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Event: Syn YB Sol 1st round     
Date:   Aug 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Thompson looks for the body kick but Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Martinyuk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thompson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMartinyuk.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Martinyuk moved out of range.
Martinyuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Martinyuk lands a big right hand that sends Thompson crashing to the mat! Martinyuk stays standing though and waves Thompson back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Martinyuk misses.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Martinyuk blocks the body kick.
Martinyuk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Martinyuk 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.#CL#
Thompson clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinyuk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martinyuk missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A jab from Thompson misses. #KD2#
Martinyuk drops Thompson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thompson looks back up at him and smiles so Martinyuk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Thompson is rocked!#CUT2#Patrick Thompson's cut is getting worse.
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!
Nice body punch from Martinyuk. #KD2#
Martinyuk cracks Thompson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thompson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Martinyuk finish him?
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinyuk throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Martinyuk counters with a nice right hand that sends Thompson toppling to the canvas! Thompson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Martinyuk finish him?!
Martinyuk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD#
Thompson lands a big right hand that sends Martinyuk crashing to the mat! Thompson stays standing though and waves Martinyuk back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.#T3#
Martinyuk cracks Thompson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Thompson falls backwards against the cage. Martinyuk follows up with more strikes that drop Thompson to his knees. Martinyuk keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Thompson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Martinyuk!
A victorious Leonid Martinyuk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 194 Pearson vs McDonald     
Date:   Jul 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson swings for the body but Lach moves out of range.
Thompson tests Lach's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Gniewomir Lach has been cut.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Lach.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thompson - that will leave a mark!
Lach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lach scores with a nice body kick.
Lach misses with a looping left.
Thompson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lach swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Lach counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson scores with a nice strike.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lach keeps the fight on the outside.
Lach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson counters with a leg kick.
Lach lands a nice shot to the body.
Lach is looking to land body kicks.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Lach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lach.
Lach lands a head shot.
Lach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Lach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Lach, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lach moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Lach throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Lach throws a solid leg kick but Thompson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lach.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lach manages to avoid it.
Lach looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Lach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lach appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Lach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Patrick Thompson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lach missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Lach scores with a spinning back kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Lach!
Thompson looks winded!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Lach has knocked Thompson down with a huge combo! Lach steps away and waves a wobbly Thompson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Thompson is rocked!
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lach finish him?
Lach turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson misses the body punch
and Lach counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gniewomir Lach!
During a confident post fight interview, Gniewomir Lach thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 188 McDonald vs Lach     
Date:   Jun 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fortier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortier misses with a body shot.
Fortier throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fortier's head.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortier throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson thinks about the counter body kick.
Fortier looks to throw a body kick
and Fortier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Thompson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Fortier with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortier slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fortier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Hercules Fortier's cut is getting worse.
Fortier scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fortier.
Fortier misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.#T1#
Jab from Thompson.
A lazy left from Fortier finds it's target.
Thompson lunges at Fortier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortier's hand. #CUT2#Hercules Fortier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fortier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortier. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortier.
Fortier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fortier throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Fortier is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Hercules Fortier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#KD2#
Thompson sends Fortier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thompson is motioning to the referee to let Fortier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Fortier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Fortier throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fortier seems to have got his legs back now.
Patrick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortier throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Fortier 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.
Thompson pulls Fortier in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Thompson 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.
Thompson controls Fortier momentarily but Fortier frees himself.
Thompson seems keen to control Fortier's posture.
Let's hope that Thompson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Thompson wants to stand but Fortier is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Fortier controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Thompson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fortier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson wants to stand but Fortier is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Fortier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Fortier.#SU2#
Thompson gets to his feet. Fortier looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fortier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thompson throws a head kick that Fortier semi-blocks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick Thompson!

 

Event: PFC 182 Slice vs Perera     
Date:   May 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Kagonbo.
Kagonbo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Kagonbo.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kagonbo walks into a left hand.
Thompson throws a head kick but Kagonbo moves out of range.
Kagonbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Kagonbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson takes one on the button.#CL2#
Thompson clinches up with Kagonbo and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Thompson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagonbo blocks an uppercut.
Kagonbo gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Kagonbo manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kagonbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kagonbo throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Kagonbo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut.
Kagonbo clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kagonbo feints a jab and as Thompson dips his head, Kagonbo unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Thompson right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Thompson falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kagonbo smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bismack Kagonbo!
After winning the bout, Bismack Kagonbo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 175 Moors vs Coker     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Conservative with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Patrick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson cracks Conservative with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conservative throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thompson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Conservative avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conservative throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Conservative throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been told by Conservative's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from Conservative.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson cracks the inside of Conservative's front leg.
Thompson throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Conservative counters with a crisp one two that drops Thompson! Conservative thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thompson to his feet! Thompson is in big trouble!#T1#
Conservative has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thompson.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conservative sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Conservative on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conservative takes one to the chin there.
Conservative throws a half hearted mid kick.
Conservative misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Conservative swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conservative avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Conservative was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Conservative takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conservative keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conservative avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Conservative misses with a hook.#CL2#
Thompson rushes Conservative and presses him up against the cage.
Conservative lands a shot to the body.
Conservative lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Conservative stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Conservative lands with a short shot to the head.
Conservative scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson looks winded!
A short right from Conservative on the inside.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Conservative working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Conservative.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Conservative controls the action.
Conservative throws a head punch that misses.
Conservative lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Conservative lands a right hand. #BC#
Conservative breaks the clinch. #KD#
Conservative drops Thompson with a beautiful combination! Thompson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Conservative is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conservative throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Conservative finish him?
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Conservative counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Closet Case Conservative!
An out of breath Closet Case Conservative thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 170 Slice vs Thompson     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Thompson avoids the body shot from Slice.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Slice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Slice finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
Slice wants to land a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
Slice missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slice has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Slice misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson 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.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slice scores with a body shot.
Slice tries a low kick but Thompson avoids it.#T1#
Slice scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Slice throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Slice misses with an uppercut
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Slice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slice misses with a looping right.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
Slice looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Slice throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slice on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Slice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slice misses with a shot to the body
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson lands a head shot.#T2#
Slice misses with a hook.
Thompson slips under a jab.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Slice moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Slice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Slice throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slice misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Slice.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thompson checks a leg kick.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Slice. #T3#
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Slice avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slice's elbow.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Slice prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Slice struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
A short left from Slice.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Slice blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Slice scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Slice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Slice avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Slice misses with a leg kick.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Slice throws out a powerful jab.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Slice's ribs.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slice counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thompson's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Slice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slice moves away from the strike by Thompson.
An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Slice swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slice pushes Thompson away with a front kick.#T1#
Slice will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Slice thows a leg kick but Thompson checks it
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Slice's head back.
Slice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slice cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Slice lands a big uppercut and Thompson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thompson looks OK. Slice waves Thompson back to his feet!#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Thompson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Thompson looks to clinch but Slice throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Thompson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice is the new heavyweight champion!
Kimbo Slice decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: PFC 157 Aiken vs Alzheimer     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Castillo misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Castillo misses with a looping right.
Castillo misses the jab.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castillo.
A nice side step and Thompson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Castillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.#CL#
Castillo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Castillo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castillo lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Castillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Thompson blocking some punches. #BC2#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Castillo throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castillo throws a leg kick
and Castillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Castillo has been cut.
We've been informed that Thompson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Castillo misses with a straight right.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Castillo avoids it with no problem.
Castillo misses with a body shot.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castillo.
Castillo misses with a series of wild punches.
Castillo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Castillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castillo throws a quick counter head kick but Thompson was just out of range.
Castillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Castillo with a body shot.#T2#
Castillo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Castillo moves away and avoids it.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Castillo ducks down to avoid it.
Castillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Castillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Castillo misses the target.
Castillo lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Castillo scores with a jab.
Castillo misses with an uppercut
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castillo throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson throws a jab when Castillo was well out of range.
Castillo misses with a wild body shot.
Castillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castillo looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Thompson.#T3#
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Castillo throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Thompson sends Castillo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thompson is motioning to the referee to let Castillo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Castillo is rocked!
Castillo swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Ricardo Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Thompson Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Castillo is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Patrick Thompson!
In defeat, Ricardo Castillo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I still got fights left in me, I'll be back'.

