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Head wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy. Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Thompson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Head's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Head's back! Thompson is looking to control Head but Head is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4# So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2# Thompson looking for the choke but no joy. Head is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Head is in a bad position with Thompson working for a choke. Head manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2# Thompson gets a takedown into half guard. Poop Head overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Head is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard. Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Head is trying to get back to full guard. Nice strikes from Thompson there. #T1# Thompson wants to stand up but Head is controlling the position.
Thompson is thwarting Head's attempts to control the position. Thompson content to control rather than advance. Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Head tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Head won't allow Thompson to pass to mount. Thompson lands with a punch from half guard. Thompson lands strikes from half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Head pushes Thompson off looking to stand but Thompson dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Head's temple. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow. Head desperately trying to maintain half guard. Thompson stalling. #T3##SUB2# Thompson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Head doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thompson. #SUB2# Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4# 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 is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Poop Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Head misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Thompson closes the distance and pushes Head back into the cage. Head is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Head avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Thompson looking for a takedown. Head tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Head tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position. A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Head.
And that's the end of the fight! David Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Thompson! David Thompson 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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