Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CT 26
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Thomas shoots in.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wallace .
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallace is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wallace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace jumps guard but Thomas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wallace with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas misses with some punches. #T1##TD2#
Wallace ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wallace no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas is controlling Wallace 's posture.
Thomas trying to control the position. #T2#
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Wallace should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thomas is trying to hold Wallace in close to prevent damage but Wallace has managed to pass into half guard.
Thomas trying to hold on to Wallace 's head to control him but Wallace postures up.
Wallace not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace is pressing down on Thomas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thomas is holding on for now.
Wallace is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.
Wallace unleashes a big counter combination but Thomas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily
and Wallace counters with a nice body kick.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Wallace 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#
Thomas tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
Wallace appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Wallace moves into the clinch.
Wallace looking for a takedown.
Wallace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thomas after a bit of a struggle.
Will Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace .#TD2#
Wallace pulls guard successfully.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but instead Wallace has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Thomas pushes Wallace off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##CL2#
Wallace forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Wallace successfully pulls guard.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas 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.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
Wallace has a closed guard, preventing Thomas from standing up. #T2#
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thomas passes into half guard.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thomas controlling the action here.
Thomas is looking to advance position but Wallace won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Wallace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thomas throwing shots but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Thomas is pressing down on Wallace 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallace is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Wallace darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Thomas jumps guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wallace effectively controlling the action here.
Wallace taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallace is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Thomas can't get the takedown.
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallace smiles and moves away.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but William Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wallace 's waist but Wallace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallace , before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Wallace moves into the clinch successfully.
Wallace digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wallace wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas jumps guard but Wallace stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Wallace drops back down to his feet.
Will Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace .
Thomas misses with the head strike. #T1#
Wallace tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Wallace drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Thomas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wallace uses from the top position.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment.
Thomas wants to stand but Wallace is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallace slips nicely into half guard.
Wallace prevents Thomas from standing back up. #SU2#
Wallace stands up from half guard.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wallace wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Wallace on that attempt.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses. #T3##CL2#
Wallace moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Wallace . #CL2#
Wallace clinches. #TD2#
Wallace manages to pull guard. #ES2#
Wallace manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Wallace decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.#ES#
Thomas kicks Wallace off and gets to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wallace .
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallace 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Wallace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
Wallace wants to take the fight to the mat but Thomas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Wallace !

Event: May Day
Date: May 12, 2019

#R1#
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Wallace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wallace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Wallace lands with a right hand.
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Will Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wallace .
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallace has double underhooks.
Wallace working Thomas over with knees to the body.
Wallace is working for takedown but Thomas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Wallace jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.
Thomas tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom. #ES2#
Wallace has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thomas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wallace should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thomas is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily
and Wallace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Wallace fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Wallace wants to clinch.
As Wallace backs away, Thomas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wallace to the ground. Wallace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wallace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wallace misses with a takedown #CL#
and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wallace avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Wallace pulls guard effortlessly.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving. #T4#
Thomas slips nicely into half guard.
Thomas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Wallace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Wallace 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wallace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wallace off to one side.
Wallace leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace unleashes a big counter combination but Thomas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Wallace holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Wallace lands a nice knee to the body.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wallace pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1##BC2#
Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallace sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wallace steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.#CL2#
Wallace instigates a clinch.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Will Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wallace prevents it. #TD2#
Wallace ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wallace no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wallace 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.
Thomas trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom. #T2#
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but instead Wallace has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Wallace passes into half guard.
Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB#
Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace is controlling the pace.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wallace is working away from the top position though.
Wallace is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wallace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wallace is taking a breather. Thomas 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.
Thomas is looking to get back to full guard here but Wallace has managed to pass to side control instead.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomas tries to buck Wallace off but Wallace is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Wallace 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace tries to clinch up.
As Wallace tries to get set, Thomas tries to push him back and clinch up but Wallace manages to avoid the attempt.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Wallace moves into the clinch.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Thomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Wallace manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wallace jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Wallace moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt.
Will Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallace replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thomas blocks it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wallace lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wallace counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2##TD2#
Wallace scores with a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Wallace pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thomas wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Wallace is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Wallace takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Thomas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Thomas has Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
Wallace controlling the action here for a moment.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallace smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Wallace drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Will Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas has Wallace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wallace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wallace 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Wallace !

