PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Sun (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.

Fitzpatrick
vs
Sun

187 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hassan Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Sun!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fitzpatrick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sun scoring with punches and elbows.
Sun blocks the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Sun avoids the strikes from the bottom by Fitzpatrick.
Sun remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sun in side control, throwing shots but Fitzpatrick defends.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a sweep.
Fitzpatrick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sun takes a little break here. Fitzpatrick wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sun off and has taken his back!
Fitzpatrick is trying to stick to Sun's back but Sun is turning into Fitzpatrick. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fitzpatrick's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sun.
Sun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sun preventing the sweep.
Fitzpatrick keeping moving, preventing Sun from controlling successfully.
Fitzpatrick throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Fitzpatrick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sun controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sun is looking to clinch.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sun's hands.
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Sun.

Sun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fitzpatrick's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sun controls the pace.
Sun advances to half guard.
Sun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Fitzpatrick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Sun works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fitzpatrick tries to hold on but Sun pushes him away.
Fitzpatrick is squirming around, avoiding Sun's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sun lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sun fails with an attempt to clinch.

Sun drives through with a takedown into Fitzpatrick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sun throws a big right hand that misses.

Fitzpatrick is looking for a triangle but Sun pushes his legs off easily.
Fitzpatrick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sun is controlling him.

Sun stands up and waves to Fitzpatrick to follow him.
Larry Sun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fitzpatrick!
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to his feet but Sun is dominant here and he's now got Fitzpatrick's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sun trying to control.
Fitzpatrick looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sun slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sun is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Sun is persistently looking for the submission but Fitzpatrick is defending it well.
Sun is breathing heavily.
Sun really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sun.

Fitzpatrick fending off the submission attempt from Sun.
Fitzpatrick tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but Sun manages to sink in the hooks.

Sun patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but Sun manages to sink in the hooks.
Fitzpatrick is really stuck here.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but Sun manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Fitzpatrick right now.
Larry Sun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sun is looking for the choke from the back position but Fitzpatrick is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Sun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fitzpatrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Sun circles away.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzpatrick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sun looks to land a body kick but Fitzpatrick moved away.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Sun circles away.
Sun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sun doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzpatrick circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sun. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sun staying out of range there.

Sun drives through and clinches with Fitzpatrick against the cage.

Sun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sun moves into range and clinches up with Fitzpatrick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sun gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzpatrick wants to improve his position but Sun is controlling well.
Fitzpatrick is staying active underneath Sun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sun wants to stand but Fitzpatrick has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sun blocks the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Sun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sun prevents Fitzpatrick from improving his position.
Fitzpatrick tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Sun circles away.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sun takes a step back to recover.

Sun shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fitzpatrick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fitzpatrick is looking to reverse the position.
Sun wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him busy.
Fitzpatrick throws up a few punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fitzpatrick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fitzpatrick tries to buck Sun off but Sun is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control Sun's posture but Sun avoids it.
Fitzpatrick tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzpatrick keeps working.
Fitzpatrick can't do much from the bottom here.

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

Fitzpatrick clinches.

Sun has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep an underhook but Sun manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sun is trying to control. Fitzpatrick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzpatrick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sun's back!
Hassan Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larry Sun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sun wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Larry Sun.
I've got Sun winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Sun!