PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson's entrance music is Yo Yo Scrape by Skinny Puppy. A fine choice. Freddy Lloyd has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Thompson
vs
Lloyd

165 cm
24
170 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

176 cm
20
171 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lloyd circles away.
Lloyd closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side

and Thompson counters with a single leg into guard. Lloyd didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lloyd keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Lloyd manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Lloyd throws a sloppy strike and Thompson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Thompson has ended up in Lloyd's guard.
Lloyd looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson won't allow Lloyd to sweep him here.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Lloyd keeps moving.
Lloyd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
Thompson is pushing down on Lloyd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lloyd is fighting to maintain full guard but Thompson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lloyd is looking to improve his position.
Thompson is pressing down on Lloyd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lloyd is holding on for now.

Thompson is working for a kimura but Lloyd is defending it quite comfortably.

Thompson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lloyd wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Lloyd actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Thompson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lloyd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thompson.
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lloyd trying to control here.
Lloyd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lloyd.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Lloyd keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lloyd is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Lloyd controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Lloyd looks gassed!
Thompson won't allow Lloyd to sweep him here.
Thompson trying to control but Lloyd is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lloyd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Thompson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lloyd's guard now.
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lloyd's guard.
Lloyd is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Lloyd is in trouble now - Thompson has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling his opponent.

Thompson has control of Lloyd's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lloyd regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thompson prevents Lloyd from getting the reversal.
Thompson fails to move to back control.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lloyd is looking to escape.
Lloyd tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thompson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thompson wants to clinch.
Lloyd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Thompson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lloyd wants to improve his position but instead Thompson has moved into half guard.
Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Lloyd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Thompson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lloyd sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lloyd.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Lloyd is keeping the position.

Lloyd 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.
Lloyd is breathing heavily.
Thompson stays in close to Lloyd's body and controls the position.

Lloyd is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Lloyd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
Tom Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson is pushing down on Lloyd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lloyd is fighting to maintain full guard but Thompson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lloyd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!

Lloyd is looking for the choke from the back position but Thompson is controlling his hands well.
Lloyd is trying to stick to Thompson's back but Thompson is turning into Lloyd. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lloyd's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thompson.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lloyd's guard.
Lloyd trying to get back to full guard but Thompson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lloyd has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thompson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lloyd is in real trouble.
Thompson is riding his opponent, not letting Lloyd buck him off.
Thompson has the hooks in. Lloyd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Thompson looking for the RNC.

Thompson working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lloyd fending off the submission attempt from Thompson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thompson's guard. Nice work there by Lloyd.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Lloyd postures up.
Lloyd stays in close to Thompson's body and controls the position.
Lloyd pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson manages to get to full guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Lloyd from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thompson dominated that second round.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lloyd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Thompson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Lloyd keeps moving.
Lloyd looking to control but Thompson passes into half guard.
Lloyd wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
Lloyd wants to get back to full guard.
Lloyd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lloyd sees it coming and defends easily.

Lloyd actively working from the bottom here.
Lloyd is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Lloyd defends it.

Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
Lloyd trying to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Thompson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lloyd defends it well.

That's two 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.
Lloyd tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.

Thompson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lloyd defends it well.
Lloyd is trying is best to control the position here.

Thompson trying to work for an americana but Lloyd has managed to regain full guard.
Lloyd throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lloyd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lloyd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Lloyd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson passes Lloyd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lloyd is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Freddy Lloyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lloyd is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Lloyd is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lloyd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tom Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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