PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parminder Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by Singh is King - Snoop Dogg. Thompson has chosen call to prayer as his entrance music. Parminder Singh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Enoch Thompson's chin.

Singh
vs
Thompson

171 cm
25
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
197 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Lightning Fight Gear-Cage Wars version
Lightning Fight Gear-Cage Wars version

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Parminder Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enoch Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Singh blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Horrible takedown by Singh or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Thompson misses
and Singh counters with a head kick.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Singh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Singh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Parminder Singh has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Singh shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Singh looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parminder Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a head kick but Singh moves out of range.
Thompson leaves Singh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Singh blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick but Singh moves out of range.
Thompson looks gassed!
Singh fails to land the takedown.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Singh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Enoch Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws out a leg kick but Thompson moves out of range and Singh only half commits.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Singh. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Singh.
Singh avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Enoch Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Singh blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singh tries to clinch up.
Singh blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Singh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Singh.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Thompson throws a head kick but Singh moves out of range.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Singh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singh off to one side.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Singh avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Singh blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Singh moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Singh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enoch Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Parminder Singh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.

Singh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Singh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Singh wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Parminder Singh just wasn't active enough.
Singh fails to land the takedown.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Enoch Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Singh tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Singh 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.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Singh shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Singh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Singh avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Singh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parminder Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson lands a high kick!

Singh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Singh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Singh trying to advance position but Thompson counters by regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
Singh wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Parminder Singh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a slapping head kick.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Parminder Singh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Parminder Singh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Singh blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Parminder Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Singh misses.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Singh tries to clinch up.

Singh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Thompson has one foot on Singh's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Singh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Singh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parminder Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh shoots in but no luck this time.
Singh takes a kick to the side of the head.

Parminder Singh's cut is getting worse.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Singh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singh off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Singh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh misses with an uppercut.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Singh on that attempt.
Singh avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Singh shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Singh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson blocks a low kick nicely.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Singh wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Singh dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Singh's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Singh blocks a head kick by Thompson.

Singh dives in and scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Singh stops Thompson from standing up.
Singh wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Singh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh avoids the head kick by Thompson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enoch Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

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