Event: BGKT 11
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Van Glost counters with a good, hard body kick but Thomas shrugs it off.
Van Glost with a jab.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Van Glost sees coming a mile off.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Van Glost scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Thomas gets a clinch. #BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Glost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Glost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Van Glost throws an overhand right that has Thomas reeling! Van Glost follows up with more punches and Thomas is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hermann Van Glost!
Hermann Van Glost bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CT 25
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Wallace counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Thomas shoots in.
No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt.
Wallace throws a head kick that Thomas semi-blocks.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Wallace counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thomas forces Wallace back against the cage and clinches.
Wallace leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Wallace pulls guard successfully.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas pushes down on Wallace 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thomas prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Thomas wants to take a breather but Wallace is having none of it.
Thomas wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thomas is trying to control the action in half guard but Wallace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thomas is trying to control the action in half guard but Wallace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Thomas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Wallace 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Thomas pushes Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Wallace holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Thomas is pushing Wallace up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Thomas pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Thomas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Wallace decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thomas, up you get!
Wallace should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wallace jabs at Thomas's body.
Wallace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace unleashes a big counter combination but Thomas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily. #CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Wallace successfully pulls guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Wallace will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Wallace sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wallace 's waist but Wallace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Wallace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallace , which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thomas is trying to push Wallace away but Wallace has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Wallace manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Wallace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
Wallace taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
Thomas is working for takedown but Wallace is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas jumps guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wallace walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
William Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Wallace wants to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Wallace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas takes a swing at Wallace 's ribcage but misses.
Wallace wants to counter with a clinch but Thomas pushes him away.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.#CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Wallace . Wallace maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Wallace drags the fight down to the ground.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wallace controlling Thomas's posture.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but instead Wallace has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wallace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thomas is trying to keep Wallace in close. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Thomas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wallace escapes and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thomas is looking to regain half guard here but Wallace keeps moving and retains side control.
Wallace working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Wallace takes the fight into the clinch.
Wallace is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wallace displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thomas up against the cage.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace fails to land the takedown.
Will Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Will Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace .
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace throws a counter combo.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Wallace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace , pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Wallace pulls guard effortlessly.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas passes Wallace 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Thomas trying to mount his opponent but Wallace defends it.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Thomas stands up out of the half guard.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Wallace sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Wallace .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallace is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Thomas tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Wallace counters with a two punch combo.
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallace sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Wallace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Wallace has managed to clinch.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
Thomas is stalling here. #TD2#
Wallace manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Wallace !

Event: Rowdy 4
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Caraglio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Caraglio.
Caraglio throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Caraglio moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Massimo Caraglio has been cut.
Caraglio lands an elbow that stopped Thomas in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caraglio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Caraglio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thomas has his hands on Caraglio's head, controlling the position.
Caraglio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thomas is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Thomas is pulling down on Caraglio's head. It's preventing any offense from Caraglio, at least for the moment.#SU#
Caraglio gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Massimo Caraglio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caraglio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caraglio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Caraglio closes the distance and clinches.
Caraglio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Caraglio lands with a light punch inside.
Caraglio lands an elbow inside.
Caraglio looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely. #T2#
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caraglio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas. #BC#
Caraglio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas wants to clinch
and Caraglio counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Caraglio defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Massimo Caraglio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas misses with the combination. #T3##CL#
Caraglio pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Caraglio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caraglio swivels and escapes.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Caraglio pinned against the cage. Caraglio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Caraglio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caraglio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Caraglio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caraglio continues to drive forward.
Caraglio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws a big counter head kick but Caraglio avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Caraglio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caraglio throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas tries to clinch but Caraglio moves out of range.
Caraglio stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Caraglio as Thomas shoots in.
Caraglio slips under a jab.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Caraglio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massimo Caraglio dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Caraglio lands a head kick. Thomas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Will Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Caraglio counters with a nice body shot.
Caraglio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas feints a jab promting Caraglio to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Caraglio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Caraglio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas looks to land a combination but Caraglio avoids it well.
Caraglio throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caraglio scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Caraglio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
Caraglio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Caraglio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Caraglio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Massimo Caraglio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
Caraglio throws a head kick that half lands.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Caraglio circles away.
Caraglio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Caraglio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Caraglio swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas throws a combination. Caraglio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Caraglio is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!
Caraglio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Caraglio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caraglio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Caraglio's shoulder, as Caraglio tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Caraglio closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caraglio throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Caraglio leaning against his opponent.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caraglio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Caraglio throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Caraglio throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas dives in and grabs Caraglio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caraglio pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
It looked like Caraglio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caraglio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Caraglio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caraglio throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Caraglio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Caraglio misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massimo Caraglio dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Caraglio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caraglio continues to drive forward.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Caraglio throws a head kick that half lands.
Caraglio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Caraglio lands a high kick!
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caraglio.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Caraglio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Caraglio is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Caraglio closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Caraglio.
Thomas missing with knees to the body. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Caraglio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thomas being controlled against the cage.
Caraglio misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Caraglio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caraglio with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caraglio defends well.
Caraglio wanted to stand there but Thomas had control of the position.
Caraglio is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.#T2#
Thomas is trying to keep Caraglio in close.
Caraglio chips away with some ground and pound.
Thomas controls Caraglio momentarily but Caraglio frees himself. #SU#
Caraglio gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Caraglio tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
Massimo Caraglio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
Caraglio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caraglio chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Caraglio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Caraglio moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Caraglio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
As Caraglio backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Caraglio manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Caraglio lands a high kick!
A jab from Caraglio does it's job there.
Caraglio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caraglio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Thomas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Caraglio is trying to defend but Thomas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas prevents Caraglio from standing back up.
Will Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Massimo Caraglio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas thows a huge punch but Caraglio dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Massimo Caraglio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caraglio, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massimo Caraglio!

