PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clay Kessel (ranked 5504 p4p, 487 weight class) and Job Thomspon (ranked 4921 p4p, 462 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kessel
vs
Thomspon

179 cm
23
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clay Kessel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Job Thomspon!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomspon misses with a wild body shot.
Thomspon jabs Kessel right on the nose. Kessel blinks but takes it well.
Thomspon throws out a loose jab but Kessel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kessel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomspon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessel moves away.
Kessel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomspon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kessel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomspon sprawls well. Thomspon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kessel gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomspon slips under a jab from Kessel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomspon, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomspon.
Job Thomspon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessel slips a jab from Thomspon.
Kessel tries to counter with a takedown but Thomspon is quick to defend against it.
Kessel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomspon defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomspon misses the target.
Kessel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomspon sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomspon misses the shot to the body.
Thomspon misses the jab.

Thomspon darts in and clinches Kessel up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thomspon lands a nice shot to the body.
Kessel blocks a body shot from Thomspon.
Thomspon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomspon lands a body punch.
Thomspon presses Kessel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kessel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Kessel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessel is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
A shot in the inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon pushes Kessel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Thomspon - that landed with a thud.
Thomspon prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomspon just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thomspon scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thomspon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomspon is working Kessel over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Thomspon.
Kessel is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomspon has double underhooks.
Thomspon lands a body punch.
Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands with a right to the head.
Thomspon lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomspon lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomspon lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomspon scores with a hook to the body.
Thomspon tries to work over Kessel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomspon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomspon lands a body shot.
Thomspon digs a right hand into Kessel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessel's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Thomspon.
Kessel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomspon works on Kessel's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomspon scores with a shot to the side of Kessel's head.
Thomspon lands with a left to the head.
Kessel is trying to pull guard but Thomspon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thomspon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kessel's elbow.
Kessel has Thomspon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomspon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomspon lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Thomspon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomspon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomspon scores with a shot to the side of Kessel's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessel looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomspon.
Thomspon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomspon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Thomspon lands an uppercut.
Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel.
Thomspon lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel.
Kessel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomspon scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomspon tries a body shot but Kessel blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Thomspon as the two fighters clinch.
Thomspon pushes Kessel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Job Thomspon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thomspon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kessel shoots in for a takedown but Thomspon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomspon lands with an overhand left.
Kessel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kessel throws a leg kick

and Thomspon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thomspon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Kessel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thomspon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomspon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Thomspon.
Thomspon cracks Kessel with a nice body shot.
Thomspon scores with a shot to the side of Kessel's head.
Kessel is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Thomspon - that landed with a thud.
Thomspon lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Thomspon.
Thomspon scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomspon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomspon lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomspon gets through Kessel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomspon pushes Kessel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomspon lands with a light punch inside.
Kessel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a right hand.
Thomspon lands a shot to the body.
Thomspon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Thomspon pushes Kessel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Thomspon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thomspon as the two fighters clinch.
Thomspon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kessel or not.
Thomspon tries to throw a body punch but Kessel avoids it by throwing Thomspon back against the cage.
Thomspon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomspon misses with a body punch.
Thomspon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomspon gets through Kessel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomspon.
Kessel prevents a body shot from Thomspon.
Kessel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thomspon misses with a body punch.
Thomspon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomspon misses with a punch to the body.
Thomspon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomspon.
Good body shot from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thomspon.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomspon.
Thomspon tries to work over Kessel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomspon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kessel prevents a body shot from Thomspon.
Thomspon tries to work over Kessel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomspon lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kessels head.
Thomspon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomspon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Thomspon.
Thomspon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomspon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel.
Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Kessel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomspon digs a right hand into Kessel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessel's gas tank.
Thomspon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomspon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomspon cracks Kessel with a nice body shot.
Thomspon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomspon lands a nice uppercut.
Thomspon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomspon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Thomspon on the inside.
Thomspon lands with a light punch inside.
Kessel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomspon prevents it.
A short uppercut from Thomspon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomspon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomspon gets through Kessel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomspon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomspon prevents a body shot from Kessel.
Thomspon digs a right hand underneath Kessel's ribcage. Kessel 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.

Job Thomspon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice cross by Thomspon.
Kessel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomspon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kessel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomspon throws a series of punches but Kessel avoids them all with ease.
Kessel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomspon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomspon misses with a body shot.
Kessel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomspon throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomspon wants to counter the offense by Kessel and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kessel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kessel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kessel avoids the body shot from Thomspon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Thomspon closes the distance and pushes Kessel back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
Thomspon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomspon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomspon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomspon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomspon digs a right hand underneath Kessel's ribcage. Kessel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thomspon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessel fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Kessel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomspon blocks a body shot from Kessel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomspon tries to throw a body punch but Kessel avoids it by throwing Thomspon back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomspon.
Kessel tries for a takedown but Thomspon manages to get underhooks.
Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomspon works on Kessel's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Thomspon.
Kessel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomspon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Thomspon lands a left hand.
Thomspon tries to work over Kessel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomspon lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Nice body punch from Thomspon.
Thomspon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Thomspon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomspon digs a right hand into Kessel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessel's gas tank.
Thomspon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kessels head.
Kessel has a couple of punches blocked by Thomspon.
A shot in the inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a left hand.
Thomspon scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Thomspon.
Thomspon scores with a shot to the side of Kessel's head.
A short right from Thomspon.
Thomspon works on Kessel's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomspon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
A short left from Thomspon.
Thomspon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Thomspon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
Thomspon presses Kessel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomspon is working Kessel over against the cage.
Thomspon lands a left hand.
Kessel is trying to break free.
Kessel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomspon.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
Kessel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomspon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Thomspon tries a body shot but Kessel blocks it.
Kessel tries to pull guard but Thomspon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomspon digs a right hand into Kessel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessel's gas tank.
Clay Kessel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomspon lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Job Thomspon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomspon 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Job Thomspon!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Job Thomspon!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Job Thomspon!

Job Thomspon wins by unanimous decision!