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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 10
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Showaikh's head back.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Showaikh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Showaikh. Showaikh gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Showaikh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showaikh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Showaikh at a distance.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Showaikh with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Showaikh is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Showaikh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Showaikh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson wants to stand up but Showaikh is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Showaikh gets full guard.
Thompson wants to get up but he can't break Showaikh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thompson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Showaikh working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Showaikh is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thompson has his hands clasped together but Showaikh extends and breaks Thompson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Showaikh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamza Showaikh!
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Haller (ranked 3584 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Thompson (ranked 3788 p4p, 333 weight class). 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Haller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jay Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Haller clinches up against the cage.
Haller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Haller (4) vs (0) Thompson
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Haller trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Haller slows the pace down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Haller presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Haller (6) vs (0) Thompson
Haller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haller tries to control but Thompson wriggling away.
Thompson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haller tries to control but Thompson wriggling away.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haller is looking to work his way around to Thompson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Haller controlling from mount.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haller content just to control the position here.
Thompson is looking to get to half guard.
Haller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haller controlling from the full mount.
Thompson has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Haller (9) vs (0) Thompson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Haller has the hooks in. Thompson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Haller trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thompson doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Thompson right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Haller tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Haller has the hooks in. Thompson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Haller tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy.
Haller has good solid back control here.
Thompson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Haller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thompson.
Thompson tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson staying busy and making it hard for Haller to control.
Thompson tries to escape but Haller has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Haller trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thompson doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Haller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Haller tries to get the hooks in deep but Thompson pushed the leg off.
Thompson trying to control the hands but Haller breaks the grip.
Thompson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haller is staying active.
Haller is riding his opponent, not letting Thompson buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Haller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Haller is controlling the position but Thompson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Haller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haller wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Haller is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haller is working away from the top position though.
Haller tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Thompson is concentrating on defense, preventing Haller from advancing position.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to hold on to Haller's head to control him but Haller postures up.
Haller works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Haller (12) vs (0) Thompson
Haller takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Haller (15) vs (0) Thompson
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Haller tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy.
Haller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thompson.
Thompson prevents Haller from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haller takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
David Haller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Madness 17 Cobb vs Ruas
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lukaszenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lukaszenko.
Lukaszenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lukaszenko fails with the takedown.
We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lukaszenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Lukaszenko avoids it well and moves away.
Jay Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Lukaszenko.
Thompson throws a one two combo.
Lukaszenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lukaszenko prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Lukaszenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Lukaszenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thompson pushes Lukaszenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lukaszenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Lukaszenko is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Thompson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lukaszenko gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Thompson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lukaszenko lets go of the hold and Thompson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Lukaszenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Slater rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Slater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slater. #CL#
Slater clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Slater jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Slater has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Slater has wrist control.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Slater moves away and avoids it.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slater looks to clinch #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Slater wants to get back to his feet.
Slater works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Slater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving. #ES#
Slater manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Slater looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matthew Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Slater shoots and misses
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slater scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Slater is breathing heavily.
Slater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson is looking for the big counter here.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slater under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jay Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Thompson.#CL#
Slater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson clobbers Slater with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slater circles away quickly and effectively.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Slater's head back.
Slater tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Slater has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slater swinging wildly here.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Thompson lands with a cross.
Slater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slater fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Slater's defenses.
Donk. Thompson catches Slater right on the button with a cross.
Thompson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slater keeps Thompson at a distance using the push kick.
Thompson works over Slater's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Slater is looking to clinch.
Thompson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Slater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slater has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Slater's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Slater shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson 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.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thompson sizes up Slater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good shot there by Thompson.
Slater slips under a jab.
Thompson cracks Slater with a good jab.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target. #T4#
Thompson scores with a jab. Slater acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jay Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slater is defended easily by Thompson.
Thompson feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slater.
Thompson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Slater looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Thompson 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#
A punch lands to the side of Slater 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thompson misses with the combination.
It looked like Slater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Slater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matthew Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Slater throws the kick towards the body but Thompson avoids it.
Slater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slater has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slater there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slater throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Slater blocks a jab.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Thompson stalks Slater and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slater's face. Slater staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson lands with a straight right. Slater didn't see that one coming.