 

Event: PFC 150 Urani vs Yamaguchi     
Date:   Jan 12, 2020
#R1#
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ragnarsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Ragnarsson 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.
Ragnarsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ragnarsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thompson will feel that in the morning.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.#CL#
Thompson clinches up with Ragnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A short right from Thompson on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thompson tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Ragnarsson looks winded!
Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarssons head. #CUT#
That has opened up Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut even more.
Thompson dips a shoulder and cracks Ragnarsson with a mighty uppercut! Ragnarsson falls back against the cage and Thompson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ragnarsson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Thompson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Thompson!

 

Event: PFC 146 Wright vs Hepple     
Date:   Dec 22, 2019
#R1##CL#
Bobby Jr has managed to clinch.
Bobby Jr prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Bobby Jr avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Bobby Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Bobby Jr avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Bobby Jr lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Bobby Jr. #BC#
Bobby Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Bobby Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson tries a body shot but Bobby Jr blocks it.
Bobby Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bobby Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thompson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bobby Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson misses with some punches.
Bobby Jr lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Bobby Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Bobby Jr's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bobby Jr.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobby Jr lands a knee to the head.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Bobby Jr tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Bobby Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobby Jr's elbow.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Bobby Jr has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Jr misses with a knee strike.
Bobby Jr pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bobby Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bobby Jr.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson is working Bobby Jr over against the cage.
Thompson gets through Bobby Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Bobby Jr controls the action.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobby Jr's elbow.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobby Jr has double underhooks.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Bobby Jr misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Bobby Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobby Jr's elbow.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Bobby Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bobby Jr.#BC2#
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Bobby Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobby Jr misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Thompson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bobby Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab by Bobby Jr.#CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Bobby Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobby Jr misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bobby Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Bobby Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Bobby Jr stalling in the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tries to work over Bobby Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobby Jr's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
A shot in the inside from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Bobby Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Bobby Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Jr throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Bobby Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thompson's cut.
That's time! Bobby Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bobby Jr looks for the body kick but Thompson saw that one coming.
Ricky Bobby Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thompson misses with a hook. Bobby Jr ducked under it nicely.
Bobby Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Bobby Jr ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Bobby Jr throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bobby Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
That has opened up Patrick Thompson's cut even more.
Bobby Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Bobby Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobby Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson digs a good hook to Bobby Jr's body.
Bobby Jr jabs at Thompson's body.
Bobby Jr looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range. #CL#
Bobby Jr moves into the clinch.#T1#
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson tries a body shot but Bobby Jr blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr prevents a body shot from Thompson. #BC#
Bobby Jr manages to break the clinch.
Thompson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson scores with a jab. Bobby Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thompson throws a push kick but Bobby Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Thompson slips under a jab from Bobby Jr.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr slips a jab from Thompson.
Bobby Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thompson.#CL#
Bobby Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Bobby Jr prevents a body shot from Thompson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Bobby Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Bobby Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ricky Bobby Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson tries to work over Bobby Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Bobby Jr.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bobby Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Bobby Jr.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Bobby Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson. #T3#
Thompson is working Bobby Jr over against the cage.
Bobby Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bobby Jr digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bobby Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Bobby Jr controls the action.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobby Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bobby Jr tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobby Jr.
Thompson is trying to break free.#T4#
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bobby Jr working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Bobby Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bobby Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Bobby Jr controls the action.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobby Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Bobby Jr misses with a body punch.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bobby Jr backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Bobby Jr misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Bobby Jr.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Bobby Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Bobby Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Bobby Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Thompson blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Thompson blocks the low kick.
Bobby Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Bobby Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobby Jr throws a leg kick which misses Thompson's front leg but catches the back leg as Thompson tries to avoid it.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobby Jr throws out the jab.
Thompson punishes Bobby Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Bobby Jr misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bobby Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bobby Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Bobby Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bobby Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Thompson drops Bobby Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bobby Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Thompson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Bobby Jr is rocked!
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Bobby Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Bobby Jr's defenses. It connects perfectly with Bobby Jr's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Thompson!

 

