PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Thompson (ranked 4269 p4p, 3850 weight class) and Ripped Buff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thompson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to PAID MY DUES. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thompson
vs
Buff

187 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
180
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ripped Buff!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buff avoids it.
Buff 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.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buff up against the cage.
Thompson is looking for a takedown.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buff's defenses.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Buff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that.
Buff working the ground and pound.
Buff tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson trying to remain calm as Buff controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Buff.
Buff tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Buff trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Buff controls the position.

Thompson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Buff, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Buff against the cage but Buff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Buff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson taking a breather.
Buff is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
Buff tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buff tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Buff is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buff misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
Buff stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Buff.

Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buff avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buff is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson stalling.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buff fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Buff manages to pull guard.

Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but instead Buff has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is wriggling around but Buff manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buff controlling the pace.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Thompson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Buff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Buff moves out of range.
Buff closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Buff pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buff fails to land the takedown.
As Buff looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo but Buff just gets out of the way.
Aaron Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ripped Buff.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Ripped Buff has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buff is defended easily by Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buff but Buff pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Thompson drives through and clinches with Buff against the cage.
Thompson keeps control of Buff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson prevents Buff from breaking the clinch.

Thompson breaks the clinch.
Buff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Buff feints the counter takedown.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Buff, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Buff against the cage but Buff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buff throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.

Buff shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Thompson has one foot on Buff's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Buff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buff shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buff wants to clinch.
Buff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Aaron Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Thompson.

Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Buff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buff can do to turn this around?
Buff leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buff doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.

Thompson moves into the clinch.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Buff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Thompson presses Buff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buff has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Aaron Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
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 is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buff is defending well for now.

Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Thompson tries to sprawl but Buff drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Thompson kicks off Buff and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ripped Buff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Buff tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.

Buff moves into the clinch.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Thompson drags the fight down to the ground.
Buff trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Buff controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buff.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buff stops Thompson from standing up.
Buff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Buff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buff is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buff wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buff misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Buff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thompson!
Thompson wants to control but Buff postures up.
Buff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Buff is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A control attempt from Thompson but he's now mounted!

Buff jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thompson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thompson and Buff has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buff working away.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Buff keeps moving and retains side control.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Buff drags him back down.
Buff working the ground and pound.
Buff wants to stand but Thompson is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Thompson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Thompson tries to clinch but Buff is having none of it.
Buff shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aaron Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ripped Buff.
Thompson with the inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buff or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson, which made it look bad.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buff as he jumps to the side.
Aaron Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Buff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ripped Buff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buff trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aaron Thompson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Thompson!
An intense looking Aaron Thompson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That's what I do! That's what I do! LET'S GOOOO!!!! On to the Next!'.