PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Thomson (ranked 7641 p4p, 25641 weight class) and Thanos Reigns (ranked 727 p4p, 746 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thomson
vs
Reigns

183 cm
21
180
3 - 5 - 0

182 cm
25
175
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Thomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thanos Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reigns tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thomson is in Reigns's guard.

Thomson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Reigns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomson passes Reigns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Thomson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reigns actively working from the bottom here.

Reigns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomson pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson lands strikes from half guard.
Reigns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thomson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thomson's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Thomson right now.
Reigns not allowing Thomson to control his hands.

Reigns is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Thomson turns into Reigns and is now in his guard.
Thomson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reigns tries to roll over but Thomson keeps him under control.
Thomson controlling the action here.
Reigns is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thomson jumps into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson taking a breather here.
Thomson moves into full mount!
Thomson content just to control the position here.
Reigns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Thomson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Reigns is looking for a sweep. Thomson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomson works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns is trying desperately to improve position.
Thomson content just to control the position here.
Thomson landing strikes from the mount and Reigns is in trouble!
Reigns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Thomson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Thomson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Thomson counters with a takedown into side control.
Reigns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reigns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reigns seems a little lost for a moment, as Thomson dominates the positioning.
Thomson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reigns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thomson lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Darren Thomson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Thomson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reigns!
Reigns is trying desperately to improve position.
Thomson controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomson wants to control the pace but Reigns is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson controlling the pace for now.
Thomson wants to control the pace but Reigns is squirming around nicely.
Reigns is looking to improve his position but Thomson isn't that keen on the idea.
Thomson content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomson controlling his opponent.
Thomson prevents Reigns from getting the reversal.
Thomson controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Thomson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Thomson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reigns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reigns dodges the punch combination from Thomson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomson.
Reigns fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Thomson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thomson pushes Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Reigns.
Reigns is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Thomson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reigns lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reigns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomson's defenses.

It looks like Darren Thomson has been cut.
Reigns lands with a light punch inside.
Reigns digs a right hand into Thomson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomson's gas tank.
Reigns lands a nice elbow.
Reigns lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reigns lands with a left to the head.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Reigns scores with a hook to the body.
Reigns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomson is trying to drag Reigns to the mat but Reigns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reigns misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.

Thomson is rocked!
Reigns lands with a left to the head.
Oh Thomson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reigns working Thomson over with knees to the body.
Reigns has Thomson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Thomson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Reigns - that's hurt Thomson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Thomson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Thomson doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Thanos Reigns!
Thanos Reigns took some time post fight to say the following; 'The biggest upset in the tournament!!! Wooooooohhhh!!!! '.