Slater scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slater sets himself, and Thompson steps forward looking for the clinch! Slater avoids it this time.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Slater.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slater.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slater throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Slater moves out of range.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson scores with a one two! Slater had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Thompson.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
Thompson with a jab.
Thompson connects with a single shot there.
Slater walks into a jab.
Thompson cracks Slater with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slater swinging wildly here.
Thompson lands with a hook. Slater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Thompson!
Jay Thompson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson works over Shaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Thompson works over Shaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Thompson stalks Shaw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaw's face. Shaw staggers backwards, shaken.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Shaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaw dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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 throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Shaw. Shaw maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Shaw has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Shaw gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
Thompson tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Thompson with the active half guard here but Shaw passes nicely into side control.
Thompson tries to buck Shaw off but Shaw is having none of it.
Thompson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
Thompson gets full guard.#SUB2#
Shaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard. #REVB#
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson is working Shaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson is working Shaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Thompson. #T4#
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay 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#
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Shaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
Thompson is working the combinations to good effect here.#T1#
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jay Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Shaw takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson is trying to push Shaw away but Shaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Shaw has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thompson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Shaw has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Thompson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thompson breaks Shaw's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Thompson pushing down on Shaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
Shaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shaw tries to get out of the position.
Thompson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shaw has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Shaw's head.
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. #T3#
Thompson is nestled in close to Shaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson prevents Shaw from standing back up.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Shaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
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. #T4#
Thompson is nestled in close to Shaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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 Shaw's temple.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Shaw's temple.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.
Shaw has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thompson stalks Shaw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaw's face. Shaw staggers backwards, shaken.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Shaw drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thompson after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson tries to circle away but Shaw has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Shaw has the dominant position.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaw has double underhooks.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Thompson tries to break free but Shaw pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Shaw has the dominant position.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling the position.
Shaw tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Shaw has the dominant position.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling him.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Shaw has the dominant position.
Shaw prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson is trying to push Shaw away but Shaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Shaw keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson tries to break free but Shaw pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson is trying to push Shaw away but Shaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shaw stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Shaw has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaw won't allow it.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling him.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling him.#T3#
Thompson wants to break free but Shaw has control.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Thompson wants to break free but Shaw has control.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaw won't allow it.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Shaw has the dominant position.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaw won't allow it.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling the position.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson tries to circle away but Shaw has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson tries to break free but Shaw pushes him back against the cage.
Shaw keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaw won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Kasey Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson wants to break free but Shaw has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Thompson!
An out of breath Jay Thompson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shaw looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Shaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaw momentarily.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Thompson connects with the punch.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shaw's hands.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shaw's hands.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson scores with a jab.
Shaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thompson connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Thompson.
Thompson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shaw had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaw.
Shaw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Shaw avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Thompson.
Thompson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaw walks into a jab.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Thompson.
Thompson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Jay Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shaw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thompson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Shaw's ribs.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shaw under the eye.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaw off the cage and back into range.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thompson scores with a nice strike.
Thompson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.#T3#
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
Shaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab from Thompson.#ROC2#
Shaw is rocked!
Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thompson scores with a hook.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shaw's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thompson 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.
Nice shot by Thompson.
Shaw walks into a left hand.
Shaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thompson dips to his left and cracks Shaw with an uppercut!
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
A punch lands to the side of Shaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaw on the side of the head.
Thompson cracks Shaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shaw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson lands a jab.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Thompson with a jab.
Thompson lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Shaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thompson clobbers Shaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaw off the cage and back into range.
Thompson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thompson cracks Shaw with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Shaw falls to his knees and Thompson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Thompson!
Jay Thompson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jay Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGrandles throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGrandles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson scores with a jab.
Thompson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thompson avoids the body shot from McGrandles.
McGrandles tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
McGrandles has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGrandles looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGrandles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGrandles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGrandles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGrandles. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
McGrandles shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but McGrandles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
McGrandles throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
McGrandles thuds his shin into the meat of Thompson's side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Thompson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGrandles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McGrandles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGrandles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGrandles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
McGrandles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
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!
McGrandles throws a head kick that Thompson semi-blocks.
