Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
Mark Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Clarke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.#TD2#
Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Clarke is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Clarke's guard.
Thompson won't allow Clarke to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thompson is trying to control. Clarke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Clarke defending well.
Clarke controlling the position well.
Clarke is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clarke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Clarke ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC2#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Thompson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thompson cracks Clarke with a good jab.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been hearing reports that Clarke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Clarke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clarke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Clarke's guard.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clarke wants to improve his position but instead Thompson has moved into half guard.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Clarke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clarke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thompson prevents Clarke from improving his position.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson is looking to stall here but Clarke recovers full guard.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clarke wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clarke can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thompson is just content to waste time from the top position. Clarke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke throwing strikes but missing.
Clarke stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Clarke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clarke looks to land a body kick but Thompson moved away.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clarke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clarke has time to react.
Clarke misses with a few strikes there.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clarke on the side of the head.
Clarke shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson with the counter takedown but Clarke avoids it easily.
Clarke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Clarke's head back.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarke off to one side. #T1#
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clarke.
Thompson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompson cracks Clarke with a big elbow.
Clarke is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson looks up at the clock and then as Clarke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thompson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thompson scoring with punches and elbows.
Clarke is trying to escape the position but Thompson is controlling the position.
Clarke taking a bit of punishment here - Thompson scoring with strikes.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Clarke manages to get back to half guard.
Clarke is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Clarke is working away.
Clarke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson is pressing down on Clarke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarke is holding on for now.
Clarke is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson is taking a breather. Clarke 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.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clarke keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clarke is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson thuds a left hand into Clarke's body.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clarke's half guard.
Scott Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clarke has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clarke has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson is controlling the pace. #T4#
Clarke gets back to full guard.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Clarke takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clarke on his heels. He'll look to pass Clarke's guard now, I'm sure.
Clarke wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Clarke looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clarke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Thompson swings for the body but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke attempts a counter takedown but Thompson avoids it well and moves away.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke tries to counter with a takedown but Thompson is quick to defend against it.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Clarke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson misses with a takedown #TD#
and Clarke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clarke trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clarke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mark Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Clarke distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clarke is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Clarke off the cage and back into range.
Clarke throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clarke is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clarke to see if he's OK.#T4#
Thompson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Clarke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Clarke 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.
The ground and pound from Thompson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Thompson scores with punches from side control.
Clarke is letting Thompson control him for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.
Scott Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Thompson!
A very excited looking Scott Thompson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Mark Clarke had this to say: 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duterte was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Duterte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duterte lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duterte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Duterte has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Duterte tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Duterte is looking to escape.
Thompson is taking a breather. Duterte 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duterte manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Duterte has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thompson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Duterte has tightened it up now! Thompson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrigo Duterte!
After the fight, Rodrigo Duterte was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castagnoli punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castagnoli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been informed that Castagnoli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Thompson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castagnoli is trying to defend but Thompson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Castagnoli defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castagnoli wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
Castagnoli trying to get back to full guard but Thompson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1#
Castagnoli is looking to get to half guard.
Thompson looking to finish Castagnoli with some ground and pound. This is bad for Castagnoli!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castagnoli working to try and regain half guard.
Castagnoli gets back to half guard.
Castagnoli gets full guard.
Castagnoli looking to control.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Castagnoli has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage. #T2#
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Castagnoli trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Castagnoli 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.
Castagnoli is pulling down on Thompson's head. It's preventing any offense from Thompson, at least for the moment.
Castagnoli is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castagnoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castagnoli works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Castagnoli's guard.
Thompson trying to mount his opponent but Castagnoli defends it.
Castagnoli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Castagnoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Castagnoli is trying to keep Thompson in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson connects with a body shot.#TD#
Thompson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Castagnoli manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Castagnoli blocks nicely. #T4#
Castagnoli keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Castagnoli has an active guard here but Thompson has managed to pass into half guard.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castagnoli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castagnoli manages to avoid it.