Event: CT 22
Date: Feb 14, 2019

#R1#
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Glost to the ground. Thomas is now in Van Glost's guard.
Van Glost wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thomas manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Thomas controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thomas has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Van Glost defend it? Thomas steps over the head and cranks it - Van Glost is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Thomas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Will Thomas!

Event: CT 20
Date: Dec 28, 2018

#R1#
Mcgraugh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcgraugh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcgraugh leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mcgraugh.#CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Mcgraugh connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Mcgraugh moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcgraugh walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mcgraugh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mcgraugh throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Mcgraugh moves into the clinch.
Mcgraugh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Thomas is trying to stall. #BC#
Mcgraugh manages to break the clinch.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Mcgraugh's corner calls for a 1-2. Mcgraugh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Corey Mcgraugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgraugh connects with the punch.
Mcgraugh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgraugh wants it to stay on the feet.
Corey Mcgraugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Mcgraugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcgraugh weaves into range and cracks Thomas right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Thomas goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Mcgraugh is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Mcgraugh!

Event: BGKT 4
Date: Dec 18, 2018

#R1##KD#
Van Glost scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Thomas beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hermann Van Glost!
In his post fight interview, Hermann Van Glost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CT 19
Date: Dec 09, 2018

#R1#
Van Glost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Glost slips a straight right by Thomas.
Van Glost thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thomas if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Glost throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Glost scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas looks winded!
Van Glost explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Glost. Van Glost obviously looking to wear him down. #KD#
Van Glost feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thomas sprawling to the canvas! Thomas rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Van Glost finish him?! #CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
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!
Van Glost drops Thomas with a naaaaasty hook - Thomas is in real trouble here! Van Glost dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hermann Van Glost!
Hermann Van Glost was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BGKT
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Van Glost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Glost throws a quick counter head kick but Thomas was just out of range.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas closes the distance but Van Glost moves to the side
and Van Glost counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Van Glost to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Glost misses the target.
Thomas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #KD#
Van Glost scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Thomas to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Van Glost away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Thomas got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Van Glost engages and cracks Thomas with a massive lead left hook - Thomas tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Van Glost is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hermann Van Glost!
Hermann Van Glost tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Night of Champions
Date: Oct 26, 2018

