PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Resnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Resnar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Thompson
vs
Resnar

192 cm
21
274 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

205 cm
24
270 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Resnar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Resnar. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Resnar scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Resnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson takes a swing at Resnar's ribcage but misses.
Resnar avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Resnar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Resnar which made him look bad.
Resnar connects with the punch.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Resnar defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Resnar.
Resnar looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Resnar moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Resnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Brock Resnar has been cut.
Brock Resnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson dives in and grabs Resnar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Resnar pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Resnar misses its intended target.
Resnar throws a combination that misses

and Thompson counters with a big uppercut that knocks Resnar off his feet! Thompson dives into side control looking to finish!

Resnar is rocked!
Thompson throws a strike aimed at the side of Resnar's head but Resnar avoids it well.
Resnar can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to score with some ground and pound. Resnar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thompson working away.

Thompson stands up.
Resnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Resnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Resnar throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Resnar misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Resnar misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Resnar.
Resnar takes one to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Resnar ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Resnar looks gassed!

Thompson drops Resnar with a big left hand and mounts him. Resnar is in big trouble!
Resnar is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!

Thompson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Resnar is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Thompson!