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James Thompson

"The Colossus"
20-17-0EnglandEnglandLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Phil De Fries · Submission · Dec 15, 2017

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Phil De FriesSUB · R1 1:53
BellatorBellator 191: McDonald vs Ligier·December 15, 2017

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CAREER SUMMARY

James Thompson holds a professional MMA record of 20-17-0. Thompson has won 20 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 17 career losses, 13 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. Most recent fight: December 15, 2017. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, RIZIN, KSW, PRIDE FC.

Profile

Height
6'5"196 cm
Weight
260 lbs118 kg
Reach
77"196 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Dec 16, 1978
Age
47
Nationality
England
Birthplace
Bristol, England

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • London Shootfighters

Related fighters

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Phil De Fries
    Bellator 191: McDonald vs Ligier· Dec 15, 2017· Heavyweight· 20-17 vs 14-6
    SUB
    R1 · 1:53
  2. LOSS
    vs Tsuyoshi Kohsaka
    Rizin Fighting Federation - Saraba no Utake· Dec 29, 2015· Super Heavyweight· 20-16 vs 42-30-2
    TKO
    R2 · 1:58
  3. LOSS
    vs Bobby Lashley
    Bellator 145: Vengeance· Nov 6, 2015· Heavyweight· 20-15 vs 14-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:54
  4. WIN
    vs Eric Prindle
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 121· Jun 5, 2014· Heavyweight· 20-14 vs 8-6
    TKO
    R1 · 1:55
  5. WIN
    vs Colin Robinson
    UXC 2: Moore vs Reid· Mar 1, 2014· Heavyweight· 19-14 vs 10-12
    SUB
    R2 · 2:47
  6. WIN
    vs Bobby Lashley
    Super Fight League 3· May 6, 2012· Super Heavyweight· 18-14 vs 7-2
    UD
  7. WIN
    vs Bob Sapp
    Super Fight League 1· Mar 11, 2012· Super Heavyweight· 17-14 vs 11-12
    SUB
    R1 · 1:52
  8. NC
    vs Mariusz Pudzianowski
    KSW 17 - Revenge· Nov 26, 2011· 16-14 vs 3-2
    NC
    R2 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Mariusz Pudzianowski
    KSW 16 - Konfrontacja· May 21, 2011· 16-14 vs 3-2
    SUB
    R2 · 1:06
  10. LOSS
    vs Yusuke Kawaguchi
    Dream 16· Sep 25, 2010· Super Heavyweight· 15-14 vs 12-2
    SD
  11. LOSS
    vs Miodrag Petkovic
    Croatia (Hrvatska) Regional· Jun 4, 2010· 15-13 vs 30-12-1
    TKO
  12. WIN
    vs Tengiz Tedoradze
    United Kingdom Regional· Jan 30, 2010· 15-11 vs 26-10-1
    TKO
  13. LOSS
    vs Rob Broughton
    United Kingdom Regional· Jan 30, 2010· 14-12 vs 12-5-1
    TKO
  14. LOSS
    vs Alistair Overeem
    Dream 12: Cage of the Rising Sun· Oct 25, 2009· Heavyweight· 14-11 vs 31-11
    SUB
    R1 · 0:33
  15. LOSS
    vs Jim York
    Sengoku 7· Mar 20, 2009· Heavyweight· 14-10 vs 11-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:33
  16. LOSS
    vs Kimbo Slice
    EliteXC: Primetime· May 31, 2008· Heavyweight· 14-9 vs 4-0
    TKO
    R3 · 0:38
  17. LOSS
    vs Brett Rogers
    EliteXC: Street Certified· Feb 16, 2008· Heavyweight· 14-8 vs 7-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:24
  18. LOSS
    vs Neil Grove
    Cage Rage· Jul 14, 2007· 14-7 vs 3-0
    TKO
  19. WIN
    vs Don Frye
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 34: Kamikaze· Apr 8, 2007· Heavyweight· 14-6 vs 18-6-1
    TKO
    R1 · 6:23
  20. LOSS
    vs Eric Esch
    Cage Rage· Feb 10, 2007· 13-6 vs 8-3-1
    TKO
  21. WIN
    vs Hidehiko Yoshida
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Shockwave 2006· Dec 31, 2006· Heavyweight· 13-5 vs 7-5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 7:50
  22. LOSS
    vs Jon Olav Einemo
    2 Hot 2 Handle· Nov 12, 2006· Heavyweight· 12-5 vs 6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:18
  23. LOSS
    vs Rob Broughton
    Cage Rage· Jul 1, 2006· 12-4 vs 5-2-1
    TKO
  24. LOSS
    vs Kazuyuki Fujita
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Total Elimination Absolute· May 5, 2006· Openweight· 12-3 vs 13-4
    TKO
    R1 · 8:25
  25. WIN
    vs Paulo Cesar Silva
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Shockwave 2005· Dec 31, 2005· Heavyweight· 12-2 vs 1-5
    TKO
    R1 · 1:28
  26. WIN
    vs Alexandru Lungu
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 30: Fully Loaded· Oct 23, 2005· Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:13
  27. WIN
    vs Andy Costello
    Cage Rage· Sep 10, 2005· 10-2 vs 3-3
    TKO
  28. WIN
    vs Autimio Antonia
    United Kingdom Regional· Jul 30, 2005· 9-2 vs 2-7
    TKO
  29. WIN
    vs Henry Miller
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 8· Jul 17, 2005· Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 1-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:21
  30. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    United Kingdom Regional· Apr 10, 2005· 7-2
    TKO
  31. LOSS
    vs Aleksander Emelianenko
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 28: High Octane· Oct 31, 2004· Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:11
  32. WIN
    vs Dan Severn
    United Kingdom Regional· Sep 12, 2004· 6-1 vs 65-11-7
    DEC
  33. LOSS
    vs Tengiz Tedoradze
    United Kingdom Regional· Jun 20, 2004· 5-1 vs 14-3
    TKO
  34. WIN
    vs Aaron Marsa
    UC 9: Rebellion· Mar 28, 2004· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 1-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:20
  35. WIN
    vs Marc Goddard
    UC 8: Retribution· Nov 30, 2003· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:18
  36. WIN
    vs Richie Cranny
    UC 7: World Domination· Sep 6, 2003· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:34
  37. WIN
    vs Marc Goddard
    United Kingdom Regional· Jun 14, 2003· 2-0 vs 3-1
    SUB
  38. WIN
    vs William Elworthy
    United Kingdom Regional· Jan 25, 2003· 1-0 vs 1-1
    SUB

