PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honza Kucera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Weight of Sound. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thompson
vs
Kucera

170 cm
20
140 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

157 cm
20
144 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blake Thompson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Honza Kucera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kucera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson .

Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kucera on his heels. He'll look to pass Kucera's guard now, I'm sure.
Kucera wants to sweep but no luck.

Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kucera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kucera has his foot on Thompson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Kucera controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kucera is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kucera's guard.

Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Kucera is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Thompson is looking for a kimura but Kucera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage.
Kucera wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.

Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kucera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kucera trying to control but Thompson postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kucera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucera trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.

Kucera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Thompson passes Kucera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kucera has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kucera gets back to full guard.
Thompson advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Thompson is working for a kimura but Kucera is defending it quite comfortably.

Kucera actively working from the bottom here.

Kucera looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Thompson pushes past his half guard into mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson looking to secure an arm triangle but Kucera defends it well.
Kucera working to try and regain half guard.

Thompson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kucera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kucera!
Kucera stands and throws Thompson 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thompson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Thompson gets back to half guard.

Kucera seems to be looking for submissions.
Kucera is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kucera blocks the strikes from Thompson .
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kucera pushing down on Thompson 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucera prevents Thompson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson won't allow Kucera to pass to mount.

Kucera is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.

Kucera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.

Kucera is looking for a kimura here.

Kucera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kucera trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Honza Kucera will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kucera gets caught napping as Thompson dives in and scores a takedown. Kucera manages to retain guard.
Kucera keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Kucera trying to control the position.
Thompson wanted to stand there but Kucera had control of the position.

Kucera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.

Kucera looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.

Kucera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kucera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kucera's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.

Kucera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kucera manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.

Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
Kucera wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Kucera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Kucera defends it.

Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Kucera wants to get back to full guard.

Kucera is defending against the submission attempts here by Thompson .
Kucera controlling the position well.

Kucera actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Kucera is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson seems to be working for a kimura but Kucera defends the submission attempt.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Kucera is defending well.
Kucera 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.
Kucera is looking to improve his position.

Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kucera moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kucera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Kucera keeps moving.

Kucera working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
Kucera is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson trying to control but Kucera is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kucera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Kucera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Thompson scores with a takedown into Kucera's guard.

Kucera looking for subs off his back but Thompson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kucera is looking to improve his position.

Thompson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kucera still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kucera has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Kucera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thompson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kucera but great work by Thompson .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Honza Kucera has got the better of the ground game so far.

Thompson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Thompson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kucera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Kucera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Thompson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thompson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thompson working away.
Kucera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thompson 's best efforts.
Kucera is trying to get back to full guard.

Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thompson is trying to work for a kimura but Kucera is defending well.
Kucera manages to get to full guard.

Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kucera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Kucera's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kucera is adopting a defensive guard.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Kucera is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kucera manages to get back to half guard.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Kucera is defending the position.
Kucera tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.

Thompson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kucera defend it? Thompson steps over the head and cranks it - Kucera is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Thompson !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blake Thompson !
Blake Thompson thanked the fans post fight for their support.