PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abaddon comes to the cage accompanied by Final Countdown.... The crowd seem to be enjoying Thompson's choice of entrance music: it was over. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Abaddon
vs
Thompson

165 cm
30
149 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

176 cm
35
167 lbs
29 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tane Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abaddon.
Abaddon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Thompson blocks the leg kick.
Abaddon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thompsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thompson cracks Abaddon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abaddon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Abaddon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thompson throws a low kick but Abaddon avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
A leg kick checked by Thompson.
Abaddon moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abaddon slips a jab from Thompson.
Nice defenses there by Abaddon.
Thompson moves out of range as Abaddon strikes.

Abaddon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Abaddon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abaddon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Thompson has his foot on Abaddon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abaddon works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Abaddon from controlling successfully.
Abaddon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Abaddon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thompson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thompson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thompson!
Thompson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Abaddon is looking for a sweep.
Abaddon being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a strike aimed at the side of Abaddon's head but Abaddon avoids it well.
Thompson lands an elbow.
Abaddon tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson advances nicely into full mount.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thompson working Abaddon over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon is looking to get to half guard.
Thompson raining down shots from the mount!
Abaddon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Abaddon is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson lands a couple of good shots and Abaddon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Abaddon is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thompson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Abaddon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thompson.
Abaddon can't escape the position.
Abaddon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thompson lands a couple of good shots and Abaddon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Well, with Thompson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Abaddon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Abaddon is keeping busy.

Thompson working for the choke.
Abaddon wants to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Abaddon's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tane Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Abaddon feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Abaddon looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Abaddon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Abaddon there.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thompson throws a low kick but Abaddon moves out of range easily.
Abaddon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abaddon misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
Abaddon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Abaddon moves out of range easily.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Abaddon.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Abaddon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abaddon fails to land the takedown.
Thompson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thompson defending well as Abaddon loads up on a big left hand.
Abaddon moves out of range of the leg kick from Thompson.
The Abaddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Thompson has Abaddon up against the cage in a clinch.
Abaddon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abaddon blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abaddon.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abaddon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Abaddon is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Abaddon throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Thompson.
Abaddon is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Abaddon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Abaddon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abaddon misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Abaddon swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abaddon tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Abaddon tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Abaddon back against the cage.
Thompson looking to stall.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Abaddon wants to break free but Thompson has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abaddon as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Abaddon is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Abaddon tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Abaddon.
Abaddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abaddon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abaddon.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abaddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thompson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abaddon managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abaddon up against the cage.
Abaddon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abaddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abaddon is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Abaddon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tane Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
Abaddon misses with a body shot.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Abaddon off the cage and back into range.
Abaddon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abaddon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Abaddon knows he should have avoided that one.
Abaddon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Abaddon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tane Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abaddon connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Thompson wants to slow Abaddon down by chopping away at his legs.
Abaddon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abaddon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abaddon lands with a right hand.
Abaddon connects with a nice looking jab.
Abaddon walks into a jab.
Thompson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abaddon is out of range.
Abaddon throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Abaddon blocks the low kick.
Good work by Abaddon as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Abaddon.
Thompson slips a straight right by Abaddon.
Abaddon looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Abaddon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abaddon looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Thompson feints a jab promting Abaddon to slip. Thompson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Abaddon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Abaddon misses with a low kick.
Abaddon needs to keep his hands up - Thompson had a free shot at his head there.

Abaddon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson cracks the inside of Abaddon's front leg.
Abaddon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tane Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Abaddon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abaddon.
Abaddon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Abaddon moves out of range of the leg kick from Thompson.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abaddon moves out of range of the leg kick from Thompson.
Abaddon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Abaddon persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson is looking to chop away at Abaddon's legs.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abaddon checks a leg kick.

Abaddon gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Abaddon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Abaddon avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Abaddon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abaddon swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abaddon.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
The Abaddon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abaddon is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Abaddon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Thompson.
Abaddon wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Thompson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abaddon misses with a punch on the inside.
Abaddon is looking for a takedown.
Abaddon is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Abaddon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abaddon misses with some punches.
Tane Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson blocking some punches.
Abaddon avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
Abaddon has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tane Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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