- Nick Thompson
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Nick Thompson 
Born June 23, 1981
Newport News, Virginia, United StatesOther names The Goat Nationality American Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) Style Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu jitsu Stance Orthodox Fighting out of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Team Minnesota Martial Arts Academy Years active 2003-2011 Mixed martial arts record Total 53 Wins 38 By knockout 10 By submission 22 By decision 6 Losses 14 By knockout 6 By submission 7 By decision 1 Draws 1 Other information Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog Nicholas Delton Thompson (born June 23, 1981) is a retired American mixed martial artist. He retired with a professional mixed martial arts record of 38-14-1. He has fought professionally on both the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bodog Fight shows. He is the former Bodog Fight Welterweight Champion and holds wins over Eddie Alvarez, Josh Neer, Ansar Chalangov, Paul Daley, Mark Weir and Chris Wilson.[1]
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Martial arts 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.[2] 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.[3] Nick currently trains with fighters Sean Sherk, Brock Lesnar, Brock Larson, and Kaitlin Young.[4][5]
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.
Nick is also reported to have been at the TUF11 try outs on 28 October 2009 in an attempt to get back into the UFC.
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.[1]
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.[1]
He is still currently competing in World Victory Road with his last two fights being losses to Dan Hornbuckle and Taisuke Okuno both by way of Knockout.
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 Robbinsdale, Minnesota with wife Molly.[4][10] The couple had their first child, a daughter named Claire Elizabeth Thompson on July 24, 2009.[11]
As a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Nick was a member of Theta Delta Chi Fraternity.
Video games
On 17th of November 2009, he was confirmed on the roster of EA Sports MMA.
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown 53 matches 38 wins 14 losses By knockout 10 6 By submission 22 7 By decision 6 1 Draws 1 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Loss 38–14–1 
Ben AskrenDecision (unanimous) Bellator 40 April 16, 2011 3 5:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Loss 38–13–1 
Taisuke OkunoKO (punch) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 14 August 22, 2010 3 0:27 Saitama, Japan Loss 38–12–1 Dan HornbuckleTKO (punches) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 10 September 23, 2009 2 1:30 Saitama, Japan Loss 38–11–1 Tim KennedySubmission (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg June 19, 2009 2 2:37 Kent, Washington, United States Fought at 185 lb Win 38–10–1 
Paul DaleyDecision (unanimous) MFC 20 February 20, 2009 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win 37–10–1 Travis McCulloughSubmission (punches) MT 18 January 17, 2009 1 2:38 Madison, Wisconsin, United States Loss 36–10–1 Jake ShieldsSubmission (guillotine choke) EliteXC: Unfinished Business July 26, 2008 1 1:03 Stockton, California, United States For EliteXC Welterweight championship Win 36–9–1 
Michel CostaSubmission (kimura) Sengoku 3 June 8, 2008 2 4:13 Saitama, Japan Win 35–9–1 Fabricio MonteiroDecision (unanimous) Sengoku 1 March 5, 2008 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Win 34–9–1 John TroyerSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bodog Fight: Thompson vs. Troyer February 1, 2008 1 3:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Defended Bodog Fight Welterweight Championship Win 33–9–1 Mark WeirTKO (punches) Bodog Fight: Vancouver August 24, 2007 1 4:01 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win 32–9–1 Eddie AlvarezTKO (punches) Bodog Fight: Clash of the Nations April 14, 2007 2 4:32 St. Petersburg, Russia Won Bodog Fight Welterweight Championship Win 31–9–1 
Dustin DenesTKO (punches) Bodog Fight: Costa Rica February 18, 2007 1 1:27 Costa Rica Win 30–9–1 
Ansar ChalangovSubmission (rear naked choke) Bodog Fight: USA vs Russia December 2, 2006 1 4:59 St. Petersburg, Russia Win 29–9–1 Joe WinterfeldtTKO (referee stoppage) Twin Cities Throwdown 3 October 21, 2006 1 N/A Burnsville, Minnesota, United States Win 28–9–1 Davion PetersonSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bodog Fight: Costa Rica August 22, 2006 3 N/A Costa Rica Win 27–9–1 Steven BratlandSubmission (rear naked choke) XKK: St. Joseph July 15, 2006 1 N/A St. Joseph, Minnesota, United States Win 26–9–1 Yancy CuellarTKO (punches) XKK: St. Joseph July 15, 2006 1 N/A St. Joseph, Minnesota, United States Win 25–9–1 Chris WilsonSubmission (kimura) Absolute Fighting Championships 17 February 1, 2006 2 2:08 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Loss 24–9–1 
