PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grand Admiral Thrawn (ranked 4226 p4p, 4351 weight class) and Covid Gonna Get (ranked 509 p4p, 522 weight class). Grand Admiral Thrawn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thrawn
vs
Gonna Get

195 cm
24
215
4 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
213
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Admiral Thrawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Covid Gonna Get!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrawn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonna Get.
Thrawn wants to clinch.
Thrawn stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonna Get. Gonna Get gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Gonna Get with that takedown attempt.
Grand Admiral Thrawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Gonna Get shoots in and drives through. Thrawn sprawls well.

Gonna Get gets a takedown into half 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.
Gonna Get is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Gonna Get looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gonna Get looking to control but Thrawn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Gonna Get goes for an armbar but Thrawn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thrawn.
Thrawn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonna Get, not yet.
Gonna Get has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gonna Get wants to improve his position but instead Thrawn has moved into half guard.
Gonna Get makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonna Get.

Gonna Get throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thrawn uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thrawn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gonna Get throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thrawn's waist but Thrawn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonna Get off to one side.
Thrawn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonna Get manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gonna Get tries to keep at a distance but Thrawn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonna Get goes for a takedown attempt but Thrawn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Thrawn has Gonna Get up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Gonna Get has hold of one of Thrawn's legs. Thrawn is fighting the takedown attempt but Gonna Get gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonna Get postures up.
Thrawn keeping full guard, as Gonna Get tries to pass.
Gonna Get trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonna Get preventing the sweep.
Thrawn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonna Get on the ground.
Gonna Get passes Thrawn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Gonna Get seems to be looking for submissions.
Gonna Get wants to control but Thrawn is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get wants to free his trapped foot but Thrawn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonna Get seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gonna Get wants to take a breather but Thrawn is having none of it.
Thrawn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thrawn is doing well to control the position and prevent Gonna Get from advancing to side control.
Gonna Get is keen to just control but Thrawn is a slippery customer.

Gonna Get is trying to work for a kimura but Thrawn is defending well.
Gonna Get wants to pass the guard but Thrawn is defending well.

That's four 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.
Thrawn wants to improve his position but Gonna Get is controlling well.
Thrawn is looking to control Gonna Get's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thrawn avoid being mounted?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

Gonna Get seems to be working for a kimura but Thrawn defends the submission attempt.
Gonna Get looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonna Get stops Thrawn from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gonna Get is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gonna Get is looking to take a break and control but Thrawn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Covid Gonna Get will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thrawn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gonna Get fails with the takedown.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown but Thrawn shows good takedown defense.
Gonna Get misses with a takedown attempt
and Thrawn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grand Admiral Thrawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Thrawn stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonna Get. Gonna Get gets slowly back to his feet.
Thrawn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonna Get shoots in but no luck this time.

Thrawn forces Gonna Get back against the cage and clinches.
Thrawn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrawn pushes Gonna Get back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thrawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonna Get is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Our sources have told us that Thrawn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A right hand to the body from Thrawn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Gonna Get has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thrawn regains guard immediately.
Thrawn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonna Get is breathing heavily.
Gonna Get is fighting to break Thrawn's control of his arms but Thrawn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonna Get pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thrawn is keeping the position for now.
Thrawn managing to control the position.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Thrawn keeps moving.
Thrawn wants to get back to his feet but Gonna Get is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gonna Get trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thrawn keeping full guard, as Gonna Get tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonna Get trying to control but Thrawn is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gonna Get shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown but Thrawn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick lands for Thrawn.
Gonna Get shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thrawn defends it nicely.
It looked like Thrawn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gonna Get.
Thrawn misses with a straight left.
Gonna Get swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrawn.
Gonna Get fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thrawn avoids it really well and circles away.
Thrawn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonna Get can do to turn this around?
Thrawn stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonna Get. Gonna Get gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonna Get.

Gonna Get closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thrawn did well to prevent Gonna Get getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonna Get is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thrawn is just riding it out for now. Gonna Get eventually gives up the hold.
Gonna Get is trying to control. Thrawn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thrawn is trying to maintain the position but Gonna Get is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonna Get wants to pass the guard but Thrawn is defending well.
Gonna Get passes to side control.

Gonna Get is trying to get an arm triangle but Thrawn is defending well.
Gonna Get advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thrawn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thrawn tries to lock up and control but Gonna Get gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gonna Get trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonna Get wants to control but instead Thrawn manages to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonna Get is keen to just control but Thrawn is a slippery customer.
Thrawn is in trouble now - Gonna Get has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grand Admiral Thrawn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gonna Get tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thrawn swivels and escapes.
Thrawn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Covid Gonna Get seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonna Get tries for a takedown but Thrawn circles away easily
and Thrawn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrawn wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Thrawn as Gonna Get shoots in.
Grand Admiral Thrawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Gonna Get fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thrawn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thrawn but Thrawn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thrawn tries to clinch but Gonna Get moves out of range.

Thrawn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrawn looking to throw knees to the head but Gonna Get is blocking nicely.
Thrawn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonna Get's face.

It looks like Covid Gonna Get has been cut.
Gonna Get tries to score a body lock takedown but Thrawn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thrawn tries a body shot but Gonna Get blocks it.
Thrawn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonna Get.
Gonna Get takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thrawn working Gonna Get over with knees to the body.
Thrawn scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
Gonna Get on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonna Get takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thrawn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Thrawn - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thrawn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thrawn.
Thrawn scores with a knee to the head.
Thrawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Gonna Get is rocked!
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
Gonna Get is still on wobbly legs! Can Thrawn finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrawn digs a right hand underneath Gonna Get's ribcage. Gonna Get let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thrawn working the clinch nicely. Gonna Get is working for position but Thrawn cracks him with a big knee to the head! Gonna Get crumples up against the cage and Thrawn lands two more shots before the ref can save Gonna Get! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Grand Admiral Thrawn!
Grand Admiral Thrawn took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Covid Gonna Get was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.