TTT: Event 2B PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hawk TouchTheClouds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frazer Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

TouchTheClouds
vs
Reid

195 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
271 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

CEC Nutrition Q159

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hawk TouchTheClouds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frazer Reid!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid is looking to clinch.
TouchTheClouds throws a shot from downtown. Reid moves away and avoids it.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up but TouchTheClouds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. TouchTheClouds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
TouchTheClouds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Frazer Reid has been cut.
Reid tries to clinch up.
TouchTheClouds circles away from the clinch attempt.
TouchTheClouds throws a shot from downtown. Reid moves away and avoids it.
TouchTheClouds misses with a looping left.
Reid slips under a jab.
Reid moves in looking to clinch but TouchTheClouds pushes him off.
Reid tries to clinch up but TouchTheClouds circles away and keeps his distance.
TouchTheClouds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
TouchTheClouds scores with a jab. Reid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

TouchTheClouds moves into the clinch.
TouchTheClouds misses with some punches.
Reid crunches a lovely knee into TouchTheClouds's ribcage.
TouchTheClouds is trying to break free.
TouchTheClouds has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TouchTheClouds tries a body shot but Reid blocks it.
Reid unloads a knee to the mid-section. TouchTheClouds lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TouchTheClouds working aggressively here.
TouchTheClouds misses with some punches.
Reid misses with a knee strike.
Reid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
TouchTheClouds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Reid.

It looks like Hawk TouchTheClouds has been cut.
Reid lands a nice elbow.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TouchTheClouds.
Reid misses with some punches.
Reid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reid lands a knee to the body.
TouchTheClouds is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Reid on the inside.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
TouchTheClouds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TouchTheClouds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
TouchTheClouds blocks an uppercut.
Reid lands an elbow inside that TouchTheClouds shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid misses with a knee to the head.
Reid lands an elbow just above TouchTheClouds 's eye.
Reid takes a shot to the head.
Reid crunches a lovely knee into TouchTheClouds's ribcage.
TouchTheClouds looking to slow down the pace here.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reid tries a knee to the head but TouchTheClouds blocks it.
Reid misses with some punches.
TouchTheClouds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Reid.
Reid lands an elbow that stopped TouchTheClouds in his tracks for a moment.
TouchTheClouds dodges an elbow strike from Reid.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, TouchTheClouds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reid lands an elbow inside.
Reid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Hawk TouchTheClouds's cut is getting worse.
Reid blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TouchTheClouds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid lands a shoulder strike.
Reid misses with an elbow over the top.
TouchTheClouds misses with the head strike.
Reid lands a damaging elbow.
Reid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from TouchTheClouds fails to land.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reid blocking some punches.
Reid lands a damaging elbow.
Reid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Hawk TouchTheClouds's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
TouchTheClouds working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from TouchTheClouds.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reid lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid misses with an elbow over the top.
Reid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reid misses with an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid missing with knees to the body.
Reid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
TouchTheClouds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reid throws an elbow but it misses.
Reid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through TouchTheClouds's defenses.
Reid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TouchTheClouds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
TouchTheClouds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reid connects with a nasty looking knee right to TouchTheClouds's face.

Jeez, Hawk TouchTheClouds's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
TouchTheClouds is working Reid over against the cage.
TouchTheClouds avoids a wild elbow strike from Reid.
TouchTheClouds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TouchTheClouds avoids the elbow strike from Reid, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reid throws an elbow but it misses.
TouchTheClouds taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frazer Reid dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Reid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reid misses with a low kick.
TouchTheClouds throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
TouchTheClouds misses with a hook. Reid ducked under it nicely.
Reid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. TouchTheClouds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reid tries to move into range but TouchTheClouds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
TouchTheClouds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TouchTheClouds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Reid tries to clinch up.
Reid tries to clinch
and TouchTheClouds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
TouchTheClouds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reid wants to clinch up but TouchTheClouds keeps it at a distance.
Reid wants to clinch
enabling TouchTheClouds to counter with a crisp jab.
Reid is looking to clinch but TouchTheClouds is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid doesn't manage to clinch there - TouchTheClouds circles away.
TouchTheClouds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TouchTheClouds misses with a looping left.
TouchTheClouds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TouchTheClouds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
TouchTheClouds misses the jab.

