PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Lung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lung
vs
Thompson

190 cm
25
220 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

190 cm
29
215 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

LOD: Affordable Quality
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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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iron Lung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.

Thompson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lung did well to prevent Thompson getting side control.
Lung won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
Lung gets full guard.
Lung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Lung.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lung has wrist control.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lung 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lung keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Lung keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Lung wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Lung looking to control.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Lung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lung works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lung has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Lung's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson advances to half guard.
Lung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lung blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Lung won't allow it.
Lung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thompson throwing shots but Lung is blocking nicely.
Lung regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thompson.
Lung keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Lung has his hands on Thompson's head, controlling the position.
Lung trying to control the position.
Thompson stands up over Lung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson stands up over Lung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent 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 with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lung throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lung defends it nicely.
Lung throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lung.
Some wild striking there from Lung.
Lung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lung defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Lung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thompson is trying to drag Lung to the mat but Lung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Iron Lung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.
Thompson wants to take the fight to the mat but Lung manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lung is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lung fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lung lands with a nice combination. Thompson backs away looking to recover.
Lung tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lung misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Lung is avoiding it.

Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lung tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Lung's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Lung keeps moving.
Lung is trying to keep Thompson in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lung keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lung trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lung's head.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson postures up.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Lung has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Lung trying to control the position.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson cracks Lung with a solid left hand.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Lung is keeping the position.
John Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lung is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Lung keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Lung is keeping the position.
Thompson is still trying to improve position.
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lung's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lung tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lung throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Lung sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been told by Lung's head coaches at GRITTY'S ELITE KILLAS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lung slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Iron Lung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.
Thompson darts in looking for a takedown but Lung gets double underhooks and turns Thompson into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lung creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lung manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lung scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lung breaks the clinch.
Lung tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lung jabs at Thompson's body.
Lung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lung scores with a kick to the midsection.
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 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lung tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lung to the ground. Lung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lung.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A leg kick checked by Thompson.
Iron Lung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lung walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thompson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lung connects with a leg kick. Thompson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Iron Lung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lung.
A swing and a miss from Lung.
Lung throws a solid leg kick but Thompson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lung.
Lung throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Lung shows good takedown defense.
Lung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
John Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson with a hook.
Thompson tries to clinch but Lung moves out of range.
Lung swinging wildly here.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Lung sprawls well.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lung.
Iron Lung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Lung.
Lung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Lung throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lung tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lung to the ground. Lung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Lung, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Lung against the cage but Lung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thompson checks a leg kick.
Thompson takes a swing at Lung's ribcage but misses.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lung.
Lung throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Lung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lung misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lung misses with a straight left.
Thompson slips under a jab from Lung.
Thompson dives in for a single leg takedown but Lung sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lung after a bit of a struggle.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Thompson has picked Lung up - he's going for a ride! Thompson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lung trying to control but Thompson postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lung is looking to escape.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iron Lung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thompson!
A very excited looking John Thompson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.