PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Thunder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cartman
vs
Thunder

199 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
167 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Cartman as Thunder shoots in.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but Cartman shows good takedown defense.
Cartman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thunder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thunder is looking to clinch but Cartman is avoiding it.
Cartman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thunder tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Cartman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder misses with a body kick.
Thunder swings for the body but Cartman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thunder.
Tommy Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder misses with a two punch combination.
Cartman stuffs the takedown.
Eric Cartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Thunder.
No joy there for Cartman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thunder.

Thunder has Cartman up against the cage in a clinch.
Thunder stalling in the clinch.
Cartman tries to break free but Thunder pushes him back against the cage.
Cartman blocks an elbow strike.
Thunder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cartman blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Thunder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thunder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thunder pushes off an throws an elbow but Cartman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cartman up against the cage.
Cartman tries to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling the position.
Cartman avoids a wild elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder effectively controlling the action here.
Thunder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cartman up against the cage.
Thunder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thunder lands a knee to the body.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder just leaning against Cartman, taking a breather.
Thunder keeps control of Cartman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cartman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thunder prevents it.
Thunder landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Cartman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thunder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartmans head.
Thunder taking a breather.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the head but Cartman blocks with his arms.
Cartman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thunder using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thunder tries to pull guard but Cartman holds him up against the cage and eventually Thunder drops back down to his feet.
Thunder just leaning against Cartman, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thunder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thunder looks gassed!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Thunder leaning against his opponent.
Thunder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cartman is defending well for now.
Thunder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Cartman controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thunder throws an elbow but misses.
Cartman tries to break free but Thunder pushes him back against the cage.
Cartman is trying to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling him.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder lands a shoulder strike.
Cartman blocks an elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Thunder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thunder misses with a combination
and Cartman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Thunder with that takedown attempt.
Thunder scores with a nice body kick.
Thunder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cartman counters with a crisp one two that drops Thunder! Cartman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thunder to his feet! Thunder is in big trouble!

Thunder is rocked!
Eric Cartman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartman misses with a head kick.
Cartman misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thunder.
Cartman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cartman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thunder is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Cartman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartman misses with a double jab

and Thunder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thunder.
Cartman tries to break free but Thunder pushes him back against the cage.
Thunder can't get the takedown.
Eric Cartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Thunder.
Thunder trying to stall but Cartman improves his position.
Thunder working aggressively here.
Cartman blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Cartman blocks the elbow strike.
Thunder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartman is trying to force a seperation but Thunder has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thunder stalling in the clinch but Cartman improves position.
Cartman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cartman dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Cartman is trying to break the clinch but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.
Thunder pushes off an throws an elbow but Cartman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thunder is working for takedown but Cartman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cartman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thunder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thunder dodges the punch combination from Cartman.
Cartman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thunder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartman was covering up waiting for the punch and Thunder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thunder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thunder won't allow Cartman to get back to his feet.
Cartman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thunder on the ground.
Cartman keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Cartman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cartman tries to get out of the position.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartman is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder controlling from the top position.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Cartman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Thunder tries to land a leg kick but Cartman saw it coming and moves away.
Thunder wants to clinch up but Cartman keeps it at a distance.
A solid body kick from Thunder.
Cartman blocks a head kick by Thunder.
Cartman misses with a takedown attempt - Thunder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thunder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cartman is fending him off so far but Thunder persists. Nope, Cartman circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thunder misses with a combination
and Cartman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cartman works over Thunder's head and body with a nice combination.
Thunder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartman.
Cartman lands a jab to the nose.
Cartman jabs Thunder right on the nose. Thunder blinks but takes it well.
Thunder wants to clinch up but Cartman keeps it at a distance.
Cartman connects with a single shot there.
Cartman shoots in but no luck this time.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartman swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Cartman.
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!
Cartman keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartman shoots in and drives through. Thunder sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Cartman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cartman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thunder backs up against the cage.
Thunder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Thunder gets a clinch.
Thunder misses with some punches.
Cartman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder fails to pull guard.
Cartman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thunder landing knees to the head.
Thunder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cartman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cartman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thunder has Cartman pressed against the cage, preventing Cartman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Cartman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder throws a right and a left that Cartman avoids nicely.
Thunder misses with a wild combination.
Cartman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a wild combination.
Cartman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Thunder is looking to slow Cartman down with leg kicks.
Cartman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thunder scores with a three punch combo!
Cartman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thunder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartman throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
Cartman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Cartman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cartman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cartman!