PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyth comes to the cage accompanied by Painkiller - Pendulum feat. Freestylers. This should be fireworks!

Smyth
vs
Thompson

184 cm
28
221 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smyth.
Smyth walks into a jab.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smyth connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smyth scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
An inside leg kick from Thompson misses.
Smyth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Smyth saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.

Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompson trying to control the position but Smyth is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smyth is trying to control but can't.
Thompson wants to control but Smyth is keeping him busy.
Thompson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Smyth kicks Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
Smyth scores with a leg kick.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Smyth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smyth with a hook.
Thompson blocks a leg kick.
Thompson clobbers Smyth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smyth stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Thompson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smyth did well to prevent Thompson getting side control.
Smyth tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Smyth defending well.
Smyth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smyth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson is fighting to break Smyth's control of his arms but Smyth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kris Smyth.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
and Smyth counters with a thumping low kick.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
Smyth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smyth trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kris Smyth.
Thompson slips under a jab from Smyth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson jabs at Smyth's body.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smyth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Smyth 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.

A head kick misses from Smyth.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Smyth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smyth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Smyth is looking to clinch.
Smyth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Thompson throws a body punch but Smyth moves out of range.
Thompson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smyth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smyth is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Smyth scores with a nice head shot.
Thompson defending well as Smyth loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Smyth.
A jab from Smyth misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson scores with the left hand. Smyth knows he should have avoided that one.
Smyth slips under a jab from Thompson.
Smyth throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smyth as he avoids it easily.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Smyth.
Smyth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Smyth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smyth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smyth slips under a jab from Thompson.
Kris Smyth is winning the standup battle so far.
Smyth throws the kick towards the body but Thompson avoids it.
Smyth just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smyth tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Smyth.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Smyth ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson jabs at Smyth's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smyth on his heels. He'll look to pass Smyth's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smyth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thompson!
Smyth controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smyth controlling from mount.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Smyth isn't that keen on the idea.

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.

Kris Smyth has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thompson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smyth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smyth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Smyth misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.

Thompson feints and as Smyth raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson postures up in Smyth's guard and throws a big left but Smyth blocks it.
Thompson stands up over Smyth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thompson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smyth sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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 Kris Smyth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thompson defending well as Smyth loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Thompson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Smyth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smyth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smyth misses with a low kick.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Smyth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smyth checks a low kick from Thompson.

Smyth clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smyth.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smyth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smyth after a bit of a struggle.
Smyth blocks a body shot from Thompson.
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!
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Smyth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smyth's elbow.
Smyth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smyth blocking some punches.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smyth controls his hands.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Smyth controls the action.
Thompson avoids the elbow strike from Smyth, against the cage.
Smyth landing knees to the head.
Smyth scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Smyth.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Smyth.
Smyth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Smyth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Smyth is working Thompson over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth lands a body shot.
Smyth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smyth trying to land knees to the body.
Smyth landing knees to the head.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Smyth landing knees to the head.

Thompson is rocked!
Smyth lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Smyth finish him?
Smyth working the clinch nicely. Thompson is working for position but Smyth cracks him with a big knee to the head! Thompson crumples up against the cage and Smyth lands two more shots before the ref can save Thompson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kris Smyth!
Our winner, Kris Smyth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.