Post by The Sandmen on Jan 31, 2014 22:48:02 GMT -5
Josh Thomson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Jamie Varner glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Thomson and Varner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Varner is connecting with a few punches
Thomson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Varner's thigh!
Josh Thomson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Josh Thomson and Varner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Thomson avoids a dangerous strike from Varner
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Varner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jamie Varner!
Thomson ducks under...
Thomson follows Jamie Varner
only to get counter punched in a big way! Thomson needs to stop playing Jamie Varner's game or he'll get knocked out!
Josh Thomson fakes a punch and launches himself over Jamie Varner
Great move by Thomson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Thomson launches a few punches towards Varner's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Varner seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Varner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thomson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Varner clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Thomson to fight back!
Thomson tries to grapple
He puts Varner in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Varner launches a few hard punches to Josh Thomson's ribs!
Josh Thomson's ribs shows the damage! Jamie Varner is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Varner blocks Josh Thomson's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Jamie Varner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner tries to escape from the closed guard
Varner succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Varner tries to improve position.
Thomson adjusts and closes his guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Varner works on the ground with his fingers over Thomson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows Thomson time to recover... 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.
Jamie Varner fakes a punch and launches himself over Thomson!
Nice move by Varner who clinches and pushes Thomson against the cage
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner struggles and launches a few punches to Thomson's head
Those punches are hitting! Thomson covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thomson and Jamie Varner are cliched up against the cage. Thomson steps for a throw
Jamie Varner is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Thomson's ribs.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Thomson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Varner's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Josh Thomson gets sloppy and Jamie Varner tries to take advantage...
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Josh Thomson in his guard.
Jamie Varner manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Thomson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Josh Thomson in his guard.
Jamie Varner manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Josh Thomson is looking to pass Jamie Varner's guard...
Jamie Varner has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Thomson!
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Jamie Varner tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Thomson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Thomson measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Varner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Varner is holding Josh Thomson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Thomson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Jamie Varner, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Varner is in now. Josh Thomson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Solid kick to the leg from Josh Thomson
Varner checks it.
Varner is trying to counter now!
Jamie Varner tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Thomson lifts his opponent off the ground!
Varner struggles and shows nice sprawl skills
Varner is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Jamie Varner
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Thomson's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Varner wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Varner moves forward and holds Thomson
The fighters are clinching.
Varner goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Josh Thomson is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Jamie Varner gets the advantage
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Thomson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Varner looks to work from half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Thomson manages to switch to full guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Jamie Varner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner tries to escape from closed guard...
Varner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner tries to pass Josh Thomson's guard...
Jamie Varner manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Varner's side.
Hard blow to Varner's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson tries to show some ground skills
Varner uses his strength to keep Varner at a disadvantage
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Josh Thomson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Thomson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Thomson attempts to trap Jamie Varner in his guard.
Josh Thomson manages to switch to half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Thomson measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Varner's side.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson tries to close the guard.
Thomson put Jamie Varner in closed guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Thomson in his guard...
Jamie Varner moves to half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner tries to close the guard.
Varner put Josh Thomson in closed guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Not a desiderable position that Thomson is in now. Jamie Varner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Thomson is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Thomson!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Jamie Varner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Thomson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Thomson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thomson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Varner's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Varner
Varner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner tries to close the guard.
Varner put Josh Thomson in closed guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Jamie Varner 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 closed guard over Varner
Jamie Varner 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 closed guard over Varner
Varner is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Varner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Not a desiderable position that Varner is in now. Josh Thomson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Thomson tries to escape from closed guard...
Thomson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner tries to close the guard.
Varner put Josh Thomson in closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Josh Thomson throws a looping right hand...
Varner moves aside and dodges.
Thomson clumsily fails here and it's time for Jamie Varner to fight back!
Jamie Varner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Thomson
Varner shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Thomson takes a break to breathe while holding Jamie Varner.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Thomson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Thomson launches a few punches towards Varner's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Varner seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner tries to take Josh Thomson down... Thomson stumbles backwards and Jamie Varner launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Thomson's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Thomson struggles and launches a few punches to Varner's head
Those punches are hitting! Varner covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Thomson pushes away Varner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Varner stumbles backwards and Josh Thomson circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Varner launches a kick
Thomson checks it and keeps distance.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Thomson!
Varner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Jamie Varner is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jamie Varner!
Thomson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Josh Thomson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jamie Varner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Thomson into his guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Thomson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson tries to escape from the closed guard
Thomson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Varner
Josh Thomson tries to pass to half guard...
Jamie Varner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Thomson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Varner
Thomson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Varner's being punished here!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Varner
Josh Thomson tries to free his leg
Josh Thomson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Varner's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner 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.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Josh Thomson hovers above Varner
Good punches to Varner's body.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Thomson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Varner tries to escape from the full mount...
