PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Watson (ranked 6445 p4p, 472 weight class) and Jamal Thompson (ranked 4671 p4p, 388 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dave Watson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dave Watson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Watson
vs
Thompson

205 cm
18
288 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamal Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Thompson enables Watson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thompson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Watson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Watson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Watson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watson won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Watson scoring with some ground and pound.
Watson trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Watson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Watson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Watson trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Watson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Watson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Watson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watson cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Watson with a nice head shot there.
Watson works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.

Thompson is rocked!
Watson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Watson finish him?
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Watson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him.
Watson works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Thompson covers up, he's hurt! Watson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Watson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Watson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Watson!