PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Volvo Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denton Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denton Thunder will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ford
vs
Thunder

188 cm
19
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

[MMABR]: TechNutri - Ensuring the quality

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Volvo Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denton Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Ford.
Ford misses the shot to the body.
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thunder lands with a nice body punch.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.
Ford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thunder throws a shot to the body.
Ford wants to clinch.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thunder lands a head shot.
Volvo Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford misses with a hook to the body
and Thunder counters with a nice leg kick.
Thunder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ford's sensitive parts.
Ford misses with a combination
and Thunder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thunder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thunder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ford misses with a combination
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ford misses with a combination
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Thunder.
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thunder counters with a low kick, right behind Ford 's knee.
Thunder lands a with a good body shot.
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Thunder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice combination there by Thunder.
Ford looks to clinch
and Thunder counters with a low kick, right behind Ford 's knee.
A shot to the body from Ford misses
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thunder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Ford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ford on the side of the head.
Thunder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ford takes one on the button.
Thunder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thunder 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.
Thunder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thunder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thunder dips to his left and cracks Ford with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thunder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
Thunder throws a good cross that connects.
Thunder defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thunder scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Thunder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thunder.
Thunder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thunder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
Thunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thunder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ford's sensitive parts.
Ford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thunder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ford tries to clinch
and Thunder counters with a nice body shot.
Ford needs to keep his hands up - Thunder had a free shot at his head there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thunder.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thunder can pounce on him.
Thunder scores with a hook.
Thunder lands with a cross.
Ford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thunder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ford throws a combination that misses
and Thunder counters with a left to the body.
Ford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thunder jabs at Ford's body.
A lazy left from Thunder finds it's target.
Thunder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thunder's corner calls for a 1-2. Thunder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thunder lands a nice hook to Ford's body. Ford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thunder scores with a jab. Ford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thunder punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder lands with a right hand.
Ford needs to keep his hands up - Thunder had a free shot at his head there.
Thunder throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder throws a shot to the body.
Ford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thunder with a hook.
Thunder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thunder connects with a crisp jab.
Thunder throws a series of strikes that have Ford backpedaling.
Thunder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thunder counters with a right hand to the body.
Thunder lands a jab to the nose.
Thunder scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to de liver by Thunder. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunder lands a body shot.
Thunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Thunder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ford tries to move into range but Thunder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thunder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thunder lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denton Thunder dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thunder finds it's way round the side to connect with Ford's head.
Thunder digs a good body shot into Ford's ribs.
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ford might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thunder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks.
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thunder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thunder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ford walks into a stiff left hand from Thunder.
Thunder tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body. Ford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ford throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
Thunder lands an overhand right.
Thunder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thunder throws a shot to the body.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thunder.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volvo Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thunder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thunder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Thunder. That snapped Ford's head back.
Thunder jabs Ford right on the nose. Ford blinks but takes it well.
A shot to de liver by Thunder. Beautiful body shot.
Thunder lands with a nice body punch.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Denton Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thunder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thunder clobbers Ford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Thunder.
A good leg kick by Thunder.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thunder.
Thunder lands a nice hook to Ford's body. Ford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thunder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunder counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunder lands a body shot.
Thunder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thunder.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thunder clobbers Ford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Ford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thunder.
Good shot there by Thunder.
Thunder lands the left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Thunder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thunder.
A big right from Ford misses.
A jab from Thunder does it's job there.
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Thunder thuds a left hand into Ford's body.
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunder counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Thunder.
Ford misses with a double jab
and Thunder counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body. Ford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ford misses the body punch
and Thunder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thunder lands with a nice combination. Ford backs away looking to recover.
Thunder lands a nice hook to Ford's body. Ford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thunder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ford tries to clinch
and Thunder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ford is looking to wear down Thunder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thunder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thunder's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford tries to clinch but Thunder moves away
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder works Ford's body with a nice hook.
Thunder lands a right hook to the body.
Ford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thunder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thunder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thunder is looking to slow Ford down with leg kicks.
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ford drops his hands momentarily and Thunder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thunder digs a good hook to Ford's body.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thunder. Thunder obviously looking to wear him down.
Ford misses with a combination
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to de liver by Thunder. Beautiful body shot.
Thunder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford walks into a stiff left hand from Thunder.
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Thunder scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denton Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thunder counters with a one-two to the body.
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
Ford misses with a body punch
and Thunder counters with a one-two to the body.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Ford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thunder stuns Ford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thunder scores with a hook.
Thunder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford tries to clinch
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ford lands a with a good body shot.
Thunder's corner calls for a 1-2. Thunder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thunder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ford.
Thunder digs a good body shot into Ford's ribs.
Thunder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ford misses with a combination
and Thunder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thunder lands a nice looking body shot.
Ford has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ford misses with a hook to the body
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.
A jab from Thunder does it's job there.
Ford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunder counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thunder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Thunder throws out a powerful jab.
Thunder lands a nice looking body shot.
Thunder throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thunder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ford on the side of the head.
Thunder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thunder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thunder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Nice body punch from Thunder.
Thunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder works Ford's body with a nice hook.
Thunder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thunder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thunder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ford misses with a double jab
and Thunder counters with an inside leg kick.
Ford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thunder. Thunder obviously looking to wear him down.
Ford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thunder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thunder throws a good cross that connects.
Ford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunder.
Thunder jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thunder scores with a jab. Ford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thunder scores with a leg kick.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Thunder - just one landing.
Thunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Thunder.
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thunder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Thunder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Thunder.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thunder lands an overhand right.
Thunder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ford.
Thunder connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thunder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thunder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford misses with a body punch
and Thunder counters with a nice body shot.
Thunder scores with the left hand. Ford knows he should have avoided that one.
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thunder counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thunder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thunder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thunder digs a good hook to Ford's body.
Thunder lands a with a good body shot.
Thunder scores with a jab to the body.
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thunder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thunder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volvo Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denton Thunder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thunder thumps Ford with a low kick.
Ford takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denton Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thunder 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 24:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denton Thunder!