#R1#
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Wallace .
Wallace tries to counter with a clinch but Thomas shakes him off and moves away.
Thomas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wallace but Wallace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallace .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wallace pulls Thomas into guard. #SUB2#
Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wallace managing to control the position. #T1#
Wallace is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.
Wallace has Thomas pulled in close to control his posture.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace .#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallace , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target. #TD2#
Wallace shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomas is trying to defend but Wallace finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thomas tries to kick Wallace off in order to stand up. Wallace Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Wallace throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Wallace in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wallace misses with the ground and pound.
Thomas parries the strikes from Wallace easily there. Wallace is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thomas to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wallace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2#
Wallace decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Wallace gets a clinch.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Wallace pulls guard successfully.
Thomas trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Wallace has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thomas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace is looking for a takedown.
Wallace keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Wallace dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Wallace shoots in.
Wallace tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Wallace scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Wallace gets a clinch. #TD2#
Wallace jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Thomas stands up from Wallace 's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Wallace 's head and hops out.
Will Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace .
Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Wallace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Wallace tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Wallace moved away.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas leaves Wallace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Wallace releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Thomas throws a right hand that Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallace also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Wallace 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallace .
Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallace just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Will Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace lands a nice looking body kick.
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Will Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wallace has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Thomas leaves Wallace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Will Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Wallace jumps guard and drags Thomas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thomas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wallace is proving hard to escape from.
Thomas postures up. #T2#
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thomas trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
Thomas tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace .
Thomas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.#T3##CL#
Thomas clinches up with Wallace and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Wallace keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wallace .
Wallace goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away. #CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wallace is working for takedown but Thomas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land. #TD2#
Wallace jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.
Wallace is trying to keep Thomas in close.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: CT 16
Date: Oct 15, 2018

#R1#
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Seven with a nice cross.
Seven slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Seven darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seven digs a good hook to Thomas's body. #CL#
Seven clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Seven.
Seven scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Seven.
Seven stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Seven.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Seven has him pressed against the ropes.
Thomas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Seven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Seven prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Seven is controlling the position.
Seven scores with a shoulder strike.
Seven pushes Thomas back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Seven pushes Thomas back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Seven.
Seven lands a shoulder strike.
Seven scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Seven stalling in the clinch.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Seven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Nice body punch from Seven.
Thomas looks winded!
Seven stalls.
Seven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Seven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seven lands a body punch.
Seven lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Seven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Seven lands a body shot.
Seven scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Seven lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Seven to work. #T3#
Seven lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Seven dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Seven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Seven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seven lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seven.
Seven lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Seven.
Seven scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Seven.
Seven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seven is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Seven.
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!
Seven scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Seven scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Seven finish him?#T4#
Seven cracks Thomas with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Thomas goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Thomas wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Test Seven!

Event: Clash Bash
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tate tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Tate .
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tate .#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate wants to clinch.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
Tate is trying to maintain a safe position but Thomas gets an underhook and turns Tate into the ropes.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tate 's defenses. #T1##BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Tate misses with a low kick.
Tate pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thomas. Tate shrugs it off though.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate unleashes a big counter combination but Thomas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thomas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thomas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas letting Tate take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tate . #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of Tate 's side.#CL#
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tate stalling.
A short left from Thomas. #T3##BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Thomas rushes Tate and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate is looking to clinch.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Thomas clinches.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch. #CL#
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Tate .
Thomas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Tate controls his hands.
We've been informed that Tate has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee calls for Thomas to work. #T4##BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tate tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Tate sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Tate circles away.
As Thomas backs off Tate throws a huge counter combo but Thomas manages to avoid it all.
Tate throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Tate takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tate counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Tate to acknowledge the strikes.
Will Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas connects with a high kick.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Tate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate misses with a body kick.#CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes.
Come on Thomas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Tate wants to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Thomas forces Tate back against the ropes and clinches.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tate .
Thomas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Tate 's cut even more.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tate .
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tate throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range. #CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes. #BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Tate is breathing heavily.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Tate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Tate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Tate throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas with a hook.#CL#
Thomas gets a clinch. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Thomas pushes Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Tate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Tate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Tate .
The fight stays on the outside here - Tate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Tate down. #T4#
Nice body kick from Thomas.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate .#CL#
Thomas darts in and clinches Tate up against the ropes.
Thomas slows down the pace here. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Tate throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tate replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thomas blocks it well.#CL2#
Tate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
Will Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Tate has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Thomas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tate .#CL2#
Tate moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thomas throws a front kick that sends Tate stumbling back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Thomas has Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the ropes.#T1##BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Tate 's ribs.
Tate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Tate tries to clinch
and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate circles away.
Tate has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thomas.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tate ! But no joy.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes. #T2##BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tate . #CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate taking a breather. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Tate counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Tate circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas wants to clinch but Tate slips to the side
and Tate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking. #T3#
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate circles away.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate slips a jab and a cross from Thomas. #CL2#
Tate has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Tate tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the ropes.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes.
Thomas looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Come on Thomas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tate is defending well for now.#BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Thomas clinches up with Tate and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Tate keeps it at a distance.
Tommy Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Tate 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tate tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Thomas!

