Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL-61 Morris Vs Wagenknecht 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1##TD#
Sin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard.
Sin lands a couple of digs.
Sin stops Thompson from standing up.
Sin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Sin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sin prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Sin postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Sin prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Sin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Thompson pushes Sin off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Sin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thompson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thompson's guard now, I'm sure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sin scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sin is controlling him.
Sin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sin throws a big right hand that misses.
Sin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sin prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Sin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Sin trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson wants to stand but Sin is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing that Sin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sin cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Sin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Sin isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sin is controlling him.
Sin content to stall in guard here.
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Sin distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sin prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Sin throws a big right hand that misses.
Sin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson wants to stand up but Sin is controlling him.
Sin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES2#
Thompson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sin misses the body punch
and Sin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Sin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Sin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Sin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Sin eventually gives up the hold.
Sin stops Thompson from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Sin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sin stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin passes to side control.
Sin happy to just control the position for now.
Thompson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Thompson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sin lands some shots froms side control.
Sin looks up at the clock and then as Thompson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sin lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Sin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thompson is trying to buck Sin off.
Thompson taking a bit of punishment here - Sin scoring with strikes.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet.
Sin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thompson is letting Sin control him for a moment.
Sin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin prevents Thompson from escaping the position.
Sin working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Sin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thompson!
Sin lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sin landing punches.
Sin lands with some strikes.
Sin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
Thompson is trying to stand.
Sin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thompson taking shots to the head.
Thompson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin controlling from the full mount.
Sin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Lee Sin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sin loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Thompson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sin land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sin stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Sin!
Lee Sin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RFL-57 Allison vs. Heavyweight
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Toriyama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toriyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.#CL2#
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Toriyama. Toriyama maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Toriyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Thompson rushes Toriyama and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Toriyama won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Thompson. #BC2#
Toriyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Toriyama avoids nicely.
Toriyama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama works Thompson's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Toriyama coming out on top.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.
Toriyama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Toriyama moves into the clinch.#T1#
Toriyama wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Toriyama is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Toriyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toriyama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toriyama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Toriyama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Toriyama is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toriyama's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Toriyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Toriyama connects with the punch.
Toriyama gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Toriyama has managed to clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson. #BC2#
Toriyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toriyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Toriyama. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Taiga Toriyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toriyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Toriyama thows a leg kick but Thompson checks it
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Toriyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Toriyama can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Toriyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toriyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Toriyama avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Toriyama tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson tries to clinch but Toriyama is having none of it.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toriyama thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toriyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.#CL2#
Toriyama has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Toriyama manages to break the clinch.
Toriyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Toriyama.
Toriyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Toriyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toriyama.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toriyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Toriyama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thompson connects with a right hand. Toriyama shakes it off.#CL2#
Toriyama has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Toriyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toriyama with a jab.
Thompson dives in and grabs Toriyama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Toriyama pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Toriyama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donk. Toriyama catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Toriyama misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
No joy there for Toriyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Toriyama looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson throws a big counter combination but Toriyama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Toriyama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
A combination from Toriyama does no damage.
Thompson is looking to counter the offense by Toriyama and move into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toriyama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Toriyama keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Toriyama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toriyama lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiga Toriyama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Toriyama is just out of range.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Toriyama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toriyama misses with a two punch combination.
Taiga Toriyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toriyama slips a straight right by Thompson.
Toriyama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Toriyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Toriyama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Toriyama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Toriyama throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Toriyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Toriyama clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Toriyama has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Toriyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Toriyama misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toriyama swinging wildly here.
Toriyama lands a head shot.
Toriyama blocks a low kick nicely.
Thompson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toriyama.
Donk. Thompson catches Toriyama right on the button with a cross.
Toriyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toriyama misses the jab.
Thompson takes a swing at Toriyama's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Toriyama breaks from the clinch.
Toriyama stuffs the takedown.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Toriyama moves out of range. #CL2#
Toriyama moves into the clinch.#T2#
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toriyama's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Toriyama breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Toriyama. Those never looked like landing.
Toriyama misses with a low kick.
Toriyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toriyama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Toriyama wants to clinch.
Toriyama misses with a head kick.
Timmy Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Toriyama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toriyama continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toriyama throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Toriyama gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toriyama's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Toriyama breaks the clinch. #T3#
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Toriyama.#CL#
Thompson clinches.
