PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Eldorado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thompson's choice of entrance music: call to prayer. Enoch Thompson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Eldorado
vs
Thompson

185 cm
22
200 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

188 cm
23
197 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version
Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Eldorado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enoch Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eldorado checks it well.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson throws a front kick that sends Eldorado stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Eldorado moves out of range easily.
A big right from Eldorado misses.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Eldorado moved away.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eldorado cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Eldorado missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson moves out of range as Eldorado strikes.
Thompson misses with a body shot
and Eldorado counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson punishes Eldorado's body with a nice straight punch.
Eldorado scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eldorado.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldorado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Eldorado misses with an uppercut
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Eldorado throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson is looking to slow Eldorado down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Eldorado.
Eldorado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson slips a straight right by Eldorado.
Eldorado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eldorado.
Eldorado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Eldorado scores with a decent looking hook.
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eldorado scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Eldorado moved away.
Eldorado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eldorado checks a leg kick.
Thompson wants to slow Eldorado down by chopping away at his legs.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enoch Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson motions for Eldorado to come forward. Thompson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eldorado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eldorado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eldorado.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
Eldorado moves out of range of the leg kick from Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slips under a jab from Eldorado.
Thompson thumps Eldorado with a low kick.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eldorado.
Eldorado swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson counters with an inside leg kick.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Eldorado is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eldorado misses the body punch
and Thompson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eldorado rather than just go for the knockout.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thompson tried to score with a low kick but Eldorado checks it.
Eldorado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Eldorado moves out of range.
Thompson tries to land a leg kick but Eldorado saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Eldorado.
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!
Eldorado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Eldorado really felt that one!
Eldorado is breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Eldorado blocks the low kick.
Eldorado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eldorado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Eldorado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thompson tries to work over Eldorado's front leg with a kick but Eldorado checks it.
Eldorado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Thompson tenderised Eldorado's leg. Eldorado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Eldorado checks a leg kick.
Thompson swings for the body but Eldorado moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enoch Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Eldorado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Enoch Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Eldorado.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eldorado misses the shot to the body.
Eldorado swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Eldorado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thompson wants to land a leg kick but Eldorado is out of range.
Thompson tried to score with a low kick but Eldorado checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Eldorado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eldorado. That did some damage!
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eldorado's head backwards.
Eldorado cracks Thompson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a head kick!
Eldorado throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Eldorado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thompson under the eye.
Eldorado blocks a jab.
Thompson thumps Eldorado with a low kick.
Thompson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eldorado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eldorado lands a jab-cross combination.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eldorado throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Eldorado.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson swings for the body but Eldorado moves out of range.
Thompson thumps Eldorado with a low kick.
Eldorado avoids a kick to the body.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eldorado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Eldorado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Eldorado throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Eldorado's front leg but catches the back leg as Eldorado tries to avoid it.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eldorado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Eldorado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Eldorado.
Eldorado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eldorado is out of range and Thompson settles back down.
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eldorado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Eldorado seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Eldorado.
Thompson dips to his left and cracks Eldorado with an uppercut!
A solid body kick from Thompson.
Eldorado throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Eldorado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
Thompson thows a leg kick but Eldorado checks it
and Eldorado counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson slips a jab from Eldorado.
Thompson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson thumps Eldorado with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Eldorado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eldorado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eldorado. That did some damage!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Eldorado might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big right from Thompson misses.
A jab from Eldorado misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enoch Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Thompson throws a solid leg kick but Eldorado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thompson.
Eldorado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Eldorado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eldorado lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Eldorado blocks the low kick.
Eldorado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thompson throws a push kick but Eldorado slaps the foot to one side.
Eldorado cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thompson.
A head kick from Thompson lands but Eldorado takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson motions for Eldorado to come forward. Thompson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson thows a body kick. Eldorado tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eldorado throws a big shot that misses.
Eric Eldorado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Eldorado down.
Eldorado checks a low kick from Thompson.
Eldorado closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Eldorado connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Eldorado is out of range.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a low kick, looking for Eldorado's leg but Eldorado calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson jabs Eldorado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eldorado misses with a body shot.
Eldorado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eldorado's calf.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eldorado misses with a straight left.
Thompson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eldorado is out of range and Thompson settles back down.
Good work by Eldorado as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Eldorado will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Eldorado checks a low kick from Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldorado connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Eldorado takes one to the side of the head.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eldorado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Eldorado.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Eldorado down.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thompson misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Eldorado is just out of range.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Eldorado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Eldorado misses with a double jab.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Eldorado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thompson is looking to slow Eldorado down with leg kicks.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eldorado lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Eric Eldorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eldorado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Eldorado.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enoch 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

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