PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between OG Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glad Tihata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OG Kush has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kush
vs
Tihata

192 cm
20
215 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
208 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, OG Kush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Glad Tihata!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tihata throws a head kick that misses.
Kush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kush avoids the head kick by Tihata.
Tihata plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kush, as that shot connected.
Tihata doesn't manage to clinch there - Kush circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tihata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tihata tries to clinch up.
Kush blocks a head kick by Tihata.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tihata.
Kush blocks the body kick.
Tihata throws a wild body kick that Kush sees coming a mile off.
Tihata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kush circles away quickly and effectively.
Tihata has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tihata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tihata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tihata lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kush has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kush and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tihata slips a jab and a cross from Kush.
OG Kush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kush scores with a hook to the body. Tihata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tihata throws a push kick but Kush slaps the foot to one side.
Kush moves out of range of the body kick.
Tihata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tihata looks for the body kick but Kush saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Kush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tihata tries to clinch up.
Kush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tihata walks into a stiff left hand from Kush.
Tihata misses with a combination
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Kush misses.
Tihata misses with a combination
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Tihata scores with a nice body kick.
Tihata throws a body kick that misses.
Tihata tries a head kick but it misses.
Tihata misses with a jab to the body
and Kush counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush misses with a double jab.
Tihata looks to clinch
enabling Kush to counter with a crisp jab.
Tihata throws a wild body kick that Kush sees coming a mile off.
Tihata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Tihata tries to clinch
and Kush counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tihata misses with a body kick.
A jab from Tihata does it's job there.
No joy there for Kush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kush moves out of range of the body kick.
Kush blocks a jab.
Kush lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tihata looks to clinch
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
Tihata throws a body kick that misses.
Tihata throws a leg kick but Kush checks it.
A jab from Tihata does it's job there.
Tihata connects with a high kick.
Tihata lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kush backs up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tihata misses with a hook.
Kush is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tihata lands a head kick!
Kush throws a sloppy body shot
and Tihata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tihata.
Tihata throws a head kick that misses.
Tihata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tihata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kush counters with a right hand to the body.
Tihata looks to clinch
and Kush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tihata throws a head kick but Kush moves out of range.
Tihata tries to land a leg kick but Kush saw it coming and moves away.
Tihata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kush makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tihata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tihata throws a wild body kick that Kush sees coming a mile off.
Kush moves out of range of the body kick from Tihata.
Kush is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kush takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kush blocks the leg kick.
Kush blocks a head kick by Tihata.
Tihata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kush, as that shot connected.
Tihata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tihata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Kush's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kush duly obliges.
Kush throws a big shot that misses.
Tihata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tihata shoots in and drives through. Kush sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush missing with a left hand there. Tihata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tihata clinches but Kush breaks the clinch
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kush lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Tihata misses.
Tihata throws a body kick that misses.
Tihata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tihata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tihata misses with a hook to the body
and Tihata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tihata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Kush scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihata wants to clinch
and Kush counters with a right hand to the body.
Tihata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kush sprawls well. Kush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tihata gets slowly back to his feet.
OG Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glad Tihata.
Kush moves out of range of the body kick from Tihata.
Kush slips under a jab.
Kush blocks the body kick.
Kush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tihata misses with a head kick.
Tihata looks to land a body kick but Kush moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tihata is looking to land body kicks.
Tihata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tihata looks for the body kick but Kush saw that one coming.
Kush checks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Kush.
Tihata throws a head kick but Kush moves out of range.
Tihata tries to land a front kick but Kush steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tihata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Glad Tihata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tihata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tihata throws the kick towards the body but Kush avoids it.
Kush lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OG Kush dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Tihata closes the distance but Kush moves to the side
and Kush counters with a three punch combo that has Tihata backing up. Tihata nods at Kush to acknowledge the strikes.
Tihata wants to clinch
and Tihata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kush takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tihata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kush counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tihata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tihata with a poor takedown
and Kush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kush moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good work by Kush as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kush throws a series of punches but Tihata moves out of range.
Kush moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kush misses with a few strikes there.
