PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael woodhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

woodhead
vs
Thompson

190 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
252 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 Sydney, Michael woodhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson scores with a one two! woodhead had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Thompson has woodhead up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from woodhead.
woodhead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
woodhead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael woodhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
woodhead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
woodhead looking for a takedown.
woodhead can't get the takedown.

Thompson has woodhead pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thompson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending woodhead tumbling to the mat - Thompson dives into woodhead's guard.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson won't allow woodhead to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thompson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
woodhead looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
woodhead is breathing heavily.

Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
woodhead avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
woodhead is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
woodhead looking for a takedown.
woodhead is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
woodhead looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Thompson breaks from the clinch.
woodhead shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but woodhead keeps him there for the moment.
woodhead can't get the takedown.
woodhead tries for a takedown. No joy.

Thompson breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
woodhead shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for woodhead on that attempt.
woodhead shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.

Thompson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thompson prevents woodhead from standing back up.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
woodhead wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under woodhead.
Thompson controlling the pace.
woodhead wants to get back to his feet.

Thompson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
woodhead shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
woodhead has a takedown stuffed.
woodhead shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
woodhead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but woodhead persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.
woodhead shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Thompson scores with a takedown into woodhead's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
woodhead wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.

woodhead wriggles free and stands up.
woodhead fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Thompson drives through and clinches with woodhead against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson is leaning against woodhead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Thompson tightens his grip and picks woodhead up, before dumping him to the ground. woodhead manages to land in guard.

woodhead pushes Thompson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Horrible takedown by woodhead or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
woodhead fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with woodhead, pushing him back against the cage.
Thompson wants to break free but woodhead has control.
woodhead looking for a takedown.
woodhead prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
woodhead drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
woodhead is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.
woodhead is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
woodhead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
woodhead is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Thompson breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
woodhead misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
woodhead tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
woodhead misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
woodhead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but woodhead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from woodhead.
Horrible takedown by woodhead or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
woodhead shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from woodhead.

Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
woodhead goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of woodhead backwards.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent woodhead's takedown attempt.
woodhead wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but woodhead has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
woodhead is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
woodhead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

woodhead closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - woodhead lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

woodhead stands up from Thompson's guard - woodhead perhaps looking for a knockout.
woodhead shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Thompson knocks woodhead out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Thompson!