PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Wisniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wisniewski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vienio & Pele - To jest moj hardcore. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Wisniewski
vs
Thomas

179 cm
36
182 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

182 cm
38
178 lbs
33 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Merciless Gladiators
Mango Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Wisniewski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisniewski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wisniewski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Wisniewski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wisniewski somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Wisniewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wisniewski.
Both fighters circling a little - Thomas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wisniewski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wisniewski connects with the punch.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wisniewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Wisniewski tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wisniewski lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Wisniewski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wisniewski takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Wisniewski moved away.
Ash Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wisniewski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wisniewski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wisniewski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wisniewski looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wisniewski, as that shot connected.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Wisniewski avoids it.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Wisniewski ducks down to avoid it.
Wisniewski fails with the takedown.
Wisniewski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thomas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body kick there by Thomas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thomas. Wisniewski shrugs it off though.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wisniewski.

It looks like Pawel Wisniewski has been cut.

Thomas lands a big head kick that sends Wisniewski tumbling to the mat! Thomas takes a step backwards and waves Wisniewski back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Wisniewski is rocked!
Wisniewski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thomas.
Oh Wisniewski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wisniewski is breathing heavily.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas lands with a nice body kick.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wisniewski.
Look low, kick high! Thomas uses the oldest trick in the book to send Wisniewski tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Thomas is absolutely delighted - when Wisniewski wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ash Thomas!
Ash Thomas is the new welterweight champion!
Ash Thomas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.