PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Jarady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jarady
vs
Thompson

203 cm
26
273 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
262 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohammed Jarady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alistair Thompson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jarady circles away quickly and effectively.
Jarady throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Mohammed Jarady has been cut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.
Thompson controlling the action here for a moment.
Jarady pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Jarady looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jarady pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jarady gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Alistair Thompson has been cut.
Jarady throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Jarady blocks the elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jarady throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Jarady blocks with his arms.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jarady gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson blocks the elbow strike.
Jarady on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.
Jarady throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jarady throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Jarady throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jarady is breathing heavily.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jarady smiles and moves away.

Jarady tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jarady takes a knee right on the jaw!

Mohammed Jarady's cut is getting worse.
Thompson taking a breather.
Jarady lands an elbow inside.
Jarady blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jarady pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jarady pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jarady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarady lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarady avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Jarady improves position.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarady avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jarady.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Jarady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jarady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jarady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Jarady.
Jarady pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Jarady's ribcage.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Jarady is blocking nicely.
Jarady pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thompson avoids the elbow strike from Jarady, against the ropes.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jarady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jarady.
Thompson has Jarady pressed against the ropes.
Jarady managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Jarady blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Jarady.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarady avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
Jarady pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jarady pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jarady misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Thompson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarady avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jarady as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Thompson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jarady.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Jarady throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Jarady.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson blocks the elbow strike.
Jarady throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson has Jarady pressed against the ropes.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson blocks the elbow strike.
Jarady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson is looking to control Jarady's arms but Jarady gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jarady.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Jarady blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jarady avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jarady blocks the elbow strike.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Jarady misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Jarady throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson blocks the elbow strike.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jarady throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jarady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jarady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Jarady pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Jarady.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Jarady.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thompson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Jarady won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson looking to stall.
Jarady blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jarady pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Jarady blocks with his arms.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Jarady has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the ropes.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jarady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Jarady blocks with his arms.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jarady is defending well for now.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.
Jarady lands a nice elbow.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Jarady is blocking nicely.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jarady leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jarady blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Jarady.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Thompson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jarady.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jarady throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarady throws an elbow but it misses.
Jarady pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Thompson wants to land a leg kick but Jarady is out of range.

Jarady tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Jarady misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jarady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jarady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jarady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarady throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jarady throws an elbow but it misses.
Jarady avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson is stalling here.
Alistair Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jarady gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the ropes.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jarady avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jarady avoids it.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jarady managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Jarady takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.
Mohammed Jarady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Mohammed Jarady's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jarady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jarady blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jarady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Jarady.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson is looking to control Jarady's arms but Jarady gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the ropes.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jarady blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson blocks the elbow strike.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Jarady throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alistair Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarady avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Jarady avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jarady gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Jarady blocks it.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jarady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jarady avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson stalling against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jarady as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Jarady pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jarady lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jarady avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarady blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jarady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
Thompson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jarady.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

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