PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Atomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Atomi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stratovarius - Abyss Of Your Eyes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Khanom Tom 's choice of entrance music: Round 5. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Atomi
vs
Khanom Tom

191 cm
34
175 lbs
31 - 8 - 1

180 cm
39
180 lbs
37 - 13 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160
Bloodlust Horde Fightwear

Union Fight Gear
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomi Atomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Nai Khanom Tom !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atomi misses with a low kick.
Khanom Tom moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Atomi.
Atomi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khanom Tom 's head backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Khanom Tom . No joy for Atomi on that attempt.
Atomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khanom Tom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atomi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khanom Tom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Atomi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khanom Tom doesn't seem phased though.
Atomi throws a looping overhand right but Khanom Tom ducks down to avoid it.
Khanom Tom slips under a jab.
Khanom Tom cracks a nice hook into Atomi's ribs.
Atomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Tomi Atomi has been cut.
Khanom Tom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Atomi.
Khanom Tom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atomi moves out of range of the leg kick from Khanom Tom .
Atomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atomi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanom Tom scores with a leg kick.
Khanom Tom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi slips under a jab.
Atomi throws a low kick but Khanom Tom moves out of range easily.
Atomi cracks Khanom Tom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khanom Tom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Khanom Tom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atomi.
Nai Khanom Tom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atomi throws a jab when Khanom Tom was well out of range.
Atomi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Atomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Khanom Tom tries to clinch but Atomi is having none of it.
Atomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Atomi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khanom Tom doesn't seem phased though.
Khanom Tom misses with a head kick.
Khanom Tom ducks under a wild hook from Atomi.
A right-left combo lands from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atomi manages to avoid it.
Khanom Tom scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom lands with an overhand left.
Atomi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khanom Tom .

Khanom Tom takes the fight into the clinch.

Atomi breaks the clinch.
Atomi swings for the body but Khanom Tom moves out of range.
Khanom Tom connects with an inside leg kick.
Atomi scores with a hook.
Atomi avoids the head kick by Khanom Tom .
Atomi throws a leg kick that misses.
Khanom Tom checks the leg kick.
Khanom Tom lands a leg kick that knocks Atomi off balance momentarily.
Khanom Tom lands a two punch combo.
Atomi throws a leg kick but Khanom Tom checks it.
Khanom Tom misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomi Atomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atomi blocks a low kick nicely.
Atomi misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khanom Tom . Atomi shrugs it off though.
Atomi misses with an uppercut
letting Khanom Tom counter with a right hand.
Atomi misses with an uppercut.
Khanom Tom wants to slow Atomi down by chopping away at his legs.
Khanom Tom slips a straight right by Atomi.
Khanom Tom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atomi.
Atomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khanom Tom .
A head kick from Khanom Tom lands but Atomi takes it in his stride.
Atomi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Atomi misses the target.
Atomi dodges the punch combination from Khanom Tom .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanom Tom tries a head kick but it misses.
Khanom Tom misses with an uppercut. Atomi saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khanom Tom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanom Tom .
Atomi ducks under a wild hook from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom lands a nice hook to Atomi's body. Atomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khanom Tom misses with a hook

and Atomi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Atomi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atomi trying to control but Khanom Tom is working from the bottom.
Atomi postures up in Khanom Tom 's guard and throws a big left but Khanom Tom blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nai Khanom Tom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Khanom Tom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atomi lands a leg kick that knocks Khanom Tom off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Atomi is predictable there
and Khanom Tom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atomi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Atomi.
Khanom Tom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Atomi is looking to score with low kicks.
Khanom Tom throws a body punch but Atomi moves out of range.
Atomi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khanom Tom scores with a jab. Atomi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khanom Tom falls off balance throwing a combination

and Atomi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atomi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atomi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atomi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Atomi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khanom Tom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi throws a big elbow that misses.
Atomi throws a strike but Khanom Tom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Atomi has a closed guard, preventing Khanom Tom from standing up.
Atomi is trying to keep Khanom Tom in close.
Atomi working a defensive guard but Khanom Tom passes into half guard.

Atomi looking for submissions off his back.
Atomi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khanom Tom is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi is looking for a sweep. Khanom Tom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atomi is working hard here to advance position.
Atomi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khanom Tom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Atomi, not yet.

