PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fitch Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Lunatic Fringe by Red Ryder. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Thomas
vs
Oliver

182 cm
22
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

JOKER FIGHTGEAR
BioPharm Nutrition

Monster MMA

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fitch Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Oliver slips a jab from Thomas.
Oliver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliver moves away.
Oliver shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliver blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Oliver ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Oliver.
Oliver takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Fitch Oliver has been cut.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Oliver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Oliver's shoulder, as Oliver tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Oliver.
Oliver moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomas misses the jab.
Oliver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliver avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Oliver counter with a right hand.
Oliver shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Doc Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fitch Oliver.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
Oliver throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Oliver takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Thomas moves out of range as Oliver strikes.
Oliver is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thomas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Oliver.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oliver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliver moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Oliver moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Oliver slips the punch.
Thomas throws a hook but Oliver blocks it.
Doc Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliver lands with a cross.

It looks like Doc Thomas has been cut.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Oliver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas slips under a jab from Oliver.
Oliver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliver's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliver.
A cross from Oliver lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doc Thomas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliver.
Doc Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas misses with a double jab

and Oliver counters with a takedown into side control.
Thomas struggling a bit here.
Oliver wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Oliver working away.
Oliver trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Oliver laying and praying for a moment but Thomas takes advantage and regains half guard.
Oliver stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Oliver controlling the pace.
Oliver is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Oliver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliver.
Thomas striking from the bottom.
Thomas is controlling Oliver's trapped leg to prevent Oliver from advancing to side control.
Oliver is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thomas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Despite being in the dominant position, Fitch Oliver just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliver looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Oliver throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Oliver's head back.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doc Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliver shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Thomas.

Oliver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oliver is breathing heavily.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliver is one step ahead there.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliver thows a big elbow that misses.
Oliver preventing the sweep.
Oliver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Oliver is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Oliver counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thomas!

Oliver is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thomas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thomas tries to hold on but Oliver pushes him away.
Oliver looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oliver controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fitch Oliver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Oliver.
Oliver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oliver fails with the takedown.
Oliver shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Oliver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doc Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliver shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doc Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fitch Oliver.
Oliver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oliver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.

Oliver is rocked!
Thomas drops Oliver with a huge uppercut! Oliver drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Thomas is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doc Thomas!