PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck the Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuu Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Takeshi's choice of entrance music: On The Dub-ble. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

the Project
vs
Takeshi

180 cm
22
196 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
190 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck the Project!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
the Project ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeshi moves away.
Takeshi throws a hook to the side of the Project's head but the Project sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takeshi moves away from the strike by the Project.
the Project lands with a thumping leg kick.

the Project moves into range and clinches up with Takeshi.
the Project lands an uppercut.
the Project has Takeshi pushed against the cage.
the Project working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takeshi obliges.
the Project slows down the pace here.
the Project digs a right hand into Takeshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takeshi's gas tank.
Takeshi avoiding damage.
Takeshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but the Project has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from the Project.
the Project misses with some punches.
the Project misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from the Project.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from the Project fails to land.
the Project lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from the Project.
the Project misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
the Project lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Takeshi throws an elbow that misses.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeshi looks gassed!
the Project is leaning against Takeshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takeshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takeshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
the Project lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from the Project.
A body shot lands from the Project.
the Project lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takeshi.
A right hand to the body from the Project.
the Project stalling against the cage.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it misses.
the Project lands with a left to the head.
the Project makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
the Project works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
the Project throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeshis head.
the Project throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeshis head.
A short uppercut from the Project.
the Project pushes Takeshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
the Project lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
the Project lands a nice uppercut.
the Project lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, the Project scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi misses with an elbow strike.
the Project dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, the Project scores with a nice short uppercut.
the Project lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
the Project lands with a light punch inside.
the Project displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takeshi up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, the Project scores with a nice short uppercut.
the Project lands a nice shot to the body.
the Project pushes Takeshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
the Project lands a hook to the side of the head.
the Project lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
the Project makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from the Project.
the Project lands with a left to the head.
Takeshi pressing his opponent against the cage.
the Project avoiding damage.
Takeshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
the Project gets through Takeshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
the Project on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
the Project managing to block the knees to the body from Takeshi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
the Project presses Takeshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
the Project stalling against the cage.
the Project scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
the Project leaning his opponent against the cage.
the Project gets through Takeshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from the Project as the two fighters clinch.
the Project lands a nice uppercut.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
the Project digs a right hand into Takeshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takeshi's gas tank.
the Project digs a right hand underneath Takeshi's ribcage. Takeshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from the Project.
the Project working some nice short punches in the clinch.
the Project scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
the Project lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
the Project presses Takeshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
the Project makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
the Project is pushing Takeshi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Project lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeshi takes a shot to the head.
the Project scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from the Project.
the Project lands with a short shot to the head.
Takeshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from the Project.
the Project blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
the Project stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
the Project lands a body punch in the clinch.
the Project scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
Nice body punch from the Project.
the Project cracks Takeshi with a nice body shot.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takeshi taking a breather.
the Project on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the Project lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from the Project.
the Project lands a body shot.
the Project lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from the Project.
the Project lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck the Project dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

the Project throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

the Project instigates a clinch.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
the Project avoiding damage as Takeshi throws knees to the body.
the Project lands with a light punch inside.
the Project stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
the Project misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from the Project on the inside.
the Project lands a nice uppercut.
Chuck the Project has scored more points in the clinch so far.
the Project lands a nice shot to the body.
the Project lands a body punch.
the Project makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
the Project lands a shot to the body.
the Project lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takeshi or not.
A short right from the Project.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
the Project works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
the Project lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
the Project softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
the Project softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
the Project works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from the Project.
the Project is leaning against Takeshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project works on Takeshi's body with a couple of short punches.
the Project is working Takeshi over against the cage.
Takeshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
the Project lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
the Project slowing the pace effectively.
the Project lands a shoulder strike.
the Project lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from the Project.
the Project cracks Takeshi with a nice body shot.
the Project lands with a short head shot on the inside.
the Project works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
the Project lands a body shot.
the Project scores with a shoulder strike.
the Project is working Takeshi over against the cage.
the Project is working Takeshi over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it misses.
the Project is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeshi can do to turn this around?
Takeshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through the Project's defenses.
the Project lands a shot to the body.

the Project has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Takeshi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
the Project gets his hands free as Takeshi looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Takeshi right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from the Project.
the Project trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
the Project stops Takeshi from getting back to his feet.

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.
the Project is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck the Project dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Takeshi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
the Project swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeshi.
Takeshi lunges at the Project with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by the Project's hand.
the Project misses with a hook. Takeshi ducked under it nicely.
the Project paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

the Project tries to keep at a distance but Takeshi has taken the fight into the clinch.
the Project throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
the Project works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
the Project dodges an elbow strike from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws an elbow that misses.
Takeshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takeshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
the Project lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takeshi.
Takeshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takeshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from the Project.
A short right from the Project on the inside.
A short right from the Project.
the Project lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from the Project.
Takeshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it misses.
the Project managing to block the knees to the body from Takeshi.
the Project lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from the Project.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from the Project on the inside.
the Project lands an uppercut.
the Project lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from the Project.
the Project pushes Takeshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

the Project gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
the Project perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takeshi pushes the Project off looking to stand but the Project dives back in and keeps control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Project performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi looks like he's trying to stand up.
the Project controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Takeshi has one foot on the Project's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck the Project clearly takes that round.
That's time! the Project's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

the Project lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by the Project.
Takeshi misses with a few strikes there.
the Project misses the shot to the body.
Takeshi missing with a left hand there. the Project was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
the Project digs a good hook to Takeshi's body.
the Project keeps the fight on the outside.
the Project fails to land with a series of punches.
Takeshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takeshi scores with a nice right hand.

