PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thomas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to all of the lights. Mike Thomas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lennart Stahlhandske's chin.

Thomas
vs
Stahlhandske

190 cm
24
293 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
36
222 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Lennart Stahlhandske!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stahlhandske did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Stahlhandske is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stahlhandske's head.
Thomas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thomas stops Stahlhandske from getting back to his feet.
Thomas thows a huge punch but Stahlhandske dodges it nicely.
Thomas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Stahlhandske is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stahlhandske is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahlhandske controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas prevents Stahlhandske from standing back up.
Thomas wants to take a breather but Stahlhandske is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Stahlhandske's temple.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stahlhandske keeps working.
Thomas prevents Stahlhandske from improving his position.
Thomas 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.
Stahlhandske taking some punishment here, with Thomas in his half guard.
Thomas is trying to control. Stahlhandske wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stahlhandske avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Thomas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stahlhandske has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thomas throwing shots but Stahlhandske is blocking nicely.
Thomas slips a nice elbow through Stahlhandske's hands, connecting with Stahlhandske's forehead.
Stahlhandske is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stahlhandske is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Stahlhandske trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas lands strikes from half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Stahlhandske is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stahlhandske defending well though.
Thomas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thomas 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.
Stahlhandske is not content to let Thomas control the position.
Thomas throwing shots but Stahlhandske is blocking nicely.
Thomas thows a huge punch but Stahlhandske dodges it nicely.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thomas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stahlhandske is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.

Thomas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stahlhandske sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Stahlhandske keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stahlhandske is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Stahlhandske wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Stahlhandske blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Thomas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stahlhandske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stahlhandske slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Stahlhandske misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Stahlhandske connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stahlhandske doesn't seem phased though.
Stahlhandske ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Stahlhandske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahlhandske keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and Stahlhandske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stahlhandske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stahlhandske throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Some wild striking there from Stahlhandske.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stahlhandske.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stahlhandske can do to turn this around?
Stahlhandske cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske lands an overhand right.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Stahlhandske steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stahlhandske is looking for the big counter here.
Mike Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Thomas.
Stahlhandske misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thomas forces Stahlhandske back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Thomas breaks the clinch.
Stahlhandske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Stahlhandske.
Thomas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Stahlhandske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas attempts a counter takedown but Stahlhandske avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas thows a leg kick but Stahlhandske checks it
enabling Stahlhandske to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas fakes the leg kick and cracks Stahlhandske in the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stahlhandske with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Thomas.

Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stahlhandske to the ground. Thomas is now in Stahlhandske's guard.
Thomas cracks Stahlhandske with a solid left hand.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stahlhandske is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stahlhandske is keeping the position for now.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stahlhandske preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Stahlhandske has his hands on Thomas's head, controlling the position.
Stahlhandske has momentary wrist control but Thomas slips an elbow through the middle.

Stahlhandske is rocked!
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 Mike Thomas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Thomas moves away from the strike by Stahlhandske.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.

Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stahlhandske lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Thomas.
Stahlhandske is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Stahlhandske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Thomas! Stahlhandske is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Thomas!
A victorious Mike Thomas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.