PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Elis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thompson
vs
Elis

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 Los Angeles, Brandon Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Elis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elis is defended easily by Thompson.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Elis.
Elis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Elis shoots in.
Brandon Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Elis.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Elis ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Slim Elis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elis shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Elis has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elis prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Elis 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 can't break the clinch.
Elis scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Elis shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Elis counters by moving into the clinch.
Elis tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Elis drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Elis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elis has a takedown stuffed.

Elis moves into the clinch.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elis throws a head kick that misses.
Elis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Elis avoids them all with ease.
Elis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elis closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Elis has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Elis.
Elis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elis shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Elis 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.
Elis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Elis looks winded!
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Elis counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elis tries to clinch up.
Elis looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Elis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elis.
Thompson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Elis if he has to take too many more of those.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.

It looks like Slim Elis has been cut.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Elis avoids nicely.
Elis throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Elis as Thompson shoots in.
Elis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Elis or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
Brandon Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Elis.
Elis is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elis rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Elis has the dominant position.
Elis has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Thompson manages to break the clinch.

Elis has managed to clinch.

Elis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Elis manages to end up in side control.
Thompson is letting Elis control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Elis is controlling him well.
Thompson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Elis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thompson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Elis is working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson frees his head quite easily.
Elis won't let Thompson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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!
Elis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to stand up.
Elis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Elis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thompson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thompson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Elis looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Elis is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Elis.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Elis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Elis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slim Elis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Elis has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elis blocking some punches.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elis can't get the takedown.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Elis is controlling him.

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

Elis takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Elis shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandon Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Elis.
Elis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elis has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Elis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elis closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Elis pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Elis tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson tries to clinch but Elis moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elis shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Elis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elis shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Elis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Elis shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Brandon Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Elis misses.
Elis misses with a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Brandon Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slim Elis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brandon Thompson.
I think Elis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Elis!