Atomi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi wants to sweep here but Khanom Tom controlling him for the moment.
Khanom Tom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Atomi is proving hard to escape from.
Khanom Tom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Khanom Tom stands up from Atomi's guard - Khanom Tom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Atomi misses with a hook. Khanom Tom ducked under it nicely.
Khanom Tom checks a leg kick nicely.
Atomi tries to land a front kick but Khanom Tom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khanom Tom connects with a body shot.
Atomi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi shoots for a takedown but Khanom Tom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khanom Tom throws a chopping leg kick but Atomi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atomi throws a chopping leg kick but Khanom Tom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khanom Tom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atomi to score with a decent uppercut.
Atomi takes one to the chin there.
Atomi throws a shot from downtown. Khanom Tom moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khanom Tom , right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanom Tom moves out of range of the leg kick from Atomi.
Atomi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khanom Tom moves away from the strike by Atomi.
Khanom Tom slips under a jab from Atomi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atomi lands with a cross.
Khanom Tom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atomi throws a shot from downtown. Khanom Tom moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomi Atomi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Khanom Tom misses with a low kick.
Atomi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khanom Tom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khanom Tom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atomi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atomi misses with a wild combination.
Khanom Tom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khanom Tom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atomi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nai Khanom Tom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khanom Tom missing with a left hand there. Atomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Khanom Tom . Those never looked like landing.
Khanom Tom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Atomi missing with a left hand there. Khanom Tom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khanom Tom checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atomi looks to land a body kick but Khanom Tom moved away.
Atomi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khanom Tom finds it's way round the side to connect with Atomi's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atomi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Khanom Tom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khanom Tom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khanom Tom throws a jab when Atomi was well out of range.
Atomi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khanom Tom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khanom Tom throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Atomi does it's job there.
Khanom Tom with a hook.
Khanom Tom slips a jab from Atomi.
Khanom Tom has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Atomi is looking to chop away at Khanom Tom 's legs.
Atomi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khanom Tom .
Atomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanom Tom .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Atomi throws a lazy right hand but Khanom Tom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanom Tom .
Atomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Atomi throws out a loose jab but Khanom Tom uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Atomi finds it's way through Khanom Tom 's defenses.
Khanom Tom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Khanom Tom .
Atomi just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanom Tom is looking to slow Atomi down with leg kicks.
Khanom Tom motions for Atomi to come forward. Khanom Tom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Atomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khanom Tom connects with a looping right hand.
Khanom Tom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom closes the distance looking to clinch

and Atomi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khanom Tom won't be happy with that.
Khanom Tom is looking for a sweep.
Atomi wants to control but Khanom Tom is keeping him busy.
Khanom Tom is looking for a sweep.
Atomi working the strikes but Khanom Tom uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Atomi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khanom Tom 's head.
Atomi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khanom Tom moves into full guard.
Tomi Atomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi throws a big right hand that misses.
Khanom Tom manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atomi regains half guard.
Khanom Tom is stalling here. Atomi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Khanom Tom seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Atomi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Khanom Tom takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khanom Tom takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tomi Atomi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Khanom Tom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Atomi throws a jab when Khanom Tom was well out of range.
Atomi throws out a loose jab but Khanom Tom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanom Tom feints and then cracks Atomi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atomi down.
Atomi scores with a push kick.
Nice uppercut there from Atomi.
Atomi shoots in for a takedown but Khanom Tom shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Atomi misses its intended target.
Khanom Tom catches Atomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khanom Tom checks the leg kick.
Atomi misses with a low kick.
Atomi throws an overhand right that lands on Khanom Tom 's shoulder, as Khanom Tom tries to avoid the shot.
Khanom Tom cracks the inside of Atomi's front leg.
Khanom Tom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Atomi takes a step back to recover.
Khanom Tom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atomi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom throws a leg kick that is checked

and Atomi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khanom Tom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atomi.
Khanom Tom is trying to maintain the position but Atomi is very close to passing his half guard.
Khanom Tom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atomi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Khanom Tom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atomi.
Atomi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanom Tom won't allow Atomi to pass to mount.
Atomi controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Atomi is trying to control. Khanom Tom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khanom Tom trying to control here.
Atomi looks to land a strike but Khanom Tom avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Atomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khanom Tom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atomi trying to control but Khanom Tom is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Khanom Tom is retaining full guard.
Khanom Tom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Atomi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Khanom Tom decides to stand and escape the position.
Khanom Tom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khanom Tom misses with a straight left.
Khanom Tom misses the body punch

and Atomi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Atomi throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khanom Tom looking for a sweep. Not yet Khanom Tom , not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atomi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khanom Tom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atomi throwing strikes from guard but Khanom Tom blocks nicely.
Atomi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Atomi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Atomi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Atomi tries to advance to mount but Khanom Tom denies him.
Atomi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomi Atomi had his way with Nai Khanom Tom in that round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Atomi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Atomi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atomi is just content to waste time from the top position. Khanom Tom takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Atomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Khanom Tom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khanom Tom manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi working to try and regain half guard.
Atomi wants to control but Khanom Tom is having none of it.
Khanom Tom controlling from the full mount.
Atomi is looking to improve his position but Khanom Tom isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom controlling from the full mount.
Atomi is squirming around, avoiding Khanom Tom 's attempts to control the action.
Khanom Tom tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Atomi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Atomi tries to roll over but Khanom Tom keeps him under control.
Nai Khanom Tom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Atomi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khanom Tom pulls his head out easily.
Khanom Tom passes into side control, despite Atomi's attempt to control the position.

Khanom Tom decides to stand back up. Khanom Tom steps back and let's Atomi get back to his feet.
Atomi avoids the body shot from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khanom Tom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khanom Tom swings for the body but Atomi moves out of range.

Atomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom wants to get back to full guard.
Khanom Tom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atomi.
Atomi wants to take a breather but Khanom Tom is having none of it.
Atomi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khanom Tom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khanom Tom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khanom Tom has hold of Atomi's hands but Atomi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Atomi thows a huge punch but Khanom Tom dodges it nicely.
Atomi thows a huge punch but Khanom Tom dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomi Atomi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atomi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Atomi!
A very excited looking Tomi Atomi 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.