PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torence Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Yolden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Yolden is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Thompson
vs
Yolden

195 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torence Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Yolden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thompson 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.

Yolden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson won't allow Yolden to sweep him here.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Yolden keeps moving.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yolden's guard.
Yolden is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Yolden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yolden is pressing down on Thompson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Yolden 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.

Yolden working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
Yolden can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yolden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yolden is keeping the position for now.
Yolden can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yolden gets full guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Yolden keeps moving.

Thompson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thompson tries to clinch but Yolden is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thompson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Yolden is not content to let Thompson control the position.

Yolden is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson trying to control the action but Yolden is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.

Thompson working for a guillotine from mount but Yolden is in no mood to give up.
Yolden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Yolden is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.

Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Yolden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yolden gets full guard.
Thompson stands and throws Yolden's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Thompson stands up.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Yolden is avoiding it.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Yolden. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Yolden.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Yolden moves out of range easily.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torence Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yolden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yolden.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson trying to control but Yolden is working from the bottom.
Yolden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torence Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Yolden shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thompson shoots and misses

and Yolden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yolden.
Yoldenis looking to pass into half guard but Thompson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thompson is in guard.

Yolden 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yolden 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.
Yolden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Yolden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yolden prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yolden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yolden passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Yolden frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Yolden looking to secure an arm triangle but Thompson defends it well.
Thompson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
Thompson tries to lock up and control but Yolden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thompson tries to hold on but Yolden postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yolden prevents Thompson from getting the reversal.
Thompson wants to control but Yolden is having none of it.
Thompson is desperately trying to improve his position but Yolden has a good base and remains in mount.

Yolden has control of Thompson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thompson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thompson manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Yolden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Yolden is looking for a kimura here.
Yolden is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves into full guard.

Yolden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yolden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Yolden defends easily.

Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yolden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yolden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Yolden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thompson pushes Yolden away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yolden gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Yolden 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.
Yolden works his way into side control.

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

Jeff Yolden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Yolden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yolden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yolden manages to get to full guard.
Yolden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Thompson looking for submissions off his back.
Yolden is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.

Yolden is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Thompson trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yolden stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.

Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Yolden prevents Thompson from improving his position.

Thompson kicks off Yolden and gets to his feet.
Torence Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt

and Yolden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yolden.

Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Yolden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yolden tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Yolden is not content to let Thompson control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yolden manages to get to full guard.
Yolden tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Yolden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Yolden 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. Oh but Yolden is tightening it up a little... Thompson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Thompson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Thompson taps out! nice BJJ there by Yolden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jeff Yolden!