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Event:
KOFC 77 - Deck vs Force
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Thompson misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Garcia duly obliges.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Garcia.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
As Thompson backs off Garcia throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thompson won't allow Garcia to get back to his feet.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it. #T1#
Thompson trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garcia 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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Thompson is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thompson slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Thompson avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Haislan Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Thompson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. Garcia catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Thompson misses its target.
Garcia lands with a nice body punch.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
#T4#
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Thompson defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass. #T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Thompson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Garcia.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Thompson.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.#T4#
Thompson moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Thompson swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thompson.
Garcia connects with a jab.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thompson throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Thompson.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
#T1#
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Thompson stalls.
Thompson trying to stall but Garcia improves his position.
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Garcia is working Thompson over against the cage.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Thompson looking to stall.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Kevin Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garcia tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Garcia tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kevin Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson blocks a body shot from Garcia.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Haislan Garcia.
I've got Garcia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haislan Garcia!
Kevin Thompson was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck this shit; I quit!'.
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Event:
KOFC 73 - Force vs Karelin 3
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Escobar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar misses with a body punch
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
Thompson cracks Escobar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Escobar scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Thompson has been cut.
Thompson cracks Escobar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson checks a leg kick.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
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!
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thompson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
Thompson slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Escobar scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar throws a leg kick
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Escobar scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Thompson avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar as he connects with a hook.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
That kick from Escobar tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Thompson looking for a submission but Escobar manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson passes Escobar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Thompson's cut.
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#
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Jab from Thompson.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Thompson.
Escobar misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar throws an off balance right hand
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Thompson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.
Escobar throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Escobar thows a body kick. Thompson tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Thompson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thompsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson slips under a jab from Escobar.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Jab from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thompson's calf.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Thompson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.#CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson is working Escobar over against the cage.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
#BC#
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar staying out of range there.#T3#
Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar's head back.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thompson punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Escobar throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
Thompson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Escobar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thompson is now in half guard.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Escobar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson moves nicely into side control.
Thompson controls the position.#SUB2#
Thompson is working to tighten his grip on Escobar's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Escobar has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Thompson is really squeezing tight and eventually Escobar passes out! Thompson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Thompson!
Kevin Thompson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm coming for that belt! As far as I'm concerned I'm still undefeated, I Hate Work did not beat me, I don't care what the judges said, time to right that wrong!'.
The defeated Pablo Escobar had this to say: 'I have to think about cutting down snorting coke on weekdays'.
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Event:
KOFC 68 - Out vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Work uses good head movement to avoid it.
Work fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Work moves away.
Thompson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Work is out of range.
Work looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Work connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Thompson has been cut.
Work misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Work getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thompson throws the left hand but Work avoids the punch easily.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Work.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Work doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Work's half guard.
Thompson controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Work tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Work knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Work tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.#T2#
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thompson trying to control but Work is having none of it.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thompson is working for a guillotine from mount but Work frees his head quite easily.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
Work is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Work stops Thompson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson tries to control but Work wriggling away.
Thompson fails to advance to Work's back.
Work tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson works his way to his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Work's body.
#SUB#
Thompson working for a choke but Work is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Thompson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson throws a body punch but Work moves out of range.
Work tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Work's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Work had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Work is just out of range.
Work misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Good leg kick by Work there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Work uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Work wants to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch position.
Work pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Work misses.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Work ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Work moves away and avoids it.
Work feints a counter leg kick.
Work looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Work tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Work displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab. #T2#
Work throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Work misses with a low kick.
Work lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Work lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Work's shoulder, as Work tries to avoid the shot.
Work misses with a low kick.
Work misses with a wild combination.
Work shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson with a nice cross.
Work throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Work's waist but Work gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side. #T3#
Work takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Work manages to avoid it.
I Hate Work seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Work missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Work throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Work avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Work throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Work.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Work tries to counter by closing the distance.
Work uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Work.
Nice defenses there by Work.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Thompson cracks Work with a right hand to the side of the head.
