Josh Thomson vs Pat Healy LIVE Play-by-Play Commentary
Posted on May 25, 2010, 06:22 AM by Anton Gurevich
Former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Josh Thomson will step into the cage for the first time since his defeat to Gilbert Melendez at Strikeforce: Evolution, against the MMA veteran Pat Healy. The fight will open the main card of Strikeforce: Fedor vs Werdum, as both fighters are looking for a victory that will ensure their place in the higher ranks of Strikeforce Lightweight division.
Healy fought who is who of his weight class, with impressive victories over Carlos Condit, Paul Daley and Dan Hardy, is definetly not a fighter Thomson should underestimate. Both fighters are well-known for their ground skills, as we can surely expect a very technical clash at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
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Josh Thomson def. Pat Healy
via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Round 3 4:28
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| Round 1: Okay! The night is underway with this Lightweight contest between Josh Thomson and Pat Healy. Healy centers the cage, looking for an early control... but it is Josh Thomson who gets an amazing takedown! Healy is quick to get up,and clinches Josh Thomson at the cage. Not so much dirty boxing here... as Pat Healy gives everything to get Josh Thomson's leg. Thomson is not impressed with this attempt and countersthe attempt with an armbar... it looks deep! But Pat Healy escapes for now... .Triangle! Pat Healy is in a deep deep trouble here. But Healy escapes again. Josh Thomson gives up his back now, and Bam Bam Pat Healy may get a Rear Naked Choke here... no... Thomson escapes and is looking for a Heel Hook. Healy shakes his head "No No", and escapes again. Stand up now, with less than a minute left. Healy closes the gap and takes Thomson down again. Not much action here as the first round ends. A very entertaining here, in this close round. I would give a 10-9 advantage for Josh Thomson. |
| Round 2: Second round is underway, as Josh Thomson finds himself defending Pat Healy's wrestling for another time. Healy is riding Josh Thomson's back, looking for a Rear Naked Choke. Josh Thomson is currently trapped between Healy's legs, but patience is the key here, as he forces Pat Healy to move into a full guard. Good ground and pound by Pat Healy... at last some damage. Josh Thomson is trying to escape, but Healy simply dominates him with his wrestling. Another submission attempt here... this time it's Omoplata, but Pat Healy escapes again. Healy is in Josh Thomson's full guard now. Thomson responds with an armbar attempt... but again, Pat Healy shows a good submission defense here. Second Round ends, and this time it's a 10-9 for Pat Healy. Good fight so far. |
| Round 3: Third round begins. It looks like this round will be a in a stand-up, as Pat Healy is not desperate to take the fight to the ground. Healy connects with a few jabs, and clinches with Josh Thomson at the cage. Thomson shakes him off, but it is Pat Healy who is the more aggressive fighter here. Thomson counter punching here, eating some jabs in the way. Clinch at the fence again... Pat Healy is looking for a takedown here... and he gets it. He gets Josh Thomson's back again, but The Punk changes it to a North-South position. Thomson is looking for a RNC here...he stays patient...and he locks it in. Pat Healy is close to tapping out! This choke looks deep... and yes! Josh Thomson defeats Pat Healy via a Rear Naked Choke. A vital victory for The Punk... he was losing the final third round, but thanks to his patient approach, managed to bounce back and submit Pat Healy. Good fight. |
Comments
why is this voted poor? it could possibly be fight of the night.
Because the casual fans are a bunch of turds!
That's my theory anyway.
Good way to start the threads guys... Whats a poor vote? Vote cool and move on...
So far its been an exciting fight... Good pace, Thomson is looking good.
YES!! My pick exactly!! Thomson 3rd rnd sub!!