Event: CT 13
Date: Sep 28, 2018

#R1#
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgraugh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Thomas clinches.
A right hand to the body from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcgraugh down to the mat. Mcgraugh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas wants to clinch but Mcgraugh slips to the side
and Mcgraugh counters with a straight right hand.
Mcgraugh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Mcgraugh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcgraugh circles away.
Mcgraugh lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Thomas falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mcgraugh dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Mcgraugh!

Event: CT 12
Date: Sep 21, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Koko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Koko cracks Thomas on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Thomas falls backwards against the ropes. Koko follows up with more strikes that drop Thomas to his knees. Koko keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Thomas! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Koko!
A victorious Michael Koko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CT 10
Date: Sep 07, 2018

#R1##CL#
Tate Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tate Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas wants to stall.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tate Jr tries to pull guard but Thomas won't allow it.
Tate Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas is looking to control Tate Jr's arms but Tate Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch but Tate Jr moves out of range.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tate Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Curtis Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Tate Jr keeps it at a distance.#T1##CL#
Tate Jr clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Tate Jr, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Tate Jr against the ropes but Tate Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Tate Jr is avoiding it.
Tate Jr scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Tate Jr lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Tate Jr takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Tate Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
Tate Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tate Jr tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tate Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate Jr as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tate Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tate Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Tate Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tate Jr. #CL#
Tate Jr has Thomas up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3##CL#
Tate Jr has Thomas up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thomas is looking to control Tate Jr's arms but Tate Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the ropes.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tate Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tate Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Thomas gets control of Tate Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas looking to control.
Tate Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thomas working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Tate Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
Tate Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tate Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Tate Jr, which made it look bad.
Tate Jr misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a leg kick.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tate Jr throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Tate Jr on that attempt.
Tate Jr leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tate Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the ropes. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thomas clinches up against the ropes.#T1##TD#
Tate Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tate Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate Jr controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Tate Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tate Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas won't allow Tate Jr to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas misses with a hook. Tate Jr ducked under it nicely.
Curtis Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tate Jr off to one side.
Tate Jr tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tate Jr takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Tate Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Tate Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Tate Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tate Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate Jr fails to land the takedown.
Tate Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tate Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Tate Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Tate Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.#T4#
Tate Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tate Jr.
Tate Jr shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Tate Jr is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tate Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tate Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tate Jr off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Thomas is persistently looking for the submission but Tate Jr is defending it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Thomas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Will Thomas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tate Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tate Jr somewhat.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate Jr.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tate Jr sprawls well. Tate Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Curtis Tate Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Tate Jr coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Tate Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr tries to clinch up.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate Jr circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tate Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate Jr.
Thomas throws a counter combo.#CL#
Thomas gets tackled into the ropes by Tate Jr. Tate Jr maintains the clinch. #T2#
Tate Jr tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Tate Jr back against the ropes. #BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Tate Jr off the ropes and back into range.
Nice shot by Tate Jr.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thomas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Tate Jr blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Thomas works Tate Jr's body with a nice hook.
Tate Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tate Jr blocks it well.#T3#
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tate Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Tate Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tate Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate Jr 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.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Tate Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tate Jr throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Tate Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Tate Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Tate Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Tate Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tate Jr stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tate Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tate Jr off to one side.
Thomas is looking to slow Tate Jr down with leg kicks.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Tate Jr moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Tate Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tate Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Jr!

Event: CT KILLZONE 8
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Fossmo as Thomas shoots in.
Thomas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fossmo stuffs the takedown.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Fossmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fossmo avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch but Fossmo moves away
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Fossmo circles away easily
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fossmo defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Fossmo into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Thomas backs away, Fossmo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1##TD#
Fossmo dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.#SUB#
Fossmo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fossmo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fossmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Fossmo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fossmo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Fossmo is proving a slippery customer.
Fossmo lands a couple of digs.
Fossmo preventing the sweep.
Thomas looks winded!
Fossmo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Thomas working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Fossmo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fossmo stuffs the takedown.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fossmo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thomas avoids it.#TD#
Fossmo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent Fossmo getting side control.#T3#
Fossmo is nestled in close to Thomas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fossmo winds up and cracks Thomas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fossmo lands with a punch from half guard.
Fossmo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fossmo is taking a breather. Thomas 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.
Fossmo winds up and cracks Thomas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Fossmo lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Thomas! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fossmo jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Helge Fossmo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CT KILLZONE 7
Date: Aug 16, 2018