Work tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Work on his heels. He'll look to pass Work's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Work scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Work.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Work pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Work swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Work tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Work throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Work thinking.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but I Hate Work will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Thompson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Work wants to clinch.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Work displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Work tries a quick counter leg kick but Thompson is wise to it.
A punch lands to the side of Work 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Work gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thompson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Work uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Work's ribcage. Work let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Work wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Work wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Work has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Work's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Work wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Work avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage. #T2#
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Work avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Work wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Work.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Work tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Work. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Work.
Work goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Work looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Work takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Work scores with a hook.
Work misses with a series of wild punches.
Work misses with the combination.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Work moves away.#T4#
Work slips a jab from Thompson.
Work lands an overhand right.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Work was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Work.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Work saw that one coming.
Work misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Work rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
Work throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Work tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thompson manages to move to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I Hate Work comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Hate Work!
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Event:
KOFC 64 - Rones vs Balayan
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Pecilli lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Pecilli sprawls well.#CL#
Pecilli moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Thompson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Thompson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pecilli is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Thompson yanks on the arm and Pecilli is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Thompson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Thompson!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ali Jamal and Kevin Thompson. Jamal kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Re-Rewind. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ali Jamal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
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! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jamal (0) vs (4) Thompson
Jamal is looking for a sweep.
Thompson trying to control the action but Jamal is working from the bottom.
Thompson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jamal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jamal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jamal is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jamal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jamal looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamal, not yet.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson is sitting in close to Jamal's body. Jamal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thompson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thompson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jamal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ali Jamal!
Ali Jamal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens and Kevin Thompson. Stevens kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevens defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Stevens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thompson rushes Stevens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens wants a takedown but no success here.
Stevens tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson has picked Stevens up - he's going for a ride! Thompson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stevens (0) vs (2) Thompson
Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Stevens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Stevens trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but Thompson postures up.
Stevens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Stevens defending well.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stevens pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pushing down on Stevens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Stevens tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stevens looking for a kimura from the bottom but Thompson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (0) vs (5) Thompson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
Thompson tries to move to mount but Stevens blocks the move with his legs.
Stevens is trying to escape the position but Thompson is controlling the position.
Stevens manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
Stevens preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Stevens defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stevens wants to control but Thompson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (0) vs (8) Thompson
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Thompson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Thompson wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
Thompson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stevens keeping his opponent close.
Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stevens wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Stevens gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Thompson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (0) vs (11) Thompson
Stevens prevents Thompson from improving position.
Thompson working away.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from side mount.
Thompson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stevens's legs.
Stevens wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson trying to control the position but Stevens is working away.
Stevens is trying to improve his position.
Thompson working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stevens tries to improve position but can't.
Stevens wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson laying and praying for a moment but Stevens takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stevens is pressing down on Thompson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thompson has passed into half guard!
Thompson controlling the action here.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stevens is not content to let Thompson control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stevens gets full guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens 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.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Thompson stands and throws Stevens's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (0) vs (14) Thompson
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control for a moment but Stevens uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stevens is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Stevens won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Stevens is working away.
Thompson stalling away here and it's allowed Stevens to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control the position.
Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Stevens keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thompson wins on points by 14 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tristan Lancier and Kevin Thompson. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tristan Lancier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lancier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Lancier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lancier (2) vs (0) Thompson
Thompson is controlling Lancier's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Lancier wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Lancier.
Thompson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lancier has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lancier (5) vs (0) Thompson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancier looking to take Thompson's back but Thompson rolls and after a scramble, Thompson ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Thompson to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lancier (5) vs (2) Thompson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
Lancier trying to control but Thompson postures up.
Lancier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lancier tries to get out of the position.
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lancier is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancier trying to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Lancier defending well.
Thompson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lancier (5) vs (5) Thompson
Thompson is looking to work his way around to Lancier's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancier working to try and regain half guard.
Thompson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lancier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lancier shrugs it off.
Lancier wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Lancier is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lancier reaches up to try and control the position but Thompson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lancier rolls and tries to escape and now Thompson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lancier (5) vs (8) Thompson
Lancier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thompson is looking for the choke from the back position but Lancier is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Will Thompson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Thompson controlling from the back.
