PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karsa Orlong (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 Sleeping Giant by Mastodon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thompson
vs
Orlong

196 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
263 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karsa Orlong!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.

Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Orlong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Orlong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson throws and elbow that misses. Orlong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Orlong!
Orlong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Orlong from controlling successfully.
Orlong wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.
Orlong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlong wants to get up but he can't break Thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is nestled in close to Orlong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orlong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thompson.
Orlong is trying to keep Thompson in close.

Orlong uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Thompson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Orlong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thompson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thompson striking off his back but it's not causing Orlong any problems.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orlong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orlong works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Orlong won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Orlong pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson is trying to stand.
Thompson has hold of Orlong's hands but Orlong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson is staying active underneath Orlong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like Orlong is going to stand back up.
Orlong looks gassed!
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orlong.
Orlong trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Orlong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orlong wants to clinch.

Thompson gets the takedown into side control.
Orlong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Orlong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thompson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thompson lands some shots froms side control.
Thompson throwing strikes but Orlong manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Thompson dominated that round.
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.

Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Orlong's hands, connecting with Orlong's forehead.
Orlong is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Orlong is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orlong trying to control here.
Orlong is breathing heavily.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Orlong to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlong wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson works over Orlong with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Orlong blocks nicely.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlong is retaining full guard.
Orlong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orlong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orlong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson postures up in Orlong's guard and throws a big left but Orlong blocks it.
Orlong keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.

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 scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orlong keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Orlong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Orlong gets caught flat footed, as Thompson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Orlong wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson trying to control but Orlong is working from the bottom.
Orlong wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlong keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Orlong has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Orlong being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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.

Thompson scores with a takedown into Orlong's guard.
Orlong wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orlong wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orlong's head.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DJ Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orlong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Thompson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Orlong throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.

Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thompson trying to control the position but Orlong is working away.
Thompson landing a few strikes.
Thompson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Orlong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson cracks Orlong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Orlong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thompson is controlling him well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Orlong is avoiding damage well.
Orlong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Orlong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thompson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Orlong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thompson is chipping away with strikes.
Thompson landing strikes.
Orlong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson looks up at the clock and then as Orlong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thompson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Thompson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thompson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Orlong being controlled for a moment.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thompson trying to control the position but Orlong is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thompson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Orlong some visible discomfort.
Thompson lands an elbow.
Thompson grinds an elbow into Orlong's temple.
Orlong is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Orlong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Thompson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to score with some ground and pound. Orlong controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Orlong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson is working Orlong over with some ground and pound from side control.
Orlong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Orlong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thompson.
Karsa Orlong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson is chipping away with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

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