PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Poohammer (ranked 3880 p4p, 5443 weight class) and Khumbo Khumbo Iii (ranked 387 p4p, 226 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Poohammer
vs
Khumbo Iii

195 cm
18
260
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
265
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Poohammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Khumbo Khumbo Iii!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khumbo Iii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khumbo Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poohammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khumbo Iii should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Khumbo Iii tries to clinch but Poohammer moves away
and Poohammer counters with a straight right hand.
Khumbo Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Poohammer drives through and clinches with Khumbo Iii against the cage.
Khumbo Iii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Poohammer stops a takedown attempt from Khumbo Iii.
Khumbo Iii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poohammer prevents it.
Thor Poohammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khumbo Khumbo Iii.
Khumbo Iii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poohammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khumbo Iii is trying to drag Poohammer to the mat but Poohammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khumbo Iii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumbo Iii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poohammer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khumbo Iii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poohammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Khumbo Iii with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poohammer moves into range and clinches up with Khumbo Iii.
Khumbo Iii wants to take the fight to the mat but Poohammer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Poohammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Poohammer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khumbo Iii, pushing him back against the cage.

Poohammer breaks the clinch.
Poohammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Poohammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khumbo Iii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poohammer is defending well.
Poohammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Khumbo Iii won't allow it.
Khumbo Iii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Poohammer after a bit of a struggle.
Khumbo Iii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Poohammer after a bit of a struggle.
Poohammer is trying to break the clinch but Khumbo Iii has him pressed against the cage.
Khumbo Iii prevents Poohammer from breaking the clinch.
Poohammer prevents a takedown attempt there.

Poohammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poohammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Poohammer forces Khumbo Iii back against the cage and clinches.

Poohammer manages to break the clinch.

Khumbo Iii gets tackled into the cage by Poohammer. Poohammer maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khumbo Iii goes for a takedown attempt but Poohammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poohammer!

It looks like Khumbo Khumbo Iii has been cut.
Khumbo Iii walks into a left hand.
Khumbo Iii with a poor takedown
letting Poohammer counter with a right hand.

Poohammer forces Khumbo Iii back against the cage and clinches.

Poohammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khumbo Iii fails in his attempt to clinch.

Poohammer has managed to clinch.
Poohammer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khumbo Iii has Poohammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poohammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khumbo Iii tries for a takedown but Poohammer manages to get underhooks.
Poohammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poohammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khumbo Iii wants to clinch up but Poohammer keeps it at a distance.

Poohammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khumbo Iii fails to pull guard.
Poohammer digs a right hand into Khumbo Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khumbo Iii's gas tank.
Khumbo Iii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Poohammer after a bit of a struggle.

Poohammer manages to break the clinch.
Khumbo Iii shoots in for a takedown but Poohammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khumbo Iii looks winded!
Poohammer throws a shot to the body.
Poohammer lands a jab to Khumbo Iii's midsection.
Poohammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khumbo Iii backs up against the cage.
Poohammer throws out a leg kick but Khumbo Iii moves out of range and Poohammer only half commits.

Poohammer rushes Khumbo Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khumbo Iii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poohammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Poohammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Poohammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khumbo Iii fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poohammer working hard to break the clinch.
Khumbo Iii jumps guard but Poohammer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khumbo Iii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poohammer to keep the fight standing.

Poohammer manages to break the clinch.

Poohammer moves into the clinch successfully.
Poohammer wants to break free but Khumbo Iii has control.
Khumbo Iii goes for a takedown attempt but Poohammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khumbo Iii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poohammer.
Poohammer lands a jab-cross combination.
Poohammer throws a combination. Khumbo Iii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Khumbo Iii fails to land the takedown.
Poohammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Poohammer closes the distance and pushes Khumbo Iii back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Poohammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khumbo Khumbo Iii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Khumbo Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poohammer as he jumps to the side.
Poohammer throws a big counter combination but Khumbo Iii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Khumbo Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khumbo Iii needs to keep his hands up - Poohammer had a free shot at his head there.
Poohammer lands with a nice combination. Khumbo Iii backs away looking to recover.
Khumbo Iii tries to clinch up but Poohammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Poohammer connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Khumbo Iii tumbling to the canvas! Poohammer pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Khumbo Iii was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thor Poohammer!
A relieved looking Thor Poohammer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.