PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment I comes to the cage accompanied by Dancing Queen. Tsushima comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Till I Collapse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Experiment I
vs
Tsushima

191 cm
24
222 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

184 cm
25
216 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lewis Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsushima misses with an uppercut. Experiment I saw that one coming.
Experiment I thows a body shot but no joy.
Experiment I displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsushima throws out the jab.
Experiment I just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment I on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tsushima with a jab.
Tsushima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tsushima misses the shot to the body.
Experiment I fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tsushima is out of range.

Experiment I gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tsushima to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Experiment I wants to sweep here but Tsushima controlling him for the moment.
Experiment I keeping moving, preventing Tsushima from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment I trying to control the position.
Experiment I wants to sweep here but Tsushima controlling him for the moment.
Tsushima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Experiment I looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsushima is one step ahead there.
Tsushima throwing strikes from guard but Experiment I blocks nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tsushima throws a predictable looking body shot

and Experiment I moves into the clinch.
Experiment I lands an elbow just above Tsushima 's eye.

It looks like Lewis Tsushima has been cut.
Experiment I lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsushima backwards.
Experiment I goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsushima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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.
Experiment I prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsushima blocks an uppercut.
Experiment I misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment I tries to work over Tsushima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment I.
Experiment I lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Experiment I.
Experiment I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment I.
Experiment I gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Experiment I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Experiment I throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tsushima looking to stall.
Experiment I tries to work over Tsushima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsushima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tsushima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Experiment I or not.
Experiment I scores with a shot to the side of Tsushima's head.
Experiment I lands an elbow inside that Tsushima shrugs off.
Tsushima lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment I tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment I misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Experiment I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Experiment I.
Experiment I throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Experiment I.
Experiment I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment I pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Experiment I as Tsushima tries to tie him up.
Experiment I lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsushima backwards.
Tsushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsushima working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment I.
Tsushima managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment I.
Experiment I tries to work over Tsushima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment I working aggressively here.
Experiment I misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment I just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tsushima's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsushima.
Experiment I misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment I misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsushima avoiding damage as Experiment I throws knees to the body.
Experiment I lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment I throws an elbow that misses.
A body shot lands from Tsushima.
Experiment I throws an elbow that misses.
Tsushima avoids the elbow strike from Experiment I, against the cage.
Experiment I stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Experiment I can't find room to land a body shot as Tsushima controls the action.
Experiment I throws an elbow but it misses.
Tsushima prevents a body shot from Experiment I.
Tsushima managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment I.
Experiment I misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Experiment I.
Experiment I is breathing heavily.
Tsushima blocks an uppercut.
Experiment I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment I can't find room to land a body shot as Tsushima controls the action.
Experiment I works on Tsushima's body with a couple of short punches.
Experiment I is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsushima is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment I dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Tsushima's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tsushima throws a lazy head kick
and Experiment I makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tsushima really felt that one!
Tsushima stuns Experiment I with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsushima swings for the body but Experiment I moves out of range.
Tsushima misses with a body shot.
Tsushima misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Experiment I to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis Tsushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment I dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsushima. That did some damage!
Tsushima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsushima throws a leg kick

and Experiment I counters by clinching up.
Experiment I works on Tsushima's body with a couple of short punches.
Experiment I's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Experiment I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsushima takes an elbow to the temple.
Experiment I lands an uppercut.

That has opened up Lewis Tsushima's cut even more.
Tsushima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Experiment I.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Experiment I.
Tsushima is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Experiment I.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Experiment I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsushima backwards.
Experiment I gets through Tsushima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment I lands an elbow that stopped Tsushima in his tracks for a moment.
Russian Experiment I has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsushima avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment I.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment I.
A short uppercut from Experiment I.
Experiment I has a couple of punches blocked by Tsushima.
A hook to the body from Experiment I.

Tsushima is trying to trip Experiment I. He has hold of a leg but Experiment I is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tsushima persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment I lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tsushima!
Experiment I wants to control the pace but Tsushima is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I is stalling here but it's allowed Tsushima to get half guard.
Tsushima is looking for a sweep. Experiment I is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Experiment I is looking to take a break and control but Tsushima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Experiment I prevents Tsushima from improving his position.
Experiment I keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Experiment I is looking to take a break and control but Tsushima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tsushima reverses the position - he's now on top in Experiment I's guard.
Experiment I looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsushima is one step ahead there.
Tsushima postures up and lands a big shot to Experiment I's brow.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tsushima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment I's head backwards.
Tsushima takes a swing at Experiment I's ribcage but misses.
Tsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment I moves away.
Experiment I chopping away at his opponent's legs.

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.
Tsushima fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsushima thuds his right hand into Experiment I's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Experiment I attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment I checks the leg kick.
Experiment I scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Tsushima misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment I blocks a head kick by Tsushima.
Tsushima thuds a left hand into Experiment I's body.
Experiment I throws an overhand right that lands on Tsushima's shoulder, as Tsushima tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment I dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Tsushima's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Tsushima.
Experiment I tries to clinch there but Tsushima circles away.
Experiment I attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Experiment I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Experiment I as Tsushima shoots in.
Tsushima swings for the body but Experiment I moves out of range.
Experiment I throws a solid leg kick but Tsushima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Experiment I.
Tsushima scores with a body shot.
Experiment I tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsushima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsushima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment I looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsushima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Experiment I rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid body kick from Experiment I.
Tsushima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment I is out of range and Tsushima settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima misses the body punch
and Experiment I cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsushima thuds a left hand into Experiment I's body.
Tsushima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Experiment I fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tsushima tries for a takedown but Experiment I circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tsushima stuns Experiment I with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Experiment I takes one to the chin there.
Experiment I throws a leg kick
and Tsushima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsushima scores with a three punch combo!
Experiment I fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tsushima is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tsushima misses.
Tsushima misses the shot to the body.
Tsushima throws a leg kick
and Experiment I counters with an outside leg kick.
Tsushima throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment I's shoulder, as Experiment I tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment I falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsushima counters with a nice body shot.
Tsushima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Experiment I counters with a slapping leg kick.
Russian Experiment I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Tsushima.
Experiment I moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tsushima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment I throws out a leg kick but Tsushima moves out of range and Experiment I only half commits.
Tsushima throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsushima shoots in and drives through. Experiment I sprawls well.
Lewis Tsushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima throws a solid leg kick but Experiment I takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tsushima.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsushima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Tsushima 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.
Tsushima postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tsushima lands a couple of digs.
Tsushima trying to control but Experiment I is working from the bottom.
Experiment I wants to sweep here but Tsushima controlling him for the moment.
Tsushima trying to control but Experiment I is working from the bottom.
Experiment I is trying to keep Tsushima in close.
Russian Experiment I is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Experiment I pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tsushima throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment I defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsushima.
Tsushima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Experiment I counters with a good low kick that Tsushima was not able to check.

Experiment I drives through and clinches with Tsushima against the cage.
Tsushima presses Experiment I against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lewis Tsushima.
I think Experiment I has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment I!