Event: PFC 139 Grabber vs Thompson     
Date:   Nov 22, 2019
#R1#
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grabber throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Grabber scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Grabber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grabber misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Grabber misses
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grabber digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Grabber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grabber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grabber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabber misses with a shot to the body
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Grabber keeps the fight on the outside.
Grabber throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson misses with a hook. Grabber ducked under it nicely.
Grabber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Grabber lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grabber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grabber throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thompson's head.
Grabber staying out of range there.
Grabber plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabber manages to avoid it.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson tries to clinch but Grabber is having none of it.
Thompson lunges at Grabber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grabber's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grabber throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Grabber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grabber defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Crotch Grabber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabber misses the jab.#T2#
Grabber walks into a straight right hand from Thompson.
Grabber scores with a nice strike.
Grabber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thompson has time to react.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grabber finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grabber throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grabber had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grabber misses with a head kick.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Grabber moves out of range easily.
Grabber is looking to counter punch.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grabber moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Thompson tests Grabber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Grabber is looking to counter punch.
Grabber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Grabber throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabber just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabber swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grabber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Grabber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Grabber misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a lazy body kick
and Grabber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grabber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grabber takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Thompson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grabber scores with a punch to the head.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Thompson throws a body punch but Grabber moves out of range.
Grabber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Grabber.
Grabber fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thompson just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabber throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Grabber keeps the fight on the outside.
Grabber lands with a nice combination. Thompson backs away looking to recover.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Grabber moves away and avoids it.
Thompson takes a swing at Grabber's ribcage but misses.
Grabber moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Grabber to counter with a crisp jab.
Grabber scores with a jab. Thompson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crotch Grabber dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Grabber throws out a powerful jab.
Grabber throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grabber counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grabber.
Grabber takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Grabber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grabber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a jab when Grabber was well out of range.
Grabber scores with a nice head shot.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grabber with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Grabber lands a lovely overhand right.
Grabber lands with a good body shot.
Grabber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson throws a counter combo.
Crotch Grabber is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grabber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body punch from Grabber.
Grabber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Grabber scores with a nice right hand.
Grabber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grabber avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Jab, jab by Grabber - just one landing.
Grabber tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grabber's head backwards.
Grabber swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Grabber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabber is just out of range.
Grabber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
Thompson misses with a hook. Grabber ducked under it nicely.
Grabber misses with a head kick.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grabber throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grabber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grabber throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Grabber throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thompson misses with a body kick.#T3#
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grabber counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick from Grabber.
Grabber misses with a hook.
Grabber throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grabber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabber was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grabber moves away.
As Thompson looks to move away, Grabber throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Grabber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
Grabber jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Grabber misses. #T4#
Grabber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grabber with a hook.
Grabber is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Grabber.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thompson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grabber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grabber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grabber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Grabber throws a head kick that misses.
Grabber lands a nice looking body shot.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grabber throws out the jab.
Thompson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grabber slips under a jab from Thompson.
Grabber scores with a jab.
Grabber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crotch Grabber dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grabber misses with a head kick.
Grabber misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grabber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grabber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grabber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson slips under a jab from Grabber.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grabber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Grabber.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Grabber slips the punch.
Grabber misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grabber throws out the jab. #T1#
Grabber cracks Thompson with an open hand slap.
Grabber misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Thompson misses.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Grabber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Grabber.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Grabber.
Grabber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Grabber. Beautiful body shot.
Thompson throws a hook but Grabber blocks it.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crotch Grabber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Grabber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Grabber throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Grabber swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Grabber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Grabber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grabber backwards.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grabber controls his hands.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson tries to work over Grabber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Grabber's head.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Grabber lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grabber.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Grabber avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Grabber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Grabber avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Patrick Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson tries to work over Grabber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson tries a body shot but Grabber blocks it.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grabber blocks an uppercut.
Grabber tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grabber prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grabber prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Grabber tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson tries to clinch but Grabber is having none of it.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Grabber slips the punch.
Grabber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grabber cracks Thompson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grabber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grabber.
Grabber has been working on his balance at Men Only. No Liberals !, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thompson.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Grabber counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Thompson.
I think Grabber 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crotch Grabber!

Crotch Grabber took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co. for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: EFC Thompson vs Castillo     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Thompson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Castillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Castillo throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Castillo has been cut.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castillo connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but Castillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Castillo scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Castillo does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo lands an overhand right.
Castillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castillo misses with a right hand
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Castillo misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Castillo.
A bone on bone clash there as Thompson blocks the leg kick.
Castillo throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Castillo looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castillo.#CL#
Castillo gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
Thompson misses with a body punch. #KD2#
Castillo drops Thompson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thompson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castillo.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Castillo.
Castillo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Castillo has double underhooks.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson is leaning against Castillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castillo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Castillo looks winded!
Thompson cracks Castillo with a nice body shot.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castillo's elbow.
Thompson tries a body shot but Castillo blocks it.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson presses Castillo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Castillo's head.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Castillo controls his hands. #T3#
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Castillo.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Castillo fails to land.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Castillo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Castillo is trying to stall.
Thompson tries a body shot but Castillo blocks it.
Castillo lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
Castillo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson is working Castillo over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson tries to work over Castillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson tries a body shot but Castillo blocks it.
Thompson pushes Castillo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Castillo avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Castillo controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Castillo blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Castillo.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castillo's elbow.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castillo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Castillo controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Castillo.
Castillo blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Castillo's head.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Castillo avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Thompson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castillo.
An inside leg kick from Castillo misses.
Thompson misses with a right hand
and Castillo counters with a two punch combo.
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castillo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
Castillo looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Ricardo Castillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castillo misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Castillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Castillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Castillo.
Thompson jabs Castillo right on the nose. Castillo blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Castillo.#ROC#
Castillo is rocked!
Castillo misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a big left hand that crumples Castillo! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Thompson!
Patrick Thompson retains his super heavyweight title!
Ricardo Castillo was interviewed post fight and said 'I still got fights left in me, I'll be back'.

 

Event: EFC Izmir vs Pulu     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Muller 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.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Patrick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thompson takes a step back to recover.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Muller misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Thompson.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muller doesn't seem phased though.
Muller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson pushes Muller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson tries a body shot but Muller blocks it. #T1#
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson pushes Muller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muller prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Muller is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Oh Muller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson digs a right hand into Muller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muller's gas tank.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson is working Muller over against the cage.
Thompson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Muller to his knees! Thompson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Thompson! Patrick Thompson retains his super heavyweight title!

 

Event: EFC Pato vs Paa     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1#
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Minerva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Minerva misses with a straight right.
Minerva slips a jab from Thompson.#CL2#
Minerva instigates a clinch.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Minerva fails to land.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson tries to work over Minerva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Minerva lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Minerva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Minerva.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Minerva avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minerva working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minerva.
Minerva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Minerva controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Nice body punch from Minerva - that landed with a thud.
Minerva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Minerva scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Minerva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Minerva avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Minerva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Minerva prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Minerva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Minerva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Minerva prevents a body shot from Thompson.
A short uppercut from Minerva.
Minerva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson works on Minerva's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minerva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Minerva misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Minerva.
Minerva lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Minerva manages to break the clinch.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minerva.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Minerva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Minerva throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minerva. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minerva throws a good cross that connects.
Minerva throws a body shot but no joy.
Minerva misses with a wild body shot.
Minerva scores with a nice right hand.
Minerva throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minerva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patrick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minerva throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Minerva lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Minerva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Minerva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Minerva looks for the body kick but Thompson saw that one coming.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minerva.
Minerva connects with the punch.#T3#
Minerva lands the left hand.
Minerva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Minerva.
Minerva throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Minerva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Minerva misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Minerva has been cut.
Thompson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Minerva moved out of range.
Minerva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Minerva clinches with his opponent.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minerva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Minerva is working Thompson over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Minerva pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Minerva. #T4#
Minerva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Minerva blocking some punches.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Minerva prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Minerva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minerva is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Minerva backwards.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson is leaning against Minerva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minerva backwards. #BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Minerva dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thompson misses with a hook
and Minerva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson defending well as Minerva loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Minerva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#
Minerva is rocked!
Thompson avoids the body shot from Minerva.
Minerva throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson counters with a huge left! Minerva is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thompson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Minerva from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thompson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Thompson!
Patrick Thompson retains his super heavyweight title!

