PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory
vs
Thompson

199 cm
22
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

187 cm
28
172 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Thompson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brigadier Victory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thompson is out of range and Brigadier Victory settles back down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Brigadier Victory throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Brigadier Victory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brigadier Victory misses with a looping right.
Brigadier Victory misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brigadier Victory.
The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson defending well as Brigadier Victory loads up on a big left hand.
Brigadier Victory is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Brigadier Victory misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Brigadier Victory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson slips under a jab from Brigadier Victory.
Brigadier Victory moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Brigadier Victory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brigadier Victory.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigadier Victory tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson checks a low kick from Brigadier Victory.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brigadier Victory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thompson on the side of the head.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brigadier Victory throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigadier Victory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Brigadier Victory drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Brigadier Victory throws a combination that misses
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thompson misses with a hook. Brigadier Victory ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory will probably get the nod.
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 throws a lazy right hand but Brigadier Victory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brigadier Victory throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brigadier Victory misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigadier Victory throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Brigadier Victory really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brigadier Victory lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brigadier Victory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Brigadier Victory.
Brigadier Victory throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brigadier Victory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigadier Victory tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brigadier Victory misses with a low kick.
Brigadier Victory falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brigadier Victory throws a poor cross that misses
and Brigadier Victory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson slips a jab from Brigadier Victory.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves out of range as Brigadier Victory throws a body kick.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brigadier Victory in his tracks.
Brigadier Victory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Some wild striking there from Brigadier Victory.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brigadier Victory throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Brigadier Victory misses.
Brigadier Victory throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Brigadier Victory ducks down to avoid it.
The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Brigadier Victory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Brigadier Victory lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
Brigadier Victory takes one on the button.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Brigadier Victory ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brigadier Victory ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Brigadier Victory throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Brigadier Victory looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
letting Brigadier Victory counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigadier Victory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brigadier Victory.
Brigadier Victory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Brigadier Victory makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson misses the jab.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a jab when Brigadier Victory was well out of range.
Brigadier Victory scores with a jab. Thompson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Brigadier Victory misses the target.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Brigadier Victory's shoulder, as Brigadier Victory tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigadier Victory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brigadier Victory takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Brigadier Victory is out of range.
Brigadier Victory throws a combination that misses
and Brigadier Victory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jon Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brigadier Victory counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Thompson.
Well Brigadier Victory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!