TouchTheClouds clinches.
TouchTheClouds takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from TouchTheClouds.
TouchTheClouds blocks an elbow strike.
TouchTheClouds lands an uppercut.
Reid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, TouchTheClouds scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
TouchTheClouds lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from TouchTheClouds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reid lands an elbow inside that TouchTheClouds shrugs off.
TouchTheClouds has Reid pushed against the cage.
Reid lands a nice elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hawk TouchTheClouds's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frazer Reid!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love Aikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaroenrattanatarapoon comes into the arena with ASTRAL PROJECTION- Liquid Sun blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jaroenrattanatarapoon
vs
Aikawa

207 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
239 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

5th Round Clothing

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Love Aikawa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaroenrattanatarapoon moves away from the strike by Aikawa.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon tries to clinch but Aikawa moves away
and Aikawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aikawa lands a nice shot that snaps Jaroenrattanatarapoon's head back.

It looks like Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon has been cut.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Aikawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aikawa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aikawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aikawa working aggressively here.
Aikawa controlling the action here for a moment.
Aikawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaroenrattanatarapoon's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aikawa fails to pull guard.
Aikawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is trying to break the clinch but Aikawa has him pressed against the cage.
Aikawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love Aikawa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aikawa as Jaroenrattanatarapoon tries to tie him up.
Aikawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aikawa lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon blocks a body shot from Aikawa.
Aikawa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon can't break the clinch.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon prevents a body shot from Aikawa.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is looking to break free of the clinch but Aikawa has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroenrattanatarapoon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is trying to break the clinch but Aikawa has him pressed against the cage.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Aikawa.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon being controlled against the cage.
Aikawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aikawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon blocks a body shot from Aikawa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aikawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaroenrattanatarapoon backwards.

Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon's cut is getting worse.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon taking a breather.
Aikawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is looking to break free of the clinch but Aikawa has double underhooks.
Aikawa can't find room to land a body shot as Jaroenrattanatarapoon controls the action.
Aikawa lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aikawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aikawa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jaroenrattanatarapoon up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love Aikawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Aikawa missing with a left hand there. Jaroenrattanatarapoon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon moves to clinch but Aikawa breaks away

and Aikawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aikawa has him pressed against the cage.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon wants to break free but Aikawa has control.

Aikawa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jaroenrattanatarapoon uses from the top position.

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

Aikawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaroenrattanatarapoon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is fighting to break Aikawa's control of his arms but Aikawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon looking to sit in guard and control but Aikawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon wants to get back to his feet but Aikawa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aikawa is stalling in the full guard.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon keeping full guard, as Aikawa tries to pass.
Aikawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aikawa advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is trying to get back to full guard.
Aikawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Aikawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aikawa works his way into full mount!
Aikawa controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aikawa looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Aikawa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jaroenrattanatarapoon is now in Aikawa's guard. A big mistake from Aikawa there, giving up the dominant position!
Aikawa has his hands on Jaroenrattanatarapoon's head, controlling the position.

Aikawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon trying to control but Aikawa is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aikawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaroenrattanatarapoon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon being controlled here momentarily.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon trying to control but Aikawa is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aikawa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love Aikawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Aikawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Aikawa counters by moving into the clinch.
Aikawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aikawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaroenrattanatarapoon has him pressed against the cage.
Aikawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaroenrattanatarapoon's efforts to push away.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon wants to get back to striking at distance but Aikawa won't allow it.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aikawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaroenrattanatarapoon's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aikawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aikawa as Jaroenrattanatarapoon tries to tie him up.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon can't break the clinch.
Aikawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hand to the body from Aikawa.
Aikawa lands a nice uppercut.
Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa tries to pull guard but Jaroenrattanatarapoon holds him up against the cage and eventually Aikawa drops back down to his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aikawa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Aikawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jaroenrattanatarapoon walks away with a smile on his face. Aikawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pornchai Jaroenrattanatarapoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love Aikawa.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aikawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon checks a leg kick nicely.
Love Aikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aikawa misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon closes the distance looking to clinch

and Aikawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon tries to circle away but Aikawa has him pinned against the cage.
Aikawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Aikawa drags the fight down to the ground.

Jaroenrattanatarapoon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Aikawa looking for a guillotine here but Jaroenrattanatarapoon defends easily.
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.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Love Aikawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Aikawa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jaroenrattanatarapoon has passed into half guard!

Aikawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaroenrattanatarapoon pulls his head out easily.
Jaroenrattanatarapoon is just content to waste time from the top position. Aikawa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Aikawa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jaroenrattanatarapoon stacks Aikawa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jaroenrattanatarapoon!
Jaroenrattanatarapoon working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Love Aikawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aikawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Love Aikawa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Love Aikawa thanked TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).