Nick Thompson (fighter)

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Nick Thompson
Born (1981-06-23) June 23, 1981 (age 42)
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Other namesThe Goat
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States
Team Minnesota Martial Arts Academy
Years active2003–2011
Mixed martial arts record
Total53
Wins38
By knockout14
By submission18
By decision6
Losses14
By knockout9
By submission4
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nicholas Delton Thompson (born June 23, 1981) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2003 until 2011, he competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Strikeforce, Bellator Fighting Championships, and Bodog Fight. He is the former Bodog Fight Lightweight Champion.

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Background

While attending college, Nick wrestled at the University of Wisconsin from 2000–2002. He then began training with coach Dave Strasser at Dave Strasser’s Freestyle Academy in Kenosha, Wisconsin. While there, he trained with manager Pat O'Malley, Ron Faircloth, Nick Agallar, and Brian Geraghty. [1] In 2005, Nick moved to attend the University of Minnesota Law School. He began training under coach Greg Nelson at Minnesota Martial Arts Academy. Nelson is closely affiliated with Erik Paulson, founder of Combat Submission Wrestling. [2] While there, Nick trained with fighters Sean Sherk, Brock Lesnar, Brock Larson, Nik Lentz, Derrick Noble, Paul Bradley, and Kaitlin Young. [3] [4] Thereafter, he was awarded a black belt in jiujitsu by James Peterson.

Mixed martial arts career

UFC

He made his UFC debut at UFC 56 where he defeated Keith Wisniewski. He returned to the UFC on April 15, 2006, where he lost against the highly ranked and seasoned judoka Karo Parisyan at UFC 59.

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Bodog Fight

Following his fights in the UFC, and after three warm-up fights with smaller organizations, Thompson signed with Bodog Fight, a former MMA organisation. After cutting through three Bodog opponents, Thompson was offered his title fight with Eddie Alvarez, a previously undefeated fighter. After winning his fight against Alvarez on April 14, 2007, Thompson has since defended his title twice. [5]

World Victory Road

Nick's final title defense against John Troyer was the last fight on his contract with Bodog. [6] Rumors of his intent to sign with World Victory Road were confirmed with his addition to the organization's March 3, 2008 inaugural Sengoku show. Nick was scheduled to face Fabricio Monteiro in his debut. [7] He won this debut against Monteiro via three-round unanimous decision. [5]

EliteXC

Nick fought Jake Shields on July 26, 2008 for the newly created EliteXC Welterweight title, losing via submission in the first round.

Strikeforce

On February 25, 2009 in a radio interview, Thompson confirmed that he has signed on with California-based Mixed Martial Arts promotion Strikeforce. Thomson stated in his interview that he could be fighting as early as April 11, 2009. [8]

Shine Fights

Nick signed a multi-fight deal with upstart, Ohio and Florida based promotion, Shine Fights. Before even making his debut, he was requested to a new deal. [9]

Ultimate Glory

Nick was supposed to fight Siyar Bahadurzada at Ultimate Glory 12 on Oct. 16th, 2010 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, but had to pull out at the last minute due to an injury. He was replaced by Derrick Noble.

