PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Thump (ranked 5777 p4p, 677 weight class) and Guy Franks (ranked 5789 p4p, 679 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.

Thump
vs
Franks

181 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald Thump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Franks!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Franks.
Franks throws a series of strikes that have Thump backpedaling.
Thump tries for a takedown but Franks circles away easily
and Franks counters with a right hand to the body.
Franks lands a two punch combo.
Thump with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Franks to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thump.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Thump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Donald Thump has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Thump shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Franks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thump landing some decent shots from guard.

Franks pushes Thump off and scrambles back to his feet.
Franks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Franks throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thump shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franks but Franks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franks is looking for the big counter here.
Thump is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guy Franks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thump is breathing heavily.
Thump takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Thump looking to score a takedown here. Franks is defending well but Thump drives through and ends up in Franks's guard.
Thump prevents Franks from getting back to his feet.

Franks scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thump or perhaps it was just good defense by Franks, which made it look bad.
Franks throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thump shoots in for a takedown but Franks shows good takedown defense.
Franks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thump defends it nicely.
Thump shoots and misses
and Franks counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Franks.

Oooooh!!! Franks has knocked Thump down with a huge combo! Franks steps away and waves a wobbly Thump back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Thump is rocked!
Thump drops his hands for a split second and Franks immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Thump face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Franks follows up with a right hand that knocks Thump into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guy Franks!