PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Datu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ridin Dirty. Jericho Datu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Datu
vs
Thompson

173 cm
25
150 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Cartel's cage gears
(T.H.C) BlackOut Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Datu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Thompson clinches up with Datu and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Datu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Datu up against the cage.

Datu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Datu tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Datu fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Datu darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Datu with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Datu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Datu is breathing heavily.

Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson is leaning against Datu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson presses Datu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Datu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Datu is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Datus head.
Thompson presses Datu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Thompson.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson cracks Datu with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Datu letting Thompson take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Datu being controlled against the cage.
Thompson works on Datu's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Datus head.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson gets through Datu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson pushes Datu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Datu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson gets through Datu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson stalling.
A short left from Thompson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.

Thompson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Thompson is staying tight to Datu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thompson lands with a good body shot.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Datu wants to clinch
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Datu wants to slow Thompson down by chopping away at his legs.

Thompson clinches up with Datu and pushes him back against the cage.
Datu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datu has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Datu fails to pull guard.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datu is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Datu backwards.

Thompson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Datu striking off his back but it's not causing Thompson any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Datu's guard.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson is keen to just control but Datu is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Datu tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Datu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Datu won't allow it.
Thompson is thwarting Datu's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is pressing down on Datu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Datu is holding on for now.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Datu closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Datu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu misses with a two punch combination.
Datu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Datu.
Datu keeps the fight on the outside.
Datu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Datu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Datu.

Thompson gets a clinch.

Datu has Thompson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Datu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thompson tumbling to the mat - Datu dives into Thompson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Datu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Datu persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.

Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Datu in a clinch.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Datu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Datu is rocked!
Datu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oh Datu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson throws a body punch but Datu moves out of range.
Datu seems to have got his legs back now.
Datu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Datu.

Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Datu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Datu tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Datu tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thompson pushes Datu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Datu blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Datu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Datu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Datu can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Datu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Datu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Datu's head.
Thompson cracks Datu with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson is leaning against Datu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working Datu over against the cage.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Datus head.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson digs a right hand into Datu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Datu's gas tank.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Datu's ribcage. Datu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thompson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Datu.
Billy Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson works on Datu's body with a couple of short punches.
Datu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson is leaning against Datu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Datu up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Datus head.
Datu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Datu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Datu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Datu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson lands a jab to Datu's midsection.
Datu throws a body kick that misses.
Jericho Datu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Thompson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Datu misses with a takedown

so Thompson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thompson won't allow Datu to sweep him here.
Thompson stays in close to Datu's body and controls the position.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Datu is retaining full guard.
Datu is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Datu closes the distance looking to clinch

and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Datu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Datu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson throws a body punch but Datu moves out of range.
Datu takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Datu tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.

Datu gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Datu is controlling well.
Datu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thompson is refusing to be controlled, as Datu sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thompson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thompson controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billy Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Thompson dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Datu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Datu's knee momentarily.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Billy Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Datu avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Datu tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Datu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Datu's head.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Datu wants a takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Datu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Datu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson works on Datu's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Datu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Billy Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Datu tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Datu backwards.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Datu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Datu's ribcage. Datu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson works on Datu's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Datu wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.

It looks like Jericho Datu has been cut.
Datu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Datu's takedown attempt.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Datu's ribcage. Datu let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four 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.
Datu can't get the takedown.
Datu tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Datu's takedown attempt.
Datu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho Datu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Datu wants a takedown.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Datu's head.
Datu stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Datu tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 43:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 43:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Thompson! Billy Thompson retains his featherweight title!