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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Wad (ranked 25231 p4p, 589 weight class) and Derrick Thompson (ranked 7507 p4p, 552 weight class). Todd Wad has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Todd Wad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wad takes the fight into the clinch.
Wad gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Wad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wad tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Wad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wad tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Wad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson jumps into guard, dragging Wad to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson has his foot on Wad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wad works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson has his hands on Wad's head, controlling the position.
Thompson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Thompson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wad stacks Thompson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wad!
Thompson is not content to let Wad control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Wad is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wad is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Wad is controlling well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson is positioning himself well to prevent Wad advancing to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wad leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wad tries to counter by clinching up but Thompson breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wad lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Wad takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Derrick Thompson has been cut.
Wad lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Wad takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wad. Wad gets slowly back to his feet.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Wad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wad clinches with his opponent.
Wad stops a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Wad is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Wad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thompson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Todd Wad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wad forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Wad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Wad is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Wad's head but Wad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wad thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thompson takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wad struggling a bit here.
Wad is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Wad wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Wad is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Wad tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Wad is working hard here to advance position.
Wad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thompson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson controlling the position from side mount.
Wad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thompson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wad rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thompson's guard! Nice work there by Wad!
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Montreal inform us that Thompson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thompson looking to control.
Wad trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wad trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Wad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson is controlling Wad's trapped leg to prevent Wad from advancing to side control.
Wad trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Wad 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wad thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Wad wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wad wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Todd Wad is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wad dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Thompson looks to move away, Wad throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Wad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wad lands a high kick!
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Wad. Wad maintains the clinch.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Wad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wad lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That has opened up Derrick Thompson's cut even more.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Wad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick from Wad lands but Thompson takes it in his stride.
The cut above Derrick Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Wad shows good takedown defense.
Wad thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wad is defended easily by Thompson.
Danga de danga de dang - Wad scores with a four punch combination!
Wad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Wad avoids it well.
Wad is looking to counter with a body kick.
Todd Wad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wad has managed to clinch.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Wad successfully pulls guard.
Wad is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Wad keeps moving.
Wad wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson stops Wad from standing up.
Thompson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wad dives on top into guard.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Wad postures up.
Wad chips away with some ground and pound.
Derrick 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 Derrick Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Todd Wad!
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