PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Un Kha (ranked 5762 p4p, 5372 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kha comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. Weismuller has chosen The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods as his entrance music. Weismuller has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Un Kha has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kha
vs
Weismuller

195 cm
22
205
6 - 15 - 0

184 cm
35
222
16 - 21 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Un Kha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Weismuller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kha did well to prevent Weismuller getting side control.
Weismuller looks winded!
Kha wants to improve his position but Weismuller is controlling well.
Kha trying to hold on to Weismuller's head to control him but Weismuller postures up.
Kha wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller is thwarting Kha's attempts to control the position.
Kha won't allow Weismuller to pass to mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kha tries to roll over but Weismuller keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller is looking to take a break and control but Kha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weismuller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Weismuller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Weismuller throws some wild stikes that Kha manages to avoid easily.
Kha is working to get back to half guard.
Kha wants to control but Weismuller is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller throws some wild stikes that Kha manages to avoid easily.
Weismuller throws a strike there. Kha manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Kha is looking to improve his position.

Weismuller gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Weismuller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kha seems to be working for a kimura but Weismuller defends the submission attempt.

Kha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weismuller is just riding it out for now. Kha eventually gives up the hold.
Weismuller gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller pulls Kha in close to his closed guard and prevents Kha from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Weismuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kha is aware though and is defending well.
Weismuller keeping moving, preventing Kha from controlling successfully.
Kha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weismuller on the ground.

Weismuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weismuller keeping moving, preventing Kha from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Horrible takedown attempt by Weismuller or perhaps it was just good defense by Kha, which made it look bad.
Kha wants to clinch up but Weismuller keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Weismuller. No joy for Kha on that attempt.
Weismuller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weismuller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kha somewhat.
Kha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Un Kha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kha fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Un Kha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weismuller is breathing heavily.
Kha fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kha shoots in for a double leg but Weismuller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weismuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weismuller somewhat.
Kha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weismuller is fending him off so far but Kha persists. Nope, Weismuller circles away and we're back to standing.
Kha misses with a body shot.
Weismuller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kha misses with a takedown attempt
and Weismuller counters with a series of strikes. Kha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kha looks for a takedown but Weismuller sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but Kha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weismuller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weismuller slaps away a takedown attempt from Kha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kha is defended easily by Weismuller.
Weismuller lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weismuller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kha somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Weismuller as Kha shoots in.

Weismuller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Weismuller stands up.
Weismuller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weismuller wants it to stay on the feet.
Weismuller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kha is defended easily by Weismuller.
Weismuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller jabs Kha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kha with a poor takedown

and Weismuller moves into the clinch.
Kha gets underhooks to prevent Weismuller's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kha working hard to break the clinch.
Weismuller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kha shoots for a takedown but Weismuller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weismuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Kha dives in and grabs Weismuller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weismuller pushes down on Kha's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Weismuller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kha's guard.
Kha wants to sweep here but Weismuller controlling him for the moment.
Kha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weismuller looking to sit in guard and control but Kha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kha trying to control the position from guard on top but Weismuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kha is really struggling to control Weismuller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Weismuller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kha defends well.
Kha works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Kha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weismuller defends it well.

Kha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weismuller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Weismuller is staying active underneath Kha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weismuller is trying to stand.
Weismuller is trying is best to control the position here.

Kha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weismuller lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weismuller tries to avoid it but Kha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weismuller to the ground. Weismuller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weismuller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Kha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kha showed some decent athleticism there.

Weismuller kicks off Kha and gets to his feet.
Weismuller lands a high kick!
Kha misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Weismuller. No joy for Kha on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kha as he jumps to the side.
Kha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weismuller defends well and Kha ends up having to push Weismuller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Weismuller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Un Kha. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Weismuller has hold of one of Kha's legs. Kha is fighting the takedown attempt but Weismuller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Weismuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weismuller content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weismuller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weismuller 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
A relieved looking Tommy Weismuller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Un Kha stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back!'.