PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by "Born To Win" by Papoose. The crowd seem to be enjoying Guerra's choice of entrance music: Beastie Boys - Sabotage. Ed Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thompson
vs
Guerra

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Guerra is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Guerra's guard.
Guerra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson postures up in Guerra's guard and throws a big left but Guerra blocks it.
Thompson throws a strike but Guerra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Thompson is working an open guard so Guerra takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guerra sprawls well. Guerra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerra as he avoids it easily.
Thompson misses the jab.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Guerra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Guerra counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guerra tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guerra to the ground. Guerra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Guerra.
Guerra lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guerra clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Guerra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guerra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Guerra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Guerra.
Guerra lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guerra prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guerra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guerra can't get the takedown.

Guerra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Guerra gets a clinch.
Thompson is trying to drag Guerra to the mat but Guerra just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Guerra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guerra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
Guerra lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Guerra pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Guerra.
Guerra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guerra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guerra can't get the takedown.
Guerra working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Guerra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guerra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Thompson scores a takedown into full mount!
Thompson looking to ground and pound but Guerra is blocking nicely.
Thompson thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerra holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thompson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guerra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Guerra wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thompson.
Thompson punching from mount but Guerra doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thompson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Guerra is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Guerra wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thompson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Thompson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Guerra is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount.
Thompson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Guerra looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerra is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson working the ground and pound effectively.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Thompson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Guerra.
Guerra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guerra with a jab.

Guerra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ed Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guerra wants to stand but Thompson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Thompson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Guerra is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Guerra tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thompson is trying to ground and pound but Guerra uses the momentary lack of control by Thompson to regain half guard.
Guerra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guerra defending well though.
Thompson is nestled in close to Guerra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Guerra to regain full guard.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerra has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guerra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson postures up in Guerra's guard and throws a big left but Guerra blocks it.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerra has wrist control.
Guerra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson throws a strike but Guerra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guerra wants to stand but Thompson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thompson pulls Guerra in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guerra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thompson throws a combination. Guerra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Jose Guerra has been cut.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.

Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guerra on his heels. He'll look to pass Guerra's guard now, I'm sure.
Thompson postures up in Guerra's guard and throws a big left but Guerra blocks it.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Guerra working a defensive guard here.
Guerra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerra has wrist control.
Guerra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guerra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guerra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson throws a strike but Guerra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guerra stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson pulls Guerra in close to prevent any damage.
Guerra wants to get up but he can't break Thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Guerra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Guerra on that attempt.
Guerra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guerra off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Guerra as Thompson shoots in.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerra as he avoids it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Guerra enables Thompson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guerra manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Guerra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Guerra!
Guerra stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.

Thompson is working an open guard so Guerra takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Guerra drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ed Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guerra gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerra has wrist control.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Guerra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Guerra!
Guerra wants to get up but he can't break Thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Guerra from controlling successfully.
Thompson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Guerra from controlling successfully.
Guerra preventing the sweep.
Thompson has Guerra pulled in close to control his posture.

Jose Guerra has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerra but Guerra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson sizes up Guerra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guerra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thompson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guerra trying to control here.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Guerra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson throwing shots but Guerra is blocking nicely.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guerra's head.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guerra regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jose Guerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guerra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerra has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Guerra controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Guerra blocks nicely.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Thompson!
A pretty intense looking Ed Thompson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.