PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Polumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Polumbo
vs
Thomson

178 cm
21
234 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

202 cm
20
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Polumbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig Thomson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polumbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Polumbo misses.

Thomson moves into the clinch.

Thomson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polumbo misses with a straight right.
Polumbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joey Polumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Thomson.
Polumbo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomson backs up against the cage.
Thomson takes one to the chin there.

Thomson clinches.
Thomson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Polumbo's efforts to push away.
Polumbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polumbo taking a breather.
Polumbo can't break the clinch.

Thomson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polumbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Thomson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polumbo throws an overhand right that lands on Thomson's shoulder, as Thomson tries to avoid the shot.
Polumbo throws a hook to the side of Thomson's head but Thomson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomson lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Thomson.
Polumbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polumbo.
Polumbo misses with a hook to the body
and Thomson counters with a right hand to the body.
Polumbo is breathing heavily.
Polumbo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Thomson to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polumbo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Polumbo wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Thomson moves into range and clinches up with Polumbo.

Thomson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomson connects with a crisp jab.

Thomson moves into the clinch.
Thomson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Polumbo is rocked!
Thomson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Thomson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh Polumbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Polumbo drops his hands momentarily. Thomson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Polumbo staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Polumbo doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Thomson!