PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joesph Humphrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Thurmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thurmond's choice of entrance music: Black Skinhead. Joe Thurmond looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Humphrey
vs
Thurmond

195 cm
18
346 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
284 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joesph Humphrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Thurmond!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thurmond tries to bum rush Humphrey with a series of wild strikes but Humphrey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thurmond looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Thurmond connects with a body shot that sends Humphrey's belly button to the back.
Thurmond throws a series of punches but Humphrey avoids them all with ease.
Thurmond throws a head kick that misses.
Thurmond throws a lazy head kick

and Humphrey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Humphrey.
Humphrey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humphrey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humphrey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Humphrey really is a fat lump.
Humphrey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humphrey looking to pass the guard.

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

Thurmond pushes Humphrey up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thurmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thurmond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thurmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Humphrey jumps guard.
Humphrey seems keen to control Thurmond's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurmond stopping the sweep attempt from Humphrey.
Humphrey wants to get back to his feet but Thurmond is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thurmond moves in looking to clinch but Humphrey pushes him off.

Thurmond closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Humphrey to the mat! Humphrey manages to get full guard.
Thurmond being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Humphrey scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joesph Humphrey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A combination from Thurmond does no damage.

Thurmond gets a takedown into half guard.

Humphrey kicks off Thurmond and gets to his feet.

Humphrey clinches.

Thurmond jumps guard and drags Humphrey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thurmond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Humphrey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thurmond is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humphrey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Humphrey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Humphrey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thurmond for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joe Thurmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Humphrey has closed the distance and engaged Thurmond in a clinch.
Humphrey tries for a takedown but Thurmond manages to get underhooks.
Humphrey is trying to pull guard but Thurmond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thurmond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Humphrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Humphrey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Humphrey keeping moving, preventing Thurmond from controlling successfully.
Humphrey pulls Thurmond in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurmond wanted to stand there but Humphrey had control of the position.
Humphrey pulls Thurmond in close to prevent any damage.
Further stalling from Humphrey.

That's four 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.
Humphrey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Humphrey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

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

Humphrey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thurmond napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Thurmond's face as Humphrey controls the position.
Thurmond is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joesph Humphrey dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Humphrey gets a clinch.
Humphrey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thurmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Humphrey.
Humphrey is trying to pull guard but Thurmond has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Humphrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thurmond tries to work over Humphrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Thurmond manages to break the clinch.
Thurmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thurmond misses with a wild combination.
Humphrey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thurmond throws a nice looking combination but Humphrey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Humphrey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thurmond manages to circle out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Thurmond. Those never looked like landing.
Thurmond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Humphrey moves into the clinch successfully.

Humphrey is trying to trip Thurmond. He has hold of a leg but Thurmond is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Humphrey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Humphrey throwing strikes from guard but Thurmond blocks nicely.
Humphrey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Humphrey stops Thurmond from standing up.
Humphrey is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Humphrey.
Thurmond unleashes a big counter combination but Humphrey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thurmond misses with a double jab.

Humphrey has Thurmond up against the cage in a clinch.

Humphrey breaks from the clinch.
Thurmond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thurmond misses with a double jab

and Humphrey counters by clinching up.
Humphrey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thurmond gets underhooks to prevent Humphrey's takedown attempt.
Humphrey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thurmond walks away with a smile on his face. Humphrey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thurmond fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Humphrey rushes Thurmond and presses him up against the cage.
Humphrey is trying to drag Thurmond to the mat but Thurmond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thurmond is trying to stall.

Humphrey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thurmond uses from the top position.
Joe Thurmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thurmond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Humphrey wants to sweep but no luck.
Humphrey wants to stand up but Thurmond is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Humphrey pulls Thurmond in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joesph Humphrey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Humphrey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joesph Humphrey!