Personal life

Nick lives in Stillwater, Minnesota with his wife, Corey, three children, Claire, Joey, and Grace, and two stepchildren, Scarlett and Sage. He is a founding partner of Casey Jones Law, which represents railroad employees who have been injured or discriminated against.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
56 matches41 wins14 losses
By knockout179
By submission184
By decision61
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss38–14–1 Ben Askren Decision (unanimous) Bellator 40 April 9, 201135:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Loss38–13–1 Taisuke Okuno KO (punch) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 14 August 22, 201030:27 Saitama, Japan
Loss38–12–1 Dan Hornbuckle TKO (punches) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 10 September 23, 200921:30 Saitama, Japan
Loss38–11–1 Tim Kennedy TKO (submission to punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg June 19, 200922:37 Kent, Washington, United StatesMiddleweight bout.
Win38–10–1 Paul Daley Decision (unanimous) MFC 20 February 20, 200935:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win37–10–1Travis McCulloughTKO (submission to punches)MT 18January 17, 200912:38 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Loss36–10–1 Jake Shields Submission (guillotine choke) EliteXC: Unfinished Business July 26, 200811:03 Stockton, California, United StatesFor the EliteXC Welterweight Championship.
Win36–9–1Michael CostaSubmission (kimura) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 3 June 8, 200824:13 Saitama, Japan
Win35–9–1Fabricio MonteiroDecision (unanimous) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku First Battle March 5, 200835:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win34–9–1John TroyerSubmission (rear-naked choke)Bodog Fight: Thompson vs. TroyerFebruary 1, 200813:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesDefended the Bodog Fight Welterweight Championship.
Win33–9–1 Mark Weir TKO (punches)Bodog Fight: VancouverAugust 24, 200714:01 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win32–9–1 Eddie Alvarez TKO (punches)Bodog Fight: Clash of the NationsApril 14, 200724:32 St. Petersburg, RussiaWon the Bodog Fight Lightweight Championship.
Win31–9–1Dustin DenesTKO (punches)Bodog Fight: Costa RicaFebruary 18, 200711:27Costa Rica
Win30–9–1Ansar ChalangovSubmission (rear-naked choke)Bodog Fight: USA vs RussiaDecember 2, 200614:59 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win29–9–1Joe WinterfeldtTKO (referee stoppage)Twin Cities Throwdown 3October 21, 20061N/A Burnsville, Minnesota, United States
Win28–9–1Davion PetersonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Bodog Fight: Costa RicaAugust 22, 20063N/ACosta Rica
Win27–9–1Steven BratlandSubmission (rear-naked choke)XKK: St. JosephJuly 15, 20061N/A St. Joseph, Minnesota, United States
Win26–9–1Yancy CuellarTKO (punches)XKK: St. JosephJuly 15, 20061N/A St. Joseph, Minnesota, United States
Win25–9–1 Chris Wilson Submission (kimura)Absolute Fighting Championships 17February 1, 200622:08 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss24–9–1 Karo Parisyan TKO (submission to punches) UFC 59: Reality Check April 15, 200614:44 Anaheim, California, United States
Win24–8–1Alex CarterSubmission (triangle choke)EFX: FuryDecember 2, 20061N/A Minnesota, United States
Win23–8–1Anthony WhiteTKO (submission to punches)Madtown Throwdown 6January 13, 20061N/A Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win22–8–1 Keith Wisniewski Decision (unanimous) UFC 56 November 19, 200535:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win21–8–1 Josh Neer Submission (rear-naked choke)Extreme Challenge 64October 15, 200522:19 Osceola, Iowa, United States
Win20–8–1Dereck KeasleySubmission (choke)Freestyle Fighting Championship 16September 24, 200513:48 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Win19–8–1Victor MorenoSubmission (guillotine choke)Freestyle Fighting Championship 16September 24, 200520:52 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Win18–8–1Chris ConnellyDecision (unanimous)Freestyle Fighting Championship 16September 24, 200525:00 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Win17–8–1Brian FitzsimmonsKO (punches)Madtown Throwdown 4July 9, 20051N/A Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Loss16–8–1 Ed Herman TKO (injury)Hand 2 Hand CombatJune 17, 20051N/A Canton, Ohio, United States
Loss16–7–1 Yushin Okami Submission (elbow injury)GCM: D.O.G. 2June 11, 200510:29 Tokyo, Japan
Win16–6–1Marcel FerreiraTKO (punches)Absolute Fighting Championships 12April 30, 200532:48 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win15–6–1Joey ClarkSubmission (armbar)XKK: St. PaulApril 23, 200513:01 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win14–6–1Nuri ShakirSubmission (triangle choke)CZ 10: Ground WarApril 2, 200523:07 Revere, Massachusetts, United StatesWon the vacant CZ Welterweight Championship.
Loss13–6–1Paul PurcellKO (punches)Freestyle Combat Challenge 18March 5, 20052N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win13–5–1Brian GreenTKO (punches)Madtown Throwdown 2February 19, 20051N/A Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win12–5–1 Brian Gassaway Decision (unanimous)Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 2February 5, 200533:00 Illinois, United States
Win11–5–1Jesse ChiltonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Freestyle Combat Challenge 17January 8, 20053N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win10–5–1Darren HinesSubmission (guillotine choke)Xtreme Fighting Organization 4December 3, 200410:19 McHenry, Illinois, United States
Draw9–5–1Daryl GuthmillerDrawXKK: FridleyNovember 5, 200435:00 Fridley, Minnesota, United States
Loss9–5 Brian Ebersole TKO (punches)Freestyle Fighting Championships 12September 24, 20041N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win9–4Sean HuffmanSubmission (choke)Freestyle Fighting Championships 12September 24, 20042N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win8–4John RenkenTKO (punches)Freestyle Fighting Championships 12September 24, 20041N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win7–4Ricky SeleuceSubmission (twister)Madtown Throwdown 1August 21, 20041N/A Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win6–4Thiago GoncalvesTKO (submission to punches)Freestyle Combat Challenge 15June 12, 200422:39 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win5–4Brian MooreSubmission (guillotine choke)Ultimate BattlegroundJune 4, 200410:28 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win4–4Jeff DoyleTKO (corner stoppage)XKK: Mayhem in MarshfieldMay 15, 20042N/A Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States
Loss3–4Mike QuinlanSubmission (rear-naked choke)Absolute Fighting Championships 8May 1, 200420:16 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win3–3Emyr BussadeDecision (unanimous)Freestyle Combat Challenge 14March 6, 200425:00 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win2–3Kyle HelsperSubmission (rear-naked choke)Freestyle Combat Challenge 13January 10, 200422:16 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Loss1–3Dan HartSubmission (guillotine choke)Freestyle Combat Challenge 12October 18, 200310:17 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Loss1–2Dustin DenesSubmission (triangle choke)Absolute Fighting Championships 5September 5, 200311:45 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win1–1Kyle HelsperTKO (submission to punches)Freestyle Combat Challenge 11June 28, 20031N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Loss0–1Dan HartKO (punches)Freestyle Combat Challenge 10March 22, 20031N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States

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