PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger del Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trenton Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

del Mexico
vs
Thompson

180 cm
24
178 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiger del Mexico!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trenton Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from del Mexico.

Thompson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for del Mexico!
del Mexico is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson avoids the attempt from del Mexico to control.

Thompson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… del Mexico is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by del Mexico and Thompson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
del Mexico is trying to get back to his feet.
Thompson trying to control the action but del Mexico is working from the bottom.
del Mexico is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Thompson is trying to get an arm triangle but del Mexico is defending well.
del Mexico is pushing Thompson's head away, looking to escape. Thompson manages to hold on to the position though.

Thompson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thompson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
del Mexico 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
del Mexico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and del Mexico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but del Mexico shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. del Mexico tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag del Mexico to the ground. del Mexico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiger del Mexico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson tries for a takedown but del Mexico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from del Mexico as Thompson shoots in.
del Mexico misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from del Mexico.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as del Mexico sprawls well. del Mexico wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
del Mexico lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger del Mexico 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.

Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. del Mexico tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag del Mexico to the ground. del Mexico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from del Mexico. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
del Mexico clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
del Mexico looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
del Mexico slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
del Mexico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but del Mexico saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tiger del Mexico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Thompson.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but del Mexico saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
del Mexico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
del Mexico throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
del Mexico connects with a looping right hand.
del Mexico scores with a nice strike.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. del Mexico tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag del Mexico to the ground. del Mexico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
del Mexico is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as del Mexico throws out the jab.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. del Mexico sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves forwards but del Mexico connects with a nice, crisp jab.
del Mexico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but del Mexico sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
del Mexico misses with a straight left.
Thompson shoots in but del Mexico avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. del Mexico sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by del Mexico which made him look bad.
Thompson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
del Mexico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
del Mexico lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from del Mexico.

Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thompson prevents del Mexico from escaping the position.

Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. del Mexico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
del Mexico is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger del Mexico dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

del Mexico thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
del Mexico leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
del Mexico defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Tiger del Mexico is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as del Mexico throws out the jab.
Trenton Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
del Mexico scores with a nice right hand.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around del Mexico's waist but del Mexico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Tiger del Mexico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Thompson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has del Mexico pinned against the cage. del Mexico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but del Mexico sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
del Mexico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has del Mexico pinned against the cage. del Mexico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
del Mexico scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by del Mexico!
A decent looking cross lands there for del Mexico.
del Mexico loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Trenton Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
del Mexico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts del Mexico as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - del Mexico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A cross from del Mexico lands.
del Mexico scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with del Mexico but del Mexico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
del Mexico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger del Mexico clearly takes that round.
That's time! del Mexico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. del Mexico sprawls well.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tiger del Mexico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Thompson.
A nice combination there by del Mexico.
del Mexico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and del Mexico wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but del Mexico circles away.
Thompson looks for a takedown but del Mexico sprawls well.
del Mexico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
del Mexico works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
del Mexico darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson shoots in but del Mexico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
del Mexico misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for del Mexico.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as del Mexico sprawls well. del Mexico wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiger del Mexico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from del Mexico.
del Mexico scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts del Mexico as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
del Mexico connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger del Mexico had his way with Trenton Thompson in that round.
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!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but del Mexico swivels and escapes.
Tiger del Mexico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Thompson.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from del Mexico.
del Mexico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
del Mexico fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
del Mexico keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thompson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
del Mexico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - del Mexico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson tries for a takedown but del Mexico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
del Mexico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
del Mexico leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from del Mexico does it's job there.
Thompson misses with a body shot
and del Mexico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and del Mexico counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four 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.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and del Mexico counters with a left to the body.
del Mexico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiger del Mexico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bone on bone clash there as Thompson blocks the leg kick.
del Mexico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
del Mexico moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A lazy left from del Mexico finds it's target.
Trenton Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by del Mexico.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger del Mexico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for del Mexico, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger del Mexico!
Tiger del Mexico retains his welterweight title!