UFC Nashville Results: Gabriel Bonfim defeats Stephen Thompson (highlights)

It covers the entire outcomes of UFC Nashville tonight, together with the welterweight co-main occasion between Stephen Thompson and Gabriel Bonfim.

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Thompson (17-9-1 MMA) can be collaborating in tonight’s contest in hopes of snapping a skid who misplaced two video games. The previous welterweight title challenger just lately competed within the UFC 307 final October, struggling a 3rd spherical knockout loss by the hands of Joaquin Buckley. “Wonderboy” has solely been 1-4 in his final 5 octagonal appearances, throughout which his solely victory got here towards Kevin Holland.

In the meantime, Gabriel Bonfim (18-1 MMA) is again in motion for the primary time since recording his second submission victory over Chaos Williams this February in Las Vegas. The 27-year-old has gone 4-1 in his final 5 fights.

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One of many UFC Nashville co-main occasions begins, with Stephen Thompson opening with a number of aspect kicks on the opponent’s physique and legs. Gabriel Bonfim jumps right into a takedown try. He will get a physique lock, takes the again of Thompson and drags him to the ground. “Wonderboy” seems to be free, however Bonfim shortly places up the chalk. Nevertheless, he isn’t below his chin, so Thompson finally turns into free and returns to vary. Bonfim with a stunning counter shot to shut the opening spherical.

The spherical of UFC Nashville’s co-main occasion begins, with Gabriel Bonfim taking a fast shot for an early takedown try. Stephen Thompson defends, however is now pushed into the cage. He tries to show the flip of occasions, however Bonfim leaves him there. Gabriel lands his knee and misses an try at spinning elbow. “Marvel Boy” makes an attempt a spinning wheel kick, however Bonfim places down the duck and enters a takedown. He drags Thompson to the bottom. The earlier title challenger shortly stepped in, however Gabriel Bonfim shortly jumps to his again. He lets Thompson go then resolve to rock him with a clear 1-2. Stephen Thompson is towards his cage and seems to be nice. Thompson on the kick. Bonfim solutions with an exquisite left dropping “Marvel Boy.” Thompson returns to his ft and lands a giant kick of himself that wobbles Bonfim. The horn sounds prefer it’s over spherical two.

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The third and ultimate rounds of the UFC Nashville co-main occasion start, with Gabriel Bonfim instantly filming for a takedown try. He will not get it, however he can press “Wonderboy” on the cage. Stephen Thompson reverses place. He lands a clear punch after which retreats. Bonfim defeats the duck for an additional takedown try and eats the kick cleanly. For some purpose, he’s standing and in a position to shoot once more, this time taking Thompson to the ground. “Wonderboy” occurs shortly, however Bonfim continues to push him into the cage. The battle ends with the fighter jets preventing within the clinch.