Isaac Thomson
Australia
Hangs tough in debut loss
Thomson lost to Joanderson Brito via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Thomson accepted this fight just a few days ago following the withdrawal of Melsik Baghdasaryan and performed admirably as a +200 underdog. He appeared to tire as the fight progressed despite the fact two of the three judges gave him Round 3. Overall, Thomson allowed eight takedowns on a dozen attempts, although he did land 4-of-5 of his own. All things considered, he looked like a UFC-caliber fighter in a tough spot against a decent opponent. The company will certainly give him another opportunity following his willingness to "save" this matchup.
Thomson accepted this fight just a few days ago following the withdrawal of Melsik Baghdasaryan and performed admirably as a +200 underdog. He appeared to tire as the fight progressed despite the fact two of the three judges gave him Round 3. Overall, Thomson allowed eight takedowns on a dozen attempts, although he did land 4-of-5 of his own. All things considered, he looked like a UFC-caliber fighter in a tough spot against a decent opponent. The company will certainly give him another opportunity following his willingness to "save" this matchup.
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UFC debut booked
Thomson will fight Joanderson Brito at UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomson will be filling in on short notice for Melsik Baghdasaryan, who withdrew from the fight Tuesday for unspecified reasons. Thomson enters his first UFC bout carrying a 9-2 professional record, and he'll get to ease into the promotion by facing an opponent who has lost both of his last two fights.
Thomson will be filling in on short notice for Melsik Baghdasaryan, who withdrew from the fight Tuesday for unspecified reasons. Thomson enters his first UFC bout carrying a 9-2 professional record, and he'll get to ease into the promotion by facing an opponent who has lost both of his last two fights.