PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Pynchon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markku Mannersormi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pynchon
vs
Mannersormi

177 cm
25
270 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

185 cm
26
193 lbs
20 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Pynchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markku Mannersormi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannersormi misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mannersormi. Pynchon does a little dance to reset his feet.

Mannersormi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mannersormi preventing the sweep.
Pynchon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pynchon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pynchon tries to get out of the position.
Mannersormi landing some decent shots from guard.
Mannersormi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pynchon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pynchon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mannersormi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pynchon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pynchon wants to sweep but no luck.
Mannersormi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mannersormi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pynchon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pynchon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mannersormi throwing strikes from guard but Pynchon blocks nicely.
Mannersormi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pynchon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mannersormi!
Pynchon working the ground and pound effectively.

Mannersormi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannersormi is working to get back to half guard.
Pynchon looking to finish Mannersormi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mannersormi!
Mannersormi is still in real trouble! Can Pynchon finish him?
Pynchon lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Mannersormi! Pynchon sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Mannersormi and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Pynchon!
An out of breath Thomas Pynchon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.