Post by The Sandmen on Jul 21, 2017 0:25:18 GMT -5
Josh Thomson looks very relaxed.
Tony Ferguson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Anthony Hamlett.
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Round 1
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Josh Thomson and Tony Ferguson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Josh Thomson goes with a looping right hand while Tony Ferguson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Ferguson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Ferguson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Thomson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Josh Thomson launches a few punches to Ferguson's cheek from the guard.
Tony Ferguson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Thomson
Ferguson moves on the ground
Ferguson cannot take advantage in the ground
Ferguson clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Thomson to fight back!
Thomson tries to close his guard around Ferguson
He succeeds!
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over Thomson
Ferguson is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tony Ferguson!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Ferguson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Thomson controls the situation despite Tony Ferguson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over Thomson
Deep breaths from Josh Thomson who tries a hammer punch to Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony Ferguson looks to posture up and open Josh Thomson's guard...
Tony Ferguson forces Josh Thomson to open his guard.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson is cooling the fight on the ground
Anthony Hamlett has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tony Ferguson attempts to cut off Thomson with punches
Thomson avoids getting cornered.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Thomson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Thomson launches a furious low kick!
Tony Ferguson blocks
Thomson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Crisp uppercut by Thomson followed by a hard jab
Ferguson deflects the blows.
Tony Ferguson paws at Thomson.
Thomson answers with solid punches!
Thomson moves forward looking for some action
Josh Thomson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Thomson struggles and launches a few punches to Ferguson's head
Nothing from this... Josh Thomson seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Ferguson pushes off of Josh Thomson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Thomson stumbles backwards but Tony Ferguson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Thomson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tony Ferguson pushes away Thomson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Thomson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Tony Ferguson
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ferguson launches a few hard punches to Josh Thomson's ribs!
Thomson struggles and protects himself.
Ferguson misses a step and Josh Thomson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Thomson grapple with Tony Ferguson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson looks to pass to mount...
Thomson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tony Ferguson.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Thomson goes for an armbar!
Tony Ferguson breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Thomson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Anthony Hamlett halts the fight to stand up Josh Thomson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Thomson is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson looks to pass to mount...
Thomson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tony Ferguson.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Thomson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Thomson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomson tries to cover his face,
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Ferguson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Anthony Hamlett didn't see the foul!
Anthony Hamlett separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Ferguson and Thomson circle around the center of the cage.
Tony Ferguson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Thomson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Thomson
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Thomson is taking the best of the fight.
Thomson measures the resilience of Ferguson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ferguson's side.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson measures the resilience of Ferguson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ferguson's side.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to close his guard around Ferguson
He succeeds!
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over Thomson
Ferguson is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tony Ferguson!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Josh Thomson tries to free his leg
Josh Thomson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ferguson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Thomson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ferguson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Anthony Hamlett knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Josh Thomson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson catch Tony Ferguson's left arm and tries a kimura
Tony Ferguson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony Ferguson tries to roll on the ground...
Thomson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Thomson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Deep breaths from Tony Ferguson who tries a hammer punch to Thomson's ribs.
That hit Thomson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Anthony Hamlett halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ferguson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Thomson moves backwards and circles around Tony Ferguson.
Ferguson moves forward looking for some action
Tony Ferguson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ferguson gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Josh Thomson doesn't let Tony Ferguson get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Thomson shoots and grab Tony Ferguson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Thomson scoop up Tony Ferguson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Ferguson to the mat
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Nice beating Tony Ferguson has received.
Ferguson tries to close his guard around Thomson
He is not able to do it
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Josh Thomson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Thomson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Thomson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Thomson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Josh Thomson tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Josh Thomson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Josh Thomson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomson's side.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson launches a few weak punches
Thomson blocks them effectively.
Anthony Hamlett tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tony Ferguson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Josh Thomson attempts a sweep single...
Tony Ferguson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Thomson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Thomson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to close the guard.
Ferguson put Josh Thomson in closed guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Ferguson
Thomson breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Ferguson
Thomson is in closed guard... Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Thomson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ferguson misses a step and Josh Thomson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Thomson is looking to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Josh Thomson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Josh Thomson storms over Ferguson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Thomson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Ferguson's face with his elbows!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Thomson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Ferguson from the side mount!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Josh Thomson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Thomson in his guard...
Josh Thomson rolls him over and takes his back!
Thomson is in rear mount over Ferguson
Thomson leans back...
He clobbers Tony Ferguson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Tony Ferguson's Mouth
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Thomson is in rear mount over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to stand up!
Thomson doesn't allow him!
Thomson is in rear mount over Ferguson
Ferguson has Thomson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Tony Ferguson, who is barely covering up!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Josh Thomson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson tries to show some ground skills
Tony Ferguson put Thomson in half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Josh Thomson tries to free his leg
Josh Thomson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ferguson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson tries to move to full mount!
Ferguson won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson isolates Tony Ferguson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tony Ferguson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Ferguson is trying to counter now!
Ferguson measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Thomson's moves.
