PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jet Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Thompson
vs
Vachon

183 cm
24
178 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
198 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Vachon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vachon slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Vachon misses with a looping left.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Vachon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Vachon.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vachon at a distance.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Vachon moved out of range nicely.
Thompson lands a with a good body shot.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vachon lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vachon ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
A big left from Vachon misses.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vachon catches Thompson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vachon throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Vachon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Vachon slips under a jab from Thompson.
Vachon misses with a body shot.
Vachon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson shoots in but Vachon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vachon.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vachon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson throws the left hand but Vachon avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Vachon. That snapped Thompson's head back.
Thompson throws a hook but Vachon avoids it easily.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vachon circles away quickly and effectively.
Vachon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andre Vachon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vachon moves away.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vachon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Thompson misses.
Vachon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.

It looks like Jet Thompson has been cut.
Vachon dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Vachon.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Vachon is out of range.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Vachon throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Thompson.
Thompson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Vachon.
Vachon avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Vachon misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vachon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Vachon takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Vachon misses the target.
A nice combination there by Thompson.
Vachon throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson swings for the body but Vachon moves out of range.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vachon.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Vachon ducks down to avoid it.
Vachon missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vachon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vachon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vachon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Vachon saw that one coming.
Vachon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vachon scores with a nice right hand.
Vachon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Vachon misses.
Vachon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Vachon. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Vachon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Vachon misses with a looping right.
Vachon slips a straight right by Thompson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vachon.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vachon punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jet Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jet 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.

Vachon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vachon slips a straight right by Thompson.
Thompson thuds a left hand into Vachon's body.
Vachon dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Vachon slips a straight right by Thompson.
Vachon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Vachon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Vachon connects with a single shot there.
Vachon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Vachon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vachon tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Vachon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vachon slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Vachon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Vachon finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
Vachon misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson cracks Vachon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson slips a straight right by Vachon.
Vachon looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Vachon misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Vachon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vachon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vachon thows a body shot but no joy.
Vachon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Vachon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vachon looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vachon.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vachon's hands.
Vachon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vachon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vachon.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
A big right from Vachon misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vachon thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Vachon's defenses.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vachon's head backwards.
Vachon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson stalks Vachon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vachon's face. Vachon staggers backwards, shaken.
Vachon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vachon looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Vachon is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vachon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson moves out of range as Vachon strikes.
Vachon lands a head shot.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Vachon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Vachon ducks down to avoid it.
Vachon ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Vachon saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Vachon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jet Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws a right hand that Vachon ducks under and follows up with a left that Vachon also avoids with ease.
Jet Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vachon lands with a right hand.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vachon.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Vachon saw that one coming.
Vachon missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vachon throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Vachon's defenses.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vachon.
Vachon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Vachon cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thompson throws a right hand that Vachon ducks under and follows up with a left that Vachon also avoids with ease.
Vachon moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Vachon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thompson cracks Vachon with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vachon manages to avoid it.
Vachon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vachon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vachon is just out of range.
A jab from Vachon misses.
Vachon looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Vachon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vachon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Vachon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Vachon's shoulder, as Vachon tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vachon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vachon moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Vachon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vachon avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Vachon throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jet Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vachon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Vachon throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson throws a hook but Vachon blocks it.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vachon.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Vachon tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Vachon misses.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vachon is just out of range.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body punch from Vachon.
Vachon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Vachon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vachon is just out of range.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vachon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vachon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vachon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vachon.
Thompson punishes Vachon's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson connects with the punch.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Vachon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Vachon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson works over Vachon's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vachon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vachon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vachon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Vachon blocks a jab.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vachon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vachon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vachon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vachon at a distance.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vachon.
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vachon just misses with a punch to the body.

Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vachon's half guard.
Vachon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Vachon is having none of it.
Vachon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vachon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson throwing shots but Vachon is blocking nicely.
Thompson throwing shots but Vachon is blocking nicely.
Vachon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson misses with a head shot. Vachon uses the momentum to regain guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vachon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to de liver by Vachon. Beautiful body shot.
Andre Vachon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon just misses with a punch to the body.

Thompson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vachon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vachon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson 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 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Vachon dodges it nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vachon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Vachon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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