PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Nixan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas's entrance music is Scorpion - Rock You Like a Hurricane. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nixan's choice of entrance music: thats why. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thomas
vs
Nixan

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
21
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 Las Vegas, Buster Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Nixan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixan throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nixan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Nixan misses with a head kick.
Nixan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nixan tries to clinch up
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nixan thinking.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nixan throws a lazy head kick
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas throws the left hand but Nixan avoids the punch easily.
Nixan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nixan thinking.
Buster Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Nixan.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Nixan counters with a head kick.
Nixan tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Nathan Nixan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixan with a poor takedown
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixan tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Nixan.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Nixan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Nixan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Nixan forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
Nixan can't break the clinch.
Nixan is working for takedown but Thomas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nixan looks gassed!
Stalling in the clinch from Nixan.
Nixan fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixan tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Nixan shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with a jab.
Nixan throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses

and Nixan moves into the clinch.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nixan tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas misses with a hook. Nixan ducked under it nicely.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot by Thomas.
Nixan doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Nixan shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Buster Thomas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thomas shoots for a takedown but Nixan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Nixan moves out of range.
Nixan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Nixan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nixan off to one side.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nixan shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Buster Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Nixan.
Nixan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Nixan which made him look bad.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nixan counters with an inside leg kick.
Nixan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixan slips under a jab.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Nixan's shoulder, as Nixan tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at Nixan's knee but Nixan avoids it well.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nixan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Thomas throws a hook but Nixan avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Nixan.
Buster Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Nixan counters with a leg kick.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nixan.
Thomas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Nathan Nixan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nixan fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixan shoots and misses
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Nixan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nixan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nixan somewhat.
Thomas lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
Nixan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Thomas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Thomas escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nixan is defended easily by Thomas.
Thomas works over Nixan's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Thomas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Thomas throws a hook but Nixan avoids it easily.
Nixan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nixan throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nixan.
Nixan misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nixan shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nixan slips a jab from Thomas.
Nixan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixan moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Nixan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nixan.
Nixan fails with a takedown attempt.
Buster Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Nixan.
Nixan is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Nixan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Nixan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nixan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Nixan gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nixan has a closed guard, preventing Thomas from standing up.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nixan, up you get!
Nixan slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Nixan drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixan is squirming around, avoiding Thomas's attempts to control the action.
Nixan is working to get back to half guard.

Thomas stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Nixan, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nixan doesn't seem phased though.
Nixan tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Nixan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nixan shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixan ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Buster Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nixan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Thomas!