PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Glock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Thompson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by it was over. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Glock
vs
Thompson

175 cm
27
166 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

176 cm
30
167 lbs
24 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romeo Glock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tane Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson moves out of range as Glock strikes.
Thompson throws the kick towards the body but Glock avoids it.
Thompson wants to slow Glock down by chopping away at his legs.
Glock misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thompson checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Glock.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glock manages to avoid it.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glock's head.
Glock misses with an uppercut
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
Glock throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Glock tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Glock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glock checks a leg kick.
Glock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Glock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Glock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a head kick that Glock semi-blocks.
Glock throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Glock. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glock misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Glock pushes him off.
Thompson lands a jab to Glock's midsection.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Glock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Glock moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glock misses the jab.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Jab by Thompson.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Glock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romeo Glock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glock throws a low kick but Thompson moves out of range easily.

Thompson scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Glock is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glock is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Thompson tries to control but Glock wriggling away.
Thompson is landing with some decent strikes but Glock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thompson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson landing shots from mount.
Thompson controlling from mount.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Glock is looking to escape.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thompson trying to control but Glock is having none of it.
Thompson with shots to the head and body - Glock looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glock is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Glock because Thompson loaded up on that one.

Thompson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Glock to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Glock shrugs it off.
Glock is squirming around, avoiding Thompson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romeo Glock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson scores with a spinning back kick!
Glock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Glock throws a big shot that misses.
Glock takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Glock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glock swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Glock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Glock.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glock on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glock moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Glock blocks a jab.
Glock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Glock misses.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glock moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Glock connects with a body shot.
Glock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glock thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson works the jab nicely.
Glock misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Glock moved away.
Thompson throws a low kick but Glock moves out of range easily.
Glock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thompson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tane Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glock misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
Thompson wants to slow Glock down by chopping away at his legs.

Glock closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glock is trying to break free.
Glock swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glock backwards.
Glock slows down the pace here.
Glock is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glock's elbow.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Glock gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Glock avoids the damage to the body.
Glock has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glock misses with a punch to the body.
Glock working aggressively here.
Thompson avoiding damage.
Thompson is trying to drag Glock to the mat but Glock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glock has Thompson pressed against the cage.
Thompson is pushing Glock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries a body shot but Glock blocks it.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Glock controls the action.
Glock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Glock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Glock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Glock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thompson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Glock.
Thompson trying to stall but Glock improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tane Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Thompson misses with a straight right.
Glock throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Glock throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Glock is rocked!
Thompson feints and then cracks Glock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glock down.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Glock.
Thompson jabs at Glock's body.
Thompson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson tries to score with a low kick but Glock moves his leg out of the way.
Glock looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Glock checks a leg kick.
Glock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch but Glock moves out of range.

Glock gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
Glock misses with a body punch.
Glock tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson effectively controlling the action here.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Glock misses with the head strike.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Glock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.

Glock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glock.
Tane Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
Glock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Glock.
Glock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Glock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson moves out of range as Glock strikes.
Glock throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Glock works over Thompson's head and body with a nice combination.
Thompson throws a solid leg kick but Glock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thompson.
Glock is looking to chop away at Thompson's legs.
Thompson throws a head kick that Glock semi-blocks.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Thompson.
Glock motions for Thompson to come forward. Glock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Glock misses.
Thompson lands with a hook. Glock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Glock thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Glock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glock throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Romeo Glock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson misses with a low kick as Glock jumps back.
Glock throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Glock misses with a double jab.
Glock misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glock misses with a low kick.
Thompson slips a straight right by Glock.
Thompson tests Glock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glock throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.

Glock instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Thompson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Tane Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Glock controls his hands.
Glock lands with a light punch inside.
Glock tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glock struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Glock blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glock is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tane 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 Roosa Järviläinen 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... Tane Thompson!