Varner struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
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 Jamie Varner
Varner tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Thomson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Josh Thomson in his guard.
Josh Thomson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Josh Thomson looks to mount Jamie Varner...
Josh Thomson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Varner tries to stand up!
Thomson doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Not a desiderable position that Thomson is in now. Jamie Varner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Varner is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Thomson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Josh Thomson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Thomson manages to switch to full guard.
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to close his guard around Varner
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Thomson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Thomson circles around Varner
Josh Thomson launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Thomson clumsily fails here and it's time for Jamie Varner to fight back!
Thomson launches a kick
but Jamie Varner avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Varner is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
A right hand from Jamie Varner
surprises Thomson!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Jamie Varner
goes nowhere.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jamie Varner!
Thomson ducks under...
Jamie Varner gets sloppy and Josh Thomson tries to take advantage...
Josh Thomson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Varner won't budge, forcing Thomson to pull guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Jamie Varner looks to mount Josh Thomson...
Josh Thomson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson launches a few punches to Varner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Varner tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner has seen better days.
Varner tries to escape from closed guard...
Varner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner tries to pass Josh Thomson's guard...
Jamie Varner passes momentarily but Josh Thomson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Thomson's face with those brutal elbows! Thomson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to close his guard around Varner
He is not able to do it
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Thomson's face!
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Varner's side.
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner launches a few punches to Thomson
Thomson holds Jamie Varner's arms and blocks the punches!
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Josh Thomson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Varner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Thomson's guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Thomson manages to switch to full guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Not a desiderable position that Thomson is in now. Jamie Varner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Varner tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jamie Varner fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Varner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Thomson is covering himself! Varner tries to force the situation and Thomson clumsily gives his back!
Varner is in rear mount over Thomson
Thomson has Varner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Varner is unable to move under Thomson control.
Josh Thomson gets sloppy and Jamie Varner tries to take advantage...
Jamie Varner wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Varner drills Josh Thomson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Varner is in rear mount over Thomson
Jamie Varner launches a few punches to Thomson
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Thomson's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Varner is in rear mount over Thomson
Josh Thomson launches a few punches to Varner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Varner tries to cover his face,
Varner has a small cut in his Left cheek
Varner is in rear mount over Thomson
Thomson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki 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.
A left hook from Thomson
grazes the chin of Varner.
Varner's Chin is beginning to swell
Jamie Varner attempts a sweep single...
Jamie Varner catches Josh Thomson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Varner.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Varner works on the ground with his fingers over Thomson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Thomson in his guard...
Jamie Varner gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Varner
Varner 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 open guard over Varner
Thomson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Varner's being punished here!
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Varner
Josh Thomson pushes Jamie Varner against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Thomson jumps and tries to free his leg! Varner doesn't allow this but Josh Thomson is able to get half guard here.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Jamie Varner throws a combo
Josh Thomson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Varner swings again, only to get countered once more! Varner is looking bad here!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Josh Thomson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jamie Varner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Thomson into his guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Thomson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jamie Varner gets sloppy and Josh Thomson tries to take advantage...
Thomson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering him!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Josh Thomson in his guard.
Josh Thomson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner 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.
Varner clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Thomson to fight back!
Thomson tries to open up Jamie Varner's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Varner in the side of the head
Varner has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Varner tries to stand up!
Thomson doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Varner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Thomson's punches
Thomson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Varner.
Varner seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Varner is holding Josh Thomson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Thomson shows great balance while pushing away Jamie Varner
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Thomson steps backwards away from Jamie Varner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Thomson avoids a dangerous strike from Varner
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Jamie Varner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Thomson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Josh Thomson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jamie Varner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Thomson into his guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Varner's being punished here!
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Josh Thomson tries to better his position on the ground...
Thomson breaks the closed guard of Jamie Varner and moves to half guard
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Thomson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Varner's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Varner has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Josh Thomson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Varner's face!
Varner has a small cut in his Mouth
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Thomson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Varner's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Josh Thomson looks to mount Jamie Varner...
Josh Thomson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
You can see Varner's blood making stains in the mat.
Varner is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Thomson pushes Jamie Varner down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Thomson goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Josh Thomson appears to be unbreakable
Varner Hyper-extended his arm
Thomson is locking that Armbar...
Varner struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Thomson secures the lock while Jamie Varner refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Josh Thomson by Submission (Armbar) at 3:57 Round 5
Statistics: Josh Thomson
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 2/11 (18%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 29/36 (81%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 964 s
Statistics: Jamie Varner
Punches 14/21 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 14/33 (42%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 964 s
Thomson turned it on late. Good thing too, he was more than likely going to lose this one if it went to the judges.