Thompson is trying to control but Lancier is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Thompson controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Lancier is squirming around nicely.
Lancier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Thompson trying to mount his opponent but Lancier defends it.
Lancier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thompson trying to control the action but Lancier is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Thompson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lancier is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Lancier looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lancier (5) vs (11) Thompson
Thompson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lancier (5) vs (14) Thompson
Thompson keeps control of the position easily here as Lancier tries to buck him off.
Thompson is trying to stick to Lancier's back but Lancier is turning into Thompson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thompson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lancier. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lancier (7) vs (14) Thompson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lancier is fighting to break Thompson's control of his arms but Thompson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancier looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lancier (7) vs (16) Thompson
Lancier looking to control.
Lancier controlling the position.
Thompson controlling from the top position.
Lancier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lancier is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lancier (7) vs (19) Thompson
Lancier seems a little lost for a moment, as Thompson dominates the positioning.
Thompson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lancier (7) vs (21) Thompson
Thompson goes for an armbar but Lancier turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lancier. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lancier (9) vs (21) Thompson
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position here.
Lancier looking to pass the guard.
Lancier wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson has Lancier pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lancier looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lancier (9) vs (23) Thompson
Lancier keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lancier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thompson passes into half guard.
Thompson not doing much here.
Lancier moves into full guard.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Lancier is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thompson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lancier (9) vs (26) Thompson
Lancier working to try and regain half guard.
Lancier wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
Thompson is looking to work his way around to Lancier's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thompson tries to control but Lancier wriggling away.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
Thompson prevents Lancier from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson avoids the attempt from Lancier to control.
Thompson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kevin Thompson and Ste Jones. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Thompson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ste Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thompson wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Thompson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thompson (2) vs (0) Jones
Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson postures up.
Thompson passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Thompson advancing to mount.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling the action here.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (5) vs (0) Jones
Thompson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thompson (8) vs (0) Jones
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thompson's arms.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jones is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thompson gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I would not like to be Jones right now.
Thompson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thompson gets his way!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thompson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thompson's arms.
Jones defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Thompson looking for the choke but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from the back.
Thompson looking for the RNC.
Thompson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jones is in real trouble here. Thompson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jones is tapping out! Thompson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Thompson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Qui on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Qui tries to get out of the position.
Qui wants to get back to his feet but Thompson drags him back down.
Thompson controlling from side mount.
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Qui's legs.
Thompson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Qui will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1##SUB2#
Thompson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson controlling the position.
Thompson tries to advance to mount but Qui denies him.
Thompson controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Qui stops Thompson from passing to mount.
Thompson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Qui regains half guard.
Thompson moves into full mount! Qui won't be happy about that!
Qui is breathing heavily.
Thompson controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Thompson.#T3#
Qui stops Thompson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Thompson controlling his opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Thompson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Qui is now in Thompson's guard. A big mistake from Thompson there, giving up the dominant position!
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Qui's guard. #REVB#
Qui wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson stands and throws Qui's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Qui!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Qui misses.
Thompson misses with a body punch
and Qui counters with a straight right hand.
Qui seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Qui doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Low Qui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Thompson counters by clinching up.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Qui. #TD2#
Thompson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Thompson with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Qui tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Qui's guard.
Qui is looking to stand back up but Thompson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Qui. #REVR#
Thompson trying to mount his opponent but Qui defends it.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thompson passes to side control.
Kevin Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson tries to move to mount but Qui blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qui knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee asks Thompson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Thompson prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Thompson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thompson is trying to get an arm triangle but Qui is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thompson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Qui pushes Thompson off but Thompson dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Thompson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qui trying to remain calm as Thompson controls from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Thompson advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Thompson goes for an armbar but Qui turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Qui.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Qui's guard. #T2#
Thompson works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Thompson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Qui!
Thompson controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Thompson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Qui to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Qui shrugs it off.
Thompson moves to the back. #T3##SUB2#
Thompson is cranking Qui's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Qui! He's tightened the choke and Qui is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Thompson!
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