the Project closes the distance and clinches.
the Project working aggressively here.
the Project avoids the elbow strike from Takeshi, against the cage.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takeshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takeshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by the Project.
Takeshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takeshi is looking to control the Project's arms but the Project gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takeshi has his back to the cage.
the Project tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Takeshi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Takeshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
the Project controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi pushes the Project back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
the Project lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeshi takes a shot to the head.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch but the Project improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from the Project.
the Project lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from the Project.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
the Project lands a right hand.
the Project lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
the Project lands a shoulder strike.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
A short uppercut from the Project.
the Project digs a right hand underneath Takeshi's ribcage. Takeshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
the Project lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takeshi or not.
the Project throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
the Project lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from the Project.
the Project lands a shoulder strike.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Project cracks Takeshi with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by the Project.
A short right hand to the side of the head by the Project.
A quick uppercut on the inside from the Project.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
the Project presses Takeshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
the Project presses Takeshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
the Project throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
the Project lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Takeshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takeshi missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from the Project.
A short uppercut from the Project.
A head punch blocked on the inside by the Project.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
the Project throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeshis head.
Nice body punch from the Project.
the Project lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from the Project.
the Project lands with a right to the head.
the Project lands with a short head shot on the inside.
the Project scores with a nice hook to the head.
the Project presses Takeshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
the Project is leaning against Takeshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
the Project cracks Takeshi with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project lands with a short shot to the head.
the Project lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by the Project.
Takeshi missing with knees to the body.
the Project stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from the Project as the two fighters clinch.
the Project cracks Takeshi with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
A right hook to the body lands for the Project.
the Project cracks Takeshi with a nice body shot.
the Project stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from the Project.
Takeshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and the Project avoids it.
the Project is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takeshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takeshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takeshi is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takeshi.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.

the Project has hold of one of Takeshi's legs. Takeshi is fighting the takedown attempt but the Project gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
the Project passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Project trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with the Project in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck the Project had his way with Ryuu Takeshi in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

the Project circles away from the clinch attempt.
the Project throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeshi.
Takeshi is looking to clinch.
Takeshi lands with a cross.
Takeshi works the Project's body with a nice hook.
the Project will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
the Project fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takeshi is looking to clinch but the Project is avoiding it.
the Project scores with a hook to the body. Takeshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takeshi avoids the body shot from the Project.
the Project tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeshi was well out of range. Poor timing from the Project.
Takeshi blocks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takeshi moves in looking to clinch but the Project pushes him off.
the Project tries to clinch but Takeshi moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

the Project has Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takeshi.
the Project avoids a wild elbow strike from Takeshi.
A left hand lands to the body for the Project.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, the Project creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project avoiding damage as Takeshi throws knees to the body.
Takeshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
the Project avoids the elbow strike from Takeshi, against the cage.
the Project lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
the Project misses with a punch on the inside.
the Project tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
Good body shot from the Project.
Takeshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
the Project misses with a body punch.
the Project lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by the Project as Takeshi tries to tie him up.
the Project prevents a body shot from Takeshi.
the Project digs a right hand into Takeshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takeshi's gas tank.
A short left from the Project.
the Project lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takeshi.
the Project lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
the Project is struggling to control the position.
the Project lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
the Project manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
the Project lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
the Project lands with a short shot to the head.
the Project lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takeshi.
Chuck the Project is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
Takeshi looking to stall.
Takeshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
the Project lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from the Project.
A short body shot lands from the Project as the two fighters clinch.
the Project is stalling here.
the Project lands a shot to the body.
the Project blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeshi is trying to maintain a safe position but the Project gets an underhook and turns Takeshi into the cage.
Takeshi misses with a knee to the head.
Takeshi has a couple of punches blocked by the Project.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi looking to stall.
the Project pushes Takeshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takeshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
the Project lands a body shot.
Takeshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takeshi misses with a body punch.
Takeshi tries to land knees in the clinch but the Project avoids the damage to the body.
the Project lands a body punch.
Takeshi misses with a knee strike.
Takeshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takeshi tries to stall but the Project uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takeshi tries a knee to the head but the Project blocks it.
Ryuu Takeshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takeshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards the Project's brow.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
the Project stalling against the cage.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takeshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
the Project avoids a wild elbow strike from Takeshi.
Takeshi is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from the Project.
Takeshi lands a body shot.
the Project digs a right hand into Takeshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takeshi's gas tank.
the Project lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch but the Project improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from the Project.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch but the Project improves position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck the Project showed his dominance in that final round.
Well the Project 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:44
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:44
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck the Project!
Chuck the Project retains his middleweight title!