PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between All Inn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enoch Thompson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Inn
vs
Thompson

185 cm
34
200 lbs
19 - 15 - 1

188 cm
29
197 lbs
16 - 15 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting

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 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, All Inn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Enoch Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inn manages to avoid it.
Inn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Inn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inn somewhat.

Inn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thompson controlling Inn's posture.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Inn from controlling successfully.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Inn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Inn 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.
Inn postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Inn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson wants to sweep here but Inn controlling him for the moment.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Inn from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Inn!
Thompson wants to control the pace but Inn is squirming around nicely.
Inn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Inn actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Inn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson wants to stand up but Inn has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Thompson wants to control but Inn is keeping him busy.

Inn actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inn trying to control here.
Thompson wants to control but Inn is keeping him busy.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Enoch Thompson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Enoch Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Inn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Inn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for All Inn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
Inn shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Inn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inn.
Inn misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Inn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson is trying to keep Inn in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Inn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Inn is fighting to break Thompson's control of his arms but Thompson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Enoch Thompson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thompson cracks Inn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Inn's head.
Thompson cracks the inside of Inn's front leg.
Inn swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Inn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Enoch Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Inn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Inn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Inn takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enoch Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Inn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Inn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inn somewhat.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Inn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Inn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Inn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Inn shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for All Inn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inn has a takedown stuffed.
Inn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Inn's head.
Enoch Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson with a nice cross.
Inn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inn somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Inn.
Inn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Inn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Inn moves out of range easily.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Inn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Inn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Inn gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Inn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
All Inn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inn misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Thompson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Inn. Inn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inn slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Inn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Inn fails to land the takedown.
Thompson sizes up Inn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Inn dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Inn's head and hops out.
Thompson with a jab.
Inn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thompson lands a jab to Inn's midsection.
Thompson lands a head shot.
Inn has a takedown stuffed.
Inn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson thumps Inn with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Inn under the eye.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Inn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inn tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Inn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thompson.
Thompson connects with the punch.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot by Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enoch Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thompson lands with a cross.
Inn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Inn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inn tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson throws a body punch but Inn moves out of range.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Inn circles away.
Inn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Inn fails with the takedown
and Inn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Inn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Inn shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for All Inn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Inn drives through with a takedown into Thompson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inn wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Inn isn't so interested in that idea.

Thompson pushes Inn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body kick there by Thompson.
Inn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson throws a head kick that Inn semi-blocks.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thompson lands a jab to Inn's midsection.
Thompson lands a nice hook to Inn's body. Inn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson jabs at Inn's body.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson lands a leg kick that knocks Inn off balance momentarily.
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Inn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Inn gets slowly back to his feet.
Inn shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Inn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Inn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a good low kick that Inn was not able to check.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Inn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Inn shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Inn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thompson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Inn takes a step back to recover.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Inn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Inn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Inn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inn avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Horrible takedown by Inn or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inn shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Inn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Inn drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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 dips to his left and cracks Inn with an uppercut!
Inn moves out of range of the strikes.
All Inn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inn shoots in but no luck this time.
Inn shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson tries to bum rush Inn with a series of wild strikes but Inn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Inn shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Inn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enoch Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enoch Thompson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Enoch Thompson waved his t-shirt featuring Backyard Fighting's logo in front of the cameras.