PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolo Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yung has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Doug Thomas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Thomas
vs
Yung

198 cm
27
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

192 cm
24
265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolo Yung!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a head kick but Yung moves out of range.

Yung moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Thomas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Bolo Yung has been cut.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yung blocks an elbow strike.
Yung blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yung blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yung blocks an elbow strike.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Yung avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yung's brow.

Yung wants the takedown. Thomas is fighting it off but Yung persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thomas's guard against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thomas is pulling down on Yung's head to control his posture.
Yung wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Thomas controls Yung momentarily but Yung frees himself.
Yung preventing the sweep.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Doug Thomas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Yung moves into the clinch.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
Thomas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yung avoids a wild elbow strike from Thomas.
Yung misses with a punch to the body.
Yung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yung blocks the elbow strike.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yung avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hand to the body from Yung.
Thomas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Yung shrugs off.

Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Yung moves out of range easily.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Yung avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yung clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas lands an elbow inside.
Thomas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thomas lands an elbow just above Yung 's eye.
Yung looks gassed!
Yung takes an elbow to the temple.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thomas lands a nice elbow.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yung's brow.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Bolo Yung's cut even more.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yung's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Yung.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yung's brow.
Yung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bolo Yung's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Yung avoids the head kick by Thomas.

Yung has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Yung blocks an elbow strike.
Yung dodges an elbow strike from Thomas.

Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Thomas forces Yung back against the cage and clinches.
Yung blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Yung avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yung throws a head punch that misses.
Yung avoids a wild elbow strike from Thomas.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thomas.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yung's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Yung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yung is breathing heavily.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.

The cut above Bolo Yung's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Yung breaks from the clinch.

Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Yung.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yung throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thomas pushes off an throws an elbow but Yung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yung blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Thomas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Yung dodges an elbow strike from Thomas.
Yung blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas pushes off an throws an elbow but Yung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yung's brow.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
Yung blocks an elbow strike.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Yung.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Yung blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.
Yung looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yung's brow.
Yung stalling in the clinch but Thomas improves position.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Yung avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
Yung blocks an elbow strike.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yung leaning against his opponent.
Thomas lands an elbow that stopped Yung in his tracks for a moment.
Thomas pushes off an throws an elbow but Yung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Yung is controlling the position.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yung's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Yung blocks the elbow strike.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yung lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yung blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Yung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas pushes off an throws an elbow but Yung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bolo Yung's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Thomas wants to slow Yung down by chopping away at his legs.
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yung.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.

Yung pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Yung is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thomas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Yung gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yung prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Thomas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Yung trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yung is pressing down on Thomas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thomas is holding on for now.
Doug Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung working Thomas over with strikes.
Thomas is not content to let Yung control the position.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Yung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas is pressing down on Yung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Yung is having none of it.
Thomas pulls Yung in close to prevent any damage.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.

Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thomas gets underhooks to prevent Yung's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yung tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Yung back against the cage.
Thomas blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung is looking to control Thomas's arms but Thomas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yung has his back to the cage.
Bolo Yung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yung blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yung has Thomas pressed against the cage.
Yung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doug 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Thomas!
Doug Thomas really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Global MMA Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.