PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spark Boro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Oasis - Fuckin' In The Bushes. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Thompson
vs
Boro

186 cm
21
200 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

182 cm
41
190 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spark Boro!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boro throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Boro jabs at Thompson's body.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boro.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Boro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Boro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Boro's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Boro.
Boro misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boro throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson throws a body punch but Boro moves out of range.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Boro avoids nicely.
Boro misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boro misses with a wild body shot.
Boro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Boro ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.

It looks like Spark Boro has been cut.
Boro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Boro throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Boro throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson tries to bum rush Boro with a series of wild strikes but Boro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boro swinging wildly here.
Thompson takes a swing at Boro's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spark Boro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spark Boro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boro throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Boro throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Thompson.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Boro throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boro throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Boro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slips under a jab from Boro.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Boro misses its intended target.
Boro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boro throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson cracks Boro with an open hand slap.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Boro connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thompson dips to his left and cracks Boro with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Boro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thompson. That did some damage!
Boro misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boro misses with a hook.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
Boro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 David Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spark Boro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Boro is just out of range.
Boro misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Boro avoids nicely.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Boro cracks Thompson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thompson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Boro finish him?

Thompson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boro misses the jab.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
A jab from Boro misses.

Boro sends Thompson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Boro is motioning to the referee to let Thompson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Thompson is rocked!
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Boro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thompson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boro throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson tests Boro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boro misses with a head kick.
Boro misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boro connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Boro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boro.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boro circles away quickly and effectively.
Boro drops Thompson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Boro follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spark Boro!
Spark Boro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Technique MMA for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, David Thompson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even if I lost no one can take away from me the courage and the heart to fight. I'll come back stronger and show everyone that this is not my end.'.