PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Narcizo Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thomas
vs
Gambino

180 cm
25
122 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

167 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Narcizo Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gambino counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Gambino takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Gambino counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gambino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Narcizo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambino thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gambino counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Gambino circles away easily
and Gambino counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Gambino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gambino's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gambino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gambino looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gambino manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thomas has Gambino in his guard.

Thomas has his foot on Gambino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gambino works his way back into a safe position though.

Thomas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gambino has picked Thomas up and slammed him! Thomas can't keep hold of the triangle and Gambino manages to pass to side control!
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gambino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino trying to mount his opponent but Thomas defends it.

Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gambino working Thomas over with strikes.

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

Thomas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gambino pulls his head out easily.
Gambino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Thomas looking for submissions off his back.

Thomas looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gambino passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
Thomas is working hard here to advance position.

Gambino tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thomas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gambino off and has taken his back!

Thomas is persistently looking for the submission but Gambino is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thomas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Gambino defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Thomas has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gambino has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gambino is really stuck here.

Thomas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Thomas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlo Gambino will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gambino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Narcizo Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gambino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas tries for a takedown but Gambino circles away easily
and Gambino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gambino counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Narcizo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Gambino. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Gambino circles away easily
and Gambino counters with a left to the body.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gambino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gambino throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Gambino counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambino lands with a good body shot.
Gambino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gambino throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Gambino as he connects with a hook.
Gambino sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Gambino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Gambino connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Gambino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gambino lands with a shot to the body.
Gambino scores with a jab.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Gambino counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambino lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Gambino's corner calls for a 1-2. Gambino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Gambino.
Nice uppercut there from Gambino.
Gambino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino lands with a right hand.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Gambino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gambino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Gambino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carlo Gambino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gambino works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Gambino lands a head shot.
Gambino scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Gambino - just one landing.
Gambino scores with a decent looking hook.
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Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Thomas is rocked!
Gambino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Gambino counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Gambino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlo Gambino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gambino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gambino clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gambino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gambino lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Gambino connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gambino counters with a right hand to the body.
Gambino lands with a shot to the body.
Gambino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Gambino had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Gambino.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Gambino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambino.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gambino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gambino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambino. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gambino throws a shot to the body.
Gambino looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gambino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gambino counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Gambino.
Gambino jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Gambino finds it's target.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Gambino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.
Gambino connects with a body shot.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Gambino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Gambino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Thomas with a poor takedown
and Gambino counters with a one-two to the body.
Gambino cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Gambino circles away easily
and Gambino counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Gambino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Narcizo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gambino lands a jab to the nose.
Gambino lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gambino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gambino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambino lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Gambino had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambino. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Gambino counter with a right hand.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Gambino counters with a right hand to the body.
Gambino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gambino counters with a nice uppercut.
Gambino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gambino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Gambino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gambino throws out a powerful jab.
Narcizo Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Gambino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gambino jabs at Thomas's body.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Gambino.
Gambino swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Gambino circles away easily
and Gambino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Gambino counters with a left to the body.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gambino.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Gambino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
Gambino connects with a crisp jab.
Gambino punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gambino's half guard.

Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gambino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas.
Gambino is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Gambino gets full guard.

Thomas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gambino is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thomas, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gambino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gambino has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
Gambino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gambino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas is striking but Gambino is not phased and passes to half guard.

Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Gambino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gambino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlo Gambino!
Carlo Gambino decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.