 

Event: EFC Pato vs Alcala     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Thompson avoids the head kick by Tronstone.
Tronstone tries to land a leg kick but Thompson saw it coming and moves away.
Tronstone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tronstone is defended easily by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tronstone takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Tronstone scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tronstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tronstone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Tronstone.
Thompson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tronstone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thompson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Thompson.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Tronstone throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Tronstone lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tronstone throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Tronstone.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Tronstone is predictable there
and Tronstone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws a counter combo.
Tronstone misses the body punch
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tronstone tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tronstone misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tronstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
And Thompson responds with a good body kick, but Tronstone manages to step out the way in time.
Jab from Tronstone.#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tronstone. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Patrick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tronstone throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Tronstone.
Tronstone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tronstone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
Tronstone throws a sloppy body shot
letting Thompson counter with a right hand. #T3#
Tronstone misses with an uppercut
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tronstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tronstone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tronstone throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson misses with a right hand
and Tronstone counters with a body kick.
Tronstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tronstone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson checks a leg kick nicely.
Tronstone tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Thompson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tronstone throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tronstone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Tronstone slips a jab from Thompson.
Tronstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tronstone misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Thompson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tronstone! Thompson lets Tronstone back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tronstone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tronstone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tronstone slips under a jab.
Tronstone blocks the body kick.
Tronstone misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tronstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tronstone loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tronstone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tronstone throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Tronstone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson takes one on the button.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tronstone manages to avoid it.
Tronstone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Tronstone had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Tronstone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tronstone throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Tronstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tronstone throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Tronstone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronstone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Jab from Tronstone.
Tronstone catches Thompson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tronstone throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Tronstone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
Tronstone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thompson. That did some damage!
Ike Tronstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick by Tronstone misses
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Tronstone misses.
Thompson slips under a jab from Tronstone.
Tronstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Tronstone misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Thompson counters with a nice right hand that sends Tronstone toppling to the canvas! Tronstone scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thompson finish him?!#ROC2#
Tronstone is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ike Tronstone has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Tronstone out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Patrick Thompson!
Patrick Thompson is the new super heavyweight champion!

 

Event: EFC Maneno vs Hepple     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
A cross from Thompson lands.
Giant throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Giant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Giant.
Giant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Giant thinking.
Thompson scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Yhorm Giant has been cut.#KD2#
Thompson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Giant sprawling to the canvas! Giant rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thompson finish him?! #ROC2#
Giant is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Giant misses
and Thompson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Thompson!

 

Event: EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin 2     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Bin misses with a body kick.
Bin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Bin swinging wildly here.
Bin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thompsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bin eats them both and turns towards Thompson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Vunny Bin has been cut.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Thompson slips a straight right by Bin.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bin.
Bin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bin throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
We've been informed that Bin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Bin throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bin swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bin misses with a right hand
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thompson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bin.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bin lands a nice looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Thompson.
Bin slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
Bin misses with a left hand #KD#
and Thompson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bin! Thompson lets Bin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Bin is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bin looks to throw a body kick
and Thompson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Bin out cold! What a finish! Thompson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Thompson!

 

Event: EFC Reid vs Hooper     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Thomas misses with a low kick. #TD#
Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thomas connects with a decent elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy. #T1#
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Thomas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thomas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face as Thomas controls the position.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Thomas is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is not content to let Thomas control the position.
Thomas thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Thompson pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Thomas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thomas 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#
Thomas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thomas lands with some strikes.
Thompson is trying to escape the mount.
Thomas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thomas unloading with bombs!
Thomas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Thomas working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is in no mood to give up.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Thomas! Thompson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Thomas!
A very excited looking Mike Thomas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: EFC Lambton vs Gustafsson     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Bellwether keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Bellwether circles away. #TD#
Bellwether shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson is looking to control Bellwether's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
Thompson wants to sweep but Bellwether has passed to side control!
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bellwether wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Bellwether tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson prevents Bellwether from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bellwether wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson is still trying to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Bellwether tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Bellwether looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Thompson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bellwether off and has taken his back!
Thompson is trying to stick to Bellwether's back but Bellwether is turning into Thompson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thompson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bellwether.
We've been hearing good reports from Bellwether's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Thompson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bellwether throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bellwether has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Bellwether's legs - danger averted.#T2##SU2#
Thompson gets to his feet. Bellwether looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thompson is looking to clinch.
As Thompson backs away, Bellwether returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Bellwether down. #KD#
Thompson ducks straight into an uppercut from Bellwether and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Thompson manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson is trying to keep Bellwether in close.
Bellwether preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Bellwether tries to pass.
Thompson seems keen to control Bellwether's posture.#ES2#
Thompson pushes Bellwether off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A jab from Bellwether misses.
Patrick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
Bellwether misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Bellwether throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellwether misses the shot to the body.
Bellwether is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
Bellwether takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thompson connects with a right hand. Bellwether shakes it off.
Bellwether shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson misses with a low kick as Bellwether jumps back.
Bellwether avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bellwether, pushing him back against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land. #BC#
Bellwether breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bellwether misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellwether just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bellwether.
Bellwether is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Bellwether and Thompson goes tumbling to the canvas! Bellwether follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Thompson is rocked!#SUB#
Bellwether seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Thompson tries to kick Bellwether off but Bellwether keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Bellwether looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bellwether prevents Thompson from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Bellwether is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Thompson is controlling Bellwether's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beckett Bellwether dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thompson'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.
#R2#
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Bellwether throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Bellwether misses the target.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Bellwether avoids it with no problem.
Thompson takes a swing at Bellwether's ribcage but misses.
Thompson throws out a powerful jab.
Bellwether cracks Thompson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Bellwether seems unphased.
Thompson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Bellwether shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Bellwether finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson is in trouble now - Bellwether has advanced to mount!
Thompson prevents Bellwether from taking his back.
Bellwether avoids the attempt from Thompson to control.
Beckett Bellwether overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thompson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bellwether has a good base and remains in mount.#T1##SUB#
Bellwether working for a submission but Thompson is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Bellwether jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thompson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bellwether looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bellwether tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bellwether has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bellwether is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Thompson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Bellwether is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bellwether working away.#T2##SUB#
Bellwether is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well. #SUB#
Bellwether is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thompson tries to bench press Bellwether off him but Bellwether keeps the position.
Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bellwether is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bellwether. #T3##SUB#
Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bellwether. #SUB#
Bellwether is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bellwether is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bellwether wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bellwether is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bellwether is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Thompson is looking to control Bellwether's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
Thompson is trying is best to control the position here.
Bellwether is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bellwether is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Bellwether eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bellwether is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bellwether to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson is trying is best to control the position here.
Thompson trying to hold on to Bellwether's head to control him but Bellwether postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beckett Bellwether dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bellwether is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Thompson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thompson.
Bellwether ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
Bellwether throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bellwether takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bellwether lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bellwether looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bellwether gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bellwether is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bellwether has his back to the cage.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bellwether or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellwether throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Bellwether lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson tries to work over Bellwether's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Bellwether avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Bellwether throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Bellwether working hard to break the clinch.
Bellwether is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bellwether swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellwether working aggressively here.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bellwether controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson digs a right hand into Bellwether's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bellwether's gas tank.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Patrick Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bellwether or not.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Bellwether blocks a body shot from Thompson.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Thompson tries to work over Bellwether's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Bellwether's ribcage. Bellwether let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson works on Bellwether's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bellwethers head.
Thompson presses Bellwether against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beckett Bellwether is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bellwether.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson misses with some punches. #T3#
Bellwether tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson pushes Bellwether back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bellwether.
Bellwether prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bellwether controls his hands. #T4#
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson tries a body shot but Bellwether blocks it.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Bellwether's ribcage. Bellwether let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Patrick Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bellwether's elbow.
Bellwether is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beckett Bellwether. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bellwether's elbow.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Bellwether avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Bellwether struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson tries a body shot but Bellwether blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bellwether 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beckett Bellwether!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Beckett Bellwether made sure he mentioned Drunken Hobo Fightwear - Laundry 85%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: DARE 93     
Date:   Jan 09, 2019
#R1#
Bee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.
Good work by Bee as he checks the leg kick.
Bee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thompson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bee scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bee.
Bee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
Thompson staying out of range there.#CL#
Thompson drives through and clinches with Bee against the cage.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bee blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bee digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Bee avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bee backwards. #BC2#
Bee breaks from the clinch.
Thompson throws out a powerful jab.
Bee misses with a double jab.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bee.
Bee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bee doesn't seem bothered though.
Thompson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Bee moved out of range.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Bee pushes him off.
Bee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.#T2#
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bee throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Thompson.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson defending well as Bee loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Bee lands.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thompson.#CL#
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Bee back into the cage.
Bee misses with a punch to the body.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Bee works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Bee is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Bee looks winded!
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bee's efforts to push away.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Bee's ribcage. Bee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bee tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Bee has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bee or not.
Bee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bee or not.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bee misses with the head strike.
Bee takes a shot to the head.
Bee is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Bee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson is leaning against Bee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bee blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Bee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Bee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bee swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bee off the cage and back into range.
Bee cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Patrick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bee momentarily. #ROC#
Bee is rocked!
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bee.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Bee manages to avoid it.
Bee is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bee seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a right hand that Bee ducks under and follows up with a left that Bee also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bee.
Bee jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inspektor Bee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Bee.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee. #CL#
Thompson clinches up with Bee and pushes him back against the cage.
Bee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Patrick Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bee or not.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bee controls his hands.
Bee is breathing heavily.
Thompson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bee! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thompson is unloading with more strikes now! Bee drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Thompson!