Thompson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toriyama is defending well.#BC2#
Toriyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Toriyama has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Toriyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Toriyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Toriyama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toriyama lands a jab-cross combination.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toriyama unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Toriyama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Toriyama throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson is looking to counter the offense by Toriyama and move into the clinch.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range. #CL2#
Toriyama pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Thompson. #BC2#
Toriyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toriyama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
enabling Toriyama to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson tries to clinch but Toriyama moves out of range. #CL#
Thompson clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Toriyama breaks from the clinch.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Toriyama shows good takedown defense.
Toriyama throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Toriyama scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiga Toriyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thompson is looking to clinch but Toriyama is avoiding it.
Toriyama throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Toriyama has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toriyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Toriyama with a jab.
Toriyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toriyama lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Toriyama misses its intended target.
Toriyama looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toriyama misses with a body kick.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toriyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toriyama scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Toriyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Toriyama checks a low kick from Thompson.
A combination from Toriyama does no damage.
Thompson swings for the body but Toriyama moves out of range.
Toriyama misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
Toriyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Toriyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at Toriyama's knee but Toriyama avoids it well.
Toriyama moves out of range of the leg kick from Thompson.
Toriyama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thompson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Toriyama cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Toriyama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Toriyama tries to score with a low kick but Thompson moves his leg out of the way.
Toriyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toriyama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toriyama counters with a low kick, right behind Thompson 's knee.
Some bone on bone action there as Thompson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Toriyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Toriyama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Toriyama clinches up against the cage.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3##BC2#
Toriyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Toriyama!
Toriyama throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toriyama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Toriyama is looking to clinch.
Toriyama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toriyama avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Toriyama misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Toriyama takes the fight into the clinch.
Toriyama tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Timmy Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Toriyama breaks the clinch. #T4#
Toriyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson misses with a leg kick
and Toriyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toriyama napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Toriyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toriyama is pushing Thompson's head away, looking to escape. Thompson manages to hold on to the position though.
Toriyama is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Toriyama is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Thompson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thompson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Toriyama pushes Thompson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thompson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Toriyama dodges the ground and pound from Thompson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thompson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Thompson is trying to get an arm triangle but Toriyama is defending well.
Thompson tries to score with some ground and pound. Toriyama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taiga Toriyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toriyama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiga Toriyama!
Taiga Toriyama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFLFN -4
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirby. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kirby moves into the clinch.
Kirby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Kirby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirby. #TD#
Thompson pulls guard effortlessly.
Kirby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirby would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Kirby preventing the sweep.
Kirby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirby postures up. #T1#
Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kirby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thompson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson cracks Kirby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lani Kirby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
letting Kirby counter with a right hand.
Kirby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Kirby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kirby to keep the fight standing.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kirby walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirby counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Kirby releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Kirby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Kirby scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kirby is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Kirby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Kirby.
Kirby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Kirby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kirby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Kirby lands with a light punch inside.
Kirby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirby lands with a short shot to the head.
Kirby slows down the pace here. #T3#
Kirby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kirby gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson being controlled against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Kirby won't allow it.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Kirby.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Kirby has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kirby to keep the fight standing.
Kirby lands a body shot.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kirby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kirby. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Kirby.
Kirby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Kirby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Kirby lands with a light punch inside.
Kirby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirby misses with a punch to the body.
Kirby digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Kirby.
Kirby scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Thompson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kirby scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kirby. #ROC2#
Thompson is rocked!
Kirby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kirby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kirby lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirby throws a big uppercut that drops Thompson! More strikes from Kirby and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thompson lies dazed against the cage as Kirby celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lani Kirby!

Event: RFL-49
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Gibbs misses.
Gibbs thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson is working Gibbs over against the cage.
Gibbs tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Gibbs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Gibbs avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Gibbs tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Gibbs back against the cage.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gibbs is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Gibbs into the cage.
Thompson digs a right hand into Gibbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gibbs's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson tries a body shot but Gibbs blocks it.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Gibbs is breathing heavily.#T1#
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbs controls his hands.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Gibbs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gibbs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson digs a right hand into Gibbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gibbs's gas tank.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gibbss head.
Thompson prevents Gibbs from breaking the clinch.
Thompson cracks Gibbs with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Gibbs is trying to stall.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gibbs or not.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Thompson. #BC2#
Thompson breaks the clinch. #T2#
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Gibbs avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Gibbs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gibbs backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Gibbs fails to pull guard.
