PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Longoria II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Conway
vs
Longoria II

193 cm
19
237 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

205 cm
20
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Monster MMA

PowerCore Labs

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Longoria II!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Conway closes the distance and clinches.
Longoria II avoids the elbow strike from Conway, against the cage.
Conway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Conway is pressed up against the cage. Longoria II has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Conway down to the mat. Conway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conway lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Longoria II sprawling to the canvas. Conway follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Longoria II hang on?

It looks like Evan Longoria II has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Conway connects with a nice short shot to Longoria II's temple.
Conway is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Conway has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Conway is nestled in close to Longoria II, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Longoria II blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conway.
Conway passes the guard and advances to mount!
Conway scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Longoria II?

Longoria II is rocked!
Longoria II looks gassed!
Conway scoring with strikes but Longoria II is staying in there.
BOOM! Conway connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Longoria II is still in real trouble! Can Conway finish him?
Conway loads up with a big shot that hurts Longoria II! He's pulled Conway in close but Conway has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Longoria II survive? More strikes from Conway and Longoria II is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Conway!