PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lex Xyfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekial Thombah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thombah has chosen Beach Boys - In The Jungle as his entrance music. Lex Xyfer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ezekial Thombah's chin.

Xyfer
vs
Thombah

189 cm
27
218 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lex Xyfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekial Thombah!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xyfer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thombah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Xyfer with that takedown attempt.
Thombah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thombah throws out a leg kick but Xyfer moves out of range and Thombah only half commits.

Xyfer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thombah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xyfer thows a huge punch but Thombah dodges it nicely.
Xyfer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thombah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xyfer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xyfer thows a huge punch but Thombah dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thombah tries to get to full guard but Xyfer has control of the leg.
Xyfer winds up and cracks Thombah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thombah taking some punishment here, with Xyfer in his half guard.

Xyfer 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.
Xyfer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xyfer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thombah's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thombah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xyfer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xyfer trying to control from half guard but Thombah is working away.
Xyfer working over Thombah with some ground and pound. Thombah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Xyfer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xyfer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xyfer working the head and body with strikes.
Xyfer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xyfer winds up and cracks Thombah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xyfer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thombah trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xyfer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xyfer is nestled in close to Thombah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Xyfer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Xyfer looks to land a strike but Thombah avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Xyfer connects with a couple of short punches.
Xyfer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xyfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thombah is keeping the position for now.
Xyfer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xyfer thows a big elbow that misses.
Xyfer postures up and lands a big shot to Thombah's brow.
Xyfer lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Xyfer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thombah dives on top into guard.
Xyfer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thombah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xyfer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xyfer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Xyfer looking to secure an arm triangle but Thombah defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xyfer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lex Xyfer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thombah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xyfer checks it well.

It looks like Ezekial Thombah has been cut.
Xyfer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xyfer misses with a kick to the body.
Thombah lands a front kick.
Horrible takedown by Xyfer or perhaps it was just good defense by Thombah which made him look bad.
Thombah leaves Xyfer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Xyfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thombah throws a series of punches but Xyfer moves out of range.
Thombah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thombah misses with a head kick.
Thombah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xyfer. That did some damage!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xyfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thombah manages to avoid it.
Ezekial Thombah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thombah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thombah throws a head kick but Xyfer moves out of range.
Xyfer shoots in for a takedown but Thombah shows good takedown defense.
Thombah scores with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thombah!
Thombah tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thombah throws a shot to the body.
Thombah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thombah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thombah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xyfer shoots in for a double leg but Thombah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thombah throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xyfer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thombah can pounce on him.
Xyfer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thombah can pounce on him.
Thombah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thombah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thombah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Thombah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thombah scores with a jab to the body.
Thombah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thombah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thombah misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thombah.

Thombah lands a big head kick that sends Xyfer tumbling to the mat! Thombah takes a step backwards and waves Xyfer back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Xyfer is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thombah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Xyfer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thombah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xyfer.
Thombah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ezekial Thombah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thombah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xyfer seems to have got his legs back now.
Thombah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thombah lands a nice hook to Xyfer's body. Xyfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lex Xyfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xyfer blocks a head kick by Thombah.
Thombah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thombah lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thombah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xyfer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thombah can pounce on him.
Xyfer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thombah can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thombah thumps Xyfer with a low kick.
Thombah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xyfer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thombah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xyfer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thombah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xyfer's calf.
Thombah throws a sloppy head kick and Xyfer moves out of range easily.
Thombah connects with an inside leg kick.
Thombah jabs at Xyfer's body.
Thombah cracks Xyfer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thombah lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from Thombah.
Xyfer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekial Thombah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ezekial Thombah's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Thombah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xyfer circles away quickly and effectively.
Thombah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Thombah. No joy for Xyfer on that attempt.
Xyfer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thombah as he avoids it easily.
Thombah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xyfer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Xyfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xyfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xyfer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thombah misses with a series of wild punches.
Thombah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thombah.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thombah.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thombah cracks the inside of Xyfer's front leg.
Thombah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thombah throws a head kick that Xyfer semi-blocks.
Thombah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xyfer rather than just go for the knockout.
Thombah cracks the inside of Xyfer's front leg.
Thombah lands a nice hook to Xyfer's body. Xyfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thombah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Thombah throws a head kick that half lands.
Thombah throws a head kick that Xyfer semi-blocks.
Xyfer misses with a combination
and Thombah counters with a leg kick.
Thombah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thombah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Thombah lands but Xyfer takes it in his stride.
Thombah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xyfer doesn't seem bothered though.
Xyfer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thombah digs a good body shot into Xyfer's ribs.
Xyfer blocks a head kick by Thombah.
Xyfer shoots for a takedown but Thombah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thombah cracks the inside of Xyfer's front leg.
Thombah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xyfer.
Thombah misses with a head kick.
Thombah scores with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thombah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xyfer takes a step back to recover.
Thombah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thombah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thombah scores with a kick to the body.
Thombah connects with a solid leg kick.
Thombah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xyfer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thombah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thombah scores with a spinning back kick!
Thombah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thombah lands with a slapping head kick.
Ezekial Thombah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thombah lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xyfer backs up against the cage.
Thombah throws a right and a left that Xyfer avoids nicely.
Thombah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thombah.
Thombah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xyfer closes the distance and clinches up with Thombah, looking for a takedown. Xyfer pushes Thombah against the cage but Thombah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xyfer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xyfer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thombah.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thombah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thombah.
Thombah misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekial Thombah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thombah 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekial Thombah!