PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyung Joong Ho (ranked 2919 p4p, 317 weight class) and Felix Thompson (ranked 6467 p4p, 511 weight class). Felix Thompson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Joong Ho
vs
Thompson

181 cm
27
156 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

169 cm
22
146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kyung Joong Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joong Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joong Ho tries to clinch

and Thompson counters with a single leg into guard. Joong Ho didn't expect that.
Thompson is standing up over Joong Ho. Joong Ho looks to escape but Thompson dives into side control.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thompson is trying to get an arm triangle but Joong Ho is defending well.
Joong Ho is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Joong Ho is looking to get back to his feet here but Thompson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Joong Ho's back.
Joong Ho is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Thompson controlling from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Thompson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Joong Ho is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Joong Ho trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Good control from Thompson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joong Ho is trying to get back to his feet but Thompson has full control of the position and if anything, Joong Ho has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Thompson controlling the position well here. Joong Ho rolled but Thompson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Thompson is working for a rear naked choke. Joong Ho is not defending it well and Thompson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Joong Ho refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Joong Ho's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Thompson!