PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mad Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Tombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Child
vs
Tombo

171 cm
28
145 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

170 cm
21
130 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mad Child!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Tombo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tombo looks to score with a jab to the body but Child is just out of range.
Child pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Tombo darts in and clinches Child up against the cage.

Child breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tombo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Child as he avoids it easily.
Child misses with a few strikes there.
Child scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Child throws a right and a left that Tombo avoids nicely.
Child throws a head kick that misses.
Child tries to clinch up but Tombo circles away and keeps his distance.
Child misses with a leg kick.
Tombo blocks a jab.
Child misses with a few strikes there.

Child has taken the fight to the clinch.
Child can't break the clinch.

Tombo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Child's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Child duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tombo throws a combination that misses
and Child counters with a left and a right that stings Tombo.
Mad Child seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Child misses with a series of wild punches.
Child swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Child throws a low kick but Tombo avoids it.
Child throws a right and a left that both miss.
Child looks to land a combination but Tombo avoids it well.
Tombo throws a series of punches but Child avoids them all with ease.
Tombo tries to close the distance and clinch but Child swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Child moves out of range of the body kick.
Tombo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Child defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tombo.
Tombo dodges the punch combination from Child.
Child on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child throws a right hand that Tombo ducks under and follows up with a left that Tombo also avoids with ease.
Tombo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tombo.
Tombo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Child circles away.
Mad Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Tombo.
Tombo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Child looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Child breaks the clinch.
Tombo ducks under a wild hook from Child.
Tombo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tombo lands a jab.
Child fails to land with a series of punches.
Tombo catches Child with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombo lands with a straight right. Child didn't see that one coming.
Child tries to clinch but Tombo is having none of it.
Child dodges the punch combination from Tombo.
Tombo throws a series of punches but Child moves out of range.
Tombo takes one to the chin there.
Tombo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tombo.
Child misses with a jab, cross combination.
Child throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Child misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Tombo.

Child is rocked!
Child throws a right hand that Tombo ducks under and follows up with a left that Tombo also avoids with ease.
Oh Child is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tombo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tombo duly obliges.
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!
Tombo wants to clinch up but Child keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tombo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tombo scores with a hook to the body. Child takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Child. No joy for Tombo on that attempt.
Tombo shoots for a takedown but Child saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tombo dodges the punch combination from Child.
Child seems to have got his legs back now.
Child swinging wildly here.
Child is looking to clinch but Tombo is avoiding it.
Child misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tombo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Child is breathing heavily.
Tombo throws a series of punches but Child avoids them all with ease.
Child misses with a low kick as Tombo jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Tombo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tombo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Child moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tombo tries to clinch up.
Tombo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Child.
Child has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tombo shoots in for a double leg but Child sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Child moves out of range as Tombo strikes.
Child lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tombo closes the distance and clinches up with Child, looking for a takedown. Tombo pushes Child against the cage but Child circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Child misses with a double jab.
Mad Child is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tombo shoots in but no luck this time.
Mad Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Tombo.
Child misses with a series of wild punches.
Child throws a nice looking combination but Tombo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Child throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Child doesn't manage to clinch there - Tombo circles away.
Child keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick lands from Tombo.

Tombo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Child regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tombo prevents Child from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tombo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Child keeping moving, preventing Tombo from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tombo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Child wants to sweep but no luck.
Child is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tombo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tombo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Child!
Tombo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Child is desperately trying to improve his position but Tombo has a good base and remains in mount.
Tombo controlling the pace for now.
Tombo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Child wants to control but Tombo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Child is trying desperately to improve position.
Tombo controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Child is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian Tombo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Child lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Child misses with a double jab
and Tombo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Child doesn't manage to clinch there - Tombo circles away.
Child fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brian Tombo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Tombo.
Child tries to score with a low kick but Tombo moves his leg out of the way.
Child takes a swing at Tombo's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tombo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tombo scores with a shot to the body.
Tombo scores with a shot to the body.
Child swats away the attempt to clinch by Tombo.
Tombo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Child moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tombo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tombo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Child misses with a two punch combination.
Tombo misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Child scores with a four punch combination!
Tombo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Child throws out the jab.
Child misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Child moves out of range of the leg kick from Tombo.
Tombo wants to clinch.
Tombo misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tombo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Child as he connects with a hook.
Child fails to land with a series of punches.
Child dodges the punch combination from Tombo.
Tombo connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Tombo. Those never looked like landing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Child has Tombo pressed against the cage, preventing Tombo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Child has had enough of the clinch but Tombo keeps him there for the moment.

Tombo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Child lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Child misses with a wild combination.
Tombo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Child misses.
Tombo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Child throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Child looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Child throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tombo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Child circles away quickly and effectively.
Child throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tombo counters with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Tombo coming out on top.
Mad Child is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Child leaves Tombo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tombo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Child is fending him off so far but Tombo persists. Nope, Child circles away and we're back to standing.
Child throws a right hand that Tombo ducks under and follows up with a left that Tombo also avoids with ease.
Tombo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Child's waist but Child gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tombo off to one side.
Mad Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Tombo.
Child lands a jab-cross combination.
Child throws a sloppy head kick and Tombo moves out of range easily.
Brian Tombo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Child tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tombo tries to close the distance and clinch but Child swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tombo throws a nice looking combination but Child bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tombo doesn't manage to clinch there - Child circles away.
Mad Child has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tombo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Tombo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Tombo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tombo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Tombo!
After winning the bout, Brian Tombo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.