PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Tosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Some Other Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tosh comes to the cage accompanied by Stepping Razor. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Some Other Guy enters the cage!

Tosh
vs
Other Guy

184 cm
22
183 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Tosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Some Other Guy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Other Guy looks to throw the jab but Tosh is out of range.
Tosh tried to score with a low kick but Other Guy checks it.

Tosh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tosh with a couple of short strikes.
Tosh controlling from mount.
Tosh throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Other Guy because Tosh loaded up on that one.
Other Guy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tosh tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tosh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Other Guy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tosh throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosh breaks from Other Guy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tosh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Other Guy is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tosh misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tosh thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tosh looking to finish with strikes here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Other Guy blocking the ground and pound.
Tosh misses with a head shot.
Tosh thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Other Guy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tosh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tosh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Other Guy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tosh.
Tosh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tosh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosh is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosh sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tosh looking to control but Other Guy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tosh thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tosh controlling from mount.
Tosh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tosh dominating with strikes here.
Other Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tosh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tosh connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tosh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Other Guy finds it's way round the side to connect with Tosh's head.

Other Guy gets caught flat footed, as Tosh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tosh forces his way into half guard.

Tosh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Other Guy is just riding it out for now. Tosh eventually gives up the hold.
Tosh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosh wants to pass to mount but Other Guy is defending the position.
Other Guy is not content to let Tosh control the position.
Other Guy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tosh.
Other Guy is refusing to be controlled, as Tosh sits in half guard.
Tosh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tosh passes to side control.

That's two 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.
Other Guy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tosh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tosh throwing strikes but Other Guy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tosh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosh manages to get to full guard.
Tosh scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.

Tosh throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Other Guy escapes and throws Tosh's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tosh struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Other Guy off and has taken his back!
Tosh scores with punches and elbows.

Tosh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Other Guy fending off the submission attempt from Tosh.
Other Guy avoids the strikes from Tosh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Tosh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A jab from Other Guy finds it's way through Tosh's defenses.
Tosh throws a chopping leg kick but Other Guy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tosh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horrible takedown by Tosh or perhaps it was just good defense by Other Guy which made him look bad.
Tosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tosh wants to slow Other Guy down by chopping away at his legs.
Other Guy lands with a good body shot.
Other Guy misses the shot to the body.
Other Guy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Other Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tosh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Other Guy is out of range.
Tosh ducks under a wild hook from Other Guy.
Tosh tries to move into range but Other Guy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tosh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Tosh moves into range and clinches up with Other Guy.
Other Guy is looking to break free of the clinch but Tosh has double underhooks.

Tosh jumps into guard, dragging Other Guy to the mat.

Tosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Tosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Other Guy is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Other Guy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Other Guy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tosh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Other Guy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Some Other Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Tosh is looking to improve his position.
Tosh is working hard here to advance position.
Tosh trying to hold on to Other Guy's head to control him but Other Guy postures up.
Tosh punching from the bottom.
Other Guy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tosh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosh regains full guard. Nicely done.

Tosh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Other Guy defends well.

Tosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Other Guy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Other Guy wants to stand but Tosh is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four 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.

Tosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tosh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Other Guy is one step ahead there.
Other Guy is looking to stand up but Tosh won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Tosh.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tosh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Tosh!