Gibbs prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbs controls his hands.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gibbs can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action. #T3#
Gibbs stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Gibbs tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Gibbs back against the cage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibbs is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Gibbs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson cracks Gibbs with a nice body shot.
Gibbs misses with a body punch.
Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Gibbs blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Gibbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Gibbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibbs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson jabs Gibbs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gibbs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gibbs misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Gibbs's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson presses Gibbs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Thompson.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gibbs or not.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson presses Gibbs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson pushes Gibbs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson digs a right hand into Gibbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gibbs's gas tank.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gibbs moves out of range of the strikes.
Gibbs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibbs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson misses with a body punch
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gibbs connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gibbs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gibbs, as that shot connected.
Thompson punishes Gibbs's body with a nice straight punch.
Gibbs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timmy Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbs slips a jab from Thompson.
Gibbs throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Thompson drops Gibbs with a right and a left! Thompson comes rushing in but Gibbs regains his composure and manages to keep Thompson in guard. #ROC2#
Gibbs is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mister Gibbs has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbs is keeping the position for now.
Oh Gibbs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson postures up in Gibbs's guard and throws a big left but Gibbs blocks it.
Thompson passes into half guard. #T1#
Thompson wants to take a breather but Gibbs is having none of it. #SUB2#
Thompson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gibbs tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Thompson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timmy Thompson!

Event: RFL - 45 Rise Up!
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Kirby has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kirby on the inside.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kirby lands with a light punch inside.
Kirby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirby avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Kirby working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Kirby avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirby lands a nice uppercut.
Kirby controlling the action here for a moment.
Kirby lands with a left to the head.
Kirby has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Kirby tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Kirby back against the cage.
Kirby tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kirby.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kirby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not. #T1#
Kirby tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Kirby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kirby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Kirby gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kirby is pushing Thompson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kirby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirby tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson letting Kirby take a breather here.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Kirby on the inside.
Kirby lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirby's elbow.
Kirby stalling in the clinch.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirby controls his hands.
Kirby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirby has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirby. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timmy Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thompson on the side of the head.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson tries to clinch but Kirby is having none of it.
A nice side step and Kirby releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Kirby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Thompson tries to clinch but Kirby moves out of range.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Kirby closes the distance and clinches.
Kirby scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Kirby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Kirby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson tries a body shot but Kirby blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kirby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kirby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Kirby has him pressed against the cage.
Kirby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Kirby avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Kirby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirby misses with a body punch.
Thompson tries a body shot but Kirby blocks it. #T4##BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Kirby.
Kirby avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Kirby.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Kirby scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Kirby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thompson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kirby lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kirby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kirby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lani Kirby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirby at a distance.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Kirby's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Kirby moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Kirby is controlling the position.
Kirby lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kirby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kirby clinches with his opponent.
Kirby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Kirby lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Lani Kirby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirby controls his hands.
Kirby lands a body shot.
Kirby blocks an uppercut.
Kirby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kirby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Kirby avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirby controls his hands.
Kirby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Kirby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kirby.
Kirby digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kirby pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirby avoiding damage.
Kirby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirby blocks an uppercut.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Kirby controls the action.
Kirby controlling the action here for a moment.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Kirby.
Kirby taking a breather.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirby has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kirby pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirby.
Kirby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Kirby lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Kirby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirby lands a left hand.
Kirby gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirby lands a right hand.
Kirby lands a shoulder strike.
Kirby blocks an uppercut.
Thompson wants to break free but Kirby has control.
A short right from Kirby. #ROC2#
Thompson is rocked!
Kirby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Kirby.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Kirby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kirby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirby digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirby.
Kirby stalling against the cage.
A short right from Kirby on the inside.
Kirby lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Kirby on the inside.
Kirby cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Kirby mutters something to Thompson before pushing him back against the cage. As Thompson comes back towards him, Kirby unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Thompson clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lani Kirby!

Event: The Island Season 8, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1##CL#
McCall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCall tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually McCall drops back down to his feet.
McCall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by McCall.
Thompson takes a shot to the head. #TD#
McCall jumps into guard, dragging Thompson to the mat. #SUB#
McCall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
McCall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McCall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.#SUB#
McCall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McCall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
McCall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McCall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES2#
Thompson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
McCall moves out of range as Thompson strikes.#CL#
McCall closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that McCall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
McCall jumps guard.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson wants to get up but he can't break McCall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Thompson stands up from McCall's guard - Thompson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
McCall takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson tries to work over McCall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
McCall jumps into guard, dragging Thompson to the mat.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thompson wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving. #SUB#
McCall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
McCall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.#T2#
Thompson is looking to stand up but McCall won't let him. #SUB#
McCall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McCall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCall holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
McCall is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson tries to stand but McCall is controlling from the bottom.
