Post by The Sandmen on Mar 9, 2020 21:43:38 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Semtex while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Stephen Thompson 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Semtex moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Wonderboy's thigh!
Paul Daley paws at Wonderboy.
Wonderboy answers with solid punches!
A left hook from Semtex
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Stephen Thompson!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Stephen Thompson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Semtex
Wonderboy shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley fakes a punch to Stephen Thompson ribs and the tries to trip him
Stephen Thompson loses balance and goes to the ground
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Semtex tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Wonderboy leans and gets Paul Daley's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Paul Daley tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex breaks the closed guard of Stephen Thompson and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Paul Daley looks to mount Stephen Thompson...
Stephen Thompson sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Wonderboy
Paul Daley tries to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Paul Daley manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
Paul Daley is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Semtex breaths deeply while on the ground
Paul Daley is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Semtex is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Wonderboy's ribs.
Wonderboy blocks Paul Daley's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Stephen Thompson tries to take advantage...
Stephen Thompson attempts to trap Paul Daley in his guard.
Stephen Thompson manages to switch to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Wonderboy
Semtex is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Paul Daley is in half guard over Wonderboy
Paul Daley tries to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Paul Daley passes momentarily but Stephen Thompson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
John McCarthy 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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Paul Daley paws at Wonderboy.
Wonderboy answers with solid punches!
Paul Daley goes with a looping right hand while Stephen Thompson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Wonderboy seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wonderboy can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Wonderboy launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Semtex!
Stephen Thompson goes with a looping right hand while Paul Daley jumps back and jabs
Wonderboy only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
A right hand from Paul Daley
misses its target.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Semtex.
Stephen Thompson and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stephen Thompson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Pulverizing punch to Wonderboy's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Wonderboy decides to launch some tentative punches
Semtex launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Wonderboy with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Paul Daley throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Wonderboy's chin! That stops Wonderboy in his tracks!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stephen Thompson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Semtex launches a hook to the body
Stephen Thompson moves aside looking for a counter...
Semtex avoids a dangerous strike from Wonderboy
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Semtex misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wonderboy goes for a low kick..
Semtex avoids the deadly blow.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of Wonderboy, launching a big hook
Stephen Thompson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Stephen Thompson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Paul Daley launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Shovel hook by Paul Daley
tags Wonderboy.
Paul Daley and Wonderboy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Wonderboy follows Paul Daley
Semtex fakes a move.
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
High kick from Stephen Thompson!
Semtex seems to be done!
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
Stephen Thompson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Semtex's chin! That stops Semtex in his tracks!
Semtex's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Paul Daley goes with a looping right hand while Stephen Thompson jumps back and jabs
Wonderboy seems staggered and Paul Daley runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Paul Daley launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Wonderboy blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Stephen Thompson's cheek! Wonderboy stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
It lands flush with Paul Daley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Semtex's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson kicks his legs trying to keep Paul Daley away.
Paul Daley takes a kick to the body.
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Semtex launches a kick to Wonderboy's thigh
Loud pop!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
It lands flush with Paul Daley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Semtex launches a kick to Wonderboy's thigh
Wonderboy checks that kick!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
It lands flush with Paul Daley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Semtex decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Wonderboy's guard.
Wonderboy tries to fight back with his feet and Semtex just needs another plan now.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephen Thompson launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
It lands flush with Paul Daley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley decides to jump inside Wonderboy's guard.
Wonderboy fights back with his feet, forcing Semtex to try something else.
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson kicks his legs trying to keep Paul Daley away.
Paul Daley takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Semtex opts to jump inside Wonderboy's guard.
Wonderboy fights back with his feet, forcing Semtex to try something else.
Semtex misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephen Thompson launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
It lands flush with Paul Daley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley creates space and allows Stephen Thompson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Stephen Thompson is standing now.
Stephen Thompson attempts a sweep single...
Stephen Thompson catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wonderboy.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Semtex
Wonderboy launches a barrage of elbows over Semtex's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Semtex doesn't fight back!
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Semtex
Wonderboy is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Stephen Thompson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Semtex
Stephen Thompson is looking to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Stephen Thompson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Semtex
Wonderboy sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Stephen Thompson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Wonderboy drills Paul Daley's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Stephen Thompson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Semtex
Stephen Thompson storms over Semtex with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Wonderboy doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Semtex's face with his elbows!
