TFC 4 - Its Now Or Never PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Silva
vs
Morales

178 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luiz Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Morales!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Morales wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morales connects with a body shot.
Morales scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morales circles away from the clinch attempt.

Morales looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morales trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Morales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Morales working Silva over with strikes.
Silva is pressing down on Morales's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Silva looking for a triangle here. Morales is fighting it but it looks tight! Silva pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Morales is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luiz Silva!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dai Goro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and som chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goro comes to the cage accompanied by Blues - Andra Sidan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Goro
vs
chan

178 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dai Goro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, som chan !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
chan circles away from the clinch attempt.
chan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
chan throws a sloppy head kick and Goro moves out of range easily.
chan misses with a head kick.
Goro moves in looking to clinch but chan pushes him off.

chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. chan fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Goro shoots in and bounces chan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goro trying to control but chan is working from the bottom.
Goro won't allow chan to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goro is stalling in the full guard.
Goro is looking to work some ground and pound but chan has wrist control.
chan wants to stand and escape but Goro is having none of it.
Goro throwing strikes but missing.
Goro slips nicely into half guard.
Goro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
chan tries to kick Goro off but Goro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goro is stalling here. chan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and chan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Goro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but chan has just dragged him back down to the mat.

chan stands up.
chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
chan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Goro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goro is taking a breather. chan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
chan wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but chan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

chan kicks Goro off and gets back to his feet.
Goro has his takedown stuffed
and chan counters with a big head kick but Goro shrugs it off.
chan wants to clinch but Goro slips to the side

and Goro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in chan 's guard now.
chan keeping moving, preventing Goro from controlling successfully.

chan pushes Goro off and scrambles back to his feet.
chan looks gassed!

Goro moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

chan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goro.
Goro misses with a takedown attempt

and chan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Goro!

chan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

chan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from chan .

chan stands and steps away. Goro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick by Goro misses

and chan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
chan tries to stand but Goro is controlling from the bottom.

Goro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goro jumps guard but chan stands there with Goro around his waist. Goro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
chan wants a takedown but no success here.
Goro tries to pull guard but chan holds him up against the cage and eventually Goro drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Goro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Goro breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Goro.
Nice sprawl there from Goro as chan shoots in.
Goro lands a two punch combo.

Goro clinches up with chan and pushes him back against the cage.

Goro successfully pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goro pushes chan off and scrambles back to his feet.

Goro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goro showed some decent athleticism there.
Goro 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.
Goro controlling the action here.
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. Goro connects with a nice short shot to chan 's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goro is nestled in close to chan , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goro wants to take a breather but chan is having none of it.

chan kicks Goro off and gets back to his feet.
Dai Goro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Goro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Goro wants to control from the top but chan keeps moving.

Goro stands up from chan 's guard - Goro perhaps looking for a knockout.

Goro gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro slows the pace down in half guard.
Goro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed chan 's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goro stalling.
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 Dai Goro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Goro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and chan counters with a head kick.
chan throws a lazy head kick

and Goro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in chan 's guard.
Goro chips away with some ground and pound.
chan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goro 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.
Goro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Goro stands up and waves to chan to follow him.
No luck for Goro with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
chan throws a head kick but Goro moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goro throws a head kick that misses

and chan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goro is trying to stand.
chan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

chan stands up from half guard.
Goro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and chan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Goro manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
chan misses with a double jab
and Goro counters with a nice low kick that buckles chan 's knee momentarily.
chan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
chan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
chan misses with a series of wild punches.

Goro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goro showed some decent athleticism there.
chan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goro throwing shots but chan is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goro slips a nice elbow through chan 's hands, connecting with chan 's forehead.
Goro scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Goro is working for a submission of some sort.
chan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goro scores with a couple of nice shots.
chan looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Goro seems content to control.

Goro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, chan has managed to free his arm - good work.
chan pushes Goro off looking to stand but Goro dives back in and keeps control.
Goro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
chan pushes Goro off looking to stand but Goro dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Goro clearly takes 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.

Goro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goro tries to clinch up
and chan counters with an outside leg kick.
Goro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
chan throws a lazy head kick
and Goro counters with a one-two to the body.
Goro with a lazy takedown attempt

and chan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Goro's guard now.
Goro wants to sweep here but chan controlling him for the moment.

chan gets to his feet. Goro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
chan tries to land a front kick but Goro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
chan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as chan sprawls well. chan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goro gets slowly back to his feet.
Goro falls off balance throwing a combination

and chan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Goro!
chan wants to control the pace but Goro is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
chan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
chan wants to control the pace but Goro is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
chan looking to finish with strikes here!
chan trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goro is looking to improve his position but chan isn't that keen on the idea.
chan wants to stand but Goro is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Goro tries to get back to half guard but can't.

chan is standing up, even though he is in mount.
chan throws a sloppy head kick

and Goro counters with a takedown into side control.
Goro wants to lay and pray for a moment but chan keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
chan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
chan taking a bit of punishment here - Goro scoring with strikes.
chan prevents Goro from moving into mount.
chan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

som chan dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Goro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Goro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Goro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

chan somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

chan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
chan wants to stand up but Goro is controlling him.
Goro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
chan wants to get back to his feet but Goro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
chan can't keep his opponent in guard - Goro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
chan is trying to stand.
Goro stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goro lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goro winds up and cracks chan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
chan is trying to stand up here but Goro is controlling him well.
Well, if Goro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Goro slips a nice elbow through chan 's hands, connecting with chan 's forehead.

Goro decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goro tries for a takedown but chan circles away easily
and chan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Goro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
som chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goro wants to clinch up but chan keeps it at a distance.
Goro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goro with a poor takedown

and chan counters with a single leg into guard. Goro didn't expect that.
chan looking to sit in guard and control but Goro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goro slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goro is looking for a kimura but chan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goro to get the leverage.
Goro stalling away here and it's allowed chan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Goro stops chan from standing up.

chan has his feet on Goro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
chan tries a head kick but it misses.
Goro tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and chan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
som chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dai Goro!
Dai Goro retains his middleweight title!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Kaiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaiser kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Emperor - I am the Black Wizards. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kaiser
vs
Davis

180 cm
20
216 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Kaiser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Davis!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Kaiser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaiser dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Kaiser's head back.
Kaiser lands a front kick.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaiser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis swings for the body but Kaiser moves out of range.
Davis misses with a hook.
Kaiser throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Kaiser has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kaiser!
Davis looks gassed!
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Kaiser.
Kaiser misses with a body kick.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaiser scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaiser seems to be stalking Davis here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Davis drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Julius Kaiser!
Julius Kaiser is the new light heavyweight champion!