Castagnoli unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Castagnoli defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Castagnoli.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Castagnoli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy left from Castagnoli finds it's target.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
and Castagnoli counters with a leg kick.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castagnoli can do to turn this around?
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castagnoli. #TD#
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Castagnoli on his heels. He'll look to pass Castagnoli's guard now, I'm sure.
Castagnoli trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castagnoli trying to control the position here. #T1#
Castagnoli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Castagnoli looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Castagnoli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Castagnoli from controlling successfully. #T2#
Castagnoli controlling from the top position.
Thompson controlling the position.
Castagnoli wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson pulls Castagnoli in close to his closed guard and prevents Castagnoli from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castagnoli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Castagnoli controls the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Castagnoli from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Castagnoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Castagnoli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Thompson looks to land a combination but Castagnoli avoids it well.
Castagnoli connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Castagnoli moved out of range nicely.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Castagnoli. #TD#
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castagnoli is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castagnoli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Scott Thompson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castagnoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castagnoli ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.#TD#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Castagnoli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Castagnoli is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castagnoli won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castagnoli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Castagnoli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Castagnoli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into half guard.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Scott Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castagnoli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castagnoli is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Castagnoli wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Castagnoli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Castagnoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson is working Castagnoli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castagnoli trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Castagnoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Castagnoli blocks nicely.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Thompson is looking to pass into half guard but Castagnoli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Castagnoli is in guard.#REVB#
Thompson looking to control.
Castagnoli looking to pass the guard.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Castagnoli trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Castagnoli is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thompson catches Castagnoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thompson misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castagnoli throws a head kick that misses.
Castagnoli throws the kick towards the body but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Castagnoli avoids it well and moves away.
Claudio Castagnoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castagnoli misses with a low kick.
Thompson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castagnoli sprawls and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Thompson!
Our winner, Scott Thompson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: APEX Predators
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Thompson.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson misses with a hook.#T1#
Thompson avoids the head kick by Brown.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Yadiel Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Thompson backpedaling.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Thompson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thompson manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Thompson in side control, throwing shots but Brown defends.
Thompson throws a strike aimed at the side of Brown's head but Brown avoids it well.#T2#
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Thompson taking a breather here.
Thompson throws a strike aimed at the side of Brown's head but Brown avoids it well.
Brown is trying to buck Thompson off.
Thompson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thompson tries to score with some ground and pound. Brown controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Thompson controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Brown 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.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Brown throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.#T4#
Thompson throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws out a powerful jab.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Brown wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yadiel Brown will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thompson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!#CUT2#Yadiel Brown's cut is getting worse.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson stops Brown from standing up.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thompson advances to half guard.
Brown is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
Thompson stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Thompson catches Brown right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#Yadiel Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Thompson misses with the ground and pound.
Thompson looking to control but instead Brown has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.#T4#
Thompson thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Thompson stalling away here and it's allowed Brown to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thompson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#ES#
Brown manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head. #CUT2#Jeez, Yadiel Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown throws a one two combo.
Scott Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Thompson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson lands a jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yadiel Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scott Thompson!
A relieved looking Scott Thompson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: APEX 4
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Bass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bass is just out of range.
Scott Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Bass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Bass's head coaches at BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bass makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thompson misses with a body shot
and Bass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson tries for a takedown but Bass circles away easily
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
Sam Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Bass is looking to counter punch.
A head kick by Thompson misses
and Bass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Thompson dives in for a single leg takedown but Bass sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Bass throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson throws a body punch but Bass moves out of range.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Bass throws a counter high kick but Thompson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bass counters with a good low kick that Thompson was not able to check.
Thompson looks winded!
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
Thompson throws a lazy body kick
and Bass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Bass counters with a huge left! Thompson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bass isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Thompson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bass!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Bass!
Sam Bass gave a mention to Phoenix (for sale) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMFL 23 - Riendeau v Raikov 3
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Castagnoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Castagnoli tries to avoid it.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Castagnoli.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castagnoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Castagnoli misses.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Castagnoli should have avoided that one.
Castagnoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castagnoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
and Castagnoli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Castagnoli's belly button to the back.