Semtex's Mouth is beginning to swell
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Semtex
Wonderboy tries to open up Paul Daley's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Semtex in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Forehead
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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High kick from Stephen Thompson!
Semtex seems to be done!
Semtex's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Left cheek
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Wonderboy wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephen Thompson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Paul Daley
well done Semtex falls hard on the mat
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Wonderboy is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Wonderboy launches a kick to Semtex's thigh
Loud pop!
Wonderboy is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley is a bloody mess!
Paul Daley 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 Wonderboy's moves.
Wonderboy is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Semtex tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
Wonderboy is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Wonderboy launches a kick to Semtex's thigh
Loud pop!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Stephen Thompson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Paul Daley is on his feet again.
Semtex attempts a shoot
Stephen Thompson hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Semtex's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Wonderboy steps backwards away from Paul Daley. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Wonderboy decides to launch some tentative punches
Stephen Thompson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Stephen Thompson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Inside leg kick from Semtex
that goes awry.
Stephen Thompson chases Semtex and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Semtex steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Semtex's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex pushes Stephen Thompson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A left hook from Semtex
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Stephen Thompson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Semtex's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Left eye
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Semtex looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stephen Thompson's punches
Semtex is on the receiving end of a great combo by Wonderboy.
Paul Daley takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Here comes Stephen Thompson with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Semtex's ribs!
Hard blow to Semtex's mid-section, he seems hurt
Paul Daley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephen Thompson!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paul Daley looks rattled! Stephen Thompson sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Paul Daley is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Semtex's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Left cheek
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Wonderboy is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Wonderboy moves backwards and gestures for Paul Daley to stand up.
Paul Daley is on his feet again.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephen Thompson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Semtex's face
Stephen Thompson and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stephen Thompson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Semtex's Mouth is beginning to swell
Wonderboy looks to be in very good shape.
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephen Thompson has found an opening in the defense of Semtex, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Semtex's ribs.
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Semtex was not intelligently defending himself!
Crushing shot to Semtex's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Stephen Thompson by TKO (Hook) at 4:39 Round 3
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 23/49 (47%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 227 s
Statistics: Stephen Thompson
Punches 54/73 (74%)
Kicks 10/12 (83%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Sometimes the styles though. This was all style for Thompson and that just undid Daley.
Stephen Thompson 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 John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Semtex moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Wonderboy's thigh!
Paul Daley paws at Wonderboy.
Wonderboy answers with solid punches!
A left hook from Semtex
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Stephen Thompson!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Stephen Thompson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Semtex
Wonderboy shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley fakes a punch to Stephen Thompson ribs and the tries to trip him
Stephen Thompson loses balance and goes to the ground
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Semtex tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Wonderboy leans and gets Paul Daley's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Paul Daley tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex breaks the closed guard of Stephen Thompson and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Paul Daley looks to mount Stephen Thompson...
Stephen Thompson sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Wonderboy
Paul Daley tries to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Paul Daley manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
Paul Daley is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Semtex breaths deeply while on the ground
Paul Daley is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Semtex is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Wonderboy's ribs.
Wonderboy blocks Paul Daley's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Stephen Thompson tries to take advantage...
Stephen Thompson attempts to trap Paul Daley in his guard.
Stephen Thompson manages to switch to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Wonderboy
Semtex is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Paul Daley is in half guard over Wonderboy
Paul Daley tries to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Paul Daley passes momentarily but Stephen Thompson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
John McCarthy 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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Paul Daley paws at Wonderboy.
Wonderboy answers with solid punches!
Paul Daley goes with a looping right hand while Stephen Thompson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Wonderboy seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wonderboy can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Wonderboy launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Semtex!
Stephen Thompson goes with a looping right hand while Paul Daley jumps back and jabs
Wonderboy only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
A right hand from Paul Daley
misses its target.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Semtex.
Stephen Thompson and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stephen Thompson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Pulverizing punch to Wonderboy's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Wonderboy decides to launch some tentative punches
Semtex launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Wonderboy with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Paul Daley throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Wonderboy's chin! That stops Wonderboy in his tracks!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stephen Thompson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Semtex launches a hook to the body
Stephen Thompson moves aside looking for a counter...
Semtex avoids a dangerous strike from Wonderboy
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Semtex misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wonderboy goes for a low kick..
Semtex avoids the deadly blow.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of Wonderboy, launching a big hook
Stephen Thompson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Stephen Thompson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Paul Daley launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Shovel hook by Paul Daley
tags Wonderboy.