 

Event: IFCXS4: S.Heavy v McDonald     
Date:   Dec 24, 2018
#R1#
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Some bone on bone action there as Couture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Thompson slips a jab from Couture.
Couture has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Couture prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Couture blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson presses Couture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.#T1#
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Couture's ribcage. Couture let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Couture is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Couture into the cage.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson works on Couture's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson cracks Couture with a nice body shot.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
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!
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson. #T2#
Thompson pushes Couture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Couture prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Couture working aggressively here.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Couture seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thompson can turn it around.
Couture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coutures head.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Couture is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson lands a body punch. #T4#
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Couture's ribcage. Couture let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson drops Couture with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Couture is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Thompson!

 

Event: S02:E07 5th Place Play-Off     
Date:   Nov 18, 2018
#R1#
Fortier throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Fortier throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fortier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Fortier is looking to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fortier counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fortier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fortier's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Fortier circles away.
Fortier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Fortier throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Thompson rushes Fortier and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson. #TD#
Fortier pulls guard effortlessly.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
Fortier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fortier is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Fortier has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Fortier wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Thompson wanted to stand there but Fortier had control of the position.
Fortier wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fortier is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Fortier's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson wants to stand but Fortier has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Fortier has his feet on Thompson's thighs here. He's pushed Thompson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thompson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Fortier!
Hercules Fortier thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: IFC 74: Paulin vs Impaler     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Thompson pushes Turkey up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Turkey controls his hands.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turkey prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Turkey blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turkey slows down the pace here.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Turkey .
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turkey backwards.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Turkey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turkey .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson looks winded!
Turkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turkey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turkey lands an uppercut.#T1#
Turkey lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Turkey breaks the clinch.
Turkey lands the left hand.
Turkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Patrick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkey . Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turkey .
Turkey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turkey lands a nice looking body kick.
Turkey misses with a body kick.
Turkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Turkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thompson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Turkey .
Turkey misses with a looping right.
Thompson misses the jab.
As Thompson tries to get set, Turkey tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Turkey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turkey s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turkey misses the shot to the body.
Thompson 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.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Turkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turkey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Turkey lands but Thompson takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Turkey lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Thompson tries to get set, Turkey tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.
Turkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turkey feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Thompson scores with a body shot. #T3#
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Turkey throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Turkey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson swings for the body but Turkey moves out of range.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turkey throws a big shot that misses.
Turkey lands a slapping body shot.
Turkey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Thompson clinches.
Turkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Turkey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Turkey takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Turkey scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Turkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Turkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkey throws a low kick but Thompson moves out of range easily.
Turkey tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turkey connects with a crisp jab.
Turkey lands with an overhand left.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkey slips a jab from Thompson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkey works the jab nicely.
Turkey with a hook.
Turkey walks into a straight right hand from Thompson.
Turkey feints a jab promting Thompson to slip. Turkey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thompson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wild Turkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thompson'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.
#R2#
Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thompson defending well as Turkey loads up on a big left hand.
Turkey misses with a right hand
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson feints a jab promting Turkey to slip. Thompson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turkey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Turkey tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wild Turkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Turkey blocks a jab.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Turkey ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson scores with a jab.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Turkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkey digs a good body shot into Thompson's ribs.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkey .
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson throws a body punch but Turkey moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkey ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Turkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Turkey avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Turkey loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thompson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Turkey misses.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turkey wants to land a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
Turkey misses with a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Turkey misses the target.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Turkey moved out of range nicely.
Turkey tries a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Turkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turkey misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkey connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turkey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkey misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Turkey defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Turkey avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Turkey slips a straight right by Thompson.
Turkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkey swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Turkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Turkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkey loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Turkey moved out of range.
Turkey is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson misses the jab.
Turkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Turkey catches Thompson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turkey misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkey has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thompson takes a swing at Turkey 's ribcage but misses.
Thompson misses with a hook. Turkey ducked under it nicely.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkey manages to avoid it.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkey is looking to land body kicks.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thompson.
Turkey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Turkey 's head.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turkey counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Thompson lands a jab to Turkey 's midsection.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turkey at a distance.
Turkey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thompson's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turkey moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkey manages to avoid it.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Turkey lands with a straight right. Thompson didn't see that one coming.
Turkey throws a leg kick that misses.
Turkey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Turkey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Turkey .
Turkey throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson tries to clinch but Turkey is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Turkey finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turkey .
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Turkey 's shoulder, as Turkey tries to avoid the shot.
Turkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turkey .#T1#
Turkey swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Turkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turkey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thompson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Turkey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Turkey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turkey swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson works over Turkey 's head and body with a nice combination.
Turkey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turkey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turkey lands with a nice body punch.
Turkey misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turkey jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson connects with a single shot there.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Turkey .
Turkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Turkey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turkey misses with a looping left.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkey .
Thompson punishes Turkey 's body with a nice straight punch.
Turkey is looking to land body kicks.
Turkey slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Turkey walks into a jab.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Turkey counters with a nice uppercut.
Turkey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turkey swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turkey misses the shot to the body.
Turkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turkey tries to counter by clinching up but Thompson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
and Turkey counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Turkey counters by clinching up.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Turkey on the inside.
Good body shot from Turkey . #BC#
Turkey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turkey swinging wildly here.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Turkey . #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turkey scores with a decent looking hook.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Turkey finish him?
Turkey clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turkey misses with a hook
and Turkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkey throws out the jab.
Turkey looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Turkey throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Some bone on bone action there as Thompson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
letting Turkey counter with a right hand.
Turkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thompson.
Turkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkey manages to avoid it.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Turkey circles away.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkey .

And that's the end of the fight!
Wild Turkey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turkey 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wild Turkey !

A relieved looking Wild Turkey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: IFC 71: Murha v S.Heavyweight     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
A big right from Thompson misses.
Foreman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Foreman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Foreman is looking to counter punch.
Foreman throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson swings for the body but Foreman moves out of range.
Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Foreman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Foreman 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Foreman scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foreman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Foreman misses its target.
Foreman moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Foreman counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Foreman counters with a crisp one two that drops Thompson! Foreman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thompson to his feet! Thompson is in big trouble!#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!#T1#
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Foreman 's head but Foreman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Foreman finish him?
Thompson throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Foreman counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thompson! Foreman lets Thompson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thompson misses with a hook
and Foreman counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Foreman !

 

Event: S02:E01 135lbs Grand Prix     
Date:   Sep 09, 2018
#R1#
Biscuit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.#CL2#
Thompson rushes Biscuit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Biscuit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Biscuit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Thompson tries to break free but Biscuit pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Biscuit improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson wants to break free but Biscuit has control.
Biscuit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thompson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Biscuit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Biscuit trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Biscuit into the cage.#TD#
Biscuit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Biscuit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biscuit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Biscuit drops an elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Biscuit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biscuit is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.
Biscuit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well. #T1#
Biscuit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Biscuit 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.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Biscuit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Biscuit.
Biscuit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Biscuit thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Thompson controlling the position well.
Biscuit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Biscuit winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thompson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biscuit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson wants to control but Biscuit is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Biscuit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Biscuit prevents Thompson from standing back up. #T2#
Biscuit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Biscuit. #SUB#
Biscuit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thompson taking some punishment here, with Biscuit in his half guard.
Thompson tries to roll over but Biscuit keeps him under control.
Biscuit working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biscuit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biscuit.
Thompson is controlling Biscuit's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Biscuit is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biscuit lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Biscuit trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
Biscuit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Biscuit is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biscuit lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Biscuit.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson taking some punishment here, with Biscuit in his half guard.
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Biscuit has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Biscuit there.
Biscuit winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Biscuit there.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Biscuit finish him?
Thompson wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson trying to hold on to Biscuit's head to control him but Biscuit postures up.
Thompson is staying active underneath Biscuit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Ground and pound from Biscuit.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biscuit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Biscuit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biscuit prevents Thompson from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biscuit lands a nice short elbow.
Biscuit drops an elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Biscuit there.
Biscuit lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Thompson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Biscuit jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schmorgen Biscuit!
An out of breath and clearly excited Schmorgen Biscuit thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: IFC 65: Choo vs Jones     
Date:   Aug 25, 2018
#R1#
Heavyweight takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Heavyweight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Heavyweight moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
Heavyweight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Heavyweight throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Heavyweight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heavyweight.
Heavyweight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heavyweight misses with a left hand
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Heavyweight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Thompson misses.
Thompson slips a jab from Heavyweight.#T1#
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Thompson tenderised Heavyweight's leg. Heavyweight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heavyweight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heavyweight.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heavyweight. That did some damage!
Heavyweight misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Heavyweight throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Heavyweight is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Heavyweight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thompson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Heavyweight ducks down to avoid it.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Heavyweight walks into a left hand.
Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Heavyweight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heavyweight cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patrick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heavyweight is looking to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch.#T3#
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heavyweight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heavyweight looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson throws a hook but Heavyweight blocks it.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson feints a counter leg kick.
Heavyweight looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.
Thompson wants to slow Heavyweight down by chopping away at his legs.
Heavyweight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight.
A big right from Thompson misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Heavyweight misses its target.
Thompson defending well as Heavyweight loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Heavyweight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heavyweight 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.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Heavyweight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight. #BC#
Heavyweight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heavyweight takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Heavyweight knocks Thompson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Super Heavyweight!
Our winner, Super Heavyweight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: IFC 63 Mumu vs Chugman     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1##TD#
Seventeen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Seventeen showed some decent athleticism there.
Thompson is staying active underneath Seventeen , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thompson trying to control but Seventeen postures up.
Thompson is concentrating on defense, preventing Seventeen from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is not content to let Seventeen control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seventeen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Seventeen is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Seventeen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thompson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Seventeen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Seventeen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Seventeen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson controlling the position for now.
Seventeen 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.
Seventeen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Seventeen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thompson keeping control of the position.
Thompson wants to control but Seventeen is keeping busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Seventeen wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seventeen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Seventeen is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seventeen to get the leverage. #SUB#
Seventeen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Seventeen tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Seventeen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Seventeen moves nicely into side control.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Seventeen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Seventeen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Seventeen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seventeen working the head with strikes.
Seventeen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Seventeen keeps moving and retains side control.
Seventeen works to advance to full mount. Thompson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Seventeen trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson can't escape the position.
Seventeen controlling his opponent.
Seventeen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Seventeen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
Thompson wants to control but Seventeen is having none of it.
Seventeen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Seventeen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Seventeen dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Seventeen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Android Seventeen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Seventeen misses with a takedown
and Seventeen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Seventeen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seventeen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Seventeen on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Seventeen knows he should have avoided that one.
Seventeen keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Seventeen shoots in and gets a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Seventeen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seventeen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Thompson wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seventeen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Seventeen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Android Seventeen has been cut.#T1#
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Seventeen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Seventeen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson pulls Seventeen in to control the position.
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thompson is continuing to stall.#SU#
Seventeen stands and steps away. Thompson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Seventeen goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
Seventeen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seventeen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thompson.
Seventeen shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Seventeen 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Seventeen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thompson enables Seventeen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thompson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seventeen trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Seventeen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seventeen wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson pulls Seventeen in close to prevent any damage.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Seventeen tries to pass. #SU#
Seventeen stands up and waves to Thompson to follow him.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Seventeen pushes him off.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Seventeen on that attempt. #T3#
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Patrick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Seventeen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Seventeen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Thompson pushes Seventeen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Seventeen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seventeen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seventeen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seventeen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seventeen in his tracks.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Seventeen controls his hands.
Thompson tries to work over Seventeen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seventeen tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seventeen . #T4#
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson pushes Seventeen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seventeen blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Seventeen 's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seventeen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Seventeen can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Seventeen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seventeen prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson tries a body shot but Seventeen blocks it.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson pushes Seventeen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Android Seventeen 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A nice combination there by Thompson.
Seventeen goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
Seventeen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Seventeen misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Seventeen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seventeen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seventeen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Android Seventeen 's cut is getting worse.
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!
A short left from Thompson.
A short left from Thompson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson is leaning against Seventeen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Patrick Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson is working Seventeen over against the cage.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Seventeen blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards. #KD2#
Thompson drops Seventeen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Seventeen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Seventeen is rocked!#CUT2#
Android Seventeen 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Seventeen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Thompson drops Seventeen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Seventeen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards.
Thompson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Seventeen ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thompson is unloading with more strikes now! Seventeen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Thompson!

