PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neil Tog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lupoy si (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tog
vs
si

189 cm
19
273 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Tog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, lupoy si!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tog misses with a hook to the body

and si counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tog preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tog trying to control but si postures up.
Tog is pressing down on si's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tog wants to sweep here but si controlling him for the moment.

Tog is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.
si goes for a takedown attempt but Tog pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
si looks to clinch

and Tog holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tog really is a fat lump.
Tog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Neil Tog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lupoy si.
si fails to pull guard.
Tog has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. si is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
si fails to pull guard.
Tog tries a body shot but si blocks it.

Tog manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with si but si pushes him off and we're back to square one.
si wants to clinch

and Tog moves into the clinch.

Tog breaks from the clinch.
Tog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tog misses with a takedown attempt - si sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tog circles away from the clinch attempt

and Tog moves into the clinch.
si goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tog prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on si's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Tog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Tog
and si counters with a left and a right that stings Tog.
Tog is breathing heavily.
si tries to clinch

and Tog counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for si!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
si tries to control the position but Tog now has his back.
si is trying to get back to his feet but Tog has full control of the position and if anything, si has just worked his way into a worse spot.
si really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tog patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy si right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tog punches the canvas rather than the man.
si just trying to survive but Tog is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but lupoy si will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

si tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Tog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in si's guard now.

Tog stands up and waves to si to follow him.
A low kick from Tog misses
and si counters with a series of strikes. Tog will be more careful next time no doubt.
si tries to clinch but Tog moves away

and Tog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tog is keen to just control but si is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
si is trying to escape back to his feet but Tog uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tog tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Tog is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. si knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
si is trying to buck Tog off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tog is looking to take a break and control but si is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
si managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
si wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
si wants to control but Tog postures up.
Tog prevents si from escaping the position.
Neil Tog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tog fails to land a wild elbow strike.
si tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's four 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.

Tog working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tog won't let si get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tog trying to control but si is having none of it.
si is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Tog dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

si scores with a three punch combo!
Tog circles away from the clinch attempt

so Tog counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
si wants to stand but Tog is controlling the position.
Tog wants to control from the top but si keeps moving.
Tog won't allow si to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tog wants to pass the guard but si is keeping the position.
Tog stops si from standing up.
si is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Tog stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
si shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tog counters with a nice double leg into side control. si won't be happy with that.
si is pushing Tog's head away, looking to escape. Tog manages to hold on to the position though.

Tog thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tog tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tog throws a strike aimed at the side of si's head but si avoids it well.
Tog wants to lay and pray for a moment but si keeps working.
si prevents Tog from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tog working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tog working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tog prevents si from escaping the position.

Tog stands up and we're back to a striking position.
si closes the distance but Tog moves to the side

and Tog holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tog prevents si from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tog as si tries to tie him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Tog showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tog 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Tog!