PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Py Thon (ranked 5859 p4p, 632 weight class) and John Fitzpatrick (ranked 5855 p4p, 0 weight class). John Fitzpatrick is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Thon
vs
Fitzpatrick

192 cm
18
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Py Thon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thon wants to clinch.
Thon wants to clinch but Fitzpatrick slips to the side
and Fitzpatrick counters with a series of strikes. Thon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Thon with a series of wild strikes but Thon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Fitzpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Thon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thon controlling the action here for a moment.
Fitzpatrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thon has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fitzpatrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thon is working away from the top position though.
Thon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitzpatrick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick wants to improve his position but Thon is controlling well.

Fitzpatrick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fitzpatrick tries to get to full guard but Thon has control of the leg.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy head kick
and Thon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thon has Fitzpatrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick wants to break free but Thon has control.
Thon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzpatrick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to striking at distance but Thon won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fitzpatrick fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a takedown.
Fitzpatrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzpatrick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Py Thon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick moves into range and clinches up with Thon.
Thon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Thon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Thon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitzpatrick jumps guard but Thon stands there with Fitzpatrick around his waist. Fitzpatrick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to break free but Thon pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick just leaning against Thon, taking a breather.

Fitzpatrick drags the fight down to the ground.
Thon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzpatrick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitzpatrick has control of Thon's left arm, preventing Thon from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thon trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jab by Fitzpatrick.
Thon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitzpatrick but Fitzpatrick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Fitzpatrick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick instigates a clinch.
Fitzpatrick wants a takedown.
Fitzpatrick controlling the action here for a moment.
Fitzpatrick being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thon is struggling to control the position.
Thon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick pulls guard successfully.
Fitzpatrick keeping full guard, as Thon tries to pass.
Thon stopping the sweep attempt from Fitzpatrick.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fitzpatrick is striking off his back. Thon thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Fitzpatrick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzpatrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thon is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thon trying to control the action but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to full guard.
Fitzpatrick is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fitzpatrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzpatrick tries to roll over but Thon keeps him under control.
Thon is trying to control. Fitzpatrick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thon rushes Fitzpatrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick just leaning against Thon, taking a breather.
Fitzpatrick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Thon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thon trying to stall but Fitzpatrick improves his position.
Thon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fitzpatrick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thon avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Fitzpatrick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick is trying to break free.
Fitzpatrick is trying to break the clinch but Thon has him pressed against the cage.

Thon has Fitzpatrick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fitzpatrick tumbling to the mat - Thon dives into Fitzpatrick's guard.

Fitzpatrick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzpatrick pulls Thon in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Py Thon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fitzpatrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Fitzpatrick clinches up with Thon and pushes him back against the cage.

Fitzpatrick is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fitzpatrick to the mat. Fitzpatrick regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Fitzpatrick pushes Thon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thon backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Thon clinches up with Fitzpatrick and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thon throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thon.
Fitzpatrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thon has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thon is keeping busy.
Py Thon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick wants a takedown.
Thon can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fitzpatrick tries to pull guard but Thon holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitzpatrick drops back down to his feet.
Thon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Py Thon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzpatrick as Thon tries to tie him up.
Fitzpatrick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thon smiles and moves away.
Py Thon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Thon has closed the distance and engaged Fitzpatrick in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick slowing the pace effectively.
Thon looking to slow down the pace here.
Thon avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries for a takedown but Thon manages to get underhooks.
Thon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Fitzpatrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thon slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Py Thon.
Thon wants to clinch.

That's four 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.
Thon is looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick is avoiding it.
Thon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzpatrick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thon defends well and Fitzpatrick ends up having to push Thon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thon is looking to counter punch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Thon.
Fitzpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thon can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Thon.
Thon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzpatrick's face.
Fitzpatrick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Fitzpatrick.
I think Fitzpatrick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for John Fitzpatrick!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for John Fitzpatrick!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for John Fitzpatrick!

John Fitzpatrick wins by unanimous decision!