PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aditya Wardhana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wardhana
vs
Thompson

175 cm
23
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aditya Wardhana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wardhana gets a clinch.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Wardhana to work.
Wardhana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Wardhana just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wardhana.
Thompson working Wardhana over with knees to the body.
Wardhana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Wardhana is stalling here.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Wardhana.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
A body shot lands from Wardhana.
Wardhana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wardhana lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wardhana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wardhana is defending well for now.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wardhana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wardhana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wardhana avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Wardhana avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Wardhana lands a left hand.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wardhana is defending well for now.
Thompson letting Wardhana take a breather here.
Wardhana lands a right hand.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Wardhana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wardhana avoids the damage to the body.
Wardhana lands a right hand.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wardhana is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Wardhana to work.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wardhana for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Wardhana.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wardhana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wardhana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wardhana avoids the damage to the body.
Wardhana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wardhana avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wardhana is defending well for now.
Wardhana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wardhana stalls.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
Wardhana lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wardhana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wardhana trying to stall but Thompson improves his position.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wardhana avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Wardhana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wardhana avoids the damage to the body.
Wardhana lands with a right to the head.
Wardhana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wardhana.
Wardhana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wardhana.
Wardhana lands a body shot.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wardhana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wardhana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wardhana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wardhana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
Wardhana is pushing Thompson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wardhana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wardhana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wardhana lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Wardhana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wardhana has Thompson pushed against the cage.
A short right from Wardhana.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wardhana is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Wardhana into the cage.
Wardhana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wardhana is breathing heavily.
Wardhana is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aditya Wardhana.
A combination from Wardhana does no damage.

Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wardhana is defending well for now.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wardhana avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Wardhana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wardhana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wardhana digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aditya Wardhana will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Wardhana.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Wardhana avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wardhana is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Wardhana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wardhana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wardhana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wardhana is struggling to control the position.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wardhana avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wardhana avoids the damage to the body.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wardhana avoids the damage to the body.
Wardhana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wardhana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Wardhana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wardhana gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wardhana avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Wardhana lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Wardhana is stalling here.
Good body shot from Wardhana.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Wardhana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wardhana has Thompson pressed against the cage.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Wardhana presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wardhana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aditya Wardhana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wardhana avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wardhana lands a body punch.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Wardhana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wardhana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Wardhana trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wardhana into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wardhana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aditya Wardhana.

Wardhana instigates a clinch.
Wardhana misses with a punch to the body.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
A short left from Wardhana.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Wardhana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wardhana avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
Wardhana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wardhana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wardhana lands a nice uppercut.
Wardhana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Wardhana to work.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wardhana is defending well for now.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Nice body punch from Wardhana.
Wardhana lands with a left to the head.
Wardhana is working Thompson over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wardhana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Wardhana has Thompson pushed against the cage.
Wardhana looking to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Wardhana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wardhana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wardhana avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Wardhana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Wardhana has Thompson pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aditya Wardhana dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Thompson has managed to clinch.
Wardhana stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
Wardhana looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aditya Wardhana.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wardhana.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Wardhana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wardhana avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wardhana avoids the damage to the body.
Wardhana stalling.
Wardhana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wardhana avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
Wardhana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Wardhana on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wardhana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wardhana.
Wardhana scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Wardhana avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
Wardhana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wardhana slows down the pace here.
Wardhana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Wardhana.
Wardhana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Wardhana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wardhana.
Wardhana is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Wardhana into the cage.
Wardhana slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aditya Wardhana.

Wardhana has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wardhana slowing the pace effectively.
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thompson as Wardhana tries to tie him up.
Wardhana stalling against the cage.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Wardhana avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Wardhana trying to stall but Thompson improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wardhana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wardhana.
Wardhana misses with a punch on the inside.
Wardhana avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wardhana is defending well for now.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Wardhana's ribcage.
Wardhana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wardhana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Wardhana managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Wardhana lands a right hand.
Wardhana taking a breather.
Wardhana lands a left hand.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wardhana.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wardhana.
Nice body punch from Wardhana.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wardhana avoids the damage to the body.
Aditya Wardhana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wardhana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wardhana avoids it.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Wardhana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Wardhana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wardhana is defending well for now.
Wardhana avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Wardhana.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wardhana avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wardhana.
Tommy Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wardhana.
Wardhana lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Thompson.
Well Wardhana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aditya Wardhana!