PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between WIlliam Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceasar Tomson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by I got my game on. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bob
vs
Tomson Jr

190 cm
31
260 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

190 cm
30
273 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
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 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, WIlliam Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ceasar Tomson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
Tomson Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Tomson Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Tomson Jr has Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob gets underhooks to prevent Tomson Jr's takedown attempt.
Tomson Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bob avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bob avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr keeps control of Bob as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bob blocks the elbow strike.

Tomson Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tomson Jr wants to pass the guard but Bob is keeping the position.
Tomson Jr trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomson Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tomson Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ceasar Tomson Jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob defending well as Tomson Jr loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bob swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomson Jr.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bob throws a series of strikes that have Tomson Jr backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Tomson Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Bob fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tomson Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomson Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ceasar Tomson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tomson Jr moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomson Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bob is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tomson Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WIlliam Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomson Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bob wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tomson Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Tomson Jr prevents Bob from breaking the clinch.
Tomson Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bob's defenses.

It looks like WIlliam Bob has been cut.
Bob is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bob drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomson Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bob is pressed up against the cage. Tomson Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bob down to the mat. Bob avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tomson Jr closes the distance and clinches.

Tomson Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tomson Jr manages to end up in side control.
Bob is not content to let Tomson Jr control the position.
Tomson Jr advances to full mount.

Tomson Jr has hold of Bob's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bob manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tomson Jr tries to control but Bob wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Bob really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tomson Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tomson Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Tomson Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bob is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ceasar Tomson Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on WIlliam Bob's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bob pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tomson Jr back to the cage. Bob follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tomson Jr loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Bob's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bob duly obliges.
Tomson Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Bob circles away.
Bob slips a straight right by Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr tries to clinch but Bob moves out of range.
Tomson Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomson Jr wants to clinch up but Bob keeps it at a distance.

Tomson Jr pushes Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob wants a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomson Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tomson Jr has Bob pressed against the cage, preventing Bob from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tomson Jr lands an elbow inside.
Tomson Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bob is defending well for now.
Tomson Jr lands an elbow inside.
Tomson Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tomson Jr looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tomson Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Tomson Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob scores with a one two! Tomson Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bob blocks a head kick by Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob moves out of range as Tomson Jr strikes.
The crowd cheers as Bob lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tomson Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Bob bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tomson Jr's head.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomson Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
WIlliam Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Bob slips a straight right by Tomson Jr.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Tomson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomson Jr avoids the head kick by Bob.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
Tomson Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tomson Jr misses its intended target.
Tomson Jr tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it.
Tomson Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tomson Jr has managed to clinch.
Bob wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WIlliam Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Tomson Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Tomson Jr manages to break the clinch.
Bob swinging wildly here.

Tomson Jr clinches up against the cage.
Tomson Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bob's efforts to push away.

Tomson Jr manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomson Jr.
Nice shot lands for Bob.
A head kick from Tomson Jr lands but Bob takes it in his stride.
Tomson Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomson Jr tries to clinch up but Bob circles away and keeps his distance.
Bob shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomson Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Bob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomson Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob throws a good cross that connects.
Bob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tomson Jr is looking to clinch.
Tomson Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tomson Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Some wild striking there from Bob.
Tomson Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Tomson Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Tomson Jr misses its intended target.
WIlliam Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomson Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomson Jr tries to clinch up.
Tomson Jr tries to clinch up.
Bob misses with a looping right.

Tomson Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tomson Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bob after a bit of a struggle.
Bob looking for a takedown.
Bob tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tomson Jr lands a nice elbow.

WIlliam Bob's cut is getting worse.
Ceasar Tomson Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Tomson Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ceasar Tomson Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on WIlliam Bob's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bob lands a two punch combo.
Bob moves away from the strike by Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Tomson Jr darts in and clinches Bob up against the cage.

Bob lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Tomson Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Bob trying to control the action but Tomson Jr is working from the bottom.
Tomson Jr wants to get back to full guard.

Bob is trying to work for a kimura but Tomson Jr is defending well.
Tomson Jr tries to get to full guard but Bob has control of the leg.

Tomson Jr looking for submissions off his back.

Tomson Jr actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tomson Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tomson Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tomson Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tomson Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Bob tries to pass to full mount but Tomson Jr defends it.
Ceasar Tomson Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tomson Jr actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bob lands a nice short elbow.
Bob sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tomson Jr defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bob keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bob sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tomson Jr defending well though.

Bob is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Tomson Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bob wants to take a breather but Tomson Jr is having none of it.

Tomson Jr looking for submissions off his back.

Tomson Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bob is looking for a kimura but Tomson Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bob to get the leverage.
Bob wants to control but Tomson Jr is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tomson Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Tomson Jr is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bob is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bob is trying to work for a kimura but Tomson Jr is defending well.
Tomson Jr is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomson Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tomson Jr actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Bob there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
WIlliam Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bob has hold of Tomson Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tomson Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tomson Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Tomson Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tomson Jr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Tomson Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Bob.

Tomson Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob is trying to control. Tomson Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
WIlliam Bob showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tomson Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

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