McCall controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself. #T3#
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCall's guard.#SUB#
McCall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson wants to stand but McCall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McCall is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Thompson rolls with it to try and escape but McCall cranks on the arm and Thompson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomas McCall!

Event: The Island Season 8, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Lawson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lawson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson is looking to get back to full guard here but Lawson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lawson is working Thompson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Thompson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lawson 's best efforts.#T1#
Lawson working the head and body with strikes.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thompson manages to get to full guard.
Lawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lawson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lawson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lawson looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Thompson working for submissions but it's allowed Lawson to get to half guard.
Lawson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lawson connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple.
Lawson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.
Thompson is staying active underneath Lawson , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Lawson wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nice strikes from Lawson there.
Thompson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lawson wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Thompson trying to control here.
Thompson moves into full guard.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lawson won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Lawson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thompson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Lawson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR#
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson is looking to stand up but Thompson won't let him.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Thompson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lawson has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Lawson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Lawson gets a clinch.
Lawson takes a shot to the head.
Lawson stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Thompson digs a right hand into Lawson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lawson 's gas tank.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson is working Lawson over against the cage.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lawson tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson is leaning against Lawson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Thompson lands an uppercut.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson cracks Lawson with a nice body shot.
Thompson pushes Lawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Thompson is working Lawson over against the cage.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawson s head.
A short left from Thompson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson digs a right hand into Lawson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lawson 's gas tank.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson is leaning against Lawson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson digs a right hand into Lawson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lawson 's gas tank.
Thompson cracks Lawson with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson pushes Lawson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Thompson pulls guard successfully. #T3#
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Lawson postures up.
Lawson won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lawson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson won't allow Lawson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lawson is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
Lawson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lawson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randall Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawson keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson is working Lawson over against the cage.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lawson darts in looking for a takedown but Thompson gets double underhooks and turns Lawson into the cage.
Timmy Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Lawson 's ribs.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Thompson clinches up with Lawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Lawson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Lawson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Lawson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Thompson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Thompson!

Event: IXF 40
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Nice body punch from Kirby.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kirby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Kirby forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirby.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Kirby.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Kirby avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Kirby scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Kirby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Kirby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kirby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kirby lands a left hand. #TD2#
Thompson pulls guard.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Kirby controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Kirby controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kirby trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Thompson has his feet on Kirby's thighs here. He's pushed Kirby off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kirby screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timmy Thompson!

Event: IXF 34
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
McCall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
McCall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but McCall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
McCall pulls guard effortlessly.
McCall wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
McCall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McCall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from McCall.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCall has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Thompson is fighting to break McCall's control of his arms but McCall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
McCall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCall is pulling down on Thompson's head to control his posture.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCall's guard.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson wants to get up but he can't break McCall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
McCall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCall looking to control.
McCall is controlling Thompson's posture.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McCall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by McCall.
McCall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
McCall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson cracks McCall with a nice body shot.
McCall tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually McCall drops back down to his feet.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
McCall blocks a body shot from Thompson. #BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McCall closes the distance and clinches.
McCall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. #TD2#
McCall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
McCall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between McCall's legs - danger averted.
Thompson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##SUB2#
McCall working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily. #SUB2#
McCall looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily. #SU#
Thompson stands up from McCall's guard - Thompson perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
McCall drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
McCall tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
McCall jumps guard but Thompson stands there with McCall around his waist. McCall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Timmy Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas McCall.
McCall tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually McCall drops back down to his feet.
McCall fails to pull guard. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from McCall fails to land.
McCall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCall. #CL2#
McCall clinches.
A short right from McCall on the inside.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but McCall uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCall prevents a body shot from Thompson.
McCall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCall tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCall is keeping busy.
McCall tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually McCall drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCall prevents a body shot from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas McCall dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McCall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target. #CL2#
McCall rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
McCall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCall lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCall is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Timmy Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas McCall.
McCall lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
McCall blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow. #BC#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
McCall feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
McCall rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
McCall blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCall's elbow. #T1#
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCall blocking some punches.
Tomas McCall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
McCall pulls guard. #SUB2#
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between McCall's legs - danger averted.
