PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Lefloer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Lefloer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lefloer
vs
Fitzgerald

219 cm
27
274 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

196 cm
25
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bart Lefloer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fitzgerald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lefloer is trying to get back to full guard.
Lefloer is trying to stand back up but Fitzgerald is controlling him
Lefloer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fitzgerald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fitzgerald is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefloer has wrist control.
Fitzgerald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitzgerald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzgerald is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefloer has wrist control.
Fitzgerald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzgerald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lefloer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lefloer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefloer has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lefloer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fitzgerald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fitzgerald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzgerald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefloer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitzgerald distracts Lefloer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefloer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzgerald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzgerald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lefloer keeping moving, preventing Fitzgerald from controlling successfully.
Fitzgerald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefloer wants to sweep here but Fitzgerald controlling him for the moment.
Fitzgerald tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefloer is retaining full guard.
Lefloer is trying to keep Fitzgerald in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald throwing strikes but missing.
Lefloer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Lefloer keeps moving.
Fitzgerald stopping the sweep attempt from Lefloer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lefloer is trying to defend but Fitzgerald finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fitzgerald throwing shots but Lefloer is blocking nicely.

Fitzgerald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fitzgerald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fitzgerald is stalling here. Lefloer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fitzgerald seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lefloer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lefloer moves into full mount!
Fitzgerald is working to get back to half guard.
Fitzgerald manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Lefloer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzgerald avoid being mounted?
Lefloer stops Fitzgerald from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefloer is looking to advance position but Fitzgerald won't allow it.

Lefloer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fitzgerald is just riding it out for now. Lefloer eventually gives up the hold.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Lefloer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzgerald avoid being mounted?
Lefloer wants to pass the guard but Fitzgerald is defending well.
Fitzgerald trying to hold on to Lefloer's head to control him but Lefloer postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Lefloer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Fitzgerald drives through with a takedown into Lefloer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fitzgerald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lefloer keeping moving, preventing Fitzgerald from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitzgerald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzgerald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lefloer keeping full guard, as Fitzgerald tries to pass.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Fitzgerald stands up from Lefloer's guard - Fitzgerald perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lefloer as he jumps to the side.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.

Lefloer closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to pull guard but Lefloer holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitzgerald drops back down to his feet.
Bart Lefloer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to score a body lock takedown but Lefloer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lefloer is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzgerald gets an underhook and turns Lefloer into the cage.
Lefloer lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald tries to pull guard but Lefloer holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitzgerald drops back down to his feet.
Fitzgerald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lefloer prevents it.
Fitzgerald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lefloer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lefloer is looking for a takedown.
Fitzgerald tries for a takedown but Lefloer manages to get underhooks.
Lefloer is trying to stall.
Fitzgerald is working for takedown but Lefloer is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefloer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fitzgerald fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lefloer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzgerald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fitzgerald prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Lefloer.
Lefloer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitzgerald after a bit of a struggle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lefloer as Fitzgerald tries to tie him up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lefloer.
Fitzgerald wants to take the fight to the mat but Lefloer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Lefloer on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lefloer has Fitzgerald pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lefloer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fitzgerald tumbling to the mat - Lefloer dives into Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fitzgerald is landing with some decent strikes but Lefloer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fitzgerald misses with some ground and pound and Lefloer recovers position to half guard.
Lefloer is looking for a sweep. Fitzgerald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lefloer trying to hold on to Fitzgerald's head to control him but Fitzgerald postures up.
Lefloer trying to get back to full guard but Fitzgerald takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fitzgerald prevents Lefloer from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald landing strikes from the mount and Lefloer is in trouble!
Lefloer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lefloer is in a horrible position here. Fitzgerald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working the ground and pound effectively.
Fitzgerald misses with a head shot.
Lefloer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzgerald lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fitzgerald in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ricardo Fitzgerald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald landing shots from mount.
Fitzgerald tries to control but Lefloer wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lefloer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fitzgerald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lefloer was covering up waiting for the punch and Fitzgerald finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Lefloer keeps moving.
Lefloer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fitzgerald tries to hold on but Lefloer postures up.
Lefloer prevents Fitzgerald from getting the reversal.

Lefloer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lefloer working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lefloer tries for a kimura but Fitzgerald is defending well.

Lefloer has hold of Fitzgerald's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fitzgerald tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lefloer cranks the arm and Fitzgerald screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fitzgerald, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bart Lefloer!
Bart Lefloer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.