Jamie Varner glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Thomson and Varner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Varner is connecting with a few punches
Thomson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Varner's thigh!
Josh Thomson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Josh Thomson and Varner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Thomson avoids a dangerous strike from Varner
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Varner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jamie Varner!
Thomson ducks under...
Thomson follows Jamie Varner
only to get counter punched in a big way! Thomson needs to stop playing Jamie Varner's game or he'll get knocked out!
Josh Thomson fakes a punch and launches himself over Jamie Varner
Great move by Thomson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Thomson launches a few punches towards Varner's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Varner seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Varner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thomson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Varner clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Thomson to fight back!
Thomson tries to grapple
He puts Varner in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Varner launches a few hard punches to Josh Thomson's ribs!
Josh Thomson's ribs shows the damage! Jamie Varner is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Varner blocks Josh Thomson's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Jamie Varner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner tries to escape from the closed guard
Varner succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Varner tries to improve position.
Thomson adjusts and closes his guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Varner works on the ground with his fingers over Thomson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows Thomson time to recover... 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.
Jamie Varner fakes a punch and launches himself over Thomson!
Nice move by Varner who clinches and pushes Thomson against the cage
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner struggles and launches a few punches to Thomson's head
Those punches are hitting! Thomson covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thomson and Jamie Varner are cliched up against the cage. Thomson steps for a throw
Jamie Varner is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Thomson's ribs.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Thomson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Varner's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Josh Thomson gets sloppy and Jamie Varner tries to take advantage...
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Josh Thomson in his guard.
Jamie Varner manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Thomson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Josh Thomson in his guard.
Jamie Varner manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Josh Thomson is looking to pass Jamie Varner's guard...
Jamie Varner has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Thomson!
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Jamie Varner tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Thomson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Thomson measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Varner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Varner is holding Josh Thomson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Thomson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Jamie Varner, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Varner is in now. Josh Thomson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Solid kick to the leg from Josh Thomson
Varner checks it.
Varner is trying to counter now!
Jamie Varner tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Thomson lifts his opponent off the ground!
Varner struggles and shows nice sprawl skills
Varner is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Jamie Varner
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Thomson's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Varner wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Varner moves forward and holds Thomson
The fighters are clinching.
Varner goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Josh Thomson is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Jamie Varner gets the advantage
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Thomson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Varner looks to work from half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Thomson manages to switch to full guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Jamie Varner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner tries to escape from closed guard...
Varner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner tries to pass Josh Thomson's guard...
Jamie Varner manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Varner's side.
Hard blow to Varner's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson tries to show some ground skills
Varner uses his strength to keep Varner at a disadvantage
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Josh Thomson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Thomson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Thomson attempts to trap Jamie Varner in his guard.
Josh Thomson manages to switch to half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Thomson measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Varner's side.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson tries to close the guard.
Thomson put Jamie Varner in closed guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Thomson in his guard...
Jamie Varner moves to half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner tries to close the guard.
Varner put Josh Thomson in closed guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Not a desiderable position that Thomson is in now. Jamie Varner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Thomson is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Thomson!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Jamie Varner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Thomson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Thomson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thomson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Varner's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Varner
Varner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner tries to close the guard.
Varner put Josh Thomson in closed guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Jamie Varner 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 closed guard over Varner
Jamie Varner 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 closed guard over Varner
Varner is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Varner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Not a desiderable position that Varner is in now. Josh Thomson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Thomson tries to escape from closed guard...
Thomson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner tries to close the guard.
Varner put Josh Thomson in closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Josh Thomson throws a looping right hand...
Varner moves aside and dodges.
Thomson clumsily fails here and it's time for Jamie Varner to fight back!
Jamie Varner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Thomson
Varner shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Thomson takes a break to breathe while holding Jamie Varner.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Thomson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Thomson launches a few punches towards Varner's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Varner seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner tries to take Josh Thomson down... Thomson stumbles backwards and Jamie Varner launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Thomson's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Thomson struggles and launches a few punches to Varner's head
Those punches are hitting! Varner covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Thomson pushes away Varner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Varner stumbles backwards and Josh Thomson circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Varner launches a kick
Thomson checks it and keeps distance.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Thomson!
Varner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Jamie Varner is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jamie Varner!
Thomson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Josh Thomson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jamie Varner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Thomson into his guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Thomson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson tries to escape from the closed guard
Thomson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Varner
Josh Thomson tries to pass to half guard...
Jamie Varner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Thomson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Varner
Thomson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Varner's being punished here!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Varner
Josh Thomson tries to free his leg
Josh Thomson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Varner's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner 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.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Josh Thomson hovers above Varner
Good punches to Varner's body.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Thomson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Varner tries to escape from the full mount...
