|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Thomas (ranked 3708 p4p, 2928 weight class) and Islandiano Islandish (ranked 406 p4p, 344 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
26
238
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
200 cm
27
270
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
|
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Thomas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Islandiano Islandish!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Thomas tries to circle away but Islandish has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling the position.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Islandish has him pressed against the cage.
Islandish throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islandish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas , pushing him back against the cage.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Islandish can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Islandish lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Andre Thomas has been cut.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Islandish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas , pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Islandish has him pressed against the cage.
Islandish manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Islandish.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thomas 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.
Thomas postures up in Islandish's guard and throws a big left but Islandish blocks it.
Islandish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Islandish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thomas passes into side control.
Islandish is looking to regain half guard here but Thomas keeps moving and retains side control.
Thomas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Islandish is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Islandish can do anything to dispel that myth.
Islandish is looking for a sweep.
Thomas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Islandish takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thomas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Islandish sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islandish managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thomas .
I wouldn't like to be where Islandish is right now.
Islandish is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Islandish's head.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Islandish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is thwarting Islandish's attempts to control the position.
Islandish wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas slips a nice elbow through Islandish's hands, connecting with Islandish's forehead.
Islandish is looking to improve his position.
Islandish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islandish looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Islandish keeping control of the position.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Islandish defending well though.
Islandish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas .
Thomas drops an elbow to the side of Islandish's head.
Islandish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas .
We've been informed that Islandish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Islandish's head.
Islandish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas .
Islandish is controlling Thomas 's trapped leg to prevent Thomas from advancing to side control.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Islandish has hold of Thomas 's hands but Thomas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thomas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throwing shots but Islandish is blocking nicely.
Islandish is looking to control Thomas 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Islandish avoid being mounted?
Islandish tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Islandish defending well though.
Islandish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas .
Islandish gets full guard.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Islandish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thomas won't allow Islandish to sweep him here.
Islandish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Islandish has wrist control.
Islandish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Thomas 's cut.
That's time! Thomas 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Islandish missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Islandish scores with a nice strike.
Thomas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Islandish is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Islandish closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thomas 's guard.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Islandish is controlling him.
Islandish distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Islandish won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Islandish is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Andre Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Islandish tries to pass.
Islandish postures up in Thomas 's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Islandish manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Thomas is controlling Islandish's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Islandish prevents Thomas from standing back up.
Thomas kicks Islandish off and gets back to his feet.
Islandish closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Islandish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Islandish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Islandish lands in his opponent's guard.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Islandish slips an elbow through the middle.
Thomas is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islandish gets to his feet and stands over Thomas , holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Thomas felt that one! Islandish unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Thomas from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islandiano Islandish!
The defeated Andre Thomas had this to say: 'Back to the gym.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
