PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destruction comes into the arena with Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour blaring out of the sound system. Thompson has chosen it was over as his entrance music. Tane Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Destruction
vs
Thompson

179 cm
31
165 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

176 cm
31
167 lbs
26 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tane Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a head kick but Destruction moves out of range.
Thompson keeps Destruction at a distance using the push kick.
Destruction looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Destruction tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Destruction there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Destruction misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Destruction swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Destruction lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thompson will feel that in the morning.
Destruction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Destruction throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Destruction throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Destruction blocks a jab.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dick Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destruction scores with a leg kick.
Thompson throws a right hand that Destruction ducks under and follows up with a left that Destruction also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries a low kick but Destruction avoids it.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Destruction scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Thompson throws a front kick that sends Destruction stumbling back into the cage.
Destruction throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thompson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Destruction misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Destruction enables Thompson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Destruction manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thompson trying to control but Destruction is working from the bottom.
Destruction not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Destruction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up in Destruction's guard and throws a big left but Destruction blocks it.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tane Thompson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Destruction looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Destruction chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Destruction. That did some damage!
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Destruction is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Destruction circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Destruction swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Destruction tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Destruction finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Destruction slips a straight right by Thompson.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Destruction scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Destruction slips the punch.
Destruction is looking to chop away at Thompson's legs.
Destruction lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Destruction throws a lazy body kick
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
Destruction tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Destruction just misses with a punch to the body.
Destruction moves out of range as Thompson throws a body kick.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Destruction swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Destruction lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Destruction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destruction throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.

Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.
Destruction creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction lands a nice uppercut.
Destruction stalls.
Destruction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Destruction is defending well for now.
Destruction swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Destruction lands a shoulder strike.
Destruction has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Destruction.
Destruction creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson stalling the fight.
Destruction on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Destruction misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Destruction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tane Thompson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Destruction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson cracks Destruction with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Destruction misses with a low kick.
Destruction lands with a good body shot.
Destruction is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thompson scores with a punch to the head.
Tane Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Destruction has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Destruction's head.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destruction. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destruction on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Destruction misses with a body kick.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Destruction's shoulder, as Destruction tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Thompson.

Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Destruction.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Destruction pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Destruction.
Destruction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Destruction's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Destruction.
Destruction misses with an elbow strike.
Destruction is struggling to control the position.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Destruction working aggressively here.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Destruction.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destruction.
Destruction gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Destruction improves position.
Destruction lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Destruction lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Destruction blocks the elbow strike.
Destruction throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Destruction misses with a body punch.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Destruction swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Destruction looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Destruction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Destruction has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Destruction scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Destruction takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Thompson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Destruction regains guard.
Destruction is trying to keep Thompson in close.

Thompson drops back looking for a leg! Destruction is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Destruction manages to kick Thompson off! Thompson jumps back into Destruction's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Destruction is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Destruction avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Destruction looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tane Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Thompson thuds his shin into the meat of Destruction's side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Destruction lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Destruction misses with an attempted mid kick.
Destruction blocks a leg kick.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Destruction paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Thompson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Destruction takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Destruction was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Destruction avoids it well.
Destruction wants to slow Thompson down by chopping away at his legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Destruction blocks the leg kick.
Destruction circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Destruction, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Destruction against the cage but Destruction circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Destruction misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Destruction lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick there by Destruction.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Destruction is looking to land body kicks.
Destruction paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Destruction fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Destruction moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
Destruction avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Destruction moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Destruction misses with a head kick.
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.
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!
Destruction throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.

Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Destruction.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destruction misses with a short punch on the inside.
Destruction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to work over Destruction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Destruction doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.
Destruction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Destruction misses with a hook from the clinch.
Destruction lands a hook to the side of the head.
Destruction pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.
Destruction wants to stall.
Dick Destruction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Destruction fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destruction lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Destruction misses with some punches.
Destruction throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Destruction.
Destruction using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Destruction looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Destruction has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Destruction in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Destruction.
Dick Destruction has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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 a knee to the head but misses.
Destruction misses with a hook to the ribs.
Destruction throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Destruction fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Destruction cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Destruction takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Destruction fails to land.
A short left from Destruction.
Destruction misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Destruction 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tane Thompson!