PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Caribeam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Caribeam
vs
Thompson

189 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Caribeam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, AJ Thompson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson shoots and misses

and Caribeam counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caribeam in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.

Caribeam decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Caribeam has taken the fight into the clinch.

Caribeam pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caribeam pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.

Caribeam pushes Thompson off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Caribeam moves out of range easily.

Caribeam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Caribeam finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Thompson is working an open guard so Caribeam takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson tries to clinch

and Caribeam counters by moving into the clinch.
Thompson is trying to drag Caribeam to the mat but Caribeam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Caribeam has clasped his hands together around Thompson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Caribeam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caribeam lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Caribeam crashes against the mat.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Caribeam creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Caribeam tries to score with some ground and pound. Thompson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Caribeam stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Caribeam counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mario Caribeam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Thompson.

Caribeam jumps guard.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but instead Caribeam has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Thompson controls Caribeam momentarily but Caribeam frees himself.
Caribeam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Thompson is looking for a triangle but Caribeam pushes his legs off easily.
Caribeam trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Caribeam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Caribeam chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caribeam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caribeam.

It looks like Mario Caribeam has been cut.
AJ Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Caribeam keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Caribeam stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed

and Caribeam counters by moving into the clinch.

Caribeam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
Caribeam has his hands on Thompson's head, controlling the position.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Caribeam keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Caribeam's guard.
Caribeam lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Caribeam throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Caribeam scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Caribeam is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Caribeam circles away and we're back to standing.
Mario Caribeam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Thompson.

Caribeam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caribeam stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Caribeam seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Caribeam moves nicely into side control.

Caribeam decides to stand back up. Caribeam steps back and let's Thompson get back to his feet.

Caribeam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caribeam showed some decent athleticism there.
Thompson is not content to let Caribeam control the position.
Caribeam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caribeam is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Thompson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Caribeam has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Thompson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Caribeam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Caribeam's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Caribeam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.

Caribeam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Caribeam is controlling well.
Caribeam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Caribeam decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Caribeam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thompson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Caribeam decides to stand back up. Caribeam steps back and let's Thompson get back to his feet.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Caribeam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caribeam tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson misses with a takedown

and Caribeam counters with a shoot takedown. Thompson fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caribeam trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Caribeam is looking to pass into half guard but Thompson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thompson is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Caribeam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caribeam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Caribeam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Thompson is looking for a kimura here.

Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caribeam is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mario Caribeam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caribeam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Caribeam makes his way to full guard, as Thompson worked for a kimura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caribeam trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Thompson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Caribeam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Caribeam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Caribeam!

Caribeam decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
AJ Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Caribeam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Caribeam's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Caribeam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caribeam, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Caribeam!