#R1#
Thomas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fossmo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Fossmo is avoiding it.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Fossmo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Fossmo gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the ropes.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fossmo defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Fossmo into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Will Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fossmo circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Fossmo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas moves to clinch but Fossmo breaks away
and Fossmo counters with a body kick that stops Thomas in his tracks momentarily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fossmo as he avoids it easily.
As Thomas backs away, Fossmo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.#T1#
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fossmo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fossmo swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Fossmo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fossmo checks a low kick from Thomas.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fossmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Fossmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fossmo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Fossmo gets the takedown into side control.
Fossmo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fossmo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Fossmo scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Fossmo happy to just control the position for now.
Fossmo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fossmo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fossmo cracks Thomas with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape but Fossmo has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Thomas taps out and Fossmo picks up the big win! Great work there by Fossmo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his heavyweight title!
Helge Fossmo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CT KILLZONE 6
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1#
Tate Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tate Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Tate Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tate Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tate Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas defending well as Tate Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Tate Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Tate Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tate Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tate Jr off to one side.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tate Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tate Jr falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Thomas counters by clinching up.
Tate Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tate Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate Jr is breathing heavily.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tate Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Tate Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thomas to the ground. Tate Jr is now in Thomas's guard.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tate Jr is controlling him. #T2#
Tate Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomas's guard.#ES2#
Thomas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Tate Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas is pressed up against the ropes. Tate Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tate Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Tate Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tate Jr.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Tate Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3##CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Tate Jr back into the ropes.
Tate Jr trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate Jr into the ropes.#TD#
Tate Jr pulls guard successfully.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Tate Jr is keeping the position.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Thomas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thomas wants to stand up but Tate Jr manages to regain full guard. #T4#
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tate Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thomas uses it to pass to side control. #SU2#
Thomas stands up and beckons Tate Jr to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tate Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Curtis Tate Jr will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Tate Jr back into the ropes.
Tate Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tate Jr can't get the takedown.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Tate Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the ropes.
Tate Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tate Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis Tate Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Tate Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Tate Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Tate Jr has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch. #T1#
Tate Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tate Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Tate Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Tate Jr continues to drive forward.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tate Jr.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Tate Jr circles away.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Tate Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tate Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas stalks Tate Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tate Jr's face. Tate Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Tate Jr avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Tate Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Tate Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tate Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
Tate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Tate Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Tate Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Thomas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Tate Jr avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Tate Jr sprawls well.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Tate Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tate Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tate Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Tate Jr misses. #T4#
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Tate Jr sprawls well.
Tate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tate Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas tries to counter with a clinch but Tate Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tate Jr is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Tate Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Will Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tate Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Tate Jr wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tate Jr stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tate Jr looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Tate Jr is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tate Jr swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tate Jr connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Tate Jr shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Tate Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Tate Jr shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Tate Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Tate Jr fails with the takedown.#CL#
Tate Jr rushes Thomas and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Tate Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curtis Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate Jr circles away.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tate Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate Jr throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tate Jr pinned against the ropes. Tate Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate Jr.#T3##CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Tate Jr back into the ropes.
Tate Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Thomas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tate Jr is defending well.
Tate Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tate Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Thomas.#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tate Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Tate Jr shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate Jr looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.#T4#
Thomas dives in and grabs Tate Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tate Jr pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Tate Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tate Jr dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Tate Jr's head and hops out.
Tate Jr misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Thomas forces Tate Jr back against the ropes and clinches.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tate Jr just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Tate Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Tate Jr from standing up.
Will Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate Jr trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Curtis Tate Jr.
I think Tate Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Thomas tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Crushing Maniac counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crushing Maniac sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thomas's guard.
Crushing Maniac takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crushing Maniac wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
Crushing Maniac performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crushing Maniac lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas trying to hold on to Crushing Maniac's head to control him but Crushing Maniac postures up.
Crushing Maniac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Crushing Maniac in his half guard.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crushing Maniac on the ground.#T1#
Crushing Maniac 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.
Crushing Maniac lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crushing Maniac seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
Crushing Maniac is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Thomas is hurt! He's hurt bad - Crushing Maniac fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Thomas from any more punishment! Congratulations to Crushing Maniac! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Can Crushing Maniac!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2018

