PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between One One (ranked 6029 p4p, 3939 weight class) and Guy Tuesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy Tuesday has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with One One's chin.

One
vs
Tuesday

200 cm
18
210
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
210
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, One One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy Tuesday!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

One moves into the clinch successfully.
Tuesday looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tuesday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuesday wants a takedown but no success here.
One pressing his opponent against the cage.

One breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tuesday checks a leg kick.
Tuesday misses with a takedown attempt

and One counters by moving into the clinch.
Tuesday is trying to stall.
Tuesday can't get the takedown.
One One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Tuesday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

One has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tuesday is trying to keep an underhook but One manages to get the takedown into half guard.
One thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

One is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tuesday blocking the ground and pound attempt from One.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

One is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
One drops an elbow to the side of Tuesday's head.
Tuesday is refusing to be controlled, as One sits in half guard.
One winds up and cracks Tuesday with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
One thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tuesday's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

One is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tuesday is just riding it out for now. One eventually gives up the hold.
One throwing shots but Tuesday is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is thwarting Tuesday's attempts to control the position.
One working Tuesday over with strikes.
One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tuesday on the ground.
Tuesday blocking the ground and pound attempt from One.
One is thwarting Tuesday's attempts to control the position.

One is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
One not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
One thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tuesday's head.
One thows a huge punch but Tuesday dodges it nicely.
One is keen to just control but Tuesday is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
One thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

One is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
One will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tuesday is looking to improve his position.
One not landing any meaningful shots this time.
One thows a huge punch but Tuesday dodges it nicely.
One missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
One working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tuesday can do anything to dispel that myth.
One throwing shots but Tuesday is blocking nicely.

One is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tuesday sees it coming and defends easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One throwing shots but Tuesday is blocking nicely.
One trying to control the action but Tuesday is working from the bottom.
Tuesday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tuesday is trying to defend against the ground and pound but One scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One wants to pass to mount but Tuesday is defending the position.
Tuesday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
One throwing shots but Tuesday is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

One throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

One darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
One wants to control but Tuesday is keeping him busy.
Tuesday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from One.
One seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tuesday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
One missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
One thows a huge punch but Tuesday dodges it nicely.
Tuesday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

One seems to be working for a kimura but Tuesday defends the submission attempt.
One not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
One not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuesday is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
One not landing any meaningful shots this time.
One not landing any meaningful shots this time.
One not landing any meaningful shots this time.
One throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
One sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tuesday defending well though.
One not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tuesday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from One.
One wants to free his trapped foot but Tuesday is holding on for dear life with his legs.
One is thwarting Tuesday's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tuesday knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
One sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tuesday defending well though.
One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuesday keeps working.
One not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuesday is trying to control but can't.
One not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
One missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
One throwing shots but Tuesday is blocking nicely.
Tuesday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. One is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tuesday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One throwing shots but Tuesday is blocking nicely.
Tuesday on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
One sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tuesday defending well though.
Tuesday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
One wants to free his trapped foot but Tuesday is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tuesday blocking the ground and pound attempt from One.
One sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tuesday defending well though.
One is nestled in close to Tuesday, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tuesday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
One throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tuesday has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Titan Fitness $180/wk. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Tuesday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tuesday is pressing down on One's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuesday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tuesday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
One trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Tuesday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. One doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. One manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
One throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuesday looking to control.
Tuesday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
One throws a big elbow that misses.
One is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuesday has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One One dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

One shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tuesday napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tuesday is trying to get back to half guard.
Tuesday defending against the ground and pound.
One works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tuesday defending against the ground and pound.
Tuesday is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
One tries to score with some ground and pound. Tuesday controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tuesday managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by One.
One creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tuesday sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by One.
Tuesday is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
One misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tuesday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by One.
One sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tuesday is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tuesday is looking to regain half guard here but One keeps moving and retains side control.
Tuesday is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
One scoring with punches and elbows.
One creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tuesday sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
One throws a strike aimed at the side of Tuesday's head but Tuesday avoids it well.
Tuesday is not content to let One control the position.
One grinds an elbow into Tuesday's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One misses with the ground and pound.
One misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from One crashes against the mat.
One trying to control the action but Tuesday is working from the bottom.
One throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
One lands a nice forearm strike.
One throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
One connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tuesday some visible discomfort.
One throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

One tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One tries to advance to mount but Tuesday denies him.
The strikes coming from One are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
One grinds an elbow into Tuesday's temple.
Tuesday is trying to control One's posture but One avoids it.
One throws an elbow but Tuesday slips to the side and avoids it well.
One creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tuesday sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tuesday sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
One throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuesday tries to roll over but One keeps him under control.
Tuesday wants to control but One is keeping busy.
One One overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
One thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tuesday's head.
One thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tuesday's head.
Tuesday blocking the ground and pound attempt from One.
One is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuesday can do to turn this around?
One not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

One is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tuesday has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One thows a huge punch but Tuesday dodges it nicely.
Guy Tuesday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
One One is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
One not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
One One showed his dominance in that final round.
Well One has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One One!