Castagnoli lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castagnoli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castagnoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Castagnoli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castagnoli manages to avoid it.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Castagnoli is just out of range.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castagnoli rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Castagnoli misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thompson.
Castagnoli pulls Thompson in to control the position.
Castagnoli is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Castagnoli is looking to sweep but instead, Thompson has passed into half guard.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castagnoli defending well though.
Castagnoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Castagnoli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson trying to control the action but Castagnoli is working from the bottom. #T2#
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Castagnoli is defending well.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castagnoli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castagnoli is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castagnoli avoid being mounted?
Thompson wants to take a breather but Castagnoli is having none of it.
Castagnoli is holding on to half guard well.
Castagnoli moves into full guard. #SUB#
Castagnoli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Castagnoli keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Castagnoli has wrist control.
Castagnoli wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Castagnoli keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Castagnoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Castagnoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castagnoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Castagnoli off the cage and back into range.
Castagnoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson misses with a hook to the body
and Castagnoli counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castagnoli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Castagnoli misses with a hook.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castagnoli moves away.
Thompson throws a body punch but Castagnoli moves out of range.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Castagnoli fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Castagnoli enables Thompson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Castagnoli manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Castagnoli is looking for a triangle here but Thompson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Castagnoli to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castagnoli 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 lands a nice forearm strike.
Castagnoli is trying to get back to half guard.
Castagnoli is not content to let Thompson control the position. #T1#
Thompson controlling the position.
Castagnoli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castagnoli taking a bit of punishment here - Thompson scoring with strikes.
Thompson working the body and head with strikes.
Castagnoli is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Castagnoli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castagnoli tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Castagnoli takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Castagnoli on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Castagnoli is looking for a sweep.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Castagnoli is rocked!
Thompson controls the position.
Thompson trying to control the action but Castagnoli is working from the bottom.
Thompson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thompson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oh Castagnoli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castagnoli tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Castagnoli seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Castagnoli's legs.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castagnoli keeps working.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Castagnoli can't do much from the bottom here.
Castagnoli tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson controlling the position.
Castagnoli can't do much from the bottom here.
Castagnoli is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Castagnoli is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thompson connects with a decent elbow.
Castagnoli wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson works to advance to full mount. Castagnoli defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount.
Castagnoli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson tries to control but Castagnoli wriggling away.
Scott Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Castagnoli that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Castagnoli scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Thompson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Thompson stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Thompson!
A relieved looking Scott Thompson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMFL 20 - Suomi Vahva
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duterte tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Duterte misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Duterte tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it. #TD#
Thompson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thompson working away.
Thompson wants to control but Duterte is keeping him busy.
Duterte is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
Thompson trying to control the action but Duterte is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Duterte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thompson landing strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.
Thompson working the head with strikes.
Thompson works to advance to full mount. Duterte defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thompson looking to finish Duterte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Duterte!
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duterte is looking to escape.
Thompson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thompson landing punches.
Thompson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Duterte?
Thompson landing strikes from the mount.
Thompson looking to finish Duterte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Duterte!
Duterte is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson cracks Duterte with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thompson landing punches.
Thompson is landing with some decent strikes but Duterte is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thompson with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Duterte tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duterte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Thompson.
Duterte is in a horrible position here. Thompson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Thompson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Duterte is rocked!
Thompson breaks from Duterte's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Duterte is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thompson lands a heavy elbow.
Duterte is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Duterte 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.
Thompson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Duterte! Thompson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Duterte and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Thompson!
An out of breath Scott Thompson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rodrigo Duterte spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: SMFL 18 - Raikov vs. Solomon
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Balduino throws a wild body kick that Thompson sees coming a mile off.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balduino.
A slow jab from Balduino misses its intended target. #CL2#
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson works on Balduino's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Balduino.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Thompson gets a clinch.
Balduino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
Balduino is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balduino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson lands a nice forearm strike.
Thompson trying to control the action but Balduino is working from the bottom.
Balduino takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Balduino is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson tries to move to mount but Balduino blocks the move with his legs.