McGrandles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGrandles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin McGrandles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrandles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGrandles.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends McGrandles's belly button to the back.
McGrandles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson lands a jab to McGrandles's midsection.
Thompson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
Thompson digs a good hook to McGrandles's body.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but McGrandles seems unphased.
McGrandles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
McGrandles misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson moves out of range as McGrandles throws a body kick.
Thompson with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from McGrandles.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGrandles or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson, which made it look bad.
McGrandles walks into a left hand.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
McGrandles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Thompson lands.
A jab from McGrandles misses.
McGrandles lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thompson takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGrandles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
McGrandles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGrandles somewhat.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGrandles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGrandles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson cracks McGrandles with a good jab.
McGrandles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGrandles tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson lunges at McGrandles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGrandles's hand.
McGrandles scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGrandles's head backwards.
McGrandles throws a one two combo.
McGrandles wants to land a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
McGrandles throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Thompson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jay Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson scores with a jab.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson jabs McGrandles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Thompson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into McGrandles's ribs.
McGrandles feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
McGrandles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrandles swinging wildly here.
McGrandles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGrandles.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGrandles.
#T1#
McGrandles drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends McGrandles's belly button to the back.
McGrandles scores with a kick to the body.
Thompson connects with a jab.
McGrandles throws a solid leg kick but Thompson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGrandles.
McGrandles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Colin McGrandles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGrandles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGrandles takes one to the chin there.
Jay Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGrandles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGrandles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thompson lands a glancing blow to the side of McGrandles's head.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
McGrandles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGrandles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson connects with a right hand. McGrandles shakes it off.
Thompson digs a good hook to McGrandles's body.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
McGrandles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thompson scores with a decent looking hook.
Thompson scores with a punch to the head.
McGrandles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGrandles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGrandles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with McGrandles's head.
Thompson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Thompson thuds a left hand into McGrandles's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped McGrandles's head back.
McGrandles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGrandles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Jab by Thompson.
McGrandles is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps McGrandles's head back.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson feints the counter takedown.
McGrandles walks into a straight right hand from Thompson.
McGrandles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
McGrandles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGrandles throws a wild body kick that Thompson sees coming a mile off.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGrandles under the eye.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGrandles under the eye.
McGrandles tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson wants to counter with a clinch but McGrandles pushes him away.
McGrandles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGrandles is looking to land body kicks.
McGrandles tries a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McGrandles. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGrandles takes one to the side of the head.
McGrandles scores with a head kick.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
McGrandles feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thompson digs a good body shot into McGrandles's ribs.
McGrandles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thompson works McGrandles's body with a nice hook.
Thompson 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.
Thompson lands a jab.
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson cracks McGrandles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
McGrandles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGrandles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson punishes McGrandles's body with a nice straight punch.
McGrandles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGrandles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with McGrandles's head.
Thompson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from McGrandles.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGrandles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGrandles misses with the combination.
McGrandles tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jay Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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 throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGrandles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGrandles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGrandles under the eye.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson thuds a left hand into McGrandles's body.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends McGrandles's belly button to the back.
Thompson works McGrandles's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGrandles. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGrandles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGrandles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGrandles throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thompson lands a nice hook to McGrandles's body. McGrandles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
McGrandles keeps Thompson at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGrandles misses with a two punch combination.
McGrandles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGrandles throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGrandles.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends McGrandles's belly button to the back.
McGrandles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
McGrandles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGrandles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGrandles scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGrandles throws a lazy body kick
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGrandles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGrandles lands a jab-cross combination.
McGrandles throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGrandles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
McGrandles walks into a jab.
McGrandles has a takedown stuffed.
Colin McGrandles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGrandles doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Thompson!
Jay Thompson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 4983 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Thompson (ranked 3895 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jay Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Chai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chai decides to pull guard.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Chai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Thompson
Chai working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is in no mood to give up.
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Thompson is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
Thompson is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chai throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Thompson has his hands clasped together but Chai breaks the hold and Thompson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrizinho Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodrizinho Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jay Thompson had this to say: 'tried my hardest to stop that takedown. hes a good wrestler. oh well ill come back'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Balboa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Balboa darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.#TD#
Balboa jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Balboa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thompson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Thompson is trying to break free.#TD#
Balboa decides to pull guard.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is working Balboa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Balboa blocks nicely.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Balboa wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him. #T1#
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balboa has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Balboa to see if he's OK.