McCall pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
McCall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCall has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up. #SUB2#
McCall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCall is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
McCall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McCall is pulling down on Thompson's head to control his posture.
McCall working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Thompson stands up from McCall's guard - Thompson perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCall wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
McCall closes the distance and clinches.
McCall blocking some punches.
McCall tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
McCall jumps guard but Thompson stands there with McCall around his waist. McCall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##TD2#
McCall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
Thompson wants to stand but McCall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McCall is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson wants to stand but McCall is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCall on the ground.#SUB2#
McCall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson wants to stand but McCall is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
McCall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Thompson wants to stand but McCall is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but instead McCall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but McCall is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
McCall drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick McCall off! McCall jumps back into Thompson's guard.
McCall forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCall slows the pace down in half guard.
McCall is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas McCall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
McCall moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as McCall controls the action. #TD2#
McCall decides to pull guard.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCall's guard.#SUB2#
McCall is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson won't allow McCall to sweep him here.
Thompson tries to stand but McCall is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
McCall working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McCall has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McCall looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily. #T1#
McCall is trying to keep Thompson in close. #SUB2#
McCall looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
Thompson wants to stand but McCall has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
McCall is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson wants to get up but he can't break McCall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
McCall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCall managing to control the position.
Thompson wanted to stand there but McCall had control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Thompson is looking to stand up but McCall isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McCall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCall wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
McCall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
McCall wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
McCall advances position into side control!
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
McCall tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson prevents McCall from improving position.
Tomas McCall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCall happy to just control the position for now.
Thompson pushes McCall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Timmy Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McCall controlling the position.
McCall tries to advance to mount but Thompson denies him.
A lull in the action here.
Thompson is pushing McCall's head away, looking to escape. McCall manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCall happy to just control the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas McCall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas McCall!

Event: IXF 28
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Thompson lands a body shot.
Kolton jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thompson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Kolton lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
letting Kolton counter with a right hand.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kolton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kolton slips under a jab.
Kolton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Kolton avoids them all with ease.
Kolton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kolton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Kolton's belly button to the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kolton slips under a jab from Thompson.
Kolton throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kolton, as that shot connected.
Kolton misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Kolton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Kolton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Timmy Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Kolton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Kolton does no damage.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kolton missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson misses the body punch
and Kolton counters with a nice uppercut.
Kolton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Kolton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
Kolton punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson lands with a hook. Kolton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Kolton moved out of range nicely.
Thompson throws a body punch but Kolton moves out of range.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kolton is just out of range.
It seemed like Kolton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kolton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kolton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Kolton does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolton.
Thompson throws a body punch but Kolton moves out of range.
It seemed like Kolton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Kolton.
Kolton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Thompson takes a swing at Kolton's ribcage but misses.
Kolton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Kolton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kolton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kolton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kolton lands with a cross.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kolton with a jab.#T3#
Kolton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Kolton throws out a counter right but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Kolton's shoulder, as Kolton tries to avoid the shot.
Kolton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kolton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thompson lands with a straight right. Kolton didn't see that one coming.
Kolton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thompson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kolton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kolton avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Kolton avoids it well.
Kolton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
Kolton takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kolton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kolton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kolton finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head. #T4#
Kolton sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Kolton.
Kolton scores with a jab.
Thompson connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Kolton misses its intended target.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolton throws a counter combo.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kolton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Kolton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Kolton saw that one coming.
Kolton throws out a counter right but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolton was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Kolton scores with a nice head shot.
Kolton misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rei Kolton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kolton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kolton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Kolton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolton avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolton throws out the jab.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson misses with a hook to the body
and Kolton counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a right hand
and Kolton counters with a right hand to the body.
Kolton looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kolton pinned against the cage. Kolton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Kolton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kolton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thompson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kolton misses the jab.
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kolton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Thompson slips a straight right by Kolton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Kolton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson throws a body punch but Kolton moves out of range.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kolton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kolton avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson moves forwards but Kolton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolton was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson is looking to wear down Kolton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kolton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson swings for the body but Kolton moves out of range.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolton manages to avoid it.
Rei Kolton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson lands a jab to Kolton's midsection.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Kolton moved out of range.#T2#
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kolton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kolton takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson swings for the body but Kolton moves out of range.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Kolton counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson slips a straight right by Kolton.
Thompson throws a hook but Kolton avoids it easily.
Thompson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kolton counters with a straight right hand.
