PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smokey Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunder comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thunder
vs
Simpson

198 cm
26
284 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q
Worldwide Nutrition (160q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Smokey Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Thunder counters with a left and a right that stings Simpson.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Jesse Thunder has been cut.
Smokey Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson tests Thunder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand

and Thunder counters by moving into the clinch.
Thunder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thunder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Thunder.
A right handed body shot lands from Thunder.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Thunder tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Thunder tries to work over Simpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Thunder.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thunder.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder lands a right hand.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thunder lands a shoulder strike.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
A shot in the inside from Thunder.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Thunder keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Thunder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
Thunder lands with a left to the head.
Thunder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thunder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Thunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Thunder has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder missing with knees to the body.
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thunder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Simpson controls his hands.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Thunder misses with a body punch.
Simpson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson avoiding damage as Thunder throws knees to the body.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Thunder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Thunder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Thunder's cut.
That's time! Thunder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Simpson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Simpson lunges at Thunder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thunder's hand.
We've been told by Thunder's head coaches at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder.
Simpson misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Simpson throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
Thunder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simpson connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with a hook.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Thunder moves out of range.
As Simpson tries to get set, Thunder tries to push him back and clinch up but Simpson manages to avoid the attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Simpson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Simpson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Thunder's body. Thunder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thunder blocks a jab.
It looked like Thunder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simpson.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thunder is looking to counter the offense by Simpson and move into the clinch.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Thunder's body. Thunder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simpson throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
Simpson misses the jab.
Thunder staying out of range there.
Thunder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simpson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Simpson. Beautiful body shot.
Thunder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunder throwing a counter right hand but Simpson manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Thunder looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thunder thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Simpson works Thunder's body with a nice hook.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
Thunder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thunder on the side of the head.

Jesse Thunder's cut is getting worse.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder.
Thunder is looking to counter the offense by Simpson and move into the clinch.
Thunder dips to his left and cracks Simpson with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Simpson catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Simpson.
Smokey Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a combination that misses

and Thunder counters by moving into the clinch.
Good body shot from Thunder.
Thunder presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thunder works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thunder.
Thunder missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Thunder lands a nice uppercut.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Thunder tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
Thunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Thunder misses with a body punch.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jesse Thunder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thunder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smokey Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Thunder's cut.
That's time! Thunder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Simpson misses with a straight left.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunder counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with a jab to the body
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thunder moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thunder.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
Thunder gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder misses with a body punch.
Simpson is looking to control Thunder's arms but Thunder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Simpson has his back to the cage.

Thunder drops Simpson with a big knee straight up the middle! Simpson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Simpson is rocked!

It looks like Smokey Simpson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson misses with a right hand

and Thunder moves into the clinch.
Simpson is still on wobbly legs! Can Thunder finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Thunder working the clinch nicely. Simpson is working for position but Thunder cracks him with a big knee to the head! Simpson crumples up against the cage and Thunder lands two more shots before the ref can save Simpson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Jesse Thunder!
Jesse Thunder took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.