 

Event: IFC 58 Heavyweight vs Nekele     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Fortuyn throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fortuyn throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Fortuyn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Fortuyn breaks from the clinch.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Fortuyn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Fortuyn.
Thompson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fortuyn.
Patrick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Maikel Fortuyn has been cut.#CL#
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Fortuyn tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Fortuyn's ribcage. Fortuyn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortuyn looks winded!
Fortuyn blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Fortuyn leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fortuyn is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.#BC2#
Fortuyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson misses with a low kick as Fortuyn jumps back.
A cross from Fortuyn lands.
Thompson lands with a shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
Fortuyn throws a leg kick
and Fortuyn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortuyn throws out a powerful jab.
Jab by Thompson.
Fortuyn 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.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fortuyn at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fortuyn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
That has opened up Maikel Fortuyn's cut even more.
Thompson moves out of range as Fortuyn strikes.
Thompson is looking to wear down Fortuyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Fortuyn controls the action.
Fortuyn digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Thompson lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortuyn.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fortuyn backwards.
Thompson lands a right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Maikel Fortuyn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson works on Fortuyn's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson tries a body shot but Fortuyn blocks it.
Fortuyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson tries a body shot but Fortuyn blocks it.
Fortuyn takes a shot to the head.
Thompson cracks Fortuyn with a nice body shot.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Fortuyn is rocked!#T3#
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Fortuyn is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fortuyn with a big uppercut! Fortuyn tries to clinch up but Thompson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fortuyn to the mat! Fortuyn covers up and Thompson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Patrick Thompson!

 

Event: IFC 53 Butabi vs McTavish     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wood or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson, which made it look bad.
Thompson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wood.
Wood goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
Wood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thompson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wood throws a big counter head kick but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Wood misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson avoids a wild elbow strike from Wood.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood lands an uppercut.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Wood.
Patrick Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maddox Wood.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson pushes Wood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wood looks winded!#KD#
Thompson drops Wood onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wood is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson tries to work over Wood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Wood is rocked!
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Wood prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Wood seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson. #T2#
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson is working Wood over against the cage.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Wood out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Thompson!

 

Event: IFC MW 26 Zapata vs Ubereem     
Date:   May 09, 2018
#R1#
Bell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Bell drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
A short left from Thompson.
Bell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bell's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bell 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.
Thompson has control of Bell's left arm, preventing Bell from doing any damage.
Bell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bell preventing the sweep.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Thompson is trying to control the position but Bell postures up.
Bell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thompson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bell dives into side control.
Thompson taking punishment in the form of punches. #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Bell staying calm.
Bell working the ground and pound but Thompson is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bell takes a little break here. Thompson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Bell lands an elbow.
Bell controls the position.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson is pushing Bell's head away, looking to escape. Bell manages to hold on to the position though.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson being controlled for a moment.
Bell landing strikes. #T3#
Bell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thompson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bell controlling his opponent.
Bell looking to finish Thompson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thompson!
Bell is landing with some decent strikes but Thompson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Bell working the ground and pound effectively.
We've been hearing good reports from Bell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bell dominating with strikes here.
Thompson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bell 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.
Bell lands a big shot to the head and Thompson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Greg Bell!
Greg Bell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: IFC MW22 Rasputin VS Impaler     
Date:   Apr 11, 2018
#R1#
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Snow slips under a jab from Thompson.#CL2#
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Snow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson Throws a clean left jab. Thompson Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Snow's chin! Snow crumbles to the ground and Thompson follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Thompson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Patrick Thompson!

 

Event: IFC Mid Week 20     
Date:   Mar 28, 2018
#R1##CL#
Sixx darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sixx.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Sixx.
Sixx blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sixx is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson tries to work over Sixx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Sixx avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sixx just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
Sixx lands a body punch.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Sixx displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.#T1#
Thompson cracks Sixx with a nice body shot.#TD#
Sixx manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Sixx had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Sixx is pulling down on Thompson's head. It's preventing any offense from Thompson, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Sixx looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
Sixx has Thompson pulled in close to control his posture.
Thompson passes into half guard.
Sixx is pressing down on Thompson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sixx, not yet. #SUB#
Sixx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Sixx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sixx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Sixx's legs - danger averted.
Sixx tries to strike from the bottom.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sixx is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sixx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Sixx postures up.
Sixx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixx preventing the sweep.
Sixx is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sixx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sixx's guard. #REVB#
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
Sixx trying to strike off his back.
Sixx has his hands on Thompson's head, controlling the position.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Sixx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sixx wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sixx is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Sixx keeps moving. #SUB#
Sixx has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Sixx drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sixx jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Sixx is proving a slippery customer.
Sixx won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Sixx dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Sixx counters by moving into the clinch.
Sixx prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sixx controls his hands.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Sixx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Sixx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sixx misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sixx tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Sixx takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Vinnie Sixx has been cut.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Sixx's ribcage. Sixx let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sixx's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sixx drops to his knees and Thompson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Thompson!

 

Event: IFC 40     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
Dmitrievich stalks Thompson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thompson's face. Thompson staggers backwards, shaken.
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Ivashin Dmitrievich has been cut.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Dmitrievich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Patrick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dmitrievich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Dmitrievich catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Dmitrievich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thompson 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dmitrievich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Dmitrievich covering up! Thompson comes in with a big uppercut and Dmitrievich goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Patrick Thompson!

 

Event: IFC MW13 - Choo vs Heavyweight     
Date:   Jan 31, 2018
#R1#
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson swings for the body but Kirby moves out of range.
Patrick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Kirby keeps it at a distance.
Thompson lands a lovely overhand right.
Thompson tries to clinch but Kirby is having none of it.
Kirby keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Kirby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Thompson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Kirby throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Kirby finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson 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.
Kirby is fighting to break Thompson's control of his arms but Thompson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kirby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kirby is controlling him. #T1#
Kirby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kirby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Kirby cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Kirby trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kirby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirby's guard. #REVB#
Kirby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there. #T2#
Thompson trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Kirby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kirby throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Kirby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirby tries to get out of the position.
Thompson stands up out of Kirby's guard for a moment - Kirby manages to land a nice upkick.
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Kirby has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Kirby wants to hit a switch here but Thompson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kirby there!
Kirby tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thompson is continuing to stall.
Kirby wants to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Kirby tries to reverse the position but Thompson maintains control.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Kirby is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Kirby is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Thompson content just to control the position here.
Kirby tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Kirby is squirming around nicely.
Kirby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirby is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirby is trying to stand.
Thompson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson tries to clinch but Kirby moves away #TD#
and Kirby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kirby winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kirby slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kirby is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thompson trying to control but Kirby postures up.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirby is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby lands a couple of elbows.
Kirby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson pulls Kirby in close to his closed guard and prevents Kirby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kirby with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Kirby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Kirby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Patrick Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirby with a nice head shot there.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirby is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson looking to control.
Kirby cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Kirby being controlled here momentarily.
Kirby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Thompson is trying to keep Kirby in close.
Kirby trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirby lands a couple of digs.
Kirby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
Thompson trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Kirby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Kirby throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kirby has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Thompson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kirby takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Kirby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirby is just out of range.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson tries to clinch but Kirby is having none of it. #TD#
Kirby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Thompson kicks Kirby off and gets back to his feet.
Kirby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kirby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kirby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Kirby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morris Kirby dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Kirby is out of range.
Patrick Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Kirby gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Thompson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses.
Kirby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Thompson slips under a jab from Kirby.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Kirby counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Thompson kicks Kirby off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirby, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirby.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirby controls his hands.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson tries to work over Kirby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirby is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Kirby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Kirby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a hook #TD#
and Kirby counters with a shoot takedown. Thompson fights it but they end up in guard.
Kirby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kirby is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Thompson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kirby has Thompson pulled in close to control his posture.
Kirby throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kirby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom. #T3#
Thompson won't allow Kirby to sweep him here.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Kirby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirby.
Thompson tries a body shot but Kirby blocks it.
Kirby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirby is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Thompson cracks Kirby with a nice body shot.
Thompson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirby.
Kirby wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirby has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kirby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson tries to work over Kirby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirby.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

