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Event:
NYF Fight Night 27
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Ramsey lands a nice shot that snaps Thompson's head back.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Ramsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramsey punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramsey connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Ramsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson misses the jab.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramsey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramsey counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Ramsey takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Ramsey keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramsey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Ramsey on the inside.
Ramsey has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Ramsey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramsey has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Ramsey.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Ramsey is controlling the position.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson tries to break free but Ramsey pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramsey lands a left hand.
Ramsey has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramsey off the cage and back into range.
Ramsey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Ramsey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Ramsey lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Ramsey takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Ramsey.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramsey counters with a big right hand! Oh Thompson is in trouble here! Ramsey follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Ramsey!
A very excited looking Bernard Ramsey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Jackson Thompson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for standing by me through thick and thin. Your unwavering support keeps me going. Keep believing in me, because I'm not done yet. The Bull will rise again.'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thompson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Thompson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thompson.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Thompson!#REVR#
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. #T3#
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.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Thompson has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Jones.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Jones with the counter takedown but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Thompson's guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Thompson tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thompson!
Jones won't let Thompson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T1#
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thompson is trying to stand up.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thompson?
#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Thompson working to try and regain half guard.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thompson's face.
#SUB2#
Jones working for a submission but Thompson is keeping him at bay.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Thompson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Jones tries to control but Thompson wriggling away.
Thompson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jones's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jones!
Jon Jones gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Jackson Thompson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for standing by me through thick and thin. Your unwavering support keeps me going. Keep believing in me, because I'm not done yet. The Bull will rise again.'. |
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Event:
NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Dandrakulo lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dandrakulo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dandrakulo.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dandrakulo avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dandrakulo throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Dandrakulo 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.
Dandrakulo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Dandrakulo misses with a straight left.
Dandrakulo delivers a nice body kick.#KD2#
Dandrakulo cracks Thompson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thompson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dandrakulo finish him?
#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Thompson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Dandrakulo. Thompson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Dandrakulo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson Thompson spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for standing by me through thick and thin. Your unwavering support keeps me going. Keep believing in me, because I'm not done yet. The Bull will rise again.'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Thompson lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Randall Dean has been cut.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dean scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Dean ducks down to avoid it.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sprawl N Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Thompson sends Dean crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thompson is motioning to the referee to let Dean up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Dean is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean drops his hands momentarily. Thompson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Dean staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Dean doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Thompson!
Jackson Thompson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Can you feel that? What an incredible night! I want to thank each and every one of you for being here and for the amazing support you've shown me tonight. The Bull is charging full speed ahead, and I promise you, the best is yet to come!'. |
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Event:
NYF 48: Carter vs Walsh
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Thompson works Wilkinson's body with a nice hook.
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.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilkinson is breathing heavily.
Wilkinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Wilkinson's ribs.
Thompson dips to his left and cracks Wilkinson with an uppercut!
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Wilkinson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilkinson rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Thompson lands a left and a right that send Wilkinson crashing to the mat, dazed. Thompson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Wilkinson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Wilkinson out cold! Wilkinson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Thompson!
Jackson Thompson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Can you feel that? What an incredible night! I want to thank each and every one of you for being here and for the amazing support you've shown me tonight. The Bull is charging full speed ahead, and I promise you, the best is yet to come!'. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 33
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wells swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Wells to counter with a crisp jab.
Wells swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wells misses with a straight left.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Wells moved out of range.
Wells has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Wells has been cut.
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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Wells is just out of range.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wells counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Wells slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
and Wells counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Wells moves into the clinch.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Wells.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Wells avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wells fails to land.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Wells has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wells lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson tries to stall but Wells uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Wells scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Wells lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Wells tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Wells lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Wells misses with a body punch.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Wells working aggressively here.
#BC#
Wells breaks the clinch.
Jackson Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wells uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wells swinging wildly here.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wells rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Wells does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wells avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
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 misses with a body punch
and Wells counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wells seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wells throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wells.
Thompson defending well as Wells loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson throws a body punch but Wells moves out of range.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wells lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Wells keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wells counters with a nice body shot.
Wells takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#Noah Wells's cut is getting worse.
Wells throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wells misses with a body shot.
Thompson unleashes a big counter combination but Wells bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Wells's shoulder, as Wells tries to avoid the shot.
Wells uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wells sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wells counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson tries to bum rush Wells with a series of wild strikes but Wells uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson throws a right hand that Wells ducks under and follows up with a left that Wells also avoids with ease.