Tihata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kush avoids the head kick by Tihata.
Tihata misses with a low kick.
Tihata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Tihata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kush is out of range.
Tihata looks for a takedown but Kush sprawls well.
Tihata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kush lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tihata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kush takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tihata wants to clinch but Kush slips to the side
and Kush counters with a right hand to the body.
Kush misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Kush.
Kush connects with a right hand. Tihata shakes it off.
Tihata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kush defends it nicely.
OG Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glad Tihata.
A telegraphed right hand from Tihata misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihata misses with a double jab
and Kush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tihata is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kush is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tihata.
Tihata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
OG Kush is winning the standup battle so far.
Tihata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tihata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Tihata misses
and Kush counters with a two punch combo.
Tihata throws a sloppy head kick and Kush moves out of range easily.
Kush circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kush to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kush. No joy for Tihata on that attempt.
Kush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tihata misses with a double jab
and Tihata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kush clobbers Tihata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kush misses with the combination.
Kush throws a big shot that misses.
Kush moves out of range as Tihata throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OG Kush clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kush avoids a kick to the body.
Tihata throws a wild body kick that Kush sees coming a mile off.
Kush throws a right and a left that Tihata avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tihata.
Kush cracks Tihata with an open hand slap.
Tihata is looking to score with low kicks.
Kush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tihata circles away quickly and effectively.
Tihata throws and low kick but Kush moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tihata closes the distance but Kush moves to the side
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
Tihata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tihata wants to clinch but Kush slips to the side
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush jabs at Tihata's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tihata.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tihata.
Tihata throws a leg kick but Kush moved away.
Tihata wants to clinch but Kush slips to the side
and Kush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tihata connects with a solid leg kick.
Tihata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tihata throws a combination that misses
and Kush counters with a one-two to the body.
Tihata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
OG Kush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kush misses with a combination
and Tihata counters with a solid body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tihata lands a nice looking body kick.
Tihata tries a head kick but it misses.
Tihata feints and then cracks Kush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kush down.
Tihata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tihata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
A left and a right from Tihata both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush moves out of range as Tihata throws a body kick.
Kush blocks a head kick by Tihata.
Kush blocks a jab.
Tihata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tihata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tihata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tihata tries a head kick but it misses.
Tihata looks to land a body kick but Kush moved away.
Tihata wants to clinch but Kush slips to the side
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tihata moves out of range as Kush strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kush misses the target.
Tihata misses with a double jab
and Kush counters with a nice body shot.
Tihata is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tihata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kush moves out of range as Tihata throws a body kick.
Kush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tihata throws a head kick but Kush moves out of range.
Kush moves out of range as Tihata throws a body kick.
Tihata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tihata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch lands to the side of Tihata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tihata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tihata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Glad Tihata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tihata clinches but Kush breaks the clinch
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
Tihata lands a head kick!
Tihata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tihata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kush.
Tihata lands with a slapping head kick.
Kush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tihata misses with a hook.
Tihata looks to land a body kick but Kush moved away.
Kush tries for a takedown but Tihata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tihata takes one to the chin there.
Kush blocks a head kick by Tihata.
Kush ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Kush blocks the low kick.
Tihata misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Tihata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tihata shoots for a takedown but Kush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tihata is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kush circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Kush.
Tihata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tihata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kush moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tihata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tihata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kush.
Kush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tihata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tihata.
Tihata lands a really nice looking cross but Kush seems unphased.
Kush throws a lazy right hand but Tihata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tihata throws a push kick but Kush slaps the foot to one side.
Tihata darts in trying to clinch
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tihata thows a body kick. Kush tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tihata wants to clinch but Kush slips to the side
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws a body punch but Tihata moves out of range.
Tihata misses with the body kick
letting Kush counter with a right hand.
Tihata darts in trying to clinch
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kush!
Tihata tries a head kick but it misses.
Tihata displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tihata pushes Kush away with a front kick.
Tihata lands with a kick to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Glad Tihata.
I think Tihata 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glad Tihata!
Glad Tihata is the new light heavyweight champion!