PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serega Virtus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tool - The Pot. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thompson
vs
Virtus

190 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Serega Virtus!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtus looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Virtus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Virtus somewhat.
Adam Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serega Virtus.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Virtus on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Virtus is defended easily by Thompson.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virtus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thompson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Virtus was covering up waiting for the punch and Thompson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Virtus keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Virtus for as long as he can get away with.
Virtus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thompson 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.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
Virtus looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Adam Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Virtus shoots and misses

and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Virtus won't be happy with that.
Virtus tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position.
Thompson controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Adam Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Virtus with a poor takedown

and Thompson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Virtus's guard now.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virtus is keeping the position for now.
Thompson stays in close to Virtus's body and controls the position.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Virtus is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Thompson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Virtus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Virtus struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Adam Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Thompson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Virtus wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Virtus defending well.
Virtus wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson is pressing down on Virtus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virtus is holding on for now.
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Virtus is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Adam Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Virtus misses with a takedown

and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thompson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Virtus wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtus wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
Virtus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Thompson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Virtus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Virtus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Virtus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Thompson pushes Virtus off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Virtus shoots and misses

and Thompson counters with a single leg into guard. Virtus didn't expect that.
Virtus is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtus controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Thompson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Adam Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Virtus with a lazy takedown attempt

and Thompson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Virtus!
Adam Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Virtus working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Virtus tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtus can do to turn this around?
Virtus wants to try and get back to his feet.
Thompson looking to control and managing it successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Adam Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Virtus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Virtus's guard.
Adam Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serega Virtus.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
Serega Virtus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26

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