PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Bronson (ranked 237 p4p, 253 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 41 p4p, 44 weight class). Bronson's entrance music is Glass Candy. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bronson
vs
Thai

189 cm
34
208
26 - 13 - 0

195 cm
30
212
19 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai tried to score with a low kick but Bronson checks it.
Thai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses

so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bronson trying to control the position here.
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thai is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thai being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bronson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thai, into his guard.

Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bronson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.

Bronson gets to his feet - Thai follows without any prompting.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
Thai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Don Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thai doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thai tries to clinch but Bronson moves away
and Bronson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thai's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bronson throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily.
Bronson misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thai.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bronson swings widly with a right hand

and Thai counters with a shoot takedown. Bronson fights it but they end up in guard.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Bronson can't keep his opponent in guard - Thai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Thai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Thai is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage.

Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson tries to roll over but Thai keeps him under control.

Thai is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage.

Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.

Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Bronson is defending well.

Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.

That's two 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.

Thai is working for a submission of some sort.

Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Thai.
Bronson is looking to improve his position.

Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Thai.
Thai wants to free his trapped foot but Bronson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Bronson is defending well.
Bronson gets back to full guard.
Thai slips nicely into half guard.

Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bronson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Bronson keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thai wants to pass to mount but Bronson is defending the position.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
Bronson works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wille Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Thai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bronson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Thai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Don Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Thai's shoulder, as Thai tries to avoid the shot.
Thai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Thai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Bronson throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily.
And Thai tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Bronson misses with a leg kick

and Thai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass.
Bronson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Thai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bronson has his hands on Thai's head, controlling the position.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thai has gone for a leg lock! Bronson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thai's guard.

Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Bronson controlling from the top position.

Bronson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bronson has managed to get both his arms back between Thai's legs - danger averted.
Bronson trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.

Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bronson defends it easily.
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bronson stopping the sweep attempt from Thai.
Thai being controlled here, momentarily.
Thai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronson wants to improve his position but Thai is controlling well.

Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Bronson.
I think Bronson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!
After winning the bout, Don Bronson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.