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Nick Thompson

Nickname The Goat Birthdate 6/23/1981
Height / Weight 6'1" - 170lbs Place of Birth Newport News, Virginia, U.S.

Nick "The Goat" Thompson is a well-rounded veteran fighting out of Minnesota Martial Arts Academy alongside fighters like Brock Lesnar, Brock Larson, Sean Sherk and Kaitlin Young. He is coached by Greg Nelson.

A former Division I amateur wrestler at the University of Wisconsin, Thompson first started training mixed martial arts under Dave Strasser at the Freestyle Academy.

Thompson has fought in UFC, EliteXC, Strikeforce, Sengoku, BodogFIGHT and numerous other organizations.

He holds notable wins over Eddie Alvarez, Fabricio Monteiro, Paul "Semtex" Daley and Chris Wilson.

He has notable losses to Karo Parisyan, Jake Shields, Dan Hornbuckle and Tim Kennedy.

He faces Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren in a non-title fight at Bellator 40.

Last Fight

Bellator 40

Apr 9, 2011 10:00 PM EDT
Ben Askren vs Nick Thompson

Nick Thompson Coverage

For many young fighters, retirement calls early

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 10, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

You've heard the story about the fighters who fall in love with MMA a million times. This is the story of their break-up with the sport that didn't quite love them back.

The schadenfreude of Ben Askren

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Jan 24, 2013 11:39 AM EST

Ben Askren is certain he's the best welterweight in his organization with the most unstoppable attack. And those boos from the fans? As Askren tells it, he loves it because that means there's misery among those who dislike him.

Strikeforce fight card: Ronaldo Souza vs Ed Herman preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 7, 2013 7:06 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's Strikeforce main card bout between former champion Jacare Souza and UFC middleweight Ed Herman. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

MMA Roundtable: Diaz-Koscheck, best fight left in 2012 and more

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Oct 30, 2012 11:01 AM EDT

Should Nick Diaz fight Josh Koscheck? Is Junior dos Santos right in his thoughts about champions pulling out of fights? That and much more in the new Roundtable.

Bloody Elbow GIFathon: There's a first time for everything (Part 2)

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Sep 24, 2012 3:00 PM EDT

Bloody Elbow provides you GIFs of some of the best fighters in MMA in their regional days, the twist is that they're all on the losing end, having lost by KO or SUB for the first (and sometimes only) time in their career.

For Paul Daley, Ultimate Target Is Either Friend (Karl Amoussou) or Foe (Ben Askren)

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Sep 3, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

UFC 150: Jake Shields Vs. Ed Herman Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Aug 9, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

A comprehensive match-up analysis of Saturday's UFC 150 bout between Jake Shields, who's making his return to middleweight, versus Ed Herman.

UFC 150 fight card: Jake Shields vs Ed Herman preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Aug 8, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at the upcoming UFC 150 main card bout between middleweights Ed Herman and Jake Shields. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Strikeforce 'Rockhold vs Kennedy' fight card: Luke Rockhold vs Tim Kennedy preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jul 14, 2012 3:01 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look at tonight's main event between Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold and challenger Tim Kennedy. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Strikeforce: Luke Rockhold Vs. Tim Kennedy Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Jul 14, 2012 11:42 AM EDT

An in-depth analysis of tonight's Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy main event, which pits middleweight champion Luke Rockhold against challenger Tim Kennedy.

Kendall Grove vs Derek Brunson booked for ShoFIGHT 20 with Terry Martin unlicensed

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Jun 13, 2012 6:30 PM EDT

Ultimate Fighter winner Kendall "Da Spyder" Grove (14-10) battles new opponent in undefeated Strikeforce fighter Derek Brunson (9-0) after Terry Martin, Grove's original opponent, was pulled from the event due to licensing issues.

Ultimate Submissions: Jake Shields brings American Jiu-Jitsu to UFC 144 in Japan

by Andrew Keller from MMAmania.com on Feb 16, 2012 7:00 PM EST

Jake Shields travels back to Japan to take on Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 144 on Feb. 25 in Japan.

UFC On FX: Duane Ludwig Vs. Josh Neer Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Jan 20, 2012 10:30 AM EST

UFC On FX: Duane Ludwig Vs. Josh Neer Dissection (preview and analysis)

April 2011 MMA Recap: UFC 129 Draws Big, Randy Couture Retires, Nick Diaz's Boxing Tease

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Dec 28, 2011 10:00 AM EST

55,000 fans at UFC 129, Nick Diaz and boxing and Randy Couture's retirement were the big stories in April 2011.

Bellator 56: Ben Askren and Jay Hieron Prepare For Quiet Title Clash

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Oct 29, 2011 5:30 PM EDT

Bellator will feature their first title defense in over six months Saturday night, but where's the hype for Ben Askren and Jay Hieron?

Funky Town: Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren says he'll 'maul Jay Hieron'

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 24, 2011 6:30 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger and Matt Bishop speak with Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren about Jay Hieron's credentials, wrestling in MMA and why he feels he's going to "maul" Hieron this Saturday night in his first title defense.

Bellator 56: Ben Askren Vs. Jay Hieron Tagged For Title Fight In Kansas City

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Sep 29, 2011 6:10 PM EDT

Bellator 56 is scheduled for October 29th at Memorial Hall in Kasas City, Kansas.

Bellator 49: Welterweight Tournament Preview

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Sep 10, 2011 1:07 PM EDT

Bellator 49: Welterweight Tournament Preview

Report: Josh Neer vs. Keith Wisniewski Planned for UFC on Versus 6

by Scott Haber from Bloody Elbow on Aug 23, 2011 10:30 AM EDT

Two experienced welterweights have rejoined the UFC ranks and will square off in Washington D.C. at UFC on Versus 6. Josh Neer and Keith Wisniewski have reportedly agreed to meet in a preliminary fight on the October 1st card.

UFC on Versus 6: Veterans Josh Neer and Keith Wisniewski looking to return on Oct. 1

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Aug 23, 2011 10:02 AM EDT

UFC on Versus 6: Veterans Josh Neer and Keith Wisniewski looking to return on Oct. 1

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