Kolton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kolton counter with a right hand.
Kolton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Kolton lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Kolton counters with a left to the body.
Kolton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Kolton thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Kolton throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Kolton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kolton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Kolton's shoulder, as Kolton tries to avoid the shot.
Kolton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Kolton counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson takes a swing at Kolton's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolton. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson throws a hook but Kolton blocks it.#T4#
Kolton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolton was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Kolton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson takes a swing at Kolton's ribcage but misses.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Kolton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kolton counter with a right hand.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rei Kolton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kolton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kolton with a hook.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Kolton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kolton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kolton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolton counters with a left to the body.
Kolton lands with a nice combination. Thompson backs away looking to recover.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson tries to bum rush Kolton with a series of wild strikes but Kolton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Kolton catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Kolton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kolton with a jab.#T1#
Kolton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Kolton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kolton, as that shot connected.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Kolton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Kolton blocks a jab.
Thompson misses with a hook to the body
and Kolton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rei Kolton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kolton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
Kolton connects with a body shot.
Kolton connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kolton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kolton.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kolton.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolton.
Kolton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Kolton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Kolton.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kolton.
Kolton throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Thompson misses with a body punch
and Kolton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kolton counter with a right hand.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kolton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kolton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kolton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kolton! But no joy.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolton manages to avoid it.
Kolton cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kolton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kolton throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kolton finds it's target.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
enabling Kolton to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Kolton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Timmy Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kolton! But no joy.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kolton.
Kolton with a nice cross.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Kolton.
Kolton works the jab nicely.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson misses with a body shot
and Kolton counters with a left to the body.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kolton's head.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kolton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolton was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Kolton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kolton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rei Kolton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kolton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rei Kolton!
Rei Kolton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IXF 22
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Chaos takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chaos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaos stalling.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chaos fails to land.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Chaos has the dominant position.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Chaos tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson tries a body shot but Chaos blocks it.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Chaos.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chaos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaos.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Chaos missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Chaos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chaos working aggressively here.
Chaos tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
Thompson avoiding damage as Chaos throws knees to the body.
Chaos just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather. #T2#
Thompson tries to work over Chaos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaos trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chaos working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaos.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Chaos's head.
Chaos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Chaos trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Chaos misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Chaos has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson tries a body shot but Chaos blocks it.
Chaos throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaos is pushing Thompson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thompson tries to work over Chaos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson avoiding damage as Chaos throws knees to the body.
Chaos missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Chaos.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Chaos.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chaos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chaos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Chaos misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos missing with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Timmy Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Chaos drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Chaos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson avoiding damage as Chaos throws knees to the body.
Chaos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaos can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Chaos trying to land knees to the body.
Chaos throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson tries to circle away but Chaos has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaos.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaos.
Chaos tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Chaos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Timmy Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Chaos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Chaos misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson tries a body shot but Chaos blocks it.
Chaos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Chaos tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Chaos working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Chaos misses with the head strike. #BC#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
A left lands for Thompson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Chaos clinches up against the cage.
Chaos misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Chaos's ribcage. Chaos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chaos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Chaos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chaos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chaos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson digs a right hand into Chaos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chaos's gas tank. #T3##BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chaos instigates a clinch.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Chaos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Chaos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Chaos.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Chaos trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson tries to break free but Chaos pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson cracks Chaos with a nice body shot.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action. #T4#
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Chaos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Chaos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chaos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaos's elbow.
Chaos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Chaos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chaos tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Timmy Thompson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Chaos rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Chaos tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaos blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Chaos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaos misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Chaos.
Chaos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chaos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
A short right from Thompson.
Chaos misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Chaos trying to land knees to the body.
Chaos blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson gets through Chaos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chaos throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Chaos.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Chaos fails to land.
Chaos swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaos.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Chaos has Thompson pushed against the cage.
Thompson tries a body shot but Chaos blocks it.
Max Chaos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thompson leaning against his opponent.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chaos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaos's elbow.
Chaos misses with a body punch.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chaos takes a shot to the head.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Chaos stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaos's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson avoiding damage as Chaos throws knees to the body.
Chaos tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaos tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Chaos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Chaos trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaos's elbow.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Chaos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaos throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling the position.
Chaos trying to land knees to the body.
Chaos blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson avoiding damage as Chaos throws knees to the body. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Chaos tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson tries to work over Chaos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chaoss head.
