Oliver Thompson (born 2 January 1980) is an English strongman, mixed martial artist and former holder of the title Britain's Strongest Man.Thompson currently competes in the Heavyweight division, is a former UCMMA heavyweight champion, and has also previously competed for the UFC, KSW, and BAMMA.. Background.
He has also competed in a number of Grand Prix events in Dubai, Latvia, Hungary. Thompson next fought Chris Barnett in the Grand Prix semifinal at Inoki Genome Fight 4 to advance to the Championship match.
[3] He then defended his title at UCMMA 21 - Stand Your Ground against boxer-turned mixed martial artist Mark Potter, again winning by rear naked choke, this time in the first round.
This earned him the right to compete alongside the top strength athletes in the world at the Moscow Super Series 2004 (known as the 2004 Russia Grand Prix, although in 2004 this was not part of the WSM Super Series and again later in the year at Europe's Strongest Man in Poland). Oliver Thompson (born 2 January 1980) is an English strongman, mixed martial artist and former holder of the title Britain's Strongest Man. As well as Thompson's successful British Finals, he also won the South England Strongest Man Championship three times (2003, 2004 and 2006) and Sussex Strongest Man on three consecutive occasions from 2003 to 2005. Please check your email for a confirmation. [9] Thompson lost the fight via technical submission (guillotine choke). Oli Thompson interesting facts, biography, family, updates, life, childhood facts, information and more: Oliver Thompson (born 2 January 1980) is an English strongman, mixed martial artist and former holder of the title Britain's Strongest Man. "Is This Britain's Next Strongest Man? He lost the fight via TKO in the second round after a back-and-forth fight.[7]. Oliver Thompson (born 2 January 1980) is an English strongman, mixed martial artist and former holder of the title Britain's Strongest Man. He has toured with Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry since 2005, playing with guitarists including Phil Manzanera, Chris Spedding and Johnny Marr.He has played on Ferry's solo tours, festival dates and recording … Would you like Wikipedia to always look as professional and up-to-date? In 2005 he opted to compete in the IFSA British Championships which was set up in direct rivalry with the BSM after IFSA parted company with the BSM and World's Strongest Man competition organiser TWI. Thompson lost the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round. Thompson headlined BAMMA 15 against Albanian Heavyweight Gzim Selmani. He is following in the footsteps of former British and Olympic shot-put champion Geoff Capes who twice won the world strongman title. Reportedly, he said that it did not hurt. [6], Thompson made his official debut against UFC newcomer Shawn Jordan at UFC on FX 2. He went on to say "No, there are no nerves in there, it didnât hurt. Shane Young details how overcoming a serious spine injury that nearly ended his career allowed an octagon return at UFC 253. Prior to the BSM 2008 he stated that "If I donât qualify for Britainâs Strongest Man I may well end up doing the IFSA World Championships.".[2]. Thatâll be how I judge where I go from there - if I win it or not. Thanks for signing up. Thompson currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division, is a former UCMMA Heavyweight Champion, and has also previously competed for the UFC, KSW, and BAMMA. Oli Thompson (17-10, First Generation MMA) of the United Kingdom discovered his super strength early and began competing in Strongman competitions all over the world. [2] Disaster struck in February 2007, whilst he was training for the Mohegan Sun Super Series. He went on to qualify in 2003 for Britain's Strongest Man ("BSM"), and in 2004 surpassed all expectations when he came third. So Iâve got to win it really. You could also do it yourself at any point in time. Oliver Thompson is an English guitarist, songwriter and singer.
English strongman and mixed martial arts fighter, ⪠Big Boi - All Night (Official Music Video) [From Apple's iPhone X Advert], ⪠With Confidence - Long Night (Official Music Video), ⪠Mad World - Tears for Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson), ⪠Eddie Martinez - Seeker - Artist Book.