PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riggs Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Downe Syndrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thomas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "I Know you Want Me" by Pitbull. Riggs Thomas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Thomas
vs
Syndrome

181 cm
22
208 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riggs Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Downe Syndrome!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Syndrome looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Thomas swings around for an armbar but Syndrome sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thomas's guard.

Thomas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Syndrome has passed into half guard!
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.

Syndrome gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Syndrome scores with a nice head shot.

Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Syndrome!
Syndrome is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Syndrome turns into him and now he's in Thomas's guard.
Thomas is breathing heavily.

Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Syndrome defends easily.
Syndrome tries to stand but Thomas is controlling from the bottom.

Syndrome stands up from Thomas's guard - Syndrome perhaps looking for a knockout.
Syndrome sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome misses with an attempted mid kick.
Syndrome lands a head kick!

It looks like Riggs Thomas has been cut.
Syndrome thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Syndrome sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Syndrome looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Syndrome throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.

Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndrome is trying to stand up here but Thomas is controlling him well.

Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Syndrome is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Thomas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome is looking to escape.

Thomas is working for a kimura but Syndrome is defending it quite comfortably.
Thomas wants to advance to full mount but Syndrome doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Syndrome uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Syndrome throws a head kick that half lands.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Syndrome tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Syndrome to the ground. Syndrome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riggs Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndrome lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Syndrome missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Syndrome.

Syndrome moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Downe Syndrome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riggs Thomas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Syndrome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Syndrome. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Syndrome scores with a three punch combo!
Thomas could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Syndrome lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Syndrome scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Syndrome throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thomas.
Syndrome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Syndrome pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Syndrome misses.
Thomas moves out of range as Syndrome strikes.
Downe Syndrome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Thomas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Syndrome won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Syndrome defends the submission attempt.
Thomas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Syndrome's thigh. Syndrome counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Syndrome manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Syndrome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Syndrome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Syndrome defends the submission attempt.

Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but Syndrome defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Syndrome won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.

Thomas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Syndrome looks like he's trying to stand up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Syndrome throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Syndrome fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Syndrome swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riggs Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Syndrome misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Syndrome clinches with his opponent.
Syndrome just leaning against Thomas, taking a breather.
Syndrome lands a right hand.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Syndrome won't allow it.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
Syndrome gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Syndrome lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Downe Syndrome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riggs Thomas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Syndrome throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.

Thomas scores a takedown into full mount!
Riggs Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Syndrome stops Thomas from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Thomas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Syndrome has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Syndrome!

Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Syndrome won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Syndrome from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Syndrome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Syndrome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Thomas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Syndrome uses it to pass to side control.

Syndrome decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thomas to his feet.
Syndrome misses with a straight left.
Syndrome throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thomas wants to clinch
and Syndrome counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Thomas trying to move into half guard but instead Syndrome has managed to sweep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas wants to hit a switch here but Syndrome passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thomas there!
Thomas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Syndrome is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Syndrome is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas trying to get back to full guard but Syndrome takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Syndrome prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.
Thomas is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas regains half guard.

Thomas looking for submissions off his back.
Syndrome tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riggs Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Syndrome has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Downe Syndrome!
Downe Syndrome is the new light heavyweight champion!