PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Strategos Themistokles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strategos Themistokles is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Themistokles
vs
Thompson

187 cm
29
210 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

195 cm
28
215 lbs
16 - 7 - 2

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Insanely flexible

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Strategos Themistokles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Enoch Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Themistokles moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Good body shot from Themistokles.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Themistokles throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Themistokles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike.
Themistokles can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
Thompson lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Themistokles throws an elbow but misses.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Themistokles's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Themistokles back against the ropes.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Themistokles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Themistokles lands a knee to the body.
Themistokles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson tries a body shot but Themistokles blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Themistokles tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Themistokles throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Themistokles gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Themistokles struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Themistokles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Themistokles pushes Thompson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Themistokles missing with knees to the body.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Themistokles pushes Thompson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Themistokles lands with a right to the head.
Themistokles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles scores with a hook to the body.
Themistokles misses with a knee strike.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
Thompson working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circle momentarily. Themistokles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Themistokles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Themistokles backing away here, and Thompson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

Themistokles has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Themistokles has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Themistokles has the dominant position.
Themistokles working Thompson over with knees to the body.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
Themistokles connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a body punch.
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Themistokles gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Themistokles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Themistokles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
A short right from Themistokles on the inside.
Themistokles lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Themistokles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Themistokles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Themistokles missing with knees to the body.
Themistokles connects with a knee to the head.
Themistokles misses with a knee to the head.
Themistokles tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Themistokles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Themistokles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands an uppercut.
Themistokles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Themistokles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Themistokles looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Themistokles misses with an elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles lands with a left to the head.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Themistokles backwards.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Themistokles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Themistokles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Themistokles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the ropes.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Themistokles.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Themistokles's shoulder, as Themistokles tries to avoid the shot.
Themistokles scores with a head kick.
Themistokles scores with a punch to the head.
Thompson lands with a right hand.

Themistokles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Themistokles digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson tries to work over Themistokles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Themistokles has him pressed against the ropes.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Themistokles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a shot to the body.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Themistokles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Themistokles lands a body punch.
Themistokles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
Themistokles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Themistokles lands a nice uppercut.
Themistokles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Themistokles landing knees to the body.
Themistokles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Strategos Themistokles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Themistokles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Themistokles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Themistokles lands with a light punch inside.
Themistokles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Themistokles's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Themistokles.
Themistokles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Themistokles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands with a short shot to the head.
Themistokles lands a shot to the body.
Themistokles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strategos Themistokles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Themistokles pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles connects with a knee to the head.
Themistokles cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Themistokles lands a damaging elbow.
Enoch Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Themistokles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Strategos Themistokles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Themistokles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Enoch Thompson had this to say: 'If kickboxing dies I will retire. This might be my last fight.'.