Best fights of Oli Thompson
Over 16 years as a professional, Oli Thompson has compiled a 23-18 (19) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Oli Thompson KOs Fernando Rodrigues Jr.
On December 31, 2015 Oli Thompson fought Fernando Rodrigues Jr. for the vacant 2015 IGF Openweight World Grand Prix and IGF heavyweight titles. Thompson was 35 years old with a record of 16-8, and Jr. was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Fernando Rodrigues Jr. via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
2. Oli Thompson submits Mark Potter
On June 25, 2011 Oli Thompson defended his UCMMA heavyweight title against Mark Potter. Thompson was 31 years old with a record of 8-2, and Potter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Thompson submitted Mark Potter via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Oli Thompson submits Ben Smith
On March 26, 2011 Oli Thompson fought Ben Smith for the vacant UCMMA heavyweight title. Thompson was 31 years old with a record of 7-2, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thompson submitted Ben Smith via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Oli Thompson loses to Cheick Kongo via unanimous decision
On February 18, 2017 Oli Thompson faced Cheick Kongo in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 37 years old with a record of 17-9, and Kongo was 41 with a record of 25-10-2. Thompson was coming off a loss, while Kongo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thompson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kongo.
5. Oli Thompson defeats Chris Barnett
On August 29, 2015 Oli Thompson faced Chris Barnett in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 35 years old with a record of 14-8, and Barnett was 29 with a record of 13-1. Thompson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Barnett was on a 8-fight winning streak. Thompson won via unanimous decision.
6. Oli Thompson KOs Szymon Bajor in 23 seconds
On June 13, 2020 Oli Thompson fought Szymon Bajor for the vacant FEN heavyweight title. Thompson was 40 years old with a record of 20-12, and Bajor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was coming off a loss. Thompson stopped Szymon Bajor via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Oli Thompson KOs Kamil Bazelak in their 2nd fight
On September 7, 2019 Oli Thompson faced Kamil Bazelak in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Thompson was 39 years old with a record of 19-11, and Bazelak was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was coming off a loss. Thompson stopped Kamil Bazelak via KO in the 1st round.
8. Oli Thompson KOs Kamil Bazelak
On June 27, 2015 Oli Thompson faced Kamil Bazelak in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 35 years old with a record of 13-8, and Bazelak was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was coming off a win. Thompson stopped Kamil Bazelak via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Oli Thompson defeats Ikuhisa Minowa
On April 11, 2015 Oli Thompson faced Ikuhisa Minowa in a middleweight bout. Thompson was 35 years old with a record of 12-8, and Minowa was 39 with a record of 60-37-8. Thompson was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Minowa was coming off a win. Thompson won via unanimous decision.
10. Oli Thompson KOs Roman Wehbe
On January 26, 2019 Oli Thompson faced Roman Wehbe in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 39 years old with a record of 18-10, and Wehbe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was coming off a win. Thompson stopped Roman Wehbe via TKO in the 2nd round.