Balduino is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson is working Balduino over with some ground and pound from side control.
Balduino takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balduino gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thompson moves into full mount! Balduino won't be happy about that!
Balduino wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.#T2#
Thompson trying to control but Balduino is having none of it.
Thompson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Balduino tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thompson is landing with some decent strikes but Balduino is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thompson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Balduino wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson lands with some strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thompson content just to control the position here.
Balduino tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Thompson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thompson cracks Balduino with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thompson raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Balduino is rocked!
Balduino regains half guard.
Oh Balduino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balduino keeps working.
Balduino seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Balduino has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Thompson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Thompson!
Balduino manages to get back to half guard.
Balduino gets back to full guard.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Balduino defending well. #T4##SUB#
Balduino actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thompson in particular looking to stall.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson winds up and cracks Balduino with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thompson is thwarting Balduino's attempts to control the position.
Balduino wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson 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#
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Scott Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Balduino moves out of range.
Balduino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Balduino defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Balduino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Balduino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Balduino is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Balduino trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Balduino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Balduino is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson working Balduino over with strikes.
Balduino is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balduino avoid being mounted?
Thompson wants to control but Balduino is keeping him busy. #T2#
Balduino wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balduino has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thompson moves into full mount! Balduino won't be happy about that!
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balduino in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Balduino's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balduino is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oooh a big shot lands for Thompson! Balduino is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Thompson!
Scott Thompson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMFL 15 - Chretien vs. Raikov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Thompson cracks Kyrylo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thompson misses the body punch
and Kyrylo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Kyrylo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thompson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyrylo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyrylo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kyrylo scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyrylo. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyrylo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Jerome Kyrylo has been cut.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyrylo as he jumps to the side.
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kyrylo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson stuns Kyrylo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kyrylo lands a jab.#T1#
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Kyrylo counters with a straight right hand.
Kyrylo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kyrylo digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Kyrylo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Kyrylo misses the target.
Jerome Kyrylo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Thompson.
Kyrylo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thompson looks winded!
Kyrylo takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thompson there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Kyrylo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thompson sprawling to the canvas! Thompson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kyrylo finish him?! #ROC#Thompson is rocked!
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!
Kyrylo is stalking Thompson. Thompson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kyrylo, and it's lights out! Thompson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Kyrylo!
A very excited looking Jerome Kyrylo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMFL 12 - Chai vs. Vitalik
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Peters scores with a jab to the body.
Peters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Sol Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peters manages to avoid it.
As Thompson backs off Peters throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all.
Peters looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Peters with a hook.
Peters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peters let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Peters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peters keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Peters counters with a right hand to the body.
Peters bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
Thompson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thompson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Peters scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been informed that Peters has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peters misses with a body kick.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD2#
Peters lands a big uppercut and Thompson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thompson looks OK. Peters waves Thompson back to his feet!#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Peters measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Thompson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sol Peters!
After winning the bout, Sol Peters thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMFL 9 - Chai vs. Thuta
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Putangina.#CL2#
Putangina closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Putangina won't want to take too many of those.
Putangina looks winded!
Thompson is leaning against Putangina and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Thompson has clasped his hands together around Putangina's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Putangina gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putangina is in a horrible position here. Thompson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Putangina looks a forlorn figure.
Putangina is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson lands a big shot there that rocks Putangina but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thompson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thompson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Putangina can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T1#
Thompson lands a big shot to the head and Putangina winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Scott Thompson!
After winning the bout, Scott Thompson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Gago Putangina was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: SMFL 5
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Vassilakos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vassilakos tries a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Vassilakos avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Vassilakos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thompson takes a swing at Vassilakos's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Vassilakos tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vassilakos 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. Vassilakos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Vassilakos tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Vassilakos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Vassilakos won't want to take too many of those.
Vassilakos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vassilakos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vassilakos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vassilakos is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vassilakos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vassilakos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vassilakos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Vassilakos has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Vassilakos looking to slow down the pace here.
Vassilakos looking to slow down the pace here.
