PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Markus Woodsmall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Thomson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Woodsmall
vs
Thomson

170 cm
26
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

181 cm
27
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus Woodsmall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Tyler Thomson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Woodsmall moves into the clinch.
Thomson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Woodsmall lands a nice uppercut.
Woodsmall lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Woodsmall.
A short right from Woodsmall on the inside.
Woodsmall creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomson's defenses.
Thomson wants to break free but Woodsmall has control.
Thomson tries a body shot but Woodsmall blocks it.
Thomson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Woodsmall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Woodsmall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woodsmall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodsmall lands a shoulder strike.
Woodsmall has a couple of punches blocked by Thomson.
Thomson effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woodsmall.
Thomson tries to pull guard but Woodsmall won't allow it.
Good body shot from Woodsmall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodsmall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woodsmall can't find room to land a body shot as Thomson controls the action.
Woodsmall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Thomson is trying to pull guard but Woodsmall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Markus Woodsmall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Thomson.
Woodsmall struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomson controls his hands.
Woodsmall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woodsmall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomson's efforts to push away.
Thomson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Woodsmall gets underhooks to prevent Thomson's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Woodsmall.
A right hook to the body lands for Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Woodsmall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall lands an uppercut.
Woodsmall lands a shot to the body.
Thomson looks winded!
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!
Thomson is trying to stall.
Woodsmall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Woodsmall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woodsmall lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Woodsmall.
Thomson takes an elbow to the temple.
Woodsmall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Thomson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands a nice elbow.
Thomson can't get the takedown.
Woodsmall scores with a shot to the side of Thomson's head.
Woodsmall prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Woodsmall as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Woodsmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Woodsmall works on Thomson's body with a couple of short punches.
Woodsmall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Thomson avoids the elbow strike from Woodsmall, against the cage.
Woodsmall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Thomson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomson dodges an elbow strike from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Woodsmall is pressed up against the cage. Thomson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Woodsmall down to the mat. Woodsmall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Woodsmall darts in and clinches Thomson up against the cage.
Thomson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Woodsmall cracks Thomson with a nice body shot.
Woodsmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Woodsmall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall is working Thomson over against the cage.
Woodsmall pushes Thomson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Woodsmall gets through Thomson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Woodsmall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Woodsmall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomsons head.
A left hand lands to the body for Woodsmall.
A body shot lands from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Woodsmall.
A nice left hand lands by Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands an elbow that stopped Thomson in his tracks for a moment.
Woodsmall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woodsmall lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Woodsmall.
Thomson jumps guard but Woodsmall stands there with Thomson around his waist. Thomson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Woodsmall is working Thomson over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Woodsmall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Woodsmall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woodsmall lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Woodsmall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Woodsmall.
Thomson takes a shot to the head.
Woodsmall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woodsmall cracks Thomson with a nice body shot.
Thomson takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Woodsmall on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodsmall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomson blocks a body shot from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Woodsmall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Woodsmall creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomson's defenses.
Woodsmall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woodsmall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodsmall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Woodsmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
A short uppercut from Woodsmall.
Thomson is working Woodsmall over against the cage.
Woodsmall lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall scores with a shoulder strike.
Woodsmall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomson can do to turn this around?
Woodsmall lands a left hand.
Woodsmall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Woodsmall.
Thomson avoids the elbow strike from Woodsmall, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woodsmall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woodsmall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woodsmall creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomson's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Woodsmall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Woodsmall.
Woodsmall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomson's efforts to push away.
Woodsmall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Woodsmall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Woodsmall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Woodsmall.
Woodsmall prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomson is breathing heavily.
Woodsmall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall cracks Thomson with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Woodsmall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomsons head.
Thomson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Woodsmall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thomson's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall scores with a shoulder strike.
Woodsmall lands with a light punch inside.
Woodsmall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woodsmall misses with an elbow strike.
Woodsmall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woodsmall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Woodsmall.
Thomson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Woodsmall walks away with a smile on his face. Thomson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Markus Woodsmall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Thomson.

Woodsmall gets a clinch.
Thomson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Woodsmall prevents it.
Woodsmall scores with a hook to the body.
Thomson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomson avoids a wild elbow strike from Woodsmall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Woodsmall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Woodsmall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thomson's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall has Thomson pressed against the cage, preventing Thomson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Markus Woodsmall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Woodsmall lands with a light punch inside.
Woodsmall is working Thomson over against the cage.
Woodsmall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woodsmall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woodsmall is working Thomson over against the cage.
Woodsmall lands a left hand.
Woodsmall lands an elbow inside that Thomson shrugs off.
Woodsmall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Woodsmall lands a shot to the body.
Woodsmall lands with a right to the head.
Woodsmall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall pushes Thomson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Woodsmall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Woodsmall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Woodsmall dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Woodsmall moves into the clinch successfully.
Woodsmall is leaning against Thomson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Woodsmall scores with a shot to the side of Thomson's head.
Woodsmall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Woodsmall pushes Thomson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woodsmall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Woodsmall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Woodsmall lands with a light punch inside.
Woodsmall gets through Thomson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Woodsmall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Woodsmall scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodsmall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Woodsmall.
A hook to the body from Woodsmall.
Thomson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woodsmall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Woodsmall lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woodsmall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Thomson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Woodsmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Woodsmall letting Thomson take a breather here.
Woodsmall lands a nice uppercut.
Woodsmall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Woodsmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Woodsmall lands a right hand.
Thomson blocks an elbow strike from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands a damaging elbow.

Thomson is rocked!
Thomson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Woodsmall after a bit of a struggle.
Woodsmall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomson is still on wobbly legs! Can Woodsmall finish him?
Thomson working hard to break the clinch.
Thomson seems to have recovered his senses.
Woodsmall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Woodsmall as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Woodsmall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Woodsmall pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Woodsmall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Woodsmall digs a right hand into Thomson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomson's gas tank.
Thomson is trying to pull guard but Woodsmall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Woodsmall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Woodsmall lands a nice shot to the body.
Woodsmall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Woodsmall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Woodsmall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Woodsmall - that landed with a thud.
Woodsmall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Woodsmall pushes Thomson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Woodsmall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomson.
Woodsmall lands with a left to the head.
Woodsmall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Woodsmall as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woodsmall works on Thomson's body with a couple of short punches.
Woodsmall lands an elbow inside.
Woodsmall cracks Thomson with a nice body shot.
Woodsmall scores with a shoulder strike.
Woodsmall digs a right hand into Thomson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomson's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Woodsmall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Woodsmall.
A body shot lands from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands an uppercut.
Woodsmall lands with a left to the head.
Thomson can't get the takedown.
Markus Woodsmall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Thomson.
Woodsmall presses Thomson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Woodsmall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Woodsmall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Woodsmall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thomson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Woodsmall prevents it.
Thomson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands with a left to the head.
Tyler Thomson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markus Woodsmall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Woodsmall scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Woodsmall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Woodsmall 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Woodsmall!
An out of breath Markus Woodsmall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.