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Event:
VFC 6 Extinction Event
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Bean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bean's head.
Bean checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bean has time to react.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bean counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson throws the kick towards the body but Bean avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
As Thompson looks to move away, Bean throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.#T1#
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bean has time to react.
Thompson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Bean thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
Bean walks into a jab.
Thompson throws a lazy head kick
and Bean counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Thompson throws out a powerful jab.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean throws a head kick that Thompson semi-blocks.
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 looks to land a combination but Bean avoids it well.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses the body punch
and Bean makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thompson really felt that one!
Thompson misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Bean saw that one coming.
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 winded!
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thompson.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a jab. Bean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
Bean avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bean is just out of range.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bean looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Bean.
Thompson throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Bean.
#T4#
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bean is looking to counter punch.
Bean avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bean had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson tried to score with a low kick but Bean checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Bean. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bean throws out the jab.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Bean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Bean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bean throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bean feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Thompson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bean.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson looks for the body kick but Bean saw that one coming.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bean avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Bean tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
As Thompson looks to move away, Bean throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.#T1#
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Bean.
Bean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mr Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Bean avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Bean went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bean has time to react.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
Bean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bean avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Bean lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bean avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Bean avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bean slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
As Thompson looks to move away, Bean throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Thompson throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bean throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean misses with a body shot.
Bean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
Bean misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thompson swings for the body but Bean moves out of range.
Thompson clobbers Bean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Bean lands with a nice body kick.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bean scores with a head kick.
Bean checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some bone on bone action there as Bean checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Bean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bean thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
Ryan Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bean checks a leg kick.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bean misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
No joy there for Bean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bean half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson tries to bum rush Bean with a series of wild strikes but Bean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean keeps Thompson at a distance using the push kick.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bean.
Bean checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Bean avoids it well.
Bean moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thompson avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bean might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bean - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Bean's head back.
Bean is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thompson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
Bean misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bean.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bean avoids the body shot from Thompson.
It looked like Bean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson throws a push kick but Bean slaps the foot to one side.
Bean checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson throws a low kick, looking for Bean's leg but Bean calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Bean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Bean throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson throws a head kick but Bean moves out of range.
#T2#
Thompson throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Bean throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Bean misses.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bean, as that shot connected.
Bean throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Bean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Bean tries a head kick but it misses.
Bean pushes Thompson away with a front kick.
Thompson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Thompson works over Bean's head and body with a nice combination.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bean throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Bean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bean throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Bean's ribs.
Bean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bean backs up against the cage.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bean moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Bean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bean's head.
Mr Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Thompson! |
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Event:
VFC 2.5 New Year Afterparty
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Hall throws a leg kick but Thompson moved away.
Hall has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Hall blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thompson manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Hall has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Hall looking to stall.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
Thompson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Hall jumps into guard, dragging Thompson to the mat.
Thompson stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hall passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hall is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thompson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Hall!
An out of breath Richard Hall 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: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Castro.
Thompson throws a right hand that Castro ducks under and follows up with a left that Castro also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Castro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Castro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Thompson.
Castro should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
Castro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson has momentary wrist control but Castro slips an elbow through the middle.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Castro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Castro cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.#T1#
Castro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castro landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Castro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Castro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Castro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Castro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Castro is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Castro postures up.
Castro stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Castro cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Castro chips away with some ground and pound.
Castro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Castro's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Castro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Castro postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Castro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson looking to control.
Castro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro advances to half guard.
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. Castro connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple.
Castro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Castro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Castro passes the guard and advances to mount!
Castro raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thompson taking shots to the head.
Castro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Castro lands with some strikes.
Thompson working to try and regain half guard.
Castro lands a couple of good shots and Thompson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Castro lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Castro scores with punches from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Castro.
Castro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4#
Castro is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Thompson up.
Castro scores with punches and elbows.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castro on the ground.
Thompson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Castro lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Thompson.
Castro lands punches and elbows.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Castro. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Castro softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Castro scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Thompson is trying to remain composed but Castro is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Can Thompson hold on?! Castro is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Castro gets his hands free as Thompson looks to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Castro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson scores with a nice strike.
Castro avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Castro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab from Thompson.
Thompson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Castro avoids it well.
Castro avoids the head kick by Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Castro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Castro tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Castro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castro.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Castro gets the takedown into side control.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thompson to see if he's OK.
Castro is putting a hurting on Thompson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Castro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thompson some visible discomfort.
Castro lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Castro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thompson to see if he's OK.
Castro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Castro lands a few punches from side control.
Castro lands an elbow.
Castro lands an elbow.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Castro working the head with strikes.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro working the ground and pound.
Thompson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Thompson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Castro lands some shots froms side control.
Castro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thompson some visible discomfort.
Castro lands a nice forearm strike.
Castro scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Castro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thompson tries to buck Castro off but Castro is having none of it.
Castro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Castro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thompson down.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Fidel Castro has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Castro is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
Castro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Castro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Castro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Castro cracks Thompson with a big elbow.
Castro looks up at the clock and then as Thompson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Castro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Castro working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Castro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Castro is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Castro landing strikes.
Thompson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Castro working the ground and pound.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thompson to see if he's OK.
Castro cracks Thompson with a big elbow.
Thompson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Castro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Castro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Castro has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castro.
Despite the aggression on Castro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Castro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Castro stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Castro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Castro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Castro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Castro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Castro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson has momentary wrist control but Castro slips an elbow through the middle.
Castro distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Castro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Castro postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Castro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Castro chips away with some ground and pound.
Castro connects with a couple of short punches.
Castro lands a couple of digs.
Castro postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow. #T2#
Thompson has momentary wrist control but Castro slips an elbow through the middle.
Castro chips away with some ground and pound.
Castro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Castro cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Castro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Castro distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Castro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Castro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castro landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Castro working some strikes from top position.
Castro working some strikes from top position.
Castro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Castro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Castro stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Castro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Castro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castro is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castro is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Castro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thompson has momentary wrist control but Castro slips an elbow through the middle.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment.
Castro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Castro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Castro connects with a couple of short punches.
Castro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Castro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Castro cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Fidel Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Castro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ryan Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Castro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castro 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Castro!
After winning the bout, Fidel Castro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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