PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Vanvalkenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by call to prayer. Vanvalkenburg has chosen Enter Sandman - Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thompson
vs
Vanvalkenburg

188 cm
20
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
191 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Enoch Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Vanvalkenburg!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanvalkenburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.

Vanvalkenburg rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Vanvalkenburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Vanvalkenburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanvalkenburg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vanvalkenburg throws an elbow that misses.
Vanvalkenburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vanvalkenburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanvalkenburg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanvalkenburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanvalkenburg has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson trying to stall but Vanvalkenburg improves his position.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vanvalkenburg won't allow it.
Vanvalkenburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanvalkenburg.
Vanvalkenburg prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vanvalkenburg has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Vanvalkenburg.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vanvalkenburg with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vanvalkenburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vanvalkenburg.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Vanvalkenburg moves out of range easily.
Enoch Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a takedown
and Thompson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vanvalkenburg really felt that one!
Vanvalkenburg shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Vanvalkenburg.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson throws a head kick but Vanvalkenburg moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vanvalkenburg looks gassed!
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vanvalkenburg.
Vanvalkenburg fails with the takedown.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lance Vanvalkenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanvalkenburg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
Thompson throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Vanvalkenburg fails with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Vanvalkenburg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thompson scores with a head kick. Vanvalkenburg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vanvalkenburg blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson throws a head kick that Vanvalkenburg semi-blocks.
Thompson connects with a single shot there.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a takedown
and Thompson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Vanvalkenburg takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson throws a head kick that misses

and Vanvalkenburg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson pushes Vanvalkenburg off looking to stand but Vanvalkenburg dives back in and keeps control.

Thompson has one foot on Vanvalkenburg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson lands a head kick!
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanvalkenburg shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vanvalkenburg blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Vanvalkenburg wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a head kick.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Vanvalkenburg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vanvalkenburg somewhat.
Vanvalkenburg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vanvalkenburg is breathing heavily.
Thompson throws a nice head kick!
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a head kick!
Vanvalkenburg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vanvalkenburg tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Enoch Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Vanvalkenburg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.

Vanvalkenburg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vanvalkenburg is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Thompson manages to get to full guard.
Vanvalkenburg 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Vanvalkenburg isn't so interested in that idea.

Thompson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thompson delivers a nice body kick.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thompson throws a right hand that Vanvalkenburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanvalkenburg also avoids with ease.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Vanvalkenburg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vanvalkenburg's head backwards.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vanvalkenburg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vanvalkenburg's head.
Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
Thompson lands with a nice combination. Vanvalkenburg backs away looking to recover.
Thompson throws a head kick but Vanvalkenburg moves out of range.
Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
Thompson throws a head kick but Vanvalkenburg moves out of range.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a jab to Vanvalkenburg's midsection.
Thompson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vanvalkenburg eats them both and turns towards Thompson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vanvalkenburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Enoch Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanvalkenburg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanvalkenburg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanvalkenburg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Thompson lands but Vanvalkenburg takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Vanvalkenburg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vanvalkenburg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a big head kick but Vanvalkenburg shrugs it off.
Vanvalkenburg has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Vanvalkenburg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thompson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vanvalkenburg blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a nice head kick!
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.

Vanvalkenburg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vanvalkenburg is looking to stand up but Thompson won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson pushes Vanvalkenburg off and gets back to his feet.
Vanvalkenburg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Vanvalkenburg.
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thompson lands a leg kick that knocks Vanvalkenburg off balance momentarily.
Vanvalkenburg blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanvalkenburg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thompson throws a nice head kick!
Vanvalkenburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Vanvalkenburg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a leg kick.
Vanvalkenburg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vanvalkenburg backs up against the cage.
Vanvalkenburg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Vanvalkenburg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanvalkenburg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanvalkenburg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vanvalkenburg takes a step back to recover.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanvalkenburg can do to turn this around?
Vanvalkenburg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lance Vanvalkenburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vanvalkenburg thinking.
Vanvalkenburg blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick but Vanvalkenburg moves out of range.
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
Thompson with a hook.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vanvalkenburg wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Vanvalkenburg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters with a big head kick but Vanvalkenburg shrugs it off.
Vanvalkenburg avoids the head kick by Thompson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vanvalkenburg.
Vanvalkenburg blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Vanvalkenburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enoch Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

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