PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Pewterschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pewterschmidt comes to the cage accompanied by 7 Words. Thompson has chosen The game as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Pewterschmidt
vs
Thompson

183 cm
27
195 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

190 cm
27
201 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Pewterschmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pewterschmidt throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pewterschmidt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pewterschmidt.
A big left from Pewterschmidt misses.
Pewterschmidt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pewterschmidt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pewterschmidt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pewterschmidt misses the jab.

Pewterschmidt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard.
Pewterschmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Pewterschmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pewterschmidt advances position into side control!
Pewterschmidt looks up at the clock and then as Thompson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pewterschmidt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Pewterschmidt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thompson stops Pewterschmidt from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt working the body and head with strikes.
Pewterschmidt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thompson's legs.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.

Pewterschmidt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pewterschmidt tries to move to mount but Thompson blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pewterschmidt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
Pewterschmidt tries to move to full mount but Thompson actually manages to regain half guard.
Pewterschmidt is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson won't allow Pewterschmidt to pass to mount.
Thompson is staying active underneath Pewterschmidt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Pewterschmidt.
Pewterschmidt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Pewterschmidt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Thompson clinches but Pewterschmidt breaks the clinch
and Pewterschmidt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pewterschmidt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pewterschmidt punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Pewterschmidt misses with a wild combination.
Pewterschmidt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Pewterschmidt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Pewterschmidt.
Pewterschmidt throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Pewterschmidt counter with a right hand.
Thompson misses with a body shot

and Pewterschmidt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pewterschmidt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Pewterschmidt tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pewterschmidt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Pewterschmidt from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pewterschmidt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thompson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thompson has escaped and now he's on top!
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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 preventing the sweep.

Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pewterschmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Pewterschmidt's legs - danger averted.
Pewterschmidt wants to improve his position but instead Thompson has moved into half guard.
Thompson prevents Pewterschmidt from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pewterschmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Pewterschmidt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Pewterschmidt on that attempt.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pewterschmidt throws a leg kick but Thompson moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pewterschmidt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pewterschmidt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Pewterschmidt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Pewterschmidt wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pewterschmidt is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pewterschmidt seems to be looking for submissions.

Pewterschmidt is working for a kimura here but Thompson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pewterschmidt's guard.

Pewterschmidt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pewterschmidt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Pewterschmidt passes Thompson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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.
Pewterschmidt works his way into full mount!

Pewterschmidt moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thompson has worked his arm free - good work by Thompson!

Pewterschmidt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pewterschmidt trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Pewterschmidt clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pewterschmidt misses with a takedown

and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pewterschmidt wants to sweep but no luck.

Pewterschmidt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thompson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pewterschmidt.
Thompson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Thompson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pewterschmidt, who protects the arm well.
Carter Pewterschmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pewterschmidt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joe Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pewterschmidt stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Pewterschmidt misses the jab.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson tries to clinch but Pewterschmidt moves away
enabling Pewterschmidt to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt with a poor takedown

and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pewterschmidt won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Pewterschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pewterschmidt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson trying to control the action but Pewterschmidt is working from the bottom.
Thompson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pewterschmidt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pewterschmidt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thompson off and has taken his back!
Carter Pewterschmidt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson rolls, trying to escape but Pewterschmidt keeps control of the position.
What can Thompson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pewterschmidt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pewterschmidt punches the canvas rather than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pewterschmidt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 39:37
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 39:37
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 39:37

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Pewterschmidt!