PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Thompson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matheus Dias's chin.

Thompson
vs
Dias

224 cm
19
289 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matheus Dias!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dias moves into the clinch.

Dias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Dias instigates a clinch.

Dias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dias creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.

It looks like Jimmy Thompson has been cut.
Dias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Dias breaks the clinch.

Dias closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Dias is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Dias avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dias is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Dias with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dias scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Dias instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dias darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Dias can't break the clinch.

Dias breaks the clinch.

Dias has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.

Dias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Dias clinches with his opponent.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Matheus Dias has been cut.
Dias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dias wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.

Dias decides to pull guard.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Dias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Dias!
Dias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jimmy Thompson just wasn't active enough.

Dias rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dias manages to break the clinch.

Dias closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Dias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dias wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson has Dias pressed against the cage, preventing Dias from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Dias breaks from the clinch.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Dias on that attempt.
Dias shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dias is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Dias avoids the damage to the body.
Dias wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dias prevents it.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias effectively controlling the action here.

Dias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Dias has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Dias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Dias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dias pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dias tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.

Dias breaks the clinch.

Dias moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Dias dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dias moves into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dias can't get the takedown.
Dias connects with a knee to the head.
Dias tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dias holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Jimmy Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Dias.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dias lands a knee to the body.

Dias pulls Thompson into guard.
Dias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in half guard, Dias seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Matheus Dias hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Dias moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Dias closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.

Dias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dias clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.

Dias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dias.
Dias goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dias has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dias using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.

Dias breaks from the clinch.

Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Dias. Dias maintains the clinch.

Dias pulls Thompson into guard.
Dias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dias gets to his feet - Thompson follows without any prompting.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson keeps control of Dias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dias putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thompson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matheus Dias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dias lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dias avoids it.

Dias breaks from the clinch.

Dias darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.

Dias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dias fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dias looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dias moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Dias manages to break the clinch.
Dias tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dias somewhat.

Dias gets a clinch.
Dias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dias clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Dias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Dias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.

Dias forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.

Dias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dias closes the distance and clinches.
Dias stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Dias manages to get underhooks.

Dias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dias gets a clinch.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Dias's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Dias blocks with his arms.

Dias breaks from the clinch.
Dias lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!

Dias takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson prevents Dias from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dias breaks the clinch.

Dias has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Dias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dias moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.

Dias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dias moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Thompson keeps control of Dias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Dias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Dias on that attempt.
Dias lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thompson backs up against the cage.
Dias lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matheus Dias seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Dias takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson has Dias pressed against the cage, preventing Dias from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dias stops a takedown attempt from Thompson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dias wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dias lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dias lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dias.

Dias breaks from the clinch.
Dias scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Dias clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dias has managed to clinch.
Dias prevents a takedown attempt there.

Dias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Dias has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Matheus Dias is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Dias blocks it.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Dias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dias clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dias.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dias is defending well for now.

Dias manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Dias. Dias maintains the clinch.

Dias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jimmy Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dias rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
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 trying to land knees to the body.

Dias manages to break the clinch.

Dias has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dias breaks from the clinch.

Dias shoots in and gets a takedown into Thompson's guard.

Dias decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thompson, up you get!

And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Dias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dias 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Dias!