PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amos Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oli Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eye of the Tiger . Oli Thompson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Miguel
vs
Thompson

170 cm
26
278 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
254 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

BlackStar Athletics

Conquer
Underworld Clothing

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Amos Miguel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oli Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miguel defends it nicely.
It looked like Miguel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miguel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson tries a quick counter leg kick but Miguel is wise to it.
Thompson slips a jab from Miguel.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Miguel counters with a head kick. That will keep Thompson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Miguel shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Miguel moves into the clinch.

Thompson jumps guard.
Miguel trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Miguel sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miguel content to stall in guard here.
Miguel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miguel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miguel prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Miguel stays in close to Thompson's body and controls the position.
Miguel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miguel is controlling him.

Miguel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Miguel isn't so interested in that idea.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Miguel has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Miguel has been working on his elbows in the gym.

Miguel jumps guard.

Thompson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Miguel, up you get!

Miguel clinches.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Miguel has double underhooks.
Miguel tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Miguel drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miguel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
Miguel has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amos Miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miguel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Miguel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.

Miguel jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Miguel won't let him.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miguel is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson tries to stand but Miguel is controlling from the bottom.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but instead Miguel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Thompson is looking to stand up but Miguel isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguel stays in close to Thompson's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Miguel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompson wants to stand but Miguel is controlling the position.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Miguel trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Thompson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Miguel won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miguel shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Miguel wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miguel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miguel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miguel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miguel throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Miguel loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miguel wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miguel.
Thompson throws a solid leg kick but Miguel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thompson.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Miguel seems unphased.
Thompson tries to land a leg kick but Miguel saw it coming and moves away.
Miguel tries a head kick but it misses.

Thompson clinches.
Miguel has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amos Miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miguel has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miguel lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Miguel has clasped his hands together around Thompson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Miguel is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miguel is controlling him well.

Miguel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miguel trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thompson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miguel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Miguel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miguel is staying active.
Thompson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Miguel has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Miguel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thompson wants to control but Miguel postures up.

Miguel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thompson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Amos Miguel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Miguel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miguel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Miguel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
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 Amos Miguel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Miguel'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!

Miguel stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.

Miguel has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Miguel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miguel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Miguel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson wants to break free but Miguel has control.
Miguel misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.

A jab-cross combination lands for Thompson and sends Miguel crashing to the mat! Thompson follows him down to the mat - Miguel regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Amos Miguel has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Thompson stands up from half guard.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miguel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miguel misses with a low kick.
Miguel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amos Miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miguel misses with a jab to the body

and Thompson counters with a right hand that sends Miguel tumbling to the canvas! Can Thompson finish him? He dives into Miguel's guard looking to do just that!
Amos Miguel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson wants to stand and escape but instead Miguel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Miguel stops Thompson from standing up.
Miguel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miguel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson pulls Miguel in close to prevent any damage.
Miguel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miguel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miguel won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miguel is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thompson has control of Miguel's left arm, preventing Miguel from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miguel just misses with a punch to the body.
Amos Miguel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Miguel throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oli Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thompson on the side of the head.
Miguel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oli Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miguel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amos Miguel!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Amos Miguel waved his t-shirt featuring BlackStar Athletics 's logo in front of the cameras.