|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sal Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stipe Drvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sal Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
|
178 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Likes comics |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Can Moonwalk |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sal Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stipe Drvis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Drvis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson manages to pull guard.
Drvis sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is working an open guard so Drvis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Drvis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Drvis looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo bu Drvis just gets out of the way.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Drvis moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson has Drvis up against the cage in a clinch.
Drvis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thompson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Drvis to the mat. Drvis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Drvis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drvis tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Drvis stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Drvis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Drvis stands up from half guard.
Drvis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sal Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Drvis jumps into guard, dragging Thompson to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drvis is on top in guard.
Thompson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hilo Fight lab that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drvis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thompson's guard.
Drvis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drvis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Drvis has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drvis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Drvis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drvis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drvis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thompson tries to roll over but Drvis keeps him under control.
Drvis stalling.
Thompson won't allow Drvis to pass to mount.
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.
Drvis controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Drvis is having none of it.
Drvis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Thompson working over Drvis with some ground and pound. Drvis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Drvis uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Drvis keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
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 Sal Thompson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Drvis breaks the clinch.
Drvis shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drvis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drvis.
Drvis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drvis doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson rushes Drvis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson has hold of one of Drvis's legs. Drvis is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Thompson won't allow Drvis to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stays in close to Drvis's body and controls the position.
Thompson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drvis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thompson, into his guard.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson is working an open guard so Drvis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Drvis pulls guard.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Drvis.
Drvis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Drvis avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Drvis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drvis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Drvis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drvis shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Sal Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Drvis.
Drvis lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thompson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thompson gets a clinch.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Drvis has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson has hold of one of Drvis's legs. Drvis is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Drvis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Drvis.
Thompson throws a big counter combination but Drvis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drvis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Drvis lands a two punch combo.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Drvis breaks the clinch.
Drvis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson rushes Drvis and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson wants to break free but Drvis has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stalls.
Drvis dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
Drvis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drvis has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Drvis leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drvis.
Drvis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thompson after a bit of a struggle.
Drvis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drvis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drvis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thompson trying to control but Drvis is working from the bottom.
Drvis is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stipe Drvis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Drvis throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Drvis tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Drvis kicks off Thompson and gets to his feet.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drvis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drvis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Drvis in a clinch.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Drvis.
Drvis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Drvis has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drvis wants a takedown but no success here.
Sal Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Drvis.
Thompson has clasped his hands together around Drvis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Drvis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drvis is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drvis wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drvis isn't going anywhere.
Drvis is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Drvis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thompson with the ground and pound but Drvis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Drvis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drvis gets back to full guard.
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.
Drvis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard.
Drvis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stipe Drvis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drvis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson controls Drvis momentarily but Drvis frees himself.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Drvis isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drvis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Drvis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drvis misses with a double jab.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.
Drvis rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Drvis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drvis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drvis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Drvis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson rushes Drvis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Drvis can't fight it off and eventually Thompson manages to take the fight to the floor. Drvis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drvis wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson throws a strike but Drvis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drvis postures up.
Drvis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a strike but Drvis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sal Thompson.
I think Thompson 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sal Thompson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sal Thompson waved his t-shirt featuring Sportsmanship Ltd.'s logo in front of the cameras.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