Paul Daley and Wonderboy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Wonderboy follows Paul Daley
Semtex fakes a move.
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
High kick from Stephen Thompson!
Semtex seems to be done!
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
Stephen Thompson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Semtex's chin! That stops Semtex in his tracks!
Semtex's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Paul Daley goes with a looping right hand while Stephen Thompson jumps back and jabs
Wonderboy seems staggered and Paul Daley runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Paul Daley launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Wonderboy blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Stephen Thompson's cheek! Wonderboy stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
It lands flush with Paul Daley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Semtex's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson kicks his legs trying to keep Paul Daley away.
Paul Daley takes a kick to the body.
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Semtex launches a kick to Wonderboy's thigh
Loud pop!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
It lands flush with Paul Daley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Semtex launches a kick to Wonderboy's thigh
Wonderboy checks that kick!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
It lands flush with Paul Daley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Semtex decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Wonderboy's guard.
Wonderboy tries to fight back with his feet and Semtex just needs another plan now.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephen Thompson launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
It lands flush with Paul Daley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley decides to jump inside Wonderboy's guard.
Wonderboy fights back with his feet, forcing Semtex to try something else.
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson kicks his legs trying to keep Paul Daley away.
Paul Daley takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Semtex opts to jump inside Wonderboy's guard.
Wonderboy fights back with his feet, forcing Semtex to try something else.
Semtex misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephen Thompson launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
It lands flush with Paul Daley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Semtex is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley creates space and allows Stephen Thompson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Stephen Thompson is standing now.
Stephen Thompson attempts a sweep single...
Stephen Thompson catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wonderboy.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Semtex
Wonderboy launches a barrage of elbows over Semtex's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Semtex doesn't fight back!
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Semtex
Wonderboy is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Stephen Thompson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Semtex
Stephen Thompson is looking to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Stephen Thompson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Semtex
Wonderboy sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Stephen Thompson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Wonderboy drills Paul Daley's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Stephen Thompson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Semtex
Stephen Thompson storms over Semtex with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Wonderboy doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Semtex's face with his elbows!
Semtex's Mouth is beginning to swell
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Semtex
Wonderboy tries to open up Paul Daley's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Semtex in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Forehead
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
=========================================
High kick from Stephen Thompson!
Semtex seems to be done!
Semtex's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Left cheek
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Wonderboy wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephen Thompson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Paul Daley
well done Semtex falls hard on the mat
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Wonderboy is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Wonderboy launches a kick to Semtex's thigh
Loud pop!
Wonderboy is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley is a bloody mess!
Paul Daley 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 Wonderboy's moves.
Wonderboy is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Semtex tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
Wonderboy is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Wonderboy launches a kick to Semtex's thigh
Loud pop!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Stephen Thompson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Paul Daley is on his feet again.
Semtex attempts a shoot
Stephen Thompson hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Semtex's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Wonderboy steps backwards away from Paul Daley. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Wonderboy decides to launch some tentative punches
Stephen Thompson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Stephen Thompson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Inside leg kick from Semtex
that goes awry.
Stephen Thompson chases Semtex and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Semtex steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Semtex's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex pushes Stephen Thompson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A left hook from Semtex
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Stephen Thompson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Semtex's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Left eye
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Semtex looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stephen Thompson's punches
Semtex is on the receiving end of a great combo by Wonderboy.
Paul Daley takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Here comes Stephen Thompson with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Semtex's ribs!
Hard blow to Semtex's mid-section, he seems hurt
Paul Daley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephen Thompson!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paul Daley looks rattled! Stephen Thompson sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Paul Daley is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Semtex's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Left cheek
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Wonderboy is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Wonderboy moves backwards and gestures for Paul Daley to stand up.
Paul Daley is on his feet again.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephen Thompson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Semtex's face
Stephen Thompson and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stephen Thompson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Semtex's Mouth is beginning to swell
Wonderboy looks to be in very good shape.
Paul Daley's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephen Thompson has found an opening in the defense of Semtex, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Semtex's ribs.
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Semtex was not intelligently defending himself!
Crushing shot to Semtex's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Stephen Thompson by TKO (Hook) at 4:39 Round 3
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 23/49 (47%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 227 s
Statistics: Stephen Thompson
Punches 54/73 (74%)
Kicks 10/12 (83%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Sometimes the styles though. This was all style for Thompson and that just undid Daley.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!