PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Musa Muhammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Muhammed
vs
Thomson

210 cm
21
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Musa Muhammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Thomson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Muhammed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Thomson misses

and Muhammed counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muhammed trying to land knees to the body.
Muhammed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Thomson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Muhammed is defended easily by Thomson.
Thomson throws a head kick that misses.
Thomson misses with a double jab

and Muhammed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomson won't be happy with that.
Muhammed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomson keeps working.
Muhammed misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammed in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Muhammed stands up.
Thomson throws a sloppy head kick
and Muhammed counters with a nice body kick.
Thomson throws a head kick that misses.
Thomson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomson tries a head kick but it misses.

Muhammed rushes Thomson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muhammed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Muhammed looking to slow down the pace here.
Muhammed seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Thomson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhammed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomson.
Thomson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muhammed looks to land a combination but Thomson avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Thomson.
Thomson throws the kick towards the body but Muhammed avoids it.
Muhammed takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thomson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muhammed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musa Muhammed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhammed is breathing heavily.
Thomson misses with a double jab
and Muhammed counters with an outside leg kick.
Muhammed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomson can pounce on him.
Thomson throws a head kick that misses
and Muhammed counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thomson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Thomson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson throws a sloppy head kick and Muhammed moves out of range easily.
Muhammed has a takedown stuffed.
Thomson thumps Muhammed with a low kick.
Thomson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jason Thomson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Muhammed sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomson throws a nice looking combination but Muhammed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Muhammed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Muhammed tries to pass to full mount but Thomson defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomson wants to get back to his feet.
Muhammed trying to pass the guard but Thomson defending well.
Thomson is trying to stand back up but Muhammed is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Muhammed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Thomson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhammed just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomson throws a series of punches but Muhammed moves out of range.
Thomson misses with a body kick.
Thomson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thomson throws a sloppy head kick and Muhammed moves out of range easily.
Thomson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomson but Thomson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomson misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomson. That's going to slow Muhammed down.
Thomson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thomson throws a lazy right hand but Muhammed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thomson leaves Muhammed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Musa Muhammed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Thomson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muhammed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomson can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Thomson.
Thomson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muhammed blocks a head kick by Thomson.
Muhammed blocks a head kick by Thomson.
Thomson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhammed avoids the head kick by Thomson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muhammed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musa Muhammed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thomson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomson swinging wildly here.
Thomson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Thomson.
Thomson throws a body kick that misses.
Thomson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muhammed blocks a head kick by Thomson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thomson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jason Thomson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomson!
Thomson misses with a head kick.
Muhammed blocks a head kick by Thomson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson lands a head kick. Muhammed smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thomson misses with a head kick.
Thomson tries to bum rush Muhammed with a series of wild strikes but Muhammed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomson throws a head kick that half lands.
Thomson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomson throws a front kick that sends Muhammed stumbling back into the cage.
Muhammed steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thomson. That one must have hurt.
Thomson throws a head kick but Muhammed moves out of range.
Thomson misses with a head kick.
Thomson throws a head kick but Muhammed moves out of range.
Thomson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomson throws a head kick that Muhammed semi-blocks.
Thomson throws a sloppy head kick
and Muhammed counters with a three punch combo that has Thomson backing up. Thomson nods at Muhammed to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomson lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomson is looking to slow Muhammed down with leg kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomson!
Thomson scores with a kick to the body.
Muhammed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Thomson.
Thomson misses with a looping left.
Thomson throws a push kick but Muhammed slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Thomson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muhammed avoids the head kick by Thomson.
Muhammed misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomson lands a nice looking body kick.
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 throws a head kick but Muhammed moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Thomson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Thomson throws a sloppy head kick and Muhammed moves out of range easily.
Muhammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muhammed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomson.
Muhammed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomson misses with a head kick.
Thomson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thomson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muhammed avoids the head kick by Thomson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammed fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomson!
Thomson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muhammed. That did some damage!
Thomson throws a head kick but Muhammed moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhammed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomson throws a body punch but Muhammed moves out of range.
Thomson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jason Thomson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Thomson.
Thomson misses with a head kick.
Thomson throws a head kick but Muhammed moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson throws a head kick that half lands.
Thomson lands a front kick.
Thomson throws a head kick that misses.
Thomson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomson lands a head kick. Muhammed smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thomson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thomson scores with a kick to the body.
Thomson swinging wildly here.
Crunch! Thomson slams his shin into Muhammed's torso.
Thomson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhammed avoids the head kick by Thomson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhammed blocks a head kick by Thomson.
Muhammed blocks a head kick by Thomson.
Thomson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muhammed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musa Muhammed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomson throws a right and a left that Muhammed avoids nicely.
Thomson misses with a series of wild punches.
Muhammed misses with a takedown attempt - Thomson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thomson tries to land a front kick but Muhammed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Thomson.
Thomson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhammed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomson.
Thomson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomson throws a head kick that misses.
Muhammed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Muhammed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomson pinned against the cage. Thomson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomson throws a sloppy head kick and Muhammed moves out of range easily.
Thomson lands a front kick.
Thomson throws a sloppy head kick and Muhammed moves out of range easily.
Thomson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Thomson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Thomson!