Thompson looks up at the clock and then as Balboa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thompson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Balboa is pushing Thompson's head away, looking to escape. Thompson manages to hold on to the position though.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Thompson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Thompson working the body and head with strikes.
Thompson is working Balboa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thompson is chipping away with strikes.
Balboa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thompson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet.
Thompson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thompson landing strikes.
Thompson is working Balboa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Balboa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thompson is controlling him well.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balboa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Thompson cracks Balboa with a big elbow.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Thompson is putting a hurting on Balboa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Balboa tries to escape but Thompson is in control.
Thompson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Balboa some visible discomfort.
Thompson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thompson lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson is chipping away with strikes.
Balboa stops Thompson from passing to mount.
Thompson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Balboa tries to escape but Thompson is in control.
Thompson scores with punches from side control.
Balboa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thompson looks up at the clock and then as Balboa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thompson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Thompson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Balboa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thompson is controlling him well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Balboa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thompson lands a nice forearm strike.
Balboa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Balboa prevents Thompson from improving position.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Thompson cracks Balboa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thompson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa is trying to buck Thompson off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balboa back to the cage. Thompson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Balboa with that takedown attempt.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balboa backs up against the cage.
Balboa dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Balboa's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Balboa dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
#CL#
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Balboa.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balboa has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling the position. #BC#
Balboa breaks from the clinch.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Balboa counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Balboa tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson wants to break free but Balboa has control.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Balboa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Balboa prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson tries to circle away but Balboa has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balboa tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Balboa.
#T3#
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Balboa prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson tries to circle away but Balboa has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank. #TD#
Balboa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson won't allow Balboa to get back to his feet.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson is in close to Balboa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Thompson cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Balboa wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Balboa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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 moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jay Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.
Jay Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Balboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Balboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Balboa has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa is looking to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch.#CL#
Balboa clinches.
Balboa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Balboa prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Balboa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thompson scores with a one two! Balboa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Balboa tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
Balboa wants to clinch.
Thompson stalks Balboa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Balboa's face. Balboa staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Balboa pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Balboa misses with a body punch.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Balboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Balboa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Balboa has his feet on Thompson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jay Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Balboa doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Alberto Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thompson scores with a one two! Balboa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Balboa shoots in.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Balboa fails with the takedown.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson works over Balboa's head and body with a nice combination.
Thompson scores with a one two! Balboa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Balboa tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alberto Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alberto Balboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Thompson!
Jay Thompson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alberto Balboa was interviewed post fight and said ':'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Goatski eats them both and turns towards Thompson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson stalks Goatski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goatski's face. Goatski staggers backwards, shaken.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Goatski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Goatski is controlling him
Goatski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goatski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Goatski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thompson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Goatski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tedski Goatski!
The defeated Jay Thompson had this to say: 'tried my hardest to stop that takedown. hes a good wrestler. oh well ill come back'.
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Event:
MADNESS TEST EVENT
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Showaikh dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Showaikh's head and hops out.
Thompson stalks Showaikh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Showaikh's face. Showaikh staggers backwards, shaken.
Showaikh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Showaikh doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jay Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamza Showaikh.#SUB2#
Showaikh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Showaikh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Showaikh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson wants to stand but Showaikh has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Showaikh on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Showaikh actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Showaikh controls his leg.
Showaikh gets back to full guard.
Showaikh has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up. #SUB2#
Showaikh is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Thompson rolls with it to try and escape but Showaikh cranks on the arm and Thompson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamza Showaikh!
Jay Thompson was interviewed post fight and said 'tried my hardest to stop that takedown. hes a good wrestler. oh well ill come back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Goatski closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Goatski won't allow it.
Goatski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thompson after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Goatski jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Thompson is sitting in close to Goatski's body. Goatski 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 Goatski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tedski Goatski!
In defeat, Jay Thompson stepped up to the mic, saying 'tried my hardest to stop that takedown. hes a good wrestler. oh well ill come back'.
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