#R1#
Funar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Funar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Funar looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Funar throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Funar in a clinch.
Thomas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Funar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard. #REVR#
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thomas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Funar for as long as he can get away with.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Funar is keeping the position.#SUB#
Thomas drops back looking for a leg! Funar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Funar manages to kick Thomas off! Thomas jumps back into Funar's guard.
Thomas slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thomas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Funar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thomas scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Thomas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thomas trying to mount his opponent but Funar defends it.
Funar trying to control but Thomas postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Funar lands an overhand right.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Funar had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Funar had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas lands a head kick. Funar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Funar avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Funar. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Funar misses the shot to the body.
Funar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Funar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Funar lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Funar tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thomas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Funar.
Thomas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Funar sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Funar.
Funar lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Funar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Funar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pius Funar 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#
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Funar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funar. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pius Funar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Funar.
Funar looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Funar gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Funar dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Funar misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Funar!
Funar tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Thomas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Funar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Funar for a finish. #SUB#
Thomas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1#
Thomas has good solid back control here.
Funar tries to escape but Thomas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Funar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thomas.
Funar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Funar's body. #SUB#
Thomas working for the choke.
Funar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas biding his time, looking for the opening.
Thomas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Funar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Funar covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Thomas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Funar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Thomas keeps control of the position easily here as Funar tries to buck him off.
Funar trying to control the hands but Thomas won't let him. #T4##SUB#
Thomas is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Funar with him. Funar is trying to defend but Thomas has an arm under the chin now! Funar grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Will Thomas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Hassan misses.
A low kick from Thomas misses
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Hassan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ashraf Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hassan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense.
Hassan lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Hassan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hassan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Thomas's head, knocking him out cold! Hassan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ashraf Hassan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2018

#R1#
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Thomas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Hassan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hassan tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hassan to the ground. Hassan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Thomas slips a straight right by Hassan.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hassan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas connects with a high kick.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Hassan pushes him off.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hassan swivels and escapes.
Hassan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ashraf Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
Thomas tries to clinch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan is looking to counter punch.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hassan defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Hassan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ashraf Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Hassan gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas walks into a jab.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Hassan, which made it look bad. #T2#
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas looks winded!
Hassan throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hassan wants it to stay on the feet.
Hassan cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Hassan 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.
Hassan works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Hassan finish him?
Hassan is stalking Thomas. Thomas circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Hassan, and it's lights out! Thomas really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ashraf Hassan!