Anthony Hamlett stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ferguson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Tony Ferguson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Thomson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Superb haymaker by Ferguson
Thomson manages to move aside
Josh Thomson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Josh Thomson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Thomson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Thomson circles out and slips free of Tony Ferguson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ferguson steps backwards away from Josh Thomson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Ferguson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thomson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ferguson misses a step and Josh Thomson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Inside leg kick from Thomson
that lands on Tony Ferguson's leg.
Anthony Hamlett tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Thomson is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Thomson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Ferguson's jaw!
Ferguson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Thomson struggles... Tony Ferguson is unable to take him down
Crisp uppercut by Ferguson followed by a hard jab
Josh Thomson stumbles back.
Ferguson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Thomson struggles... Tony Ferguson is unable to take him down
Tony Ferguson gets sloppy and Josh Thomson tries to take advantage...
Thomson avoids a dangerous strike from Ferguson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Ferguson has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Ferguson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Thomson moves backwards and circles around Tony Ferguson.
Tony Ferguson has found an opening in the defense of Thomson, launching a big uppercut
Josh Thomson is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Ferguson misses a step and Josh Thomson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Josh Thomson
that stun Ferguson.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Some nice shots from Josh Thomson
that stun Ferguson.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tony Ferguson!
Thomson ducks under...
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Josh Thomson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ferguson
Thomson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thomson takes a break to breathe while holding Tony Ferguson.
The fighters are clinching.
Ferguson tries to take Josh Thomson to the ground from the clinch...
Thomson shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Josh Thomson pushes away Ferguson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ferguson stumbles backwards and Josh Thomson circles to get the center of the cage
Thomson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Ferguson's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Tony Ferguson's Right cheek
Crisp uppercut by Ferguson followed by a hard jab
Josh Thomson stumbles back.
Josh Thomson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ferguson goes down.
Crushing shot to Ferguson's body! He's holding his side
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to close his guard around Thomson
He is not able to do it
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Josh Thomson tries to pass to half guard...
Tony Ferguson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Thomson looks to work from half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Thomson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tony Ferguson is not able to stop Ferguson ground skills and Josh Thomson moves to side mount!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Josh Thomson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson tries to better his position on the ground...
Thomson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Ferguson's being punished here!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tony Ferguson's arm and tries an armbar!
Ferguson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Thomson is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Ferguson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Thomson launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Tony Ferguson's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Ferguson taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Josh Thomson by Submission (Armbar) at 3:49 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Thomson
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 19/26 (73%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 703 s
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 6/16 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/11 (45%)
Takedowns 2/8 (25%)
GnP strikes 5/17 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 703 s
Tony Ferguson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Anthony Hamlett.
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Round 1
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Josh Thomson and Tony Ferguson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Josh Thomson goes with a looping right hand while Tony Ferguson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Ferguson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Ferguson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Thomson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Josh Thomson launches a few punches to Ferguson's cheek from the guard.
Tony Ferguson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Thomson
Ferguson moves on the ground
Ferguson cannot take advantage in the ground
Ferguson clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Thomson to fight back!
Thomson tries to close his guard around Ferguson
He succeeds!
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over Thomson
Ferguson is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tony Ferguson!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Ferguson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Thomson controls the situation despite Tony Ferguson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over Thomson
Deep breaths from Josh Thomson who tries a hammer punch to Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony Ferguson looks to posture up and open Josh Thomson's guard...
Tony Ferguson forces Josh Thomson to open his guard.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson is cooling the fight on the ground
Anthony Hamlett has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tony Ferguson attempts to cut off Thomson with punches
Thomson avoids getting cornered.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Thomson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Thomson launches a furious low kick!
Tony Ferguson blocks
Thomson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Crisp uppercut by Thomson followed by a hard jab
Ferguson deflects the blows.
Tony Ferguson paws at Thomson.
Thomson answers with solid punches!
Thomson moves forward looking for some action
Josh Thomson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Thomson struggles and launches a few punches to Ferguson's head
Nothing from this... Josh Thomson seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Ferguson pushes off of Josh Thomson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Thomson stumbles backwards but Tony Ferguson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Thomson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tony Ferguson pushes away Thomson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Thomson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Tony Ferguson
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ferguson launches a few hard punches to Josh Thomson's ribs!
Thomson struggles and protects himself.
Ferguson misses a step and Josh Thomson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Thomson grapple with Tony Ferguson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson looks to pass to mount...
Thomson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tony Ferguson.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Thomson goes for an armbar!
Tony Ferguson breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Thomson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Anthony Hamlett halts the fight to stand up Josh Thomson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Thomson is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson looks to pass to mount...
Thomson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tony Ferguson.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Thomson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Thomson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomson tries to cover his face,
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Ferguson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Anthony Hamlett didn't see the foul!
Anthony Hamlett separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Ferguson and Thomson circle around the center of the cage.
Tony Ferguson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Thomson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Thomson
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Thomson is taking the best of the fight.
Thomson measures the resilience of Ferguson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ferguson's side.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson measures the resilience of Ferguson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ferguson's side.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to close his guard around Ferguson
He succeeds!
