PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter ah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

ah
vs
Thompson

172 cm
23
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter ah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ah.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but ah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but ah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ah is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, ah circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter ah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Thompson.
ah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ah dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

ah breaks the clinch.

ah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ah jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
ah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
ah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.

ah drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick ah off! ah jumps back into Thompson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

ah drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick ah off! ah jumps back into Thompson's guard.
ah pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
ah moves into full mount! Thompson won't be happy about that!
Thompson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as ah tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
ah controlling the pace for now.
Thompson taking shots to the head.
ah content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but ah isn't that keen on the idea.

ah is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ah as he jumps to the side.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but ah shows good takedown defense.
ah misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

ah closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.

ah manages to break the clinch.
ah misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but ah shows good takedown defense.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ah sprawls well. ah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch

and ah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ah.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
ah wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

ah 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 ah off to one side.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ah.
Thompson tries to clinch but ah is having none of it.
ah shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter ah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ah somewhat.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. ah sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ah shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed ah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ah throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a push kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ah.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
ah shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

ah clinches.
Thompson is trying to stall.
ah drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ah jumps guard.
Thompson postures up in ah's guard and throws a big left but ah blocks it.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but ah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.

Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

ah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to control.
ah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

ah decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thompson wants to clinch but ah slips to the side

and ah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
ah lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by ah as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

ah breaks from the clinch.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

ah closes the distance and clinches.
ah tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

ah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter ah dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Thompson darts in trying to clinch

and ah counters by clinching up.
Thompson can't break the clinch.

ah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
ah blocks a jab.
ah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ah defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands a head kick!

ah moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but ah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peter ah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Thompson.
ah looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson avoids the head kick by ah.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Peter ah is winning the standup battle so far.
ah throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Thompson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Thompson gets tackled into the cage by ah. ah maintains the clinch.
ah working Thompson over with knees to the body.
Peter ah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
ah utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
ah lands with a short shot to the head.
ah avoiding damage.
ah gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
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 drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to push ah away but ah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

ah has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
ah pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.

ah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
ah is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
ah keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Peter ah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ah is adopting a defensive guard.
ah keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Michael Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter ah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ah has Thompson pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter ah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ah 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter ah!