Event: CT KILLZONE 2
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.#CL#
Tate darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tate pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.#CL#
Tate has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate tries to pull guard but Thomas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tate holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Tate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Tate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thomas.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Tate , which made it look bad.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Tate is just out of range.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Tate moves away and avoids it.
Tate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Tate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tate misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Tate .
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2##CL#
Tate closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tate holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Tate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas is trying to drag Tate to the mat but Tate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tate avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tate is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tate prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Tate 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas jumps guard but Tate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tate lands a body punch.
Tate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Tate is trying to force a seperation but Thomas has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tate prevents it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas wants to stall. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Tate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Tate rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tate is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Tate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas gets underhooks to prevent Tate 's takedown attempt.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas stalling in the clinch but Tate improves position.
Thomas has Tate pressed against the cage, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Tate 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Tate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tate .
Tate misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch.
Tate tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Tate . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tate .
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
Thomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Tate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Tate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Thomas darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tommy Tate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tate to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tate as Thomas tries to tie him up.
Tate is trying to break free.
Tate stalling.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Tate blocks with his arms.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tate after a bit of a struggle.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Tate pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
Tate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThomas.#CL2#
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Thomas wants to get back to striking at distance but Tate won't allow it.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tate goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it. #T3#
Tate has Thomas pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thomas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tate after a bit of a struggle.
Tate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Tate closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Tate is trying to pull guard but Thomas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Thomas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tate clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Tate manages to stand up with Thomas still on his back. Eventually Thomas drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Tate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tate continues to drive forward.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Tate takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate tries to pull guard but Thomas won't allow it. #TD#
Tate has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thomas uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Tate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Thomas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Thomas has Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Tate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tommy Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Tate . No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Tate is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.
Will Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Tate .
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tate slips under a jab from Thomas.
Tate seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Tate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Tate sprawls well.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Tate , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate .
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tate tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tate to the ground. Tate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Tate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Tate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tate scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate .
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tate defends it well.
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tate .
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Tate gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate fails to land the takedown.
Thomas throws a right hand that Tate ducks under and follows up with a left that Tate also avoids with ease.
Tate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tate tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tate defends it well.
Tate takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tate shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas dives in and grabs Tate 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tate pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.#T4#
Thomas leaves Tate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Tate stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Tate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Tate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Will Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Tate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Tate !
Tommy Tate took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: CT KILLZONE
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1#
Mcgraugh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mcgraugh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mcgraugh trying to control the position.
Thomas throws a strike but Mcgraugh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mcgraugh throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcgraugh tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcgraugh is controlling him.
Mcgraugh postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgraugh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mcgraugh trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Mcgraugh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcgraugh wants to get up but he can't break Thomas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mcgraugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgraugh is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgraugh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgraugh is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Mcgraugh wants to stand but Thomas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Thomas has his foot on Mcgraugh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgraugh works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgraugh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Mcgraugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas 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.#T2#
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Thomas shoots and misses #KD2#
and Mcgraugh counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thomas! Mcgraugh lets Thomas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Mcgraugh clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Mcgraugh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Mcgraugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mcgraugh cracks Thomas with a hook to the temple - Thomas is on wobbly legs here! Mcgraugh swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Thomas falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mcgraugh wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Corey Mcgraugh!
Corey Mcgraugh is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: CT 1
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Tate jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat. #SUB#
Tate working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Thomas wants to get up but he can't break Tate 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thomas is looking to pass into half guard but Tate pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tate is in guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tate engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thomas 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.
Tate wants to get up but he can't break Thomas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas striking off his back but it's not causing Tate any problems.
Tate postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tate sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tate stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate .
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tate sprawls well. Tate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely. #T3#
Tate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas unleashes a big counter combination but Tate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.#CL2#
Thomas clinches up with Tate and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tate prevents the takedown attempt.
Tate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Tate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Tate is breathing heavily.#T4#
Tate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thomas defends well and Tate ends up having to push Thomas into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Tate went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas feints and then cracks Tate 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tate down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Tate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas cracks Tate with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Will Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tate counters with a nice uppercut.
Tate works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
Tate tries to clinch up.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tate is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Tate circles away and we're back to standing.
Tommy Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries to clinch but Tate moves out of range. #CL#
Tate moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Thomas jumps guard but Tate turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Tate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tate is trying to pull guard but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tate forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Tate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate .#T2#
Tate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Tate is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Tate throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Tate instigates a clinch. #T3#
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Tate turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tate lands an uppercut.
Tate tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the ropes.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tate forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tate pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Thomas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tate is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Tate has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Tate is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas won't allow Tate to sweep him here.
Tate trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Tate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Tate moves out of range of the body kick.
Tate shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Tate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tate 's half guard.#ES#
Tate manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thomas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Tate . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tate defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Tate into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Tate persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Thomas forces Tate back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Thomas pulls Tate into guard. #T2#
Tate stays in close to Thomas's body and controls the position.
Tate trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas wants to hit a switch here but Tate passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thomas there!
Thomas can't escape the position. #T3#
Thomas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thomas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tate 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tate 's back!#SUB2#
Thomas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tate has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Tate 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tate is keeping busy.
Tate trying to control the action but Thomas just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Thomas is looking to control Tate but Tate is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tate is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Thomas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tate tries to escape but Thomas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tate showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Thomas really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Tate tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate .
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Tate . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Tate .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.#T1#
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tate .
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Tate . No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Tate gets tackled into the ropes by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tate forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Tate turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tate is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.#T3#
Thomas is trying to drag Tate to the mat but Tate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate smiles and moves away.
Tate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Tate persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tate .
Tate looks to clinch
and Thomas counters with a solid body kick.
A left and a right from Tate both land. Nice combination.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Tate and move into the clinch position.#T4##CL2#
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thomas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tate gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt. #TD#
Tate jumps guard.
Tate wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Thomas dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Tate sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tate takes the fight into the clinch.
Tate tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tate is pressed up against the ropes. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tate down to the mat. Tate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Tate was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tate is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Tate pushes Thomas against the ropes but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Tate and move into the clinch position.
Tate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tate .
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tate trying to stall but Thomas improves his position.
Will Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tate looking to slow down the pace here.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Thomas. #T3#
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tate 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tate prevents it.
Tate is trying to break free.
Tate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A frustrated look appears on Tate 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tate pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tate misses with a head kick.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Tate sprawls well.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Tommy Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
letting Tate counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Tate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Will Thomas!
Will Thomas is the new light heavyweight champion!

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