Tradition: LW tournament PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rock
vs
Griffin

180 cm
19
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin misses with a double jab.

Rock looking to score a takedown here. Griffin is defending well but Rock drives through and ends up in Griffin's guard.
Rock wants to get up but he can't break Griffin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rock throws a strike but Griffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Griffin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rock 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.
Rock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Griffin!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock avoids the attempt from Griffin to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock wants to take Griffin's back here but Griffin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Griffin holds on for dear life.
Griffin is looking to get to half guard.

Rock goes for an armbar but Griffin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Griffin.
Griffin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rock's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Griffin seems content to control.
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Rock manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffin trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.

Rock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.
Rock keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
Griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffin trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Peter Griffin wasn't active enough on the ground.

Rock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Griffin wants to control but Rock postures up.
Rock throws an elbow but Griffin slips to the side and avoids it well.

Rock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griffin has escaped the position, nice work there.

Rock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Griffin is trying to maintain the position but Rock is very close to passing his half guard.

Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Rock.
Griffin tries to roll over but Rock keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frankie Rock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Griffin misses with a double jab.

Griffin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rock throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Griffin wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.

Rock is looking to cinch up a triangle. Griffin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rock's body to avoid the submission. Rock has instead reached around Griffin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rock arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frankie Rock!
An out of breath Frankie Rock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ange Fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frans Hougard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fili comes to the cage accompanied by Spaceship Superstar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fili
vs
Hougard

176 cm
28
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
183 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ange Fili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frans Hougard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hougard tries to clinch up but Fili circles away and keeps his distance.

Hougard clinches with his opponent.
Hougard tries a knee to the head but Fili blocks it.
Hougard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hougard scores a nice knee to the body.
Hougard misses with a knee to the head.
Fili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fili is trying to break free.
Fili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hougard backwards.
Hougard blocking some punches.
Hougard blocks an uppercut.
Hougard managing to block the knees to the body from Fili.
Fili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hougard obliges.
Hougard's coach down at Sanitarium was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hougard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hougard backwards.
Fili with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hougard blocking some punches.
Hougard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fili lands an elbow just above Hougard 's eye.
Hougard looking to throw knees to the head but Fili is blocking nicely.
Fili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hougard landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hougard doesn't manage to clinch there - Fili circles away.
Fili circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hougard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fili throws a head kick that misses.
Hougard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fili avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hougard looking to throw knees to the head but Fili is blocking nicely.
Fili misses with the head strike.
Hougard misses with a knee to the head.
Fili on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fili.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fili.
Fili managing to block the knees to the body from Hougard.
Hougard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fili is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fili lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hougard.
A short left from Fili.
Fili misses with the head strike.
Hougard dodges an elbow strike from Fili.
Fili scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fili lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Fili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Fili's head coaches at Ancient Alien Assassin Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hougard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hougard drives through and clinches with Fili against the cage.
Fili looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hougard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hougard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fili blocks it with crossed arms.
Fili lands a knee to the head.
Fili lands with a right to the head.
Hougard stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hougard landing knees to the head.
Fili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hougard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fili is defending well for now.
Fili lands a shoulder strike.

Fili breaks the clinch.
Fili connects with a nice looking jab.

Fili moves into the clinch.
Hougard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hougard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fili blocks it with crossed arms.
Hougard missing with knees to the body.
Hougard trying to land knees to the body.
Fili lands with a right to the head.
Fili lands a shoulder strike.
Hougard looking to throw knees to the head but Fili is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fili throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fili connects with a leg kick. Hougard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fili clinches with his opponent.

Fili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Fili.
Hougard throws a low kick but Fili avoids it.
Fili lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hougard will feel that in the morning.
Fili keeps Hougard at a distance using the push kick.
Hougard looks winded!
A slapping body kick lands there for Fili.
Fili scores with a body shot.
Fili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hougard on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Fili drops Hougard with a beautiful combination! Hougard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fili is looking for the KO!