Vassilakos takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Fotis Vassilakos has been cut.#BC#
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vassilakos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vassilakos manages to circle out of the way.
Vassilakos misses with a head kick. #TD#
Thompson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vassilakos did well to prevent Thompson getting side control.
Vassilakos tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Vassilakos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vassilakos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vassilakos is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Vassilakos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vassilakos's head.#SUB2#
Vassilakos working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vassilakos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson cracks Vassilakos with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Vassilakos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vassilakos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thompson is in close to Vassilakos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson passes Vassilakos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thompson trying to mount his opponent but Vassilakos defends it.
Thompson is thwarting Vassilakos's attempts to control the position.
Thompson controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Vassilakos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vassilakos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Vassilakos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson is keen to just control but Vassilakos is a slippery customer.
Vassilakos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vassilakos is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Vassilakos has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson working Vassilakos over with strikes.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson wants to advance to full mount but Vassilakos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fotis Vassilakos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vassilakos lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Thompson has Vassilakos up against the cage in a clinch.
Vassilakos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson is pushing Vassilakos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scott Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson stalling the fight. #BC#
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Vassilakos misses.
Vassilakos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vassilakos's guard.
Vassilakos is breathing heavily.#T1#
Thompson trying to control but Vassilakos is working from the bottom.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vassilakos's head.
Vassilakos keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vassilakos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson pushing down on Vassilakos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Vassilakos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Vassilakos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Vassilakos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vassilakos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vassilakos keeps working.
Thompson winds up and cracks Vassilakos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vassilakos manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Vassilakos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Thompson distracts Vassilakos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vassilakos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vassilakos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Vassilakos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vassilakos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Vassilakos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thompson has passed into half guard!
Thompson prevents Vassilakos from improving his position.
Thompson wants to control but Vassilakos is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vassilakos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fotis Vassilakos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Vassilakos has Thompson pushed against the cage.#TD#
Thompson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vassilakos regains guard. #SUB2#
Vassilakos is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson passes Vassilakos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vassilakos trying to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Vassilakos's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vassilakos is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thompson controlling the pace.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson wants to control but Vassilakos is keeping him busy. #T1#
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Vassilakos is defending well.
Vassilakos moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Vassilakos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Vassilakos keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Vassilakos has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vassilakos can do to turn this around?
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson trying to control but Vassilakos is working from the bottom. #T2#
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vassilakos wants to control but Thompson passes easily into half guard.
Thompson stalling.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson is trying to control. Vassilakos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vassilakos trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Vassilakos won't allow it.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Vassilakos's head.
Vassilakos has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Vassilakos is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vassilakos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Vassilakos is defending the position.
Vassilakos is looking to improve his position.
Thompson passes to full mount!
Thompson looking to finish Vassilakos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vassilakos!
Thompson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thompson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vassilakos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Vassilakos's head. #T4#
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson stalling away here and it's allowed Vassilakos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Vassilakos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vassilakos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vassilakos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
Fotis Vassilakos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson wants to control from the top but Vassilakos keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Thompson!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Thompson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMFL 3
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Thompson throws a body punch but Prix moves out of range.
Prix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Prix lands with a straight right. Thompson didn't see that one coming.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Prix knows he should have avoided that one.
Prix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Prix throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson tries to clinch but Prix is having none of it.
Prix misses with a body shot.
Prix connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Prix's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Prix counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Prix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Prix.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prix moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
We've been informed that Thompson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Prix with a jab.
Thompson misses the jab.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Prix counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Prix.
Prix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Prix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Prix misses the target.
Prix throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson. #CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Prix fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Prix manages to break the clinch.
Thompson wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prix being controlled against the cage.
Prix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prix pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Prix on the inside.
Prix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prix lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prix on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Cyrus Prix has been cut.#T3#
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Prix.
Prix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Prix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Prix counters with an inside leg kick.
Cyrus Prix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prix takes one to the side of the head.
Thompson takes one on the button.#ROC#Thompson is rocked!
Prix lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Thompson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Prix!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyrus Prix!
