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Originally Posted by Crashsti
James Thompson could pose a problem to Kimbo based on his sheer mass. He's a huge guy but he has no strategy going into his fights. Teach the guy some wrestling, takedowns etc. and get him to take the fight to the ground where his chin is safer and his size can be used to an advantage. Add in some extensive cardio and he might find some success. Looks like the former Pride star has become a punching bag for rising stars. Shame.
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It is no one's fault but Thompson's that he has become a "punching bag". He has not evolved with the game and his (glaring) weaknesses have been exploited and he has done nothing (at least as far as I can see) to diversify his game. It is each fighter's responsibility to prepare himself for not only a fight, but a career. Sadly, Thompson's career shows no signs of changing its current course and it will become increasingly difficult for him to find paydays as any fear anyone might have had of his "gong and dash" style deteriorates.