PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tuotole Mapambe (ranked 19129 p4p, 822 weight class) and Henry Tomasino Jr (ranked 20916 p4p, 823 weight class). Tomasino Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by i kill cause im hungry. Tuotole Mapambe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mapambe
vs
Tomasino Jr

190 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
218 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Great elbows
Cardio machine

World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tuotole Mapambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Tomasino Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mapambe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Mapambe has Tomasino Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Mapambe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tomasino Jr fails to land.
Tomasino Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mapambe.
A right hand to the body from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr lands a left hand.
Tomasino Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mapambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mapambe blocks a body shot from Tomasino Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Mapambe.
A short left from Mapambe.
Nice body punch from Mapambe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomasino Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Tomasino Jr throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mapambe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomasino Jr's elbow.
Tomasino Jr blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomasino Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mapambe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tomasino Jr is defending well for now.
Mapambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomasino Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mapambe has Tomasino Jr pressed against the cage.
Mapambe blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomasino Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tomasino Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Tomasino Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Mapambe controls the action.
Mapambe misses with a body punch.
Mapambe effectively controlling the action here.
Tomasino Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomasino Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mapambes head.
Tomasino Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Tomasino Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mapambe's elbow.
Tomasino Jr lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomasino Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomasino Jr.
Mapambe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mapambe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomasino Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Mapambe.
Tomasino Jr misses with a body punch.
Tomasino Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tomasino Jr fails to land.
Tomasino Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mapambe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomasino Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mapambe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tomasino Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mapambe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tomasino Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tomasino Jr throws a leg kick but Mapambe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tomasino Jr.
Some wild striking there from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr misses with a looping right.
Tuotole Mapambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mapambe closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Mapambe.
Tomasino Jr misses with some punches.
Tomasino Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mapambe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tomasino Jr avoids the elbow strike from Mapambe, against the cage.
Tomasino Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mapambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mapambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomasino Jr blocks a body shot from Mapambe.
Mapambe misses with a body punch.
Tomasino Jr is leaning against Mapambe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mapambe throws an elbow that misses.
Mapambe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomasino Jr misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mapambe is working Tomasino Jr over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tomasino Jr fails to land.
Mapambe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mapambe.
Tomasino Jr working aggressively here.
Tomasino Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mapambe.
Mapambe blocking some punches.
Tomasino Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomasino Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mapambe's elbow.
Mapambe misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mapambe.
Mapambe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tomasino Jr's defenses.
Tomasino Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomasino Jr misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tomasino Jr.
Mapambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomasino Jr backwards.
Tomasino Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr cracks Mapambe with a nice body shot.
Mapambe tries a body shot but Tomasino Jr blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mapambe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mapambe blocks a body shot from Tomasino Jr.
A short right from Mapambe on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomasino Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Mapambe controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Henry Tomasino Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomasino Jr tries to work over Mapambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mapambe pushes Tomasino Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mapambe can't find room to land a body shot as Tomasino Jr controls the action.
Mapambe lands an elbow inside.
Tomasino Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mapambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mapambe taking a breather.
Mapambe is working Tomasino Jr over against the cage.
Tomasino Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mapambe works on Tomasino Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Mapambe blocks a body shot from Tomasino Jr.
Mapambe misses with a punch to the body.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tuotole Mapambe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tomasino Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mapambe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tomasino Jr looks for the body kick but Mapambe saw that one coming.
Tomasino Jr cracks Mapambe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tomasino Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Mapambe darts in and clinches Tomasino Jr up against the cage.
Tomasino Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mapambe struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomasino Jr controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mapambe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tomasino Jr's brow.
Mapambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mapambe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mapambe wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mapambe tries a body shot but Tomasino Jr blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Mapambe controls his hands.
Tomasino Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomasino Jr pushes Mapambe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mapambe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomasino Jr misses with some punches.
Mapambe digs a right hand underneath Tomasino Jr's ribcage. Tomasino Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tomasino Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tomasino Jr fails to land.
Mapambe blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomasino Jr avoiding damage as Mapambe throws knees to the body.
Tomasino Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomasino Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomasino Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tomasino Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mapambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomasino Jr scores with a shot to the side of Mapambe's head.

Mapambe is rocked!
Tomasino Jr cracks Mapambe with a nice body shot.
Oh Mapambe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomasino Jr creates a bit of distance and cracks Mapambe with a big uppercut! Mapambe goes down! The referee pushes Tomasino Jr away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Mapambe make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Tomasino Jr takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Henry Tomasino Jr!
A relieved looking Henry Tomasino Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.