PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Halperin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halperin has chosen I am going to kill you (with the help of Muno) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Thompson
vs
Halperin

190 cm
21
216 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

191 cm
21
213 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Halperin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halperin shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Halperin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halperin.
Halperin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halperin shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Halperin.
Halperin fails with a takedown attempt.

Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson working Halperin over with knees to the body.
Halperin looks gassed!
Thompson is leaning against Halperin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Daniel Halperin has been cut.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Halperin's ribcage.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Halperin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Halperin managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Halperin managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson working Halperin over with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halperin backwards.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Halperin up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halperin.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Halperin blocks with his arms.
Halperin is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Halperin in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halperin avoids it.
Thompson has Halperin pushed against the cage.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Halperin's defenses.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halperin avoids it.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Halperin's defenses.
Thompson working Halperin over with knees to the body.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halperin.
Thompson avoiding damage.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Halperin avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Halperin 's eye.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halperin.
Halperin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Halperin has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thompson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Halperin blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Halperin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson just leaning against Halperin, taking a breather.
Halperin avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Halperin's face.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Halperin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Halperin shrugs off.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halperin is defending well for now.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Halperin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Halperin checks a leg kick.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halperin.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Halperin shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Halperin shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halperin defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Halperin clinches but Thompson breaks the clinch
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halperin misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Halperin avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Halperin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson lands a glancing blow to the side of Halperin's head.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.

Thompson forces Halperin back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Halperin is blocking nicely.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halperin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Halperin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Halperin gets the takedown into side control.

Halperin tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson prevents Halperin from moving into mount.
Thompson wants to control but Halperin postures up.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Thompson prevents Halperin from moving into mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halperin working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Halperin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thompson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halperin's guard! Nice work there by Thompson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Halperin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into half guard.
It looks like Thompson is going to stand back up.

Halperin looking for subs from the bottom but Thompson mounts him!
Halperin is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halperin is trying to reverse the position but instead Thompson has taken his back - oops!
Halperin tries to escape but Thompson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halperin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halperin on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Halperin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Halperin doesn't escape.
Thompson controlling well, preventing Halperin from escaping the position.
What can Halperin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Thompson is hanging on to Halperin's back as he tries to escape.
Thompson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Halperin can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thompson is hanging on to Halperin's back as he tries to escape.
Halperin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thompson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halperin tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Halperin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Halperin gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Halperin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thompson wants to control but Halperin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Halperin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Halperin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halperin wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
Halperin shoots and misses
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson lunges at Halperin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halperin's hand.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Halperin moves out of range easily.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Halperin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halperin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson is looking to wear down Halperin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halperin wants a takedown.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Halperin.
Halperin managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Halperin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Halperin's face.
Halperin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halperin.
Halperin wants a takedown.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halperin avoids it.
Halperin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halperin has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Halperin fails to land with a series of punches.
Halperin shoots and misses

and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson leaning against his opponent.
Halperin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Halperin has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Halperin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson cracks the inside of Halperin's front leg.
Hunter Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halperin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halperin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Thompson moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Halperin in his tracks for a moment.
Daniel Halperin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halperin goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halperin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Thompson moves into the clinch.
Halperin looking for a takedown.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Halperin won't want to take too many of those.
Hunter Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halperin wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halperin can do to turn this around?
Thompson digs a right hand into Halperin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halperin's gas tank.
Halperin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Halperin managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Halperin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Halperin's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!