PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Hogarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thompson
vs
Hogarsson

195 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven Hogarsson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hogarsson.
Hogarsson avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Hogarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.

Hogarsson has managed to clinch.
Thompson avoiding damage as Hogarsson throws knees to the body.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Thompson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Thompson laying and praying for a moment but Hogarsson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hogarsson trying to control here.
Thompson content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogarsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hogarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thompson is stalling here. Hogarsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thompson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hogarsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hogarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hogarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Who's going to make the next move?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hogarsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson wants to control but Hogarsson postures up.
Hogarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Hogarsson as Thompson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hogarsson but Hogarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hogarsson tries to clinch up.
Hogarsson tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Amir Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Hogarsson.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hogarsson pinned against the cage. Hogarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Thompson clinches.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hogarsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thompson is breathing heavily.

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.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hogarsson looking to slow down the pace here.

Thompson tightens his grip and picks Hogarsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Hogarsson manages to land in guard.
Thompson trying to control but Hogarsson is working from the bottom.
Hogarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Hogarsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson stays in close to Hogarsson's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogarsson tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily

and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson postures up in Hogarsson's guard and throws a big left but Hogarsson blocks it.
Hogarsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Hogarsson controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogarsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogarsson, not yet.
Thompson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hogarsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hogarsson won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogarsson is one step ahead there.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Thompson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson is trying to keep Hogarsson in close.
Hogarsson won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Thompson is pulling down on Hogarsson's head to control his posture.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hogarsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thompson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Hogarsson keeps moving.
Hogarsson looking to control.
Hogarsson wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogarsson trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Thompson controlling the action here.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Hogarsson defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thompson stalling away here and it's allowed Hogarsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Thompson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Thompson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thompson is thwarting Hogarsson's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thompson in particular looking to stall.
Thompson is thwarting Hogarsson's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Hogarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hogarsson's head.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Hogarsson dodges it nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hogarsson tries to clinch up

and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hogarsson's guard.
Hogarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson stands up over Hogarsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogarsson keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Amir Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hogarsson swivels and escapes.

Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Amir Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hogarsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hogarsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sven Hogarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Hogarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Hogarsson wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Hogarsson is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amir 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Thompson!