Hougard is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Fili.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ange Fili dominated that round.
That's time! Fili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fili clinches with his opponent.
Fili lands an elbow just above Hougard 's eye.
Hougard avoiding damage as Fili throws knees to the body.
Hougard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hougard tries to land knees in the clinch but Fili avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hougard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fili is defending well for now.
Fili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Fili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hougard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fili paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Fili lands a left and a right that send Hougard crashing to the mat, dazed. Fili thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hougard is still on wobbly legs! Can Fili finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fili feints and then cracks Hougard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hougard down.
Fili connects with a body shot that sends Hougard's belly button to the back.
Hougard seems to have recovered his senses.
Hougard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hougard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fili pushes Hougard up against the cage in a clinch.
Hougard tries to land a knee to the head but Fili blocks with his arms.
Fili lands a nice uppercut.
Fili lands a nice uppercut.
Fili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fili lands with a right to the head.
Hougard blocks an elbow strike from Fili.
Fili lands a good knee to the midsection. Hougard won't want to take too many of those.
Hougard blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Fili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hougard is breathing heavily.
Hougard tries to land a knee to the head but Fili blocks with his arms.
Fili with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Fili on the inside.

Fili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fili swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Fili lands a big right hand that sends Hougard crashing to the mat! Fili stays standing though and waves Hougard back to his feet!
Ange Fili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hougard takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Fili fails to land.
Hougard takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Fili.
Fili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fili can't find room to land a body shot as Hougard controls the action.
Fili lands an elbow just above Hougard 's eye.
Fili connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hougard's face.
Hougard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ange Fili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Fili.
Hougard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hougard scores with a knee to the head.
Fili misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Fili lands a big right hand that sends Hougard crashing to the mat! Fili stays standing though and waves Hougard back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fili!
Fili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hougard can do to turn this around?
Fili throws a right and a left that Hougard avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hougard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fili circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hougard drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Fili follows Hougard to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ange Fili!
Ange Fili made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to my new team at Ancient Alien they were the missing piece. I feel complete...'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

James
vs
Daddy

225 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

170 cm
25
151 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 85%

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

James tries to sprawl but Daddy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Daddy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. James tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Daddy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Daddy!
Joe Daddy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Violator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrad Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conrad Kirkland will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Violator
vs
Kirkland

172 cm
36
168 lbs
17 - 23 - 1

189 cm
31
159 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Violator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conrad Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Violator.
Kirkland throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Violator misses
and Kirkland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirkland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Violator.
Violator swinging wildly here.

Violator pushes Kirkland up against the cage in a clinch.
Violator manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Violator manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Violator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Violator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Violator keeping moving, preventing Kirkland from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland stops Violator from standing up.

Violator has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirkland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Violator is pulling down on Kirkland's head. It's preventing any offense from Kirkland, at least for the moment.

Violator is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Violator missing with knees to the body.
Kirkland managing to block the knees to the body from Violator.
Violator leaning his opponent against the cage.
Violator lands a nice knee to the body.
Kirkland has Violator pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Violator manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Violator successfully pulls guard.
Violator wants to get back to his feet but Kirkland passes into half guard.
Violator controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violator is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirkland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirkland's back!
Even with his hooks in, Violator manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kirkland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Violator cracks Kirkland with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kirkland from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Violator is not going to allow Kirkland to sit and survive in this position.

Violator has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kirkland has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kirkland looking very determined here, making life difficult for Violator.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kirkland is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Violator scores with strikes from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Violator looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Kirkland taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Violator!
A victorious Danny Violator thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Mazzuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Pozsar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomi Pozsar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mazzuca
vs
Pozsar

178 cm
19
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
174 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Mazzuca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Pozsar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozsar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mazzuca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazzuca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck for Mazzuca with that takedown attempt.
Mazzuca throws a right hand that misses
and Pozsar counters with a nice uppercut.

Mazzuca is rocked!
Mazzuca walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Mazzuca limp body while Pozsar jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomi Pozsar!
During a confident post fight interview, Tomi Pozsar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Roman Mazzuca was interviewed post fight and said 'I just wanna say that I'm sorry for that loss. I really thought I could win this fight, but my hat's off to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby TupperII has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mikio Okita's chin.

