PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 717 p4p, 1081 weight class) and Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 100 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thompson
vs
Kawiwasulu

190 cm
32
280
24 - 14 - 0

185 cm
32
272
18 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kawiwasulu. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Kawiwasulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Kawiwasulu avoids it well and moves away.
Kawiwasulu thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Kawiwasulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawiwasulu circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson throws a body punch but Kawiwasulu moves out of range.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawiwasulu moves away.
Kawiwasulu tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Kawiwasulu looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Kawiwasulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawiwasulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawiwasulu tries to counter with a clinch but Thompson shakes him off and moves away.

Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kawiwasulu's guard.
Kawiwasulu trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Kawiwasulu wants to control the position but Thompson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kawiwasulu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kawiwasulu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kawiwasulu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
Kawiwasulu wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawiwasulu keeps working.
Kawiwasulu tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Kawiwasulu keeps trying to improve his position.
Thompson is nestled in close to Kawiwasulu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kawiwasulu taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kawiwasulu tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Thompson working over Kawiwasulu with some ground and pound. Kawiwasulu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kawiwasulu has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson working Kawiwasulu over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Kawiwasulu's temple.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Kawiwasulu is rocked!
Thompson controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Kawiwasulu is out! Thompson gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ricky Thompson made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.