PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard has chosen My Block as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thornton
vs
Howard

190 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

165 cm
37
163 lbs
13 - 22 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Howard!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thornton somewhat.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily.
Mike Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Howard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thornton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Howard postures up and lands a big shot to Thornton's brow.
Thornton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howard.
Howard working some strikes from top position.
Howard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Howard is posturing up here but Thornton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Howard tries to roll out but it's too tight and Howard has to tap! Slick submission there by Thornton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Thornton!