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over Thomson
Ferguson is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tony Ferguson!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Josh Thomson tries to free his leg
Josh Thomson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ferguson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Thomson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ferguson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Anthony Hamlett knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Josh Thomson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson catch Tony Ferguson's left arm and tries a kimura
Tony Ferguson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony Ferguson tries to roll on the ground...
Thomson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Thomson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Deep breaths from Tony Ferguson who tries a hammer punch to Thomson's ribs.
That hit Thomson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Anthony Hamlett halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ferguson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Thomson moves backwards and circles around Tony Ferguson.
Ferguson moves forward looking for some action
Tony Ferguson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ferguson gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Josh Thomson doesn't let Tony Ferguson get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Thomson shoots and grab Tony Ferguson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Thomson scoop up Tony Ferguson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Ferguson to the mat
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Nice beating Tony Ferguson has received.
Ferguson tries to close his guard around Thomson
He is not able to do it
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Josh Thomson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Thomson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Thomson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Thomson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Josh Thomson tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Josh Thomson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Josh Thomson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomson's side.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson launches a few weak punches
Thomson blocks them effectively.
Anthony Hamlett tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tony Ferguson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Josh Thomson attempts a sweep single...
Tony Ferguson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Thomson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Thomson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to close the guard.
Ferguson put Josh Thomson in closed guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Ferguson
Thomson breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Ferguson
Thomson is in closed guard... Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Thomson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ferguson misses a step and Josh Thomson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Thomson is looking to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Josh Thomson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Josh Thomson storms over Ferguson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Thomson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Ferguson's face with his elbows!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Thomson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Ferguson from the side mount!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Josh Thomson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Thomson in his guard...
Josh Thomson rolls him over and takes his back!
Thomson is in rear mount over Ferguson
Thomson leans back...
He clobbers Tony Ferguson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Tony Ferguson's Mouth
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Thomson is in rear mount over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to stand up!
Thomson doesn't allow him!
Thomson is in rear mount over Ferguson
Ferguson has Thomson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Tony Ferguson, who is barely covering up!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Josh Thomson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson tries to show some ground skills
Tony Ferguson put Thomson in half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Josh Thomson tries to free his leg
Josh Thomson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ferguson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson tries to move to full mount!
Ferguson won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson isolates Tony Ferguson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tony Ferguson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Ferguson is trying to counter now!
Ferguson measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Thomson's moves.
Anthony Hamlett stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ferguson is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Tony Ferguson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Thomson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Superb haymaker by Ferguson
Thomson manages to move aside
Josh Thomson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Josh Thomson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Thomson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Thomson circles out and slips free of Tony Ferguson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ferguson steps backwards away from Josh Thomson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Ferguson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thomson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ferguson misses a step and Josh Thomson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Inside leg kick from Thomson
that lands on Tony Ferguson's leg.
Anthony Hamlett tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Thomson is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Thomson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Ferguson's jaw!
Ferguson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Thomson struggles... Tony Ferguson is unable to take him down
Crisp uppercut by Ferguson followed by a hard jab
Josh Thomson stumbles back.
Ferguson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Thomson struggles... Tony Ferguson is unable to take him down
Tony Ferguson gets sloppy and Josh Thomson tries to take advantage...
Thomson avoids a dangerous strike from Ferguson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Ferguson has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Ferguson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Thomson moves backwards and circles around Tony Ferguson.
Tony Ferguson has found an opening in the defense of Thomson, launching a big uppercut
Josh Thomson is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Ferguson misses a step and Josh Thomson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Josh Thomson
that stun Ferguson.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Some nice shots from Josh Thomson
that stun Ferguson.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tony Ferguson!
Thomson ducks under...
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Josh Thomson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ferguson
Thomson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thomson takes a break to breathe while holding Tony Ferguson.
The fighters are clinching.
Ferguson tries to take Josh Thomson to the ground from the clinch...
Thomson shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Josh Thomson pushes away Ferguson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ferguson stumbles backwards and Josh Thomson circles to get the center of the cage
Thomson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Ferguson's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Tony Ferguson's Right cheek
Crisp uppercut by Ferguson followed by a hard jab
Josh Thomson stumbles back.
Josh Thomson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ferguson goes down.
Crushing shot to Ferguson's body! He's holding his side
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Ferguson tries to close his guard around Thomson
He is not able to do it
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Ferguson
Josh Thomson tries to pass to half guard...
Tony Ferguson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Thomson looks to work from half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Ferguson
Thomson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tony Ferguson is not able to stop Ferguson ground skills and Josh Thomson moves to side mount!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Ferguson steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Josh Thomson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Josh Thomson tries to better his position on the ground...
Thomson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Ferguson's being punished here!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Thomson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tony Ferguson's arm and tries an armbar!
Ferguson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Thomson is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Ferguson's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Ferguson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Thomson launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Tony Ferguson's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Ferguson taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Josh Thomson by Submission (Armbar) at 3:49 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Thomson
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 19/26 (73%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 703 s
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 6/16 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/11 (45%)
Takedowns 2/8 (25%)
GnP strikes 5/17 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 703 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!