Wells appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thompson looks winded!
Wells lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wells digs a good body shot into Thompson's ribs.#T4#
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wells.
Thompson lands a two punch combo.
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wells scores with a counter punch that sends Thompson to the canvas! Wells smells blood - he's punishing Thompson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thompson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Wells!
A victorious Noah Wells thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jackson Thompson was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for standing by me through thick and thin. Your unwavering support keeps me going. Keep believing in me, because I'm not done yet. The Bull will rise again.'. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 28
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Lavender uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Lavender counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Lavender.
Lavender misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson misses with a hook. Lavender ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Lavender. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Jackson Thompson has been cut.
Thompson connects with a single shot there.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#Thompson is rocked!
Lavender moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lavender finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lavender ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Lavender scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lavender on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Lavender wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lavender swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavender moves away from the strike by Thompson. #KD2#
Thompson lands a left and a right that send Lavender crashing to the mat, dazed. Thompson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Lavender is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Thompson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Lavender! Thompson continues to tee off on Lavender, landing with a left and a right! Thompson connects with a right hand that leaves Lavender sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Thompson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Thompson!
As Jackson Thompson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Can you feel that? What an incredible night! I want to thank each and every one of you for being here and for the amazing support you've shown me tonight. The Bull is charging full speed ahead, and I promise you, the best is yet to come!'. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 23
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Holderbaum moves into the clinch.
Holderbaum swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holderbaum working aggressively here.
Holderbaum misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Holderbaum knows he should have avoided that one.
Thompson misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Holderbaum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holderbaum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holderbaum has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Holderbaum can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
#TD2#
Holderbaum pulls guard successfully.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holderbaum keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Holderbaum told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Holderbaum has his hands on Thompson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holderbaum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Holderbaum's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Holderbaum throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thompson uses it to pass to side control.
Holderbaum is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Holderbaum tries to control but Thompson manages to take his back.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holderbaum on the ground.
Holderbaum is really stuck here.
#T2#
Holderbaum looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Holderbaum can't escape the position.
Holderbaum turns into Thompson and is now in his guard.
Holderbaum works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Holderbaum is working for a submission of some sort.
Holderbaum is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Holderbaum seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Holderbaum wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
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.
Thompson wants to control but Holderbaum is keeping busy.
Thompson is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Holderbaum seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holderbaum wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holderbaum sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Holderbaum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Holderbaum is looking for a kimura here.
#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.
Holderbaum 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. #SUB2#
Holderbaum is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson is not content to let Holderbaum control the position.#SUB2#
Holderbaum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bertrand Holderbaum dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thompson scores with a one two! Holderbaum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holderbaum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thompson's head.#CUT2#It looks like Jackson Thompson has been cut.
Holderbaum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holderbaum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holderbaum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holderbaum.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holderbaum!
Holderbaum slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Holderbaum appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holderbaum lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holderbaum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Holderbaum gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bertrand Holderbaum!
A relieved looking Bertrand Holderbaum thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jackson Thompson was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for standing by me through thick and thin. Your unwavering support keeps me going. Keep believing in me, because I'm not done yet. The Bull will rise again.'. |
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TL Fight Night 18
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Jansen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson misses with a hook. Jansen ducked under it nicely.
Thompson misses with a hook. Jansen ducked under it nicely.
Jansen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Jansen moved out of range.
Thompson misses with a hook. Jansen ducked under it nicely.
Jansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Jansen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Jansen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Jansen counters with a right hand to the body.
Jansen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Jansen 's coach down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jansen 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jansen throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Jansen .
Thompson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sprawl N Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Jansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson jabs Jansen right on the nose. Jansen blinks but takes it well.
Thompson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jansen can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Thompson and Jansen drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Thompson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Thompson!
Jackson Thompson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Can you feel that? What an incredible night! I want to thank each and every one of you for being here and for the amazing support you've shown me tonight. The Bull is charging full speed ahead, and I promise you, the best is yet to come!'. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 12
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Thompson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gomes sprawling to the canvas! Gomes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thompson finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Gomes has been cut.
Gomes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson cracks Gomes with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gomes tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thompson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gomes is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Thompson!
As Jackson Thompson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Can you feel that? What an incredible night! I want to thank each and every one of you for being here and for the amazing support you've shown me tonight. The Bull is charging full speed ahead, and I promise you, the best is yet to come!'. |
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