PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MMA Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Katama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tycoon
vs
Katama

185 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MMA Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shin Katama!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MMA Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon lands a nice shot that snaps Katama's head back.
Katama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tycoon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katama counters with a nice body kick.
Tycoon connects with a nice looking jab.
Tycoon throws a lazy right hand but Katama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Katama lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Katama.
Katama throws a head kick but Tycoon moves out of range.
Tycoon misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tycoon as Katama shoots in.
Tycoon misses with a leg kick
and Katama counters with a good low kick that Tycoon was not able to check.
Tycoon scores with a nice right hand.
Katama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katama throws a sloppy head kick and Tycoon moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and Katama counters with a series of strikes. Tycoon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tycoon throws a combination that misses
and Katama counters with a head kick.
Tycoon lands with a nice combination. Katama backs away looking to recover.
A low kick from Tycoon is predictable there
and Katama counters with a head kick.
Tycoon is looking to slow Katama down with leg kicks.
Tycoon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tycoon, right into the meat.
Katama lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tycoon misses with a combination

and Katama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tycoon won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katama wants to control but Tycoon is keeping him busy.
Katama tries to stand but Tycoon is controlling his head.
Tycoon tries to buck Katama off but Katama is having none of it.
Katama trying to control the position but Tycoon is working away.

Katama has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and Katama counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tycoon misses with a leg kick
and Katama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tycoon thinking.
Tycoon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Katama cracks Tycoon with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tycoon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katama tries to clinch up but Tycoon circles away and keeps his distance.
Tycoon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katama counters with a good, hard body kick but Tycoon shrugs it off.
Katama throws a head kick that misses.
MMA Tycoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tycoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tycoon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Katama counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tycoon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with a combination
and Katama counters with a left and a right that stings Tycoon.

It looks like MMA Tycoon has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon misses with a leg kick
and Katama counters with a nice body shot.
Tycoon is breathing heavily.
Tycoon thows a leg kick but Katama checks it
and Katama counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and Katama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick from Katama lands but Tycoon takes it in his stride.
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!
Katama throws a head kick that half lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katama.
Tycoon misses with a combination
and Katama counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Katama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Katama stands up and beckons Tycoon to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Katama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MMA Tycoon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tycoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katama counters with a body kick that stops Tycoon in his tracks momentarily.
A low kick from Tycoon is predictable there
and Katama counters with a head kick.
Katama throws a combination. Tycoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Tycoon is rocked!
Katama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Katama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a leg kick
and Katama counters with a left and a right that stings Tycoon.
Tycoon throws out a loose jab but Katama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katama lands a head kick. Tycoon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oh Tycoon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MMA Tycoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tycoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tycoon seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katama.
Tycoon misses with a combination
and Katama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katama.
Tycoon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katama counters with an inside leg kick.
Tycoon thows a leg kick but Katama checks it

and Katama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Katama can't break the clinch.
Katama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tycoon has him pressed against the ropes.
Katama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tycoon trying to land knees to the body.
Katama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tycoon throws an elbow but it misses.
Tycoon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tycoon tries a knee to the head but Katama blocks it.
Katama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Katama blocks an elbow strike.
Tycoon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tycoon prevents Katama from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tycoon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tycoon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katama.
Katama blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tycoon throws an elbow but misses.
Tycoon missing with knees to the body.
Tycoon lands a damaging elbow.
Katama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tycoon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tycoon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Katama is looking to break free of the clinch but Tycoon has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tycoon.
Katama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Katama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katama moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Tycoon misses

and Katama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tycoon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Katama on the ground.
Tycoon is looking to stand up but Katama isn't so interested in that idea.
Katama trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tycoon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tycoon's head.
Tycoon trying to keep a closed guard but Katama is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Katama thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katama is looking to work some ground and pound but Tycoon has wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tycoon swats away the attempt to clinch by Katama.
Tycoon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Katama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tycoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katama counters with a left and a right that stings Tycoon.
Katama scores with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Katama misses.
Tycoon thows a leg kick but Katama checks it
and Katama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katama stalks Tycoon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tycoon's face. Tycoon staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon misses the jab.
Katama is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Katama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on MMA Tycoon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tycoon throws a leg kick
and Katama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin Katama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katama throws a head kick that half lands.
Tycoon swats away the attempt to clinch by Katama.
A low kick from Tycoon is predictable there
and Katama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tycoon thows a leg kick but Katama checks it
and Katama counters with a three punch combo that has Tycoon backing up. Tycoon nods at Katama to acknowledge the strikes.
Tycoon throws a leg kick

and Katama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tycoon's guard.
Tycoon keeping moving, preventing Katama from controlling successfully.
Katama thows a big elbow that misses.
Tycoon keeping moving, preventing Katama from controlling successfully.

Katama stands and steps away. Tycoon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon wants to clinch up but Katama keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tycoon throws a combination that misses
and Katama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A low kick from Tycoon is predictable there
and Katama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Katama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tycoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tycoon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Katama scores with a kick to the body.
Tycoon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Katama goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Katama tries to land a front kick but Tycoon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tycoon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Katama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Katama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Katama.
Katama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tycoon but Tycoon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Katama throws a nice looking combination but Tycoon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katama.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and Katama counters with a good low kick that Tycoon was not able to check.
Tycoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katama counters with a nice body shot.
Katama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tycoon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Katama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tycoon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Katama.
Katama throws a nice head kick!

Katama 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.
Tycoon is trying to keep Katama in close.
Katama is looking to stand up but Tycoon won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katama with a flurry of punches that miss.

Katama gets to his feet. Tycoon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Katama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
MMA Tycoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katama works over Tycoon's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tycoon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Katama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katama has a takedown stuffed.
Shin Katama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MMA Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Katama.
A low kick from Tycoon misses
and Katama counters with a good, hard body kick but Tycoon shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Katama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Katama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Katama!