PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac McKnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thompson
vs
McKnight

180 cm
25
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Top Supplements

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddy Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mac McKnight!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McKnight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McKnight takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McKnight manages to get back to half guard.
Thompson misses with a head shot. McKnight uses the momentum to regain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McKnight is on top in guard.

Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKnight on the ground.
McKnight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McKnight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson wants to stand but McKnight is controlling the position.
McKnight trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to stand but McKnight is controlling the position.
McKnight trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but McKnight is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McKnight wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.
McKnight throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKnight trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

McKnight shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson tries to kick McKnight off but McKnight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McKnight wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but McKnight is controlling him
McKnight is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McKnight controlling the action here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

McKnight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thompson is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from McKnight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKnight seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKnight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson tries to kick McKnight off but McKnight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson is in trouble now - McKnight has advanced to mount!
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
McKnight looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKnight misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac McKnight dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKnight.

Thompson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McKnight quickly recovers to half guard.
McKnight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Thompson wants to advance to full mount but McKnight doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Thompson wants to control from the top but McKnight keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McKnight 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.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKnight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard.

McKnight is stalling in the full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Thompson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McKnight wants a takedown but no success here.
McKnight is breathing heavily.
McKnight is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McKnight with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKnight wants a takedown but no success here.
Eddy Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac McKnight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now McKnight has his back to the cage.
Thompson wants to take the fight to the mat but McKnight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McKnight drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McKnight wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKnight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson keeps control of McKnight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson has McKnight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McKnight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McKnight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thompson after a bit of a struggle.

Thompson has clasped his hands together around McKnight's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thompson is working McKnight over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McKnight taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McKnight to see if he's OK.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKnight keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKnight prevents Thompson from moving into mount.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKnight takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McKnight takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McKnight is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson working the body and head with strikes.
Thompson wants to stand but McKnight has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Thompson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Mac McKnight has been cut.
McKnight doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control.

McKnight is rocked!
Thompson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McKnight on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McKnight is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson wants to stand but McKnight has his arm trapped.
Thompson cracks McKnight with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Thompson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! McKnight is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Thompson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddy Thompson!