Varner struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
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 Jamie Varner
Varner tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Thomson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Josh Thomson in his guard.
Josh Thomson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Josh Thomson looks to mount Jamie Varner...
Josh Thomson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Varner tries to stand up!
Thomson doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Not a desiderable position that Thomson is in now. Jamie Varner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Varner is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Thomson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Josh Thomson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Thomson manages to switch to full guard.
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to close his guard around Varner
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Thomson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Thomson circles around Varner
Josh Thomson launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Thomson clumsily fails here and it's time for Jamie Varner to fight back!
Thomson launches a kick
but Jamie Varner avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Varner is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
A right hand from Jamie Varner
surprises Thomson!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Jamie Varner
goes nowhere.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jamie Varner!
Thomson ducks under...
Jamie Varner gets sloppy and Josh Thomson tries to take advantage...
Josh Thomson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Varner won't budge, forcing Thomson to pull guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Jamie Varner looks to mount Josh Thomson...
Josh Thomson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson launches a few punches to Varner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Varner tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner has seen better days.
Varner tries to escape from closed guard...
Varner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner tries to pass Josh Thomson's guard...
Jamie Varner passes momentarily but Josh Thomson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Thomson's face with those brutal elbows! Thomson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to close his guard around Varner
He is not able to do it
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Thomson's face!
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Thomson measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Varner's side.
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Thomson
Jamie Varner launches a few punches to Thomson
Thomson holds Jamie Varner's arms and blocks the punches!
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Josh Thomson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Varner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Thomson's guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Thomson manages to switch to full guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Not a desiderable position that Thomson is in now. Jamie Varner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Varner tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jamie Varner fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Thomson
Varner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Thomson is covering himself! Varner tries to force the situation and Thomson clumsily gives his back!
Varner is in rear mount over Thomson
Thomson has Varner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Varner is unable to move under Thomson control.
Josh Thomson gets sloppy and Jamie Varner tries to take advantage...
Jamie Varner wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Varner drills Josh Thomson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Varner is in rear mount over Thomson
Jamie Varner launches a few punches to Thomson
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Thomson's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Varner is in rear mount over Thomson
Josh Thomson launches a few punches to Varner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Varner tries to cover his face,
Varner has a small cut in his Left cheek
Varner is in rear mount over Thomson
Thomson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki 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.
A left hook from Thomson
grazes the chin of Varner.
Varner's Chin is beginning to swell
Jamie Varner attempts a sweep single...
Jamie Varner catches Josh Thomson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Varner.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Thomson
Varner is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Varner works on the ground with his fingers over Thomson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Thomson in his guard...
Jamie Varner gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Varner
Varner 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 open guard over Varner
Thomson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Varner's being punished here!
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Varner
Josh Thomson pushes Jamie Varner against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Thomson jumps and tries to free his leg! Varner doesn't allow this but Josh Thomson is able to get half guard here.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Jamie Varner throws a combo
Josh Thomson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Varner swings again, only to get countered once more! Varner is looking bad here!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Josh Thomson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jamie Varner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Thomson into his guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Thomson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jamie Varner gets sloppy and Josh Thomson tries to take advantage...
Thomson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering him!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Josh Thomson in his guard.
Josh Thomson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner 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.
Varner clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Thomson to fight back!
Thomson tries to open up Jamie Varner's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Varner in the side of the head
Varner has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Varner tries to stand up!
Thomson doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Varner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Thomson's punches
Thomson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Varner.
Varner seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Varner is holding Josh Thomson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Thomson shows great balance while pushing away Jamie Varner
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Thomson steps backwards away from Jamie Varner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Thomson avoids a dangerous strike from Varner
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Jamie Varner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Thomson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Josh Thomson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jamie Varner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Thomson into his guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Thomson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Varner's being punished here!
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Varner
Josh Thomson tries to better his position on the ground...
Thomson breaks the closed guard of Jamie Varner and moves to half guard
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Thomson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Varner's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Varner has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Josh Thomson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Varner's face!
Varner has a small cut in his Mouth
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Thomson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Varner's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Josh Thomson looks to mount Jamie Varner...
Josh Thomson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
You can see Varner's blood making stains in the mat.
Varner is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Thomson pushes Jamie Varner down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Thomson is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Thomson goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Josh Thomson appears to be unbreakable
Varner Hyper-extended his arm
Thomson is locking that Armbar...
Varner struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Thomson secures the lock while Jamie Varner refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Josh Thomson by Submission (Armbar) at 3:57 Round 5
Statistics: Josh Thomson
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 2/11 (18%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 29/36 (81%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 964 s
Statistics: Jamie Varner
Punches 14/21 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 14/33 (42%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 964 s
Thomson turned it on late. Good thing too, he was more than likely going to lose this one if it went to the judges.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!