PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brent Stoner (ranked 3259 p4p, 347 weight class) and Timmy Thompson (ranked 2910 p4p, 312 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stoner
vs
Thompson

150 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

165 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brent Stoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timmy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a combination that misses

and Stoner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that.
Stoner controls the position.

Stoner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Stoner tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson is not content to let Stoner control the position.

Thompson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Thompson misses with a jab to the body

and Stoner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoner wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.

Stoner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Stoner eventually gives up the hold.
Stoner stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner works his way into side control.
Thompson is trying to buck Stoner off.

Stoner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stoner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stoner is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Stoner tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.

Stoner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet.

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

Stoner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been hearing that Stoner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Stoner drags him back down.

Stoner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stoner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thompson pushes Stoner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stoner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet here but Stoner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Thompson's back.

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

Stoner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thompson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Thompson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stoner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stoner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Stoner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Thompson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Thompson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Stoner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Thompson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to stand back up.

Stoner tightening his grip on Thompson, looking for the choke.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but Stoner has full control of the position and if anything, Thompson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stoner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Thompson trying to get back to his feet but Stoner is in full control for now.

Thompson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Stoner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thompson lands a body shot.

Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Thompson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Stoner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Stoner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Stoner getting side control.

Thompson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stoner keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoner fails to pull guard.
Stoner prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoner jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Stoner jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson wanted to stand there but Stoner had control of the position.
Stoner wants to sweep but no luck.

Thompson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson punishes Stoner's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a right hand

and Stoner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that.

Stoner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thompson tries to escape but Stoner is in control.
Thompson is not content to let Stoner control the position.

Stoner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
Stoner prevents Thompson from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stoner is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson is trying to buck Stoner off.

Stoner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stoner prevents Thompson from escaping the position.

Stoner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brent Stoner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson seems a little lost for a moment, as Stoner dominates the positioning.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thompson is pushing Stoner's head away, looking to escape. Stoner manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stoner tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson pushes Stoner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stoner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Stoner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stoner prevents Thompson from escaping the position.
Thompson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Stoner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stoner is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stoner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?

Stoner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thompson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stoner but great work by Thompson.
Stoner tries to improve position but can't.
Stoner wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Stoner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson wants to stand but Stoner has his arm trapped.
Thompson gets to mount! Stoner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Stoner is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stoner has time to react.

Thompson gets the takedown into side control.

Thompson stands up.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a combination that misses

and Stoner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Stoner passes into half guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson tries to kick Stoner off but Stoner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Stoner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stoner prevents Thompson from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stoner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stoner.

Stoner seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.

Stoner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Stoner eventually gives up the hold.
Stoner prevents Thompson from standing back up.
Stoner wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.

Stoner is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Stoner seems to be looking for submissions.
Stoner prevents Thompson from standing back up.

Stoner seems to be looking for submissions.

Thompson kicks Stoner off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Stoner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoner moves away.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination

so Stoner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stoner is controlling him.

Stoner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stoner prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.

Stoner drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Stoner off! Stoner jumps back into Thompson's guard.

Stoner 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.

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.
Stoner trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body

and Stoner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thompson's guard.
Stoner wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but Stoner is having none of it.

Stoner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stoner trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.

Thompson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stoner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Stoner jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stoner managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson wants to stand but Stoner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timmy Thompson.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Thompson!