PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Tomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stubb's entrance music is Paper Scratcher. A fine choice. Tomson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bubba Shot the Jukebox last night- Mark Chestnut kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stubb
vs
Tomson

195 cm
38
203 lbs
19 - 26 - 0

189 cm
32
210 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Stubb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julius Tomson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tomson.

Tomson shoots in and bounces Stubb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tomson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stubb working for a triangle but Tomson defends it easily.

Stubb working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tomson has passed into half guard!
Stubb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Tomson there.
Tomson content to control rather than advance.
Tomson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stubb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson trying to control from half guard but Stubb is working away.
Stubb is looking to get back to full guard here but Tomson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Stubb takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tomson cracks Stubb with a big elbow.
Stubb is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy LA Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Stubb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomson trying to control the action but Stubb is working from the bottom.
Tomson scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is looking to take a break and control but Stubb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stubb is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tomson just content to control the position.
Tomson working the ground and pound.
Tomson trying to control the action but Stubb is working from the bottom.
Tomson landing strikes.
Stubb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stubb makes his way to full guard, as Tomson worked for a kimura.

Stubb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Stubb is keeping the position.
Tomson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Tomson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stubb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tomson has Stubb in his guard.
Tomson wants to stand and escape but Stubb is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubb wants to pass the guard but Tomson is keeping the position.
Tomson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stubb manages to get himself to full guard.

Tomson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stubb looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stubb looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stubb!
Tomson tries to bench press Stubb off him but Stubb keeps the position.
Tomson wants to control but Stubb postures up.
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.
Tomson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stubb asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tomson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stubb's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Tomson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tomson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stubb's hands.
Tomson connects with a solid leg kick.
Tomson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stubb is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tomson misses with a body kick.
Tomson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stubb checks a low kick from Tomson.
Tomson misses with a low kick.
That kick from Tomson tenderised Stubb's leg. Stubb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stubb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tomson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Tomson clinches.
Stubb takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Michael Stubb has been cut.
Tomson scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stubb pulls guard successfully.
Tomson trying to control but Stubb is working from the bottom.
Tomson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stubb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomson controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson pushes down on Stubb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tomson is taking a breather. Stubb says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tomson working the head and body with strikes.
Tomson is looking to advance position but Stubb won't allow it.

Stubb looking for submissions off his back.
Stubb has hold of Tomson's hands but Tomson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tomson wants to take a breather but Stubb is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stubb haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Stubb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomson pulls his head out easily.

Stubb looking for submissions off his back.
Tomson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tomson wants to take a breather but Stubb is having none of it.
Tomson stalling.
Stubb has hold of Tomson's hands but Tomson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Stubb is defending well.
Stubb is staying active underneath Tomson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stubb looking for submissions off his back.
Tomson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stubb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Stubb looking for submissions off his back.
Tomson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tomson is looking to take a break and control but Stubb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stubb has hold of Tomson's hands but Tomson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stubb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tomson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tomson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Julius Tomson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tomson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tomson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tomson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tomson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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.
Tomson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tomson controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Tomson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Tomson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Stubb's cut.
That's time! Stubb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tomson has Stubb up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tomson.
Tomson working Stubb over with knees to the body.
Stubb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomson walks away with a smile on his face. Stubb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Tomson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomson is keen to just control but Stubb is a slippery customer.
Tomson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Stubb looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tomson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Tomson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stubb is looking to improve his position but Tomson isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson tries to control but Stubb wriggling away.
Tomson controlling the pace for now.
Stubb bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stubb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Julius Tomson.

Tomson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tomson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stubb is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson uses his free foot to push down on Stubb's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stubb.
Stubb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tomson controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stubb is looking to improve his position but Tomson isn't that keen on the idea.
Tomson landing punches.
Stubb can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson lands a couple of good shots and Stubb has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Tomson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Tomson has the hooks in. Stubb is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Tomson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Tomson looking for the choke but no joy.
Michael Stubb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stubb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tomson.

Tomson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stubb knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stubb for a finish.
Tomson lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Stubb's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tomson controlling the positon.
Stubb is taking damage to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stubb wants to escape the position.
Tomson trying to control momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Tomson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tomson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Tomson!
A very excited looking Julius Tomson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.