PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Jacoboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacoboni has chosen Enter the Sandman as his entrance music. Tobias Jacoboni is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Thomas
vs
Jacoboni

180 cm
27
182 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

186 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobias Jacoboni!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacoboni is looking to clinch.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacoboni as he jumps to the side.

Thomas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacoboni's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacoboni keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas postures up in Jacoboni's guard and throws a big left but Jacoboni blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thomas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacoboni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacoboni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacoboni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Jacoboni controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Jacoboni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Thomas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacoboni's head.

Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacoboni sprawls well. Jacoboni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thomas dives in and grabs Jacoboni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacoboni pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Jacoboni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Jacoboni circles away easily
and Jacoboni counters with a nice body shot.
Jacoboni with a jab.

Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jacoboni to the ground. Thomas is now in Jacoboni's guard.
Jacoboni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacoboni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacoboni working a defensive guard here.
Jacoboni might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thomas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jacoboni wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Jacoboni looking to control.

Tobias Jacoboni has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jacoboni punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Jacoboni cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacoboni lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacoboni lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacoboni lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Jacoboni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacoboni tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacoboni lands a right hook to the body.
Jacoboni jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas looks to clinch
and Jacoboni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacoboni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacoboni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Jacoboni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Jacoboni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacoboni pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. Jacoboni follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jacoboni closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Jacoboni circles away easily
and Jacoboni counters with a nice body shot.
Jacoboni throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Jacoboni lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacoboni misses with a low kick.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Jacoboni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Jacoboni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thomas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jacoboni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jacoboni counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Jacoboni.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacoboni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Jacoboni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Jacoboni had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut there from Jacoboni.
Good exchange - Jacoboni coming out on top.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacoboni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Jacoboni.

It looks like Chris Thomas has been cut.
Thomas moves forwards but Jacoboni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacoboni, as that shot connected.
Jacoboni cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left lands for Jacoboni.
Chris Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacoboni catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheers as Jacoboni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacoboni to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas wants to clinch but Jacoboni slips to the side
and Jacoboni counters with a left to the body.
Chris Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacoboni works the jab nicely.
Jacoboni lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jacoboni - just one landing.
Thomas throws a chopping leg kick but Jacoboni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacoboni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jacoboni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Jacoboni - just one landing.
Jacoboni lands with an overhand left.
Jacoboni lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Jacoboni connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
Jacoboni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Jacoboni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacoboni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacoboni scores with a body shot.
Jacoboni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Jacoboni connects with a looping right hand.
Jacoboni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacoboni scores with a jab.
Jacoboni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Jacoboni lands the left hand.
Jacoboni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacoboni.
Jacoboni connects with a looping right hand.
Jacoboni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tobias Jacoboni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Jacoboni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacoboni misses with a low kick.
Jacoboni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jacoboni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacoboni wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacoboni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacoboni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jacoboni lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Nice cross by Jacoboni.
A jab lands there for Jacoboni.
Jacoboni punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Jacoboni scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacoboni cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacoboni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Jacoboni had a free shot at his head there.
Jacoboni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Jacoboni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Thomas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jacoboni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacoboni scores with a jab.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Jacoboni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas wants to clinch but Jacoboni slips to the side
and Jacoboni counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas walks into a jab.

Thomas is rocked!
Jacoboni works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Jacoboni lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jacoboni cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacoboni with a nice cross.
Jacoboni cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacoboni lands a head shot.

Thomas scores with a takedown into Jacoboni's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacoboni seems keen to control Thomas's posture.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jacoboni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Tobias Jacoboni has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Jacoboni circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas moves to clinch but Jacoboni breaks away
and Jacoboni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Jacoboni moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Jacoboni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacoboni stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Tobias Jacoboni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Jacoboni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas wants a takedown.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacoboni has Thomas pushed against the cage.
Jacoboni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacoboni is trying to push Thomas away but Thomas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jacoboni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Jacoboni.
Jacoboni tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacoboni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacoboni tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jacoboni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jacoboni is looking to clinch.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Jacoboni. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Jacoboni scores with a jab.
Jacoboni lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Jacoboni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jacoboni cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chris Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Jacoboni lands.
Jacoboni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jacoboni scores with a hook.
A left lands for Jacoboni.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacoboni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jacoboni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jacoboni!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacoboni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacoboni to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacoboni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Jacoboni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jacoboni winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Jacoboni!