PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buggy Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Jamie T - The Man's Machine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clown
vs
Thompson

185 cm
23
212 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
214 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buggy Clown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clown.

It looks like Chris Thompson has been cut.
Thompson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Clown.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Clown moves away and avoids it.
Thompson slips a jab from Clown.
Clown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Clown fails to land with a series of punches.
Clown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clown checks a leg kick.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Clown counters by clinching up.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Clown has him pressed against the ropes.
Clown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Clown misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.

It looks like Buggy Clown has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a hook but Clown avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Clown's head but Clown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Thompson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clown is out of range and Thompson settles back down.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Clown rushes Thompson and presses him up against the ropes.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Clown won't allow it.

Clown has clasped his hands together around Thompson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thompson tries to buck Clown off but Clown is having none of it.
Clown trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Clown landing strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clown trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.

Clown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clown trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.

Clown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson is trying to control Clown's posture but Clown avoids it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Clown does no damage.
Thompson tests Clown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to de liver by Clown. Beautiful body shot.
Clown blocks a jab.
Clown tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clown manages to avoid it.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clown doesn't seem bothered though.
Clown is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but Clown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Clown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Chris Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson misses the jab.
Clown slips a straight right by Thompson.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Clown's shoulder, as Clown tries to avoid the shot.
Clown staying out of range there.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Clown.
Clown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Clown counters with a three punch combo that has Thompson backing up. Thompson nods at Clown to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clown checks a leg kick nicely.
Clown moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clown counters with a nice uppercut.
Clown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson throws a hook but Clown avoids it easily.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buggy Clown dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Clown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Clown has him pressed against the ropes.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Clown is controlling the position.
Thompson wants to break free but Clown has control.
Clown prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clown prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Clown keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Clown won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clown fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clown.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A leg kick checked by Clown.
Clown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Buggy Clown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clown throws out the jab.
Clown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clown scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson with a jab.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Clown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thompson throws a wild body kick that Clown sees coming a mile off.
Clown fails to land with a series of punches.
Clown throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Clown walks into a left hand.

Buggy Clown's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clown throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a jab when Clown was well out of range.
A combination from Clown does no damage.
Thompson sizes up Clown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clown scores with a one two! Thompson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That has opened up Chris Thompson's cut even more.
Clown ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clown throws out the jab.
Clown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Clown.
Clown throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Clown ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.

Buggy Clown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Clown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Clown's head back.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Clown slips a straight right by Thompson.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson misses with a straight left.

Clown darts in and clinches Thompson up against the ropes.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clown has him pressed against the ropes.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Clown has him pressed against the ropes.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Clown is controlling the position.
Clown tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to break free but Clown has control.
Thompson is pressed up against the ropes. Clown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buggy Clown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clown throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clown missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clown misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Clown avoids nicely.
Thompson lands with a straight right. Clown didn't see that one coming.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Clown lands an overhand right.
Good exchange - Clown coming out on top.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Clown has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Clown is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Clown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thompson throws the left hand but Clown avoids the punch easily.
Clown lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clown tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clown misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.

Jeez, Buggy Clown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

Clown rushes Thompson and presses him up against the ropes.

Clown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Clown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson swinging wilding here.
Clown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Clown scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Clown scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Clown scores with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Clown tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clown misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Clown.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Buggy Clown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Thompson!
Chris Thompson is the new light heavyweight champion!