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

 

Event: IFC New Year Bash     
Date:   Dec 31, 2017
#R1#
Dawson moves out of range as Thompson strikes.#CL#
Dawson rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson works on Dawson's body with a couple of short punches.
Dawson effectively controlling the action here.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Dawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawson lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is working Dawson over against the cage.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dawson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Thompson avoids the elbow strike from Dawson, against the cage.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawson slowing the pace effectively.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Dawson with a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Patrick Thompson's cut even more.
Dawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Dawson scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dawson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thompson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##KD#
Dawson drops Thompson with a big knee straight up the middle! Thompson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Dawson staying out of range there.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson lunges at Dawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dawson's hand. #CL#
Dawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson letting Dawson take a breather here.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson cracks Dawson with a nice body shot.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson. #T4#
Dawson lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Patrick Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Dawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
Patrick Thompson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Dawson!
A victorious Jack Dawson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: IFC Midweek 10     
Date:   Nov 29, 2017
#R1#
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobula seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Kobula closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Kobula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobula is just out of range.
Kobula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thompson swings for the body but Kobula moves out of range.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kobula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Kobula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Kobula circles away.
Kobula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson connects with a right hand. Kobula shakes it off.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Thompson cracks Kobula with a good jab.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Kobula is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kobula tries to clinch up.
Patrick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kobula tried to counter with a leg kick but Thompson avoided it.
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Kobula counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Kobula stands up and beckons Thompson to his feet. #TD#
Kobula shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson is trying to control the position but Kobula postures up.
Thompson wants to stand but Kobula is controlling the position.
Kobula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Kobula is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobula is one step ahead there.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Kobula tries to pass.
Kobula postures up.
Kobula wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kobula's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kobula throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thompson trying to control but Kobula is working from the bottom.
Kobula might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson tries to stand but Kobula is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Kobula is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Kobula keeps it at a distance.
Kobula wants to clinch but Thompson slips to the side
and Thompson counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Kobula scores with a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobula is one step ahead there. #SU#
Kobula decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thompson, up you get!
Thompson misses with a wild body shot. #T4##TD#
Kobula shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kobula wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kobula working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kobula prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Kobula is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobula stalling.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Kobula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Thompson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kobula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Kobula tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Kobula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kobula working away.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kobula is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobula lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Kobula landing strikes. #ROC#
Thompson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Loa Kobula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Kobula takes a little break here. Thompson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kobula tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Kobula is concentrating on defense, preventing Thompson from advancing position.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Kobula is working away.
Kobula keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kobula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Kobula tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kobula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Kobula kicks off Thompson and gets to his feet.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kobula feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kobula to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Kobula drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Kobula off! Kobula jumps back into Thompson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Kobula connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Thompson 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.
Kobula wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson is trying to keep Kobula in close.
Kobula not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Kobula landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Kobula tries to pass.
Kobula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thompson wants to stand up but Kobula is controlling him.
Kobula is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kobula is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kobula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kobula tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loa Kobula dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kobula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Kobula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Kobula's ribs.#TD#
Kobula fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Kobula persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kobula lands a nice short elbow.
Kobula is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson trying to control here. #SU#
Kobula decides to return to a standing position.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Kobula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Kobula has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobula tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.#T1#
Kobula changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kobula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobula tries to counter with a takedown but Thompson is quick to defend against it.
Thompson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Kobula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Thompson keeps trying to improve his position.
Thompson struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kobula is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Kobula controlling the action here.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kobula trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Kobula tries to pass.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kobula stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kobula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson controls Kobula momentarily but Kobula frees himself.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobula is one step ahead there.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kobula sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thompson 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.
Kobula controls from within his opponent's guard. #ES2#
Thompson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kobula presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Kobula avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage. #T4#
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobula blocking some punches.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Kobula controls the action.
Kobula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Kobula ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Kobula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patrick Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kobula. Thompson shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Kobula. #TD#
Kobula looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thompson!#ES2#
Thompson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29

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

 

Event: IFC XXIII     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Tuncer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuncer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tuncer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuncer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thompson is out of range. #CL2#
Thompson clinches.
Nice elbow from Tuncer. #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tuncer avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Tuncer lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuncer leaning against his opponent.
Tuncer blocking some punches.
Tuncer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Thompson misses with some punches.
Tuncer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Tuncer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Tuncer.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuncer is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Tuncer into the cage.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Tuncer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Tuncer's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tuncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuncer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tuncer taking a breather. #T2#
Tuncer blocks an uppercut.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tuncer avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tuncer avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuncer lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Patrick Thompson's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Tuncer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3#
Thompson avoids the elbow strike from Tuncer, against the cage.
Tuncer trying to land knees to the body.
Tuncer is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tuncer has his back to the cage.
Tuncer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Tuncer on the inside.
Thompson tries to work over Tuncer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tuncer avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Tuncer has Thompson pressed against the cage.
Tuncer taking a breather.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuncer backwards.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson misses with a body punch. #T4#
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Tuncer leaning against his opponent.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tuncer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Tuncer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tuncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuncer'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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Tuncer trying to stall but Thompson improves his position.
Tuncer looking to stall.
Tuncer can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Adam Tuncer.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thompson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Tuncer has managed to clinch.
Tuncer is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tuncer has his back to the cage.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson tries to work over Tuncer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Tuncer lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Patrick Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuncer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Tuncer is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Tuncer into the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tuncer lands a shot to the body.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tuncer avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage. #T1#
Tuncer lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
Tuncer blocking some punches.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuncer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tuncer throws an elbow but it misses.
Tuncer blocking some punches.
Tuncer blocking some punches.
Tuncer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tries a body shot but Tuncer blocks it.
Tuncer prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson cracks Tuncer with a nice body shot.
Tuncer lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Tuncer lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Patrick Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuncer. #CUT#
Patrick Thompson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Tuncer tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Tuncer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Tuncer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tuncer avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thompson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tuncer is trying to stall.
Tuncer is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Tuncer.
Tuncer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Tuncer lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adam Tuncer!
Adam Tuncer 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.

 

 
 
 
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