PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slim Tussu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tussu comes to the cage accompanied by Chocolate Salty Balls. Worthy has chosen Drop the world as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tussu
vs
Worthy

172 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing™
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Tussu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tussu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Worthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tussu thinking.
Tussu shoots and misses
and Worthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Tussu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Tussu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Worthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tussu.
Tussu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Worthy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tussu.
Tussu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Worthy keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tussu throwing shots but Worthy is blocking nicely.
Tussu wants to take a breather but Worthy is having none of it.
Tussu thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Worthy to regain full guard.
Worthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tussu trying to control the position from guard on top but Worthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Slim Tussu.
Tussu fails with the takedown
and Worthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Tussu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tussu has his takedown stuffed
letting Worthy counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slim Tussu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tussu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Worthy counters with a two punch combo.
Worthy lands with a hook. Tussu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Tussu closes the distance and clinches.

Worthy pulls guard.
Worthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Worthy controlling the position.
Worthy keeping moving, preventing Tussu from controlling successfully.
Tussu is fighting to break Worthy's control of his arms but Worthy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tussu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tussu throws a strike but Worthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tussu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tussu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Worthy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tussu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tussu is working hard here to advance position.
Tussu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Tussu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tussu wants to control but Worthy is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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.
Tussu has a hand on Worthy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Worthy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tussu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Worthy dominated 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.

Tussu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Worthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tussu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Worthy counters with a left to the body.
Worthy throws out a powerful jab.
Tussu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tussu.

Tussu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Worthy on his heels. He'll look to pass Worthy's guard now, I'm sure.
Tussu throws a strike but Worthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tussu is looking to stand back up but Worthy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tussu.
Still in half guard, Worthy seems content to control.
Worthy prevents Tussu from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tussu trying to control but Worthy postures up.
Well, if Worthy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tussu trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Worthy manages to pass to mount!
Worthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tussu is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Worthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tussu is trying to escape the mount.
Tussu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tussu is looking to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Worthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tussu is looking for a sweep. Worthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Worthy stalling.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Marlon Worthy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tussu with a poor takedown
and Worthy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Tussu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tussu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Worthy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tussu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tussu is pressing down on Worthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Worthy is holding on for now.
Tussu thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Worthy to regain full guard.
Worthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tussu throwing strikes from guard but Worthy blocks nicely.
Tussu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Worthy's head.
Tussu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marlon Worthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tussu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Worthy throws a big shot that misses.
Tussu with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Worthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Tussu throws a sloppy body shot
and Worthy counters with a straight right hand.
Worthy lands a jab to the nose.
Tussu with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Worthy counter with a right hand.
Worthy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Tussu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Worthy was covering up waiting for the punch and Tussu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tussu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Worthy working a defensive guard here.
Tussuis looking to pass into half guard but Worthy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Worthy is in guard.
Tussu is looking to sweep but instead, Worthy has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tussu trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Worthy manages to pass to mount!
Worthy prevents Tussu from getting the reversal.
Slim Tussu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Worthy controlling from the full mount.
Tussu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tussu tries to lock up and control but Worthy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tussu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Worthy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Worthy prevents Tussu from getting the reversal.
Worthy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tussu is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Worthy wants to control the pace but Tussu is squirming around nicely.
Tussu regains half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Tussu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tussu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tussu tries to get out of the position.

Tussu with the active half guard here but Worthy passes nicely into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Worthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Worthy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Worthy!