PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cadaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Thomas
vs
Cadaver

170 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Cadaver!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadaver throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.

Thomas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cadaver was covering up waiting for the punch and Thomas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cadaver is controlling Thomas's posture.
Cadaver is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
Cadaver keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cadaver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Brett Thomas has been cut.
Cadaver lands a jab to the nose.
Cadaver cracks Thomas with an open hand slap.

Thomas is rocked!
Christian Cadaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Cadaver.

Cadaver gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cadaver throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas trying to control but Cadaver is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cadaver keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Cadaver has control of Thomas's left arm, preventing Thomas from doing any damage.
Cadaver looking to control.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cadaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Cadaver throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Cadaver misses with a body shot.

Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cadaver napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cadaver is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.
Cadaver tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cadaver keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ground and pound from Thomas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Thomas is trying to get an arm triangle but Cadaver is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas prevents Cadaver from escaping the position.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cadaver keeps working.

Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cadaver, who protects the arm well.
Thomas is breathing heavily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cadaver tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cadaver throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Christian Cadaver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brett Thomas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cadaver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cadaver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cadaver lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Brett Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cadaver cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas slips under a jab from Cadaver.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cadaver connects with a single shot there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Thomas.
Cadaver is trying to improve his position.
Thomas wants to take a breather but Cadaver manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Thomas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadaver is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cadaver keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cadaver wants to get back to his feet but Thomas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cadaver seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas is fighting to break Cadaver's control of his arms but Cadaver is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cadaver has his hands on Thomas's head, controlling the position.

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.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadaver is keeping the position for now.
Cadaver keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Cadaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brett Thomas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cadaver tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cadaver feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Thomas crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christian Cadaver!