PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 2091 p4p, 3023 weight class) and Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 251 p4p, 356 weight class). Ricky Thompson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boyd Fitzgerald's chin.

Thompson
vs
Fitzgerald

190 cm
26
280
5 - 4 - 0

192 cm
26
220
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boyd Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Fitzgerald. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick.
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald throws a big counter head kick but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thompson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thompson lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thompson postures up in Fitzgerald's guard and throws a big left but Fitzgerald blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzgerald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thompson 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.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson stands up over Fitzgerald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thompson works over Fitzgerald with some ground and pound from guard.

Fitzgerald is rocked!
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzgerald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson postures up in Fitzgerald's guard and throws a big left but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzgerald can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitzgerald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Thompson advances position into side control!
Fitzgerald is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thompson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thompson in side control, throwing shots but Fitzgerald defends.
Thompson throws an elbow but Fitzgerald slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fitzgerald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thompson connects with a decent elbow.
Thompson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fitzgerald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fitzgerald down.
Fitzgerald is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson lands a big left to the face of Fitzgerald, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Thompson and another - Fitzgerald is out! Thompson stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!