Timmy Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Chaos misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
Chaos misses with some punches.
Chaos blocks a body shot from Thompson.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timmy Thompson.
Well Thompson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Thompson!

Event: IXF 17
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Thompson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Stoner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that.
Stoner controls the position.#SUB#
Stoner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Stoner tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson is not content to let Stoner control the position. #ES2#
Thompson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Thompson misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Stoner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoner wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Stoner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Stoner eventually gives up the hold.
Stoner stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Stoner works his way into side control.
Thompson is trying to buck Stoner off.#SUB#
Stoner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stoner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stoner is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Stoner tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well. #SUB#
Stoner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Stoner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been hearing that Stoner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Stoner drags him back down.#SUB#
Stoner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stoner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thompson pushes Stoner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stoner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet here but Stoner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Thompson's back.#SUB#
Stoner tightening his grip on Thompson, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Stoner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thompson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Thompson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stoner. #T3##SUB#
Stoner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Stoner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Thompson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Thompson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Stoner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Thompson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T4#
Thompson is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Stoner tightening his grip on Thompson, looking for the choke.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but Stoner has full control of the position and if anything, Thompson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stoner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Thompson trying to get back to his feet but Stoner is in full control for now. #SUB#
Thompson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Stoner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson lands a body shot. #TD2#
Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Thompson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Stoner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Stoner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Stoner getting side control.#ES2#
Thompson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stoner keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoner fails to pull guard.
Stoner prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoner jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Stoner jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson wanted to stand there but Stoner had control of the position.
Stoner wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Thompson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Thompson punishes Stoner's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Stoner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Stoner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thompson tries to escape but Stoner is in control.
Thompson is not content to let Stoner control the position. #SUB#
Stoner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
Stoner prevents Thompson from escaping the position.#T2##SUB#
Stoner is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson is trying to buck Stoner off.#SUB#
Stoner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stoner prevents Thompson from escaping the position.#SUB#
Stoner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brent Stoner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson seems a little lost for a moment, as Stoner dominates the positioning.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thompson is pushing Stoner's head away, looking to escape. Stoner manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB#
Stoner tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson pushes Stoner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stoner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Stoner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stoner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thompson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Stoner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stoner prevents Thompson from escaping the position.
Thompson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Stoner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stoner is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stoner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Stoner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thompson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stoner but great work by Thompson.
Stoner tries to improve position but can't.
Stoner wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Stoner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson wants to stand but Stoner has his arm trapped.
Thompson gets to mount! Stoner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Stoner is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stoner has time to react.#TD2#
Thompson gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Thompson stands up.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Stoner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Stoner passes into half guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson tries to kick Stoner off but Stoner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Stoner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stoner prevents Thompson from standing back up. #T1##SUB#
Stoner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stoner. #SUB#
Stoner seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Stoner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Stoner eventually gives up the hold.
Stoner prevents Thompson from standing back up.
Stoner wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it. #SUB#
Stoner is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Stoner seems to be looking for submissions.
Stoner prevents Thompson from standing back up. #SUB#
Stoner seems to be looking for submissions. #ES2#
Thompson kicks Stoner off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Stoner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoner moves away.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Stoner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stoner is controlling him. #SUB#
Stoner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stoner prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Stoner drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Stoner off! Stoner jumps back into Thompson's guard. #SUB#
Stoner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stoner trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Stoner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thompson's guard.
Stoner wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but Stoner is having none of it. #SUB#
Stoner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stoner trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Thompson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stoner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Stoner jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stoner managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson wants to stand but Stoner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timmy Thompson.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Thompson!

Event: IXF 11
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1##TD#
Bing gets a double leg takedown into Thompson's guard.#SUB#
Bing drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Bing off! Bing jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Bing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bing slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Bing is working for a submission of some sort.
Bing trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Bing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bing.
Thompson is trying to stand.
Bing will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Bing is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bing is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Thompson pushes Bing off looking to stand but Bing dives back in and keeps control.
Thompson wants to stand back up but Bing manages to pass into side control.
Bing tries to move to mount but Thompson blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Bing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bing has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Bing tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Bing drags him back down.#SUB#
Bing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Thompson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Thompson prevents Bing from improving position. #SUB#
Bing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thompson tries to escape but Bing is in control. #SUB#
Bing tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Bing has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thompson!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bing trying to control but Thompson is having none of it. #SUB#
Bing has control of Thompson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thompson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thompson tries to buck Bing off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Bing looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thompson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Thompson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Bing working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Bing dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Bing is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thompson's half guard.