An out of breath Cyrus Prix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMFL 1
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Solace connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Solace scores with a leg kick.
Schizo Solace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solace misses with a body kick.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solace circles away quickly and effectively.
Solace misses with a body kick.
Thompson 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 walks into a stiff left hand from Solace.
Solace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Solace leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Solace scores with a punch to the head.
Thompson swings for the body but Solace moves out of range.
Solace attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Solace throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson lands a nice hook to Solace's body. Solace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Solace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Solace on the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Solace. That's going to slow Thompson down.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Solace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Solace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
Thompson stops Solace from getting back to his feet.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Solace on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson wants to control but Solace is keeping him busy.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Solace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Solace can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solace keeps working. #T2#
Solace is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson throwing shots but Solace is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solace is looking to escape.
Solace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson trying to control the action but Solace is working from the bottom.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
Solace is looking to escape.
Thompson trying to control the action but Solace is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Solace is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Solace misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solace moves away.
Solace throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solace avoids the body shot from Thompson.
It seemed like Solace was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Solace keeps the fight on the outside.
Solace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson is looking to wear down Solace with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson moves out of range as Solace throws a body kick.
Solace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Solace looks winded!
Solace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Solace tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solace avoids it.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Solace.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Solace is trying to break free.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Solaces head.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson trying to stall but Solace improves his position.
Solace wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Solace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Solace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Solace's head back.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solace.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Solace feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Solace ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Solace.
Solace plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Solace.
Scott Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Solace moved out of range nicely.
Solace lands with a cross.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good exchange - Solace coming out on top.
Solace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Thompson blocks the leg kick.
Thompson on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Thompson checks a low kick from Solace.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Solace counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Solace saw that one coming.
Solace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solace as he avoids it easily.
Solace scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Solace counters with a nice leg kick.
Solace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Solace lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
Schizo Solace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solace misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
That kick from Solace tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Solace tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Solace lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Solace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thompson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donk. Solace catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Solace throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Solace is breathing heavily.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Solace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Solace throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Solace's belly button to the back.
Thompson lands a nice hook to Solace's body. Solace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Nice jab there from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
Thompson jabs Solace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Solace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Solace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Solace misses
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
Solace tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Solace under the eye.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Solace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into Solace's guard.
Thompson is standing up over Solace. Solace looks to escape but Thompson dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Solace is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solace keeps working.
Solace 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.
Thompson working the ground and pound but Solace is defending the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solace tries to escape but Thompson is in control.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solace can do to turn this around?
Thompson landing a few strikes.
Thompson trying to control the action but Solace is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson dominated that second round.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solace.
Solace was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Solace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
A little jabbing left from Solace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Solace cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Solace scores with a nice right hand.
Solace tried to score with a low kick but Thompson checks it.
Solace misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Solace avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Solace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Solace is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Solace circles away and keeps his distance.
Solace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Solace throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1##CL#
Thompson drives through and clinches with Solace against the cage.
Solace can't break the clinch.
Solace is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Solace has his back to the cage.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solace avoids it.
Solace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson prevents Solace from breaking the clinch.
Solace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Solace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Solace. #BC2#
Solace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson connects with the punch.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Nice jab there from Thompson.
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Solace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Solace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Solace slips the punch.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson scores with a jab. Solace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Solace throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Solace throws a nice head kick!
Solace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Solace looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo but Solace just gets out of the way.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Solace circles away.
Solace shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solace.
Thompson takes a swing at Solace's ribcage but misses.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Solace counters with a good low kick that Thompson was not able to check. #T3#
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Solace counters with a solid body kick.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Solace thumps Thompson with a low kick.
Crunch! Solace slams his shin into Thompson's torso.
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Solace moved out of range.
Solace throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Solace moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Solace throws out a counter right but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of Solace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Solace misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
Solace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into Solace's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Solace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schizo Solace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson stops Solace from standing up. #SUB2#
Solace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thompson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Solace keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Solace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Schizo Solace.
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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Thompson!
A victorious Scott Thompson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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