Karo ParisyanSubmission (punches) UFC 59: Reality Check April 15, 2006 1 4:44 Anaheim, California, United States Win 24–8–1 Alex CarterSubmission (triangle choke) EFX: Fury December 2, 2006 1 N/A Minnesota, United States Win 23–8–1 Anthony WhiteSubmission (strikes) Madtown Throwdown 6 January 13, 2006 1 N/A Madison, Wisconsin, United States Win 22–8–1 Keith WisniewskiDecision (unanimous) UFC 56: Full Force November 19, 2005 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win 21–8–1 Josh NeerSubmission (rear-naked choke) Extreme Challenge 64 October 15, 2005 2 2:19 Osceola, Iowa, United States Win 20–8–1 Dereck KeasleySubmission (choke) Freestyle Fighting Championship 16 September 24, 2005 1 3:48 Tunica, Mississippi, United States Win 19–8–1 Victor MorenoSubmission (guillotine choke) Freestyle Fighting Championship 16 September 24, 2005 2 0:52 Tunica, Mississippi, United States Win 18–8–1 Chris ConnellyDecision (unanimous) Freestyle Fighting Championship 16 September 24, 2005 2 5:00 Tunica, Mississippi, United States Win 17–8–1 Brian FitzsimmonsKO (punches) Madtown Throwdown 4 July 9, 2005 1 N/A Madison, Wisconsin, United States Loss 16–8–1 Ed HermanTKO (injury) Hand 2 Hand Combat June 17, 2005 1 N/A Canton, Ohio, United States Loss 16–7–1 Yushin OkamiSubmission (elbow injury) GCM: D.O.G. 2 June 11, 2005 1 0:29 Tokyo, Japan Win 16–6–1 Marcel FerreiraTKO (punches) Absolute Fighting Championships 12 April 30, 2005 3 2:48 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win 15–6–1 Joey ClarkSubmission (armbar) XKK: St. Paul April 23, 2005 1 3:01 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States Win 14–6–1 Nuri ShakirSubmission (triangle choke) CZ 10: Ground War April 2, 2005 2 3:07 Revere, Massachusetts, United States Loss 13–6–1 Paul PurcellKO (punches) Freestyle Combat Challenge 18 March 5, 2005 2 N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States Win 13–5–1 Brian GreenTKO (punches) Madtown Throwdown 2 February 19, 2005 1 N/A Madison, Wisconsin, United States Win 12–5–1 Brian GassawayDecision (unanimous) Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 2 February 5, 2005 3 3:00 Illinois, United States Win 11–5–1 Jesse ChiltonSubmission (rear-naked choke) Freestyle Combat Challenge 17 January 8, 2005 3 N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States Win 10–5–1 Darren HinesSubmission (guillotine choke) Xtreme Fighting Organization 4 December 3, 2004 1 0:19 McHenry, Illinois, United States Draw 9–5–1 Daryl GuthmillerDraw XKK: Fridley November 5, 2004 3 5:00 Fridley, Minnesota, United States Loss 9–5 Brian EbersoleTKO (punches) Freestyle Fighting Championships 12 September 24, 2004 1 N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States Win 9–4 Sean HuffmanSubmission (choke) Freestyle Fighting Championships 12 September 24, 2004 2 N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States Win 8–4 John RenkenTKO (punches) Freestyle Fighting Championships 12 September 24, 2004 1 N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States Win 7–4 Ricky SeleuceSubmission (twister) Madtown Throwdown 1 August 21, 2004 1 N/A Madison, Wisconsin, United States Win 6–4 Thiago GoncalvesSubmission (punches) Freestyle Combat Challenge 15 June 12, 2004 2 2:39 Racine, Wisconsin, United States Win 5–4 Brian MooreSubmission (guillotine choke) Ultimate Battleground June 4, 2004 1 0:28 Madison, Wisconsin, United States Win 4–4 Jeff DoyleTKO (corner stoppage) XKK: Mayhem in Marshfield May 15, 2004 2 N/A Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States Loss 3–4 Mike QuinlanSubmission (rear-naked choke) Absolute Fighting Championships 8 May 1, 2004 2 0:16 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win 3–3 Emyr BussadeDecision (unanimous) Freestyle Combat Challenge 14 March 6, 2004 2 5:00 Racine, Wisconsin, United States Win 2–3 Kyle HelsperSubmission (rear-naked choke) Freestyle Combat Challenge 13 January 10, 2004 2 2:16 Racine, Wisconsin, United States Loss 1–3 Dan HartSubmission (guillotine choke) Freestyle Combat Challenge 12 October 18, 2003 1 0:17 Racine, Wisconsin, United States Loss 1–2 Dustin DenesSubmission (triangle choke) Absolute Fighting Championships 5 September 5, 2003 1 1:45 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win 1–1 Kyle HelsperSubmission (punches) Freestyle Combat Challenge 11 June 28, 2003 1 N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States Loss 0–1 Dan HartKO (punches) Freestyle Combat Challenge 10 March 22, 2003 1 N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States See also
References
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- ^ "MMAACombatzone “fighters” section". February 22, 2008. http://www.mmaacombatzone.com/.
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- ^ "Snapshot of the Day: Some Normalcy in the Strangest Day in Mixed Martial Arts". BLOODYELBOW.com. 2009-07-24. http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/7/24/962128/snapshot-of-the-day-some-normalcy. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
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