PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jet Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Schulz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Thompson
vs
Schulz

183 cm
33
188 lbs
27 - 18 - 1

180 cm
27
194 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Schulz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson avoids the body shot from Schulz.
Schulz throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.

Schulz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard.
Thompson pulls Schulz in close to his closed guard and prevents Schulz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schulz throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schulz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schulz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson has Schulz pulled in close to control his posture.
Schulz trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson controlling the position.
Schulz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Schulz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jet Thompson.
Schulz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jet Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schulz misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Schulz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schulz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Schulz looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schulz's head backwards.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schulz misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Schulz slips a straight right by Thompson.
Schulz misses with a shot to the body
and Schulz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schulz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schulz swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schulz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson tests Schulz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schulz looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Schulz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Schulz thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schulz. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schulz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Schulz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Schulz.
Thompson swings for the body but Schulz moves out of range.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schulz moves away.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Schulz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Schulz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schulz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schulz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thompson to score with a decent uppercut.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Schulz throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Thompson drives through and clinches with Schulz against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thompson as Schulz tries to tie him up.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schulz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thompson after a bit of a struggle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Thompson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schulz regains guard immediately.
Schulz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schulz, not yet.

Schulz working for submissions but it's allowed Thompson to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson is trying to control. Schulz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schulz trying to control but Thompson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jet Thompson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Schulz scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schulz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Schulz.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Schulz.
Schulz clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thompson slips a jab from Schulz.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Schulz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Schulz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schulz throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Schulz misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Schulz misses with a hook.
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thompson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulz dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schulz at a distance.
A left lands for Thompson.
Schulz misses with a body shot.
Schulz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson closes the distance but Schulz moves to the side
and Schulz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schulz.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schulz.
Thompson misses with a hook. Schulz ducked under it nicely.
Schulz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Schulz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Schulz just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Schulz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a body punch but Schulz moves out of range.
Schulz swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schulz.
Schulz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schulz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thompson rather than just go for the knockout.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thompson.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Schulz.
Schulz lands a lovely overhand right.
Schulz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Schulz.
Schulz swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Schulz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson throws a jab when Schulz was well out of range.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schulz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Schulz counters with a left to the body.
Schulz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Schulz thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Schulz.
No luck for Schulz with that takedown attempt.
Schulz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schulz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schulz misses with a wild body shot.
Schulz throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Schulz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schulz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Schulz's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schulz throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Schulz moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Schulz or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schulz misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John Schulz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schulz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jet Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schulz scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson tries to clinch but Schulz is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schulz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jet Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schulz cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Jab by Thompson.
Schulz throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Schulz thows a body shot but no joy.

Thompson pushes Schulz up against the cage in a clinch.
Schulz misses with a punch to the body.
Schulz has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson lands a left hand.

Thompson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Schulz can't fight it off and eventually Thompson manages to take the fight to the floor. Schulz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulz wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Schulz.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Schulz keeps moving.
Schulz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schulz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Schulz's legs - danger averted.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Thompson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
Schulz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schulz doesn't seem bothered though.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schulz.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John Schulz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schulz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schulz cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schulz.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schulz manages to avoid it.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Schulz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schulz looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.

Schulz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Schulz looking to finish with strikes here!
Schulz trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson tries to lock up and control but Schulz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Thompson wants to hold on but Schulz pushes him away.
Thompson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Schulz.
Thompson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schulz with good strikes from the mount here!
Schulz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schulz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Schulz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thompson tries to hold on but Schulz postures up.
Schulz throws some wild stikes that Thompson manages to avoid easily.
Thompson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schulz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Schulz.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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