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Oliver Thompson
Can't stop the Kongo playbook
Thompson lost to Cheick Kongo via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-25, 30-25) at Bellator 172 on Saturday in San Jose, Calif.
ANALYSIS
In theory, Thompson's strength should give him the an advantage in the clinch. While he was able to achieve the clinch of several occasions, he could not stop the takedowns and had no answers on the bottom. Thompson survived, but he was never close to winning any of the rounds. Thompson is a solid heavyweight, who can wins fights in Bellator, but he will struggle against the better fighters in the promotion.
In theory, Thompson's strength should give him the an advantage in the clinch. While he was able to achieve the clinch of several occasions, he could not stop the takedowns and had no answers on the bottom. Thompson survived, but he was never close to winning any of the rounds. Thompson is a solid heavyweight, who can wins fights in Bellator, but he will struggle against the better fighters in the promotion.