PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between VooDoo Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Thompson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Daddy
vs
Thompson

215 cm
28
275 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

201 cm
29
270 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, VooDoo Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thompson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daddy to the mat! Daddy manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thompson works over Daddy with some ground and pound from guard.
Daddy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daddy is pulling down on Thompson's head. It's preventing any offense from Thompson, at least for the moment.
Daddy is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson won't allow Daddy to get back to his feet.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because VooDoo Daddy just wasn't active enough.
Daddy throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Daddy as he checks the leg kick.

Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Daddy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson jumps guard but Daddy stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daddy misses with a knee strike.
Daddy can't break the clinch.

Thompson has Daddy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thompson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Daddy tumbling to the mat - Thompson dives into Daddy's guard.
Daddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daddy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daddy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson postures up in Daddy's guard and throws a big left but Daddy blocks it.
Daddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Daddy, not yet.
Daddy working a defensive guard but Thompson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Daddy struggling a bit here.
Daddy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thompson.
Daddy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Daddy can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson landing a few strikes.
Thompson throws an elbow but Daddy slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson tries to score with some ground and pound. Daddy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daddy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thompson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Daddy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Daddy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Daddy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thompson's best efforts.
Daddy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Daddy defends it.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Daddy is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daddy is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Daddy's head.
Daddy tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Daddy is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Daddy dodges it nicely.
Daddy is trying to control but can't.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daddy keeps working.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing shots but Daddy is blocking nicely.
Daddy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Daddy is keeping the position.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson won't allow Daddy to get back to his feet.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson stops Daddy from standing up.
Daddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Daddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daddy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson prevents Daddy from getting back to his feet.
Thompson trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Daddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Daddy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.

Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Daddy is looking to improve his position.
Daddy is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Daddy to regain full guard.
Daddy can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thompson is trying to control. Daddy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Thompson is looking for a kimura but Daddy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage.
Daddy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daddy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson won't allow Daddy to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daddy wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Thompson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daddy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daddy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daddy!
Thompson sneaks back into half guard.

Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson striking off his back but it's not causing Daddy any problems.

Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daddy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy.

Thompson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daddy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson postures up in Daddy's guard and throws a big left but Daddy blocks it.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daddy's head.
Thompson prevents Daddy from getting back to his feet.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daddy's head.
Daddy wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson distracts Daddy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daddy has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Daddy tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Daddy circles away.
Daddy digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Daddy.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.

Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daddy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daddy with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daddy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daddy, as that shot connected.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Daddy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Daddy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson jumps guard but Daddy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
VooDoo Daddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thompson.
Daddy being controlled against the cage.
Daddy misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Daddy fails to land.
Daddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Thompson pulls guard.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Daddy postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daddy defends well.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daddy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jack Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daddy postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daddy manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daddy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
VooDoo Daddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daddy connects with a leg kick. Thompson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thompson tries to clinch but Daddy is having none of it.
Daddy scores with a decent looking hook.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Daddy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daddy tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daddy to the ground. Daddy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daddy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thompson misses with a right hand
and Daddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy throws a big shot that misses.
VooDoo Daddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daddy throws a low kick but Thompson moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Daddy closes the distance and clinches.

Thompson successfully pulls guard.
Daddy postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.

Daddy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daddy has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Daddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daddy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daddy wants to stand but Thompson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daddy throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing Daddy from standing up.

Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
VooDoo Daddy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Thompson!
Post fight, Jack Thompson took to the microphone: 'I splattered him!'.