Okita
vs
TupperII

180 cm
35
177 lbs
32 - 21 - 0

169 cm
36
173 lbs
16 - 16 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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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 32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperII is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
TupperII doesn't manage to clinch there - Okita circles away.
Okita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TupperII sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okita misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
TupperII moves out of range as Okita strikes.
Okita dips to his left and cracks TupperII with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Okita coming out on top.
TupperII takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
TupperII bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okita is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okita lands a two punch combo.
Mikio Okita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita keeps the fight on the outside.
Okita jabs TupperII to the body, keeping him at a distance.
TupperII tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
TupperII tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TupperII.
TupperII takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okita keeps the fight on the outside.
Okita misses with a series of wild punches.
Okita throws a body punch but TupperII moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okita just misses with a punch to the body.
TupperII moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okita scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okita looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Okita comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by TupperII.
Okita misses with a few strikes there.
Okita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okita misses with a hook.
TupperII tries to clinch up but Okita circles away and keeps his distance.
Okita throws an overhand right that lands on TupperII's shoulder, as TupperII tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okita. TupperII does a little dance to reset his feet.
TupperII darts in trying to clinch

and Okita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
TupperII avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Okita.
Okita trying to pass the guard but TupperII defending well.
TupperII is looking to escape.
Okita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Okita trying to pass the guard but TupperII defending well.
TupperII is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is holding on to half guard well.
Okita thows a huge punch but TupperII dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
TupperII pushes Okita off but Okita dives into side control.
TupperII is not content to let Okita control the position.
TupperII stops Okita from passing to mount.
TupperII gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okita trying to mount his opponent but TupperII defends it.
TupperII is trying to stand back up but Okita is controlling him
Okita tries to pass to full mount but TupperII defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikio Okita dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

TupperII blocks a jab.
Okita looks to land a right hand but TupperII moved out of range.
Okita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. TupperII defends it nicely.

Okita is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in TupperII's half guard.
TupperII is looking to escape.
Okita is pressing down on TupperII's thigh, looking to free his foot. TupperII is holding on for now.

TupperII manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Okita keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita prevents the takedown attempt.
Okita is working for takedown but TupperII is calmly controlling the position for now.
TupperII drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okita gets the underhooks and prevents it.
TupperII keeps control of Okita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
TupperII is trying to force a seperation but Okita has the dominant position.
TupperII prevents Okita from breaking the clinch.
Okita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Okita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TupperII staying out of range there.
Okita feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits TupperIIs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okita misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikio Okita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okita throws a body punch but TupperII moves out of range.
Okita looks to land a left hand but TupperII moved out of range nicely.
Bobby TupperII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TupperII looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okita with a hook.
TupperII dodges the punch combination from Okita.

TupperII rushes Okita and presses him up against the cage.
TupperII tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Okita is trying to force a seperation but TupperII has the dominant position.
TupperII has Okita pressed against the cage, preventing Okita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
TupperII working Okita over with knees to the body.
TupperII wants to take the fight to the mat but Okita manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
TupperII is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okita gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
TupperII is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
TupperII tries to land a knee to the head but Okita blocks with his arms.
Okita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Okita is trying to trip TupperII. He has hold of a leg but TupperII is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Okita persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TupperII wants to sweep here but Okita controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at *Nelson Fight Camp* 17 coaches inform us that TupperII has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Okita 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita pushes down on TupperII's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Okita tries to pass to full mount but TupperII defends it.
Okita prevents TupperII from standing back up.
TupperII on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Okita is keen to just control but TupperII is a slippery customer.
TupperII wants to improve his position but Okita is controlling well.
Okita tries to pass the half guard into mount. TupperII knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mikio Okita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikio Okita dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

TupperII defending well as Okita loads up on a big left hand.
TupperII defending well as Okita loads up on a big left hand.
Okita connects with a body shot that sends TupperII's belly button to the back.
TupperII doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okita throws a lazy right hand but TupperII sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
TupperII uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okita.
TupperII fails in his attempt to clinch.
TupperII changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okita tries to avoid it but TupperII manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okita to the ground. Okita escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Okita misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita misses with a looping right.
TupperII tries to clinch but Okita moves away

so Okita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
TupperII is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Okita is controlling him.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Okita from controlling successfully.
TupperII wants to stand up but Okita is controlling him.
Okita postures up.
Okita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
TupperII tries to bench press Okita off him but Okita keeps the position.
Okita lands a decent elbow from side control.
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!
Okita wants to control but TupperII is keeping him busy.
Okita scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
TupperII prevents Okita from moving into mount.
Okita gets to mount! TupperII was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
TupperII is working to get back to half guard.
Okita fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
TupperII is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Okita controlling the position easily from mount.
TupperII is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okita looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Okita punishing his opponent with strikes.
Okita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as TupperII is looking to escape.
Okita lands a big elbow.

TupperII is rocked!

It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
Oooh a big shot lands for Okita! TupperII is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikio Okita!
Mikio Okita decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.