PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Tinnker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sam Tinnker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Tinnker
vs
Thomas

179 cm
23
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Tinnker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lloyd Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinnker with a poor takedown

and Thomas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tinnker's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thomas throws a strike but Tinnker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tinnker drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Tinnker off! Tinnker jumps back into Thomas's guard.

Tinnker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tinnker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tinnker stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Thomas has control of Tinnker's left arm, preventing Tinnker from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinnker tries to stand but Thomas is controlling from the bottom.

Tinnker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tinnker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tinnker has Thomas in his guard.
Tinnker keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses. Tinnker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas's guard. Nice move by Tinnker!
Tinnker postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Tinnker stays in close to Thomas's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinnker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinnker throws a big elbow that misses.
Tinnker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tinnker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tinnker stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Thomas pulls Tinnker in close to his closed guard and prevents Tinnker from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tinnker shoots and misses

and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thomas stalling away here and it's allowed Tinnker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thomas controlling from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas is working Tinnker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thomas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tinnker to the mat! Tinnker manages to get full guard.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas postures up in Tinnker's guard and throws a big left but Tinnker blocks it.
Thomas works over Tinnker with some ground and pound from guard.
Tinnker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tinnker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinnker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Tinnker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas controlling Tinnker's posture.
Tinnker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinnker wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Tinnker postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinnker wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sam Tinnker.
Thomas throws a sloppy body shot
and Tinnker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tinnker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tinnker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Tinnker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Tinnker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinnker fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Thomas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thomas controlling the pace.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thomas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tinnker to regain full guard.
Thomas trying to control but Tinnker is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lloyd Thomas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tinnker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tinnker's half guard.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tinnker to regain full guard.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Tinnker keeps moving.
Tinnker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas postures up in Tinnker's guard and throws a big left but Tinnker blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas content to stall in guard here.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas is in close to Tinnker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thomas postures up and lands a big shot to Tinnker's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinnker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tinnker, not yet.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Tinnker keeps moving.
Thomas sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Lloyd Thomas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tinnker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Tinnker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tinnker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinnker being controlled here, momentarily.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Tinnker keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lloyd Thomas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tinnker misses with a takedown

and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tinnker!
Thomas working the head and body with strikes.
Tinnker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinnker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Thomas!