PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Greggers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narcizo Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greggers comes to the cage accompanied by A Dangerous Man. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Greggers
vs
Thomas

177 cm
24
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

180 cm
20
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George Greggers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Narcizo Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greggers swivels and escapes.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Greggers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greggers misses with a hook.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Greggers.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greggers pinned against the cage. Greggers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
George Greggers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Narcizo Thomas.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greggers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Greggers, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Greggers against the cage but Greggers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greggers clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Greggers looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greggers.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greggers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greggers throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greggers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Greggers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greggers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Greggers. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Nice body punch from Greggers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greggers scores with a shot to the body.
Greggers thows a body shot but no joy.
Greggers lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
A jab from Greggers finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Greggers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Greggers tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greggers counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Greggers does no damage.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Greggers.
Greggers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greggers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Greggers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Greggers.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greggers.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Greggers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greggers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Greggers lands.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Greggers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Greggers shows good takedown defense.
Greggers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Greggers.
A telegraphed right hand from Greggers misses the target.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greggers counters with a nice body shot.
Narcizo Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Greggers counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Greggers to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greggers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greggers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Greggers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Greggers dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Greggers digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
George Greggers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greggers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Greggers misses with a two punch combination.
Greggers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Greggers. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greggers circles away.
Greggers lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Greggers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Greggers.
Greggers throws out a powerful jab.
Greggers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Greggers misses.
Greggers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Greggers counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greggers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas is trying desperately to land a takedown but Greggers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Thomas.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greggers counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Greggers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Greggers digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Greggers misses its intended target.
Greggers scores with a body shot.
Thomas dives in and grabs Greggers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greggers pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Greggers lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greggers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greggers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greggers cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Greggers lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Greggers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Greggers works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Thomas defending well as Greggers loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Greggers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greggers counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Greggers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greggers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greggers cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Greggers.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Greggers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
George Greggers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Narcizo Thomas.
Greggers lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Thomas dives in and scores a takedown into Greggers's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Greggers seems keen to control Thomas's posture.

Thomas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Greggers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Greggers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Greggers!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greggers controls the position.
Thomas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Greggers tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg.

Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
Greggers keeping hold of Thomas's head, controlling as best he can.

Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Greggers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Greggers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greggers keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Greggers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Thomas is working for a kimura but Greggers is defending it quite comfortably.
Greggers moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greggers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!

Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greggers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greggers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greggers is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
Greggers has control of Thomas's left arm, preventing Thomas from doing any damage.
Greggers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because George Greggers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Greggers connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Greggers throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greggers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greggers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greggers wants it to stay on the feet.
Greggers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greggers. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.

Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greggers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Narcizo Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greggers trying to hold on to Thomas's head to control him but Thomas postures up.
Greggers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thomas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thomas's back!
I really don't envy Thomas right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greggers lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Greggers.
Greggers is trying to stick to Thomas's back but Thomas is turning into Greggers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Greggers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thomas.
Thomas pushing down on Greggers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greggers is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Greggers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Thomas moves forwards but Greggers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greggers throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.

Thomas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greggers is looking to reverse the position.
Greggers is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.
Greggers is looking to reverse the position.
Greggers is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greggers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thomas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Greggers is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas prevents Greggers from standing back up.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Greggers is defending well.

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

Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thomas is looking for a kimura but Greggers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage.
Narcizo Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greggers wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy.

Thomas is trying for a kimura here. Greggers looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Thomas wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Narcizo Thomas!
After winning the bout, Narcizo Thomas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.