PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ky Tycoon (ranked 24087 p4p, 4003 weight class) and Lemony Snicket (ranked 559 p4p, 362 weight class). Tycoon comes to the cage accompanied by Im the champ. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tycoon
vs
Snicket

174 cm
27
149
9 - 9 - 0

176 cm
23
155
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ky Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lemony Snicket!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tycoon looking to score a takedown here. Snicket is defending well but Tycoon drives through and ends up in Snicket's guard.
Snicket is looking to stand back up but Tycoon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Snicket.

Tycoon is working for a kimura but Snicket is defending it quite comfortably.
Tycoon is just content to waste time from the top position. Snicket takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tycoon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snicket's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tycoon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snicket doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tycoon.
Tycoon is trying to control the action in half guard but Snicket is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tycoon is working for a submission of some sort.

Tycoon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snicket wants to get back to his feet.
Tycoon controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tycoon is trying to work for a kimura but Snicket is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Tycoon wants to work for an arm triangle but Snicket is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Snicket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Tycoon is looking for a kimura but Snicket is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tycoon to get the leverage.

Tycoon seems to be working for a kimura but Snicket defends the submission attempt.

Tycoon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Tycoon stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Snicket to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tycoon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tycoon showed some decent athleticism there.
Tycoon is looking to take a break and control but Snicket is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tycoon stalling away here and it's allowed Snicket to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Snicket is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tycoon is aware though and is defending well.

Snicket is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tycoon works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon prevents Snicket from standing back up.
Tycoon wants to control but Snicket is keeping him busy.

Tycoon is looking for a kimura but Snicket is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tycoon to get the leverage.
Snicket wants to get back to his feet.
Snicket moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tycoon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ky Tycoon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Snicket swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Snicket.
Tycoon shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Snicket releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tycoon is defended easily by Snicket.
Tycoon takes one to the side of the head.
Snicket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snicket scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snicket counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ky Tycoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tycoon misses with a takedown attempt
and Snicket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snicket as he jumps to the side.
Snicket looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Snicket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Snicket fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tycoon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snicket connects with a solid leg kick.

Tycoon gets a double leg takedown into Snicket's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tycoon slips nicely into half guard.

Snicket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tycoon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Tycoon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snicket doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tycoon.

Tycoon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snicket looks like he's trying to stand up.

Snicket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Tycoon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snicket is refusing to be controlled, as Tycoon sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tycoon is looking for a kimura but Snicket is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tycoon to get the leverage.
Tycoon trying to control the action but Snicket is working from the bottom.
Snicket felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Snicket looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snicket is trying to stand back up but Tycoon is controlling him
Tycoon wants to control but Snicket is keeping him busy.

Snicket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ky Tycoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tycoon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snicket has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tycoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snicket keeps working.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Snicket leaves Tycoon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snicket stuns Tycoon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick lands for Snicket.
Tycoon misses with a takedown attempt
and Snicket counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snicket lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tycoon backs up against the cage.
Snicket lands with a kick to the temple. Tycoon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tycoon has his takedown stuffed
and Snicket counters with a good low kick that Tycoon was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, jab by Snicket - just one landing.

Tycoon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Snicket wants to get back to his feet but Tycoon is dominant here and he's now got Snicket's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lemony Snicket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tycoon shoots for a takedown but Snicket saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snicket lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tycoon circles away quickly and effectively.
Tycoon attempts a counter takedown but Snicket avoids it well and moves away.
Tycoon fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Snicket misses.
Tycoon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tycoon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snicket counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ky Tycoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snicket scores with a leg kick.
Snicket tries to bum rush Tycoon with a series of wild strikes but Tycoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tycoon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snicket counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lemony Snicket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tycoon fails with the takedown
and Snicket counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tycoon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snicket lands a jab to the head.
Lemony Snicket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snicket scores with a punch to the head.
Snicket lands an overhand right.
Snicket with a jab.
Snicket throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tycoon misses with a takedown attempt
and Snicket counters with a one-two to the body.

Tycoon is rocked!
Tycoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snicket's waist but Snicket gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tycoon off to one side.
Oh Tycoon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snicket throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tycoon seems to have got his legs back now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snicket, as that shot connected.
Snicket throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tycoon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tycoon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Snicket is looking to escape.
Snicket makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snicket.

Snicket is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tycoon defends well.

Tycoon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snicket has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tycoon has managed to get both his arms back between Snicket's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snicket is keeping the position for now.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tycoon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tycoon advances to half guard.
Tycoon trying to control from half guard but Snicket is working away.
Snicket is trying to stand.

Snicket is defending against the submission attempts here by Tycoon.
Snicket is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four 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.

Tycoon escapes and gets back to his feet.
Snicket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tycoon.
Tycoon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tycoon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snicket swivels and escapes.
Snicket scores with a nice right hand.
Snicket thuds a left hand into Tycoon's body.
Tycoon shoots in but no luck this time.
Snicket throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Snicket!
Tycoon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tycoon takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lemony Snicket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snicket has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemony Snicket!
Lemony Snicket seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Ky Tycoon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well he got me tonight he's a tough guy appreciate his effort tonight and it bring him the W I'm sure that I learned from this and use it as a motivation to keep improving'.