PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thompson (ranked 25045 p4p, 603 weight class) and Trash Warmsley (ranked 7241 p4p, 552 weight class). Tom Thompson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Thompson
vs
Warmsley

180 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

189 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trash Warmsley!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warmsley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Trash Warmsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warmsley ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
No joy there for Warmsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Warmsley.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.
Warmsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Warmsley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warmsley throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warmsley looks to land a body kick but Thompson moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Warmsley. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Warmsley tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.

Warmsley closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmsley with a knee to the head.
Warmsley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Warmsley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Warmsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Warmsley.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Warmsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warmsley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Warmsley working aggressively here.
Warmsley managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Warmsley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Warmsley working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warmsley misses with a punch on the inside.

Warmsley manages to break the clinch.
Warmsley closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Warmsley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Warmsley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trash Warmsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warmsley doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Warmsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Warmsley throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Warmsley misses with a wild combination.
Warmsley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Warmsley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Warmsley.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warmsley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warmsley. That's going to slow Thompson down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Warmsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Warmsley.
Warmsley throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Warmsley fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warmsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warmsley tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Warmsley.
Thompson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warmsley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Warmsley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warmsley misses with a head kick.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Warmsley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Warmsley throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Warmsley tries to clinch up.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Warmsley. Those never looked like landing.
Warmsley looks winded!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trash Warmsley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Warmsley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Warmsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Warmsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Warmsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trash Warmsley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warmsley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warmsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Warmsley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warmsley throws a head kick that misses.
Warmsley moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Warmsley tries to clinch up
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmsley misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Warmsley tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson scores with a punch to the head.
Warmsley thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Warmsley.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warmsley finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warmsley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Warmsley darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Warmsley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Warmsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warmsley misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Warmsley.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warmsley.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Warmsley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Warmsley.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warmsley throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warmsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warmsley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmsley throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warmsley is breathing heavily.
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
Warmsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warmsley doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Warmsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.

Warmsley has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmsley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Trash Warmsley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warmsley.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warmsley.
Warmsley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Warmsley misses with the head strike.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warmsley avoids it.
Thompson blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warmsley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Warmsley breaks from the clinch.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warmsley has time to react.
Warmsley misses with a head kick.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Warmsley manages to avoid it.
Warmsley is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trash Warmsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Warmsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warmsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Warmsley tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Warmsley tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Warmsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Warmsley connects with a knee to the head.

Warmsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Warmsley.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warmsley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Warmsley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Warmsley throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson throws a big counter combination but Warmsley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Warmsley throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Warmsley tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Warmsley throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.

Thompson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Warmsley quickly recovers to half guard.
Thompson is taking a breather. Warmsley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thompson'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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmsley has his hands clasped together around Thompson's back. He's all about the action.

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

Warmsley rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Warmsley lands a left hand.
Warmsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Warmsley lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Tom Thompson has been cut.

Warmsley breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Warmsley.
A counter left hand to the body from Thompson misses its target.
Warmsley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Warmsley moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Warmsley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warmsley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmsley throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Warmsley wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Warmsley looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Warmsley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thompson rather than just go for the knockout.
Warmsley misses with a head kick.
Warmsley throws a combination that misses
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warmsley feints a jab promting Thompson to slip. Warmsley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thompson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Warmsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warmsley.
Tom Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trash Warmsley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Warmsley moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trash Warmsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warmsley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trash Warmsley!
Trash Warmsley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.