PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Thomas (ranked 4464 p4p, 4546 weight class) and Goiblin Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Thomas
vs
Wizard

172 cm
24
160
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
154
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Goiblin Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a one two combo.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wizard in his tracks.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Wizard's body.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
And Wizard tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wizard dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wizard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mario Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wizard has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Wizard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goiblin Wizard.
Wizard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wizard gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wizard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Wizard tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wizard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wizard is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Wizard's body. Wizard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wizard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mario Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wizard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wizard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wizard eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Thomas.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Wizard seems unphased.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas tests Wizard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas misses with a double jab

and Wizard counters with a shoot takedown. Thomas fights it but they end up in guard.
Wizard trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Wizard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wizard slips nicely into half guard.
Thomas is not content to let Wizard control the position.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Wizard is controlling him
Wizard content to control rather than advance.
Wizard wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Wizard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Thomas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Wizard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wizard's head.
Thomas jabs Wizard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas throws a combination. Wizard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Wizard off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wizard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wizard fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas cracks Wizard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wizard ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Mario Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wizard doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wizard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Wizard takes the fight into the clinch.
Wizard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Wizard tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goiblin Wizard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wizard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wizard wants a takedown.
Thomas gets underhooks to prevent Wizard's takedown attempt.
Wizard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wizard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wizard somewhat.
Wizard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas leaves Wizard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas looks to land a combination. Wizard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wizard backs up against the cage.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wizard at a distance.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wizard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wizard eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Wizard is rocked!
Thomas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wizard is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
Wizard seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Wizard backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wizard fails with the takedown
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wizard drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wizard darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Wizard into the cage.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Wizard backs away looking to recover.
Wizard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Thomas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wizard doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Wizard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wizard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wizard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Wizard's body. Wizard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mario Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wizard looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Wizard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas cracks Wizard with a good jab.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands with a right hand.
Wizard has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goiblin Wizard.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Wizard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Thomas cracks Wizard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wizard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Wizard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wizard under the eye.
Wizard tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Wizard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Wizard tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wizard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thomas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wizard won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Wizard advances position into side control!
Thomas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wizard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wizard trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Wizard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet.
Thomas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wizard.
Wizard is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas tries to escape but Wizard is in control.
Wizard is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet.
Wizard tries to score with some ground and pound. Thomas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wizard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thomas!
Thomas blocking the ground and pound.
Wizard misses with a head shot.
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Wizard's attempts to control the action.
Goiblin Wizard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You get the feeling that Thomas really doesn't like being in this position too much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mario Thomas!

Mario Thomas wins by unanimous decision!