PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Vallent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross Thompson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Thompson
vs
Vallent

167 cm
24
279 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

210 cm
24
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ross Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Vallent!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vallent sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chad Vallent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Vallent successfully pulls guard.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vallent seems keen to control Thompson's posture.

Vallent is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vallent working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.

Vallent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallent pulls Thompson in close to his closed guard and prevents Thompson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thompson really is a fat lump.
Vallent is continuing to stall.
Vallent is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Vallent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Vallent is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vallent trying to control the position.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vallent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Vallent misses.
Vallent shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Vallent keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vallent throws a shot to the body.
Vallent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vallent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Vallent is avoiding it.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Ross Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Vallent.
Vallent throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.

Thompson has Vallent up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vallent gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Vallent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vallent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vallent stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vallent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Vallent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Thompson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thompson gets caught napping as Vallent dives in and scores a takedown. Thompson manages to retain guard.

Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vallent is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Vallent 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 has his foot on Vallent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vallent works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vallent controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vallent's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Vallent shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vallent was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Vallent flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Vallent working for a choke but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson tries to break free.
Thompson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vallent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Vallent tightening his grip on Thompson, looking for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallent doesn't have the hooks in and Thompson manages to turn into his guard.
Vallent has Thompson pulled in close to control his posture.
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vallent keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallent wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vallent is pulling down on Thompson's head. It's preventing any offense from Thompson, at least for the moment.
Vallent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vallent is controlling him.
Vallent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Vallent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vallent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vallent is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Vallent circles away and we're back to standing.

Vallent shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vallent was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thompson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vallent connects with a decent elbow.
Vallent working the body and head with strikes.
Vallent advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vallent lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thompson hang on?
Thompson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Thompson wants to control but Vallent is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallent controlling the position easily from mount.
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Vallent is landing with some decent strikes but Thompson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Ross Thompson's cut is getting worse.

Vallent has hold of Thompson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thompson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vallent controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallent raining down shots from the mount!
Vallent putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Ross Thompson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vallent content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Vallent has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vallent postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Thompson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Vallent around the waist but Vallent pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Vallent is the winner by TKO! Vallent jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Vallent!