Tony Ferguson batters and bloodies Josh Thomson

Round 1: The fight started out with both guys trying to be the aggressor. Ferguson kept trying to come in with a right hand but Thomson kept circling away. Ferguson tried for a kick but Thomson pushed him down. Thomson scored a takedown but Ferguson rolled out. Both guys landed body kicks. Thomson landed a high kick. Thomson landed a combination and then a right hand. Ferguson kept throwing a leg kick and Thomson kept connecting with a right hand. Ferguson connected with a push kick. Ferguson tried a flying knee but Thomson caught it and scored a takedown. Thomson tried for a choke but Ferguson escaped. Thomson was in Ferguson’s guard and threw punches and elbows to end the opening round.

Round 2: The second began with Ferguson going right at Thomson with a push kick. Thomson came back with a combination. Ferguson tried to comeback but Thomson landed a right hand that momentarily dropped Ferguson. Then Ferguson landed a standing elbow that dropped Thomson. Ferguson went right at Thomson and landed vicious ground and pound punches. Ferguson was on top of Thomson but referee Herb Dean stood the fight up due to Ferguson having his hand on the fence. Each guy then started throwing bombs at each other. Ferguson connected with another elbow. Thomson connected with a right hand. Ferguson landed a left elbow. Ferguson had Thomson’s back, slipped and Thomson had top position. Ferguson reigned a series of elbows to Thomson’s head. Thomson’s forehead was gushing blood. Ferguson applied a kimura and Thomson slipped out. Ferguson continued to throw elbows and punches to Thomson, who got to his feet and throwing punches as the round ended.

Round 3: The final round started with Ferguson trying a flying knee but Thomson blocked it. Ferguson kept connecting with a jab. Thomson kept coming at Ferguson trying to push the pace. Ferguson landed another standing elbow which caused another cut to Thomson’s head. Ferguson landed a leg kick. Both guys were exhausted as they were circling the cage to try and gain some energy. Ferguson landed a thunderous body kick. Ferguson kept stalking Thomson and landed a knee to the gut that dropped Thomson. Thomson got up and came back with a spinning back fist and then came back with another one. Thomson tried for a late takedown but the final horn sounded.

Official Score: Tony Ferguson def. Josh Thomson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26).

UFC Fight Night: Tony Ferguson batters and bloodies Josh Thomson

By Steven Muehlhausen | Jul 16, 2015

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