PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Acker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Acker
vs
Thompson

175 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gerard Acker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Thompson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a series of punches but Acker avoids them all with ease.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Acker counters with a left to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Acker tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Acker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Acker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Acker misses with a two punch combination.
Acker misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Acker backing up. Acker nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Acker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Acker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Gerard Acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Thompson.
Sloppy strikes from Acker. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Acker misses its intended target.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A combination from Acker does no damage.

Thompson scores with a takedown into Acker's guard.

Thompson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Acker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Acker has escaped and now he's on top!
Thompson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Acker has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.

Acker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acker sprawls well. Acker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Acker swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Acker dominated that round.
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.

Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Acker defends it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Acker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cole Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
A swing and a miss from Acker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Acker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Acker swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Acker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Acker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Acker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gerard Acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Thompson.
Acker misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Acker counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Thompson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Acker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Acker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Acker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Acker misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson fails with the takedown

and Acker counters by clinching up.
Thompson is trying to drag Acker to the mat but Acker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Acker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Acker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acker throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four 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.
Acker moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Gerard Acker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Acker circles away easily
and Acker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Acker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Acker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acker tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Acker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Acker rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Acker slows down the pace here.
Acker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Acker prevents the takedown attempt.

Thompson jumps guard.
Acker wants to stand and escape but instead Thompson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Thompson trying to control but Acker is working from the bottom.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Acker keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson stops Acker from standing up.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Acker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cole Thompson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Acker moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away

and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Acker won't be happy with that.
Thompson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Acker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Thompson is looking to stall here but Acker recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Acker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Acker stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Acker stuffs the takedown.
Gerard Acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Thompson.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson fails with the takedown

and Acker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Acker.
Acker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Acker.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Acker walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gerard Acker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thompson moves away from the strike by Acker.

Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thompson is trying to control. Acker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson prevents Acker from improving his position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Acker tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two 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 slows the pace down in half guard.
Acker wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson is trying to work for a kimura but Acker is defending well.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Acker is having none of it.

Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.

That's four 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.

Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Acker is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Acker defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Thompson dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Thompson looks for the body kick but Acker saw that one coming.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Jab by Acker.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Acker would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Acker won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Acker uses from the top position.

Acker gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Acker counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Acker. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Gerard Acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Thompson.
Acker looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Acker wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Acker clinches with his opponent.
Acker wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Acker just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Acker walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Acker stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Acker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acker throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Acker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thompson throws a one two combo.
Acker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Acker had a free shot at his head there.
Acker avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acker pinned against the cage. Acker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Acker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cole Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Acker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab lands there for Acker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Acker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Acker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Acker!
Gerard Acker is the new lightweight champion!