PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryley Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Thompson (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.

Spencer
vs
Thompson

179 cm
22
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryley Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Thompson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thompson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spencer was covering up waiting for the punch and Thompson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.

Spencer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spencer is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Spencer looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spencer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Spencer looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Spencer is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thompson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Spencer can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompson taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Thompson wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrett Thompson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Spencer misses with a series of wild punches.
Spencer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Thompson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thompson.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Spencer being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two 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.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Spencer has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spencer with a poor takedown

so Thompson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spencer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spencer has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Spencer has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thompson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Spencer has tightened it up now! Thompson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryley Spencer!