Bing trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Bing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Bing wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bing is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Bing is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bing is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Thompson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bing advances to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Bing is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thompson is looking to escape.#SUB#
Bing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bing is taking a breather. Thompson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bing prevents Thompson from standing back up. #SUB#
Bing seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bing wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson tries to kick Bing off but Bing keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Bing wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bing prevents Thompson from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Ed Bing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bing on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bing tries to counter with a takedown but Thompson is quick to defend against it.
Bing takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Bing closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard.
Thompson wants to stand but Bing is controlling the position. #SUB#
Bing drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thompson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ed Bing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Bing pulls Thompson in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson wants to stand but Bing has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Thompson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bing, up you get!
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bing is just out of range.
Bing moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Bing has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bing is just out of range.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson lands with a hook. Bing tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bing tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Bing takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bing walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Bing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thompson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thompson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thompson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Thompson.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Bing counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bing manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Bing is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bing looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Thompson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bing keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Bing pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Bing looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily. #SUB#
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson wants to stand but Bing has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but instead Bing has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bing stops Thompson from standing up.
Bing showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bing wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but Bing is having none of it. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thompson lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Bing shoots in and bounces Thompson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bing drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Bing off! Bing jumps back into Thompson's guard. #ES2#
Thompson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bing is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bing is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bing's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bing.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bing's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bing as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson gets through Bing's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Timmy Thompson!

Event: IXF 6
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thompson tries to clinch but Poki moves out of range.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Poki throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poki.
Poki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Poki circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Poki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poki throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thompson tries to clinch but Poki moves out of range.
Poki is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Poki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson tries to clinch but Poki is having none of it.
It looked like Poki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poki moves away.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thompson is looking to clinch. #T1#
Poki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Poki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Poki rather than just go for the knockout.
Thompson tries to clinch but Poki is having none of it.
Poki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Poki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Timmy Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Poki pushes him off.
Poki throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Poki avoids nicely.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson tries to clinch but Poki moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Poki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Poki slips the punch.
As Thompson looks to move away, Poki throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
Thompson misses the jab.
Poki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Poki throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Poki swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poki.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thompson.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Poki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson throws a body punch but Poki moves out of range.
Poki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson takes a swing at Poki's ribcage but misses.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
letting Poki counter with a right hand.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Poki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thompson tries to clinch but Poki is having none of it.
It looked like Poki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Poki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Poki avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Poki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poki throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson wants to clinch.
It looked like Poki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Thompson darts in and clinches Poki up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poki's elbow. #T1#
Poki leaning against his opponent.
Thompson keeps control of Poki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson tries to work over Poki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poki stalling.
Thompson cracks Poki with a nice body shot.
Poki tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
A frustrated look appears on Poki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
The referee calls for Poki to work. #T2#
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poki is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Poki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Poki blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Poki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson tries a body shot but Poki blocks it. #T3#
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poki's efforts to push away.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Poki avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poki prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson is working Poki over against the cage.
Poki tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poki's elbow.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson wants to take the fight to the mat but Poki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Poki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Poki avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage. #T4#
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poki's elbow.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poki blocking some punches.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Poki uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Poki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Poki appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Poki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Poki keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Poki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Poki gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Poki controls his hands.
Thompson keeps control of Poki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson keeps control of Poki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Poki blocks a body shot from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Timmy Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Poki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Poki keeps it at a distance.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poki was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
It looked like Poki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poki manages to avoid it.
Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson tries to clinch but Poki moves out of range.
Poki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Poki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poki staying out of range there.
As Thompson looks to move away, Poki throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoki Poki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson scores with a jab. Poki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poki throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Poki sets himself, and Thompson steps forward looking for the clinch! Poki avoids it this time.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson lands a jab to Poki's midsection.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poki is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Poki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Poki misses its target.
A cross from Thompson lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Poki is looking to counter punch.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Poki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Poki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poki at a distance.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Poki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poki throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Thompson tries to clinch but Poki moves out of range.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poki was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Poki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thompson throws a body punch but Poki moves out of range.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poki as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Poki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Poki misses the target.
Poki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
A quick step to the side and Poki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Timmy Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Poki's head back.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Poki moved out of range nicely.
Timmy Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Poki backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson tries to clinch but Poki is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Poki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoki Poki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Poki does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Thompson!

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