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1540▼11
Peak
1692Dec 31, 2005
Rated fights
36
15001600170020042007201020132016Jan 25, 2003 · 1541Jun 14, 2003 · 1580Sep 6, 2003 · 1611Nov 30, 2003 · 1638Mar 28, 2004 · 1662Jun 20, 2004 · 1624Sep 12, 2004 · 1648Oct 31, 2004 · 1616Jul 17, 2005 · 1635Jul 30, 2005 · 1646Sep 10, 2005 · 1662Oct 23, 2005 · 1680Dec 31, 2005 · 1692May 5, 2006 · 1661Jul 1, 2006 · 1634Nov 12, 2006 · 1606Dec 31, 2006 · 1646Feb 10, 2007 · 1619Apr 8, 2007 · 1634Jul 14, 2007 · 1620Feb 16, 2008 · 1610May 31, 2008 · 1599Mar 20, 2009 · 1590Oct 25, 2009 · 1584Jan 30, 2010 · 1577Jan 30, 2010 · 1591Jun 4, 2010 · 1581Sep 25, 2010 · 1578May 21, 2011 · 1595Mar 11, 2012 · 1604May 6, 2012 · 1613Mar 1, 2014 · 1594Jun 6, 2014 · 1609Nov 6, 2015 · 1587Dec 29, 2015 · 1572Dec 15, 2017 · 15401540

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Frequently asked questions

When does James Thompson fight next?

James Thompson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is James Thompson's record?

James Thompson's professional MMA record is 20-17-0.

Who is James Thompson fighting next?

James Thompson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did James Thompson fight last?

James Thompson most recently fought Phil De Fries at Bellator 191: McDonald vs Ligier on Friday, December 15, 2017, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does James Thompson fight in?

James Thompson fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does James Thompson have?

James Thompson has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is James Thompson?

James Thompson is 6'5" (196 cm) tall.

How much does James Thompson weigh?

James Thompson weighs 260 lbs (118 kg).

What is James Thompson's reach?

James Thompson has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is James Thompson?

James Thompson is 47 years old (born Dec 16, 1978).

Where is James Thompson from?

James Thompson is from England.

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