PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is KoRn - Twisted Transistor. Tsushima has chosen Eminem - Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lai
vs
Tsushima

181 cm
30
208 lbs
23 - 8 - 1

184 cm
28
216 lbs
21 - 6 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kung Lai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Lewis Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsushima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lai thinking.
Nice cross by Lai.

It looks like Lewis Tsushima has been cut.
Lai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsushima manages to avoid it.
Lai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lai misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Tsushima misses
and Lai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Tsushima.
Lai tries to score with a low kick but Tsushima moves his leg out of the way.
Lai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tsushima is out of range and Lai settles back down.
Kung Lai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lai.
Lai throws a looping overhand right but Tsushima ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Lai.
Tsushima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai connects with a leg kick. Tsushima looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lai throws a body punch but Tsushima moves out of range.
Lai throws a front kick that sends Tsushima stumbling back into the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tsushima - the referee stops the clock and Lai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tsushima. Lai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Tsushima has Lai up against the cage in a clinch.
Lai misses with a punch to the body.
Lai blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Tsushima.
Lai can't find room to land a body shot as Tsushima controls the action.
Lai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsushima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lai avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lai tries a body shot but Tsushima blocks it.
Tsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Lai controls his hands.
Tsushima stalls.
Lai avoiding damage as Tsushima throws knees to the body.
Tsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Lai fails to land.
Tsushima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsushima tries to throw a body punch but Lai avoids it by throwing Tsushima back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tsushima turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tsushima manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Lai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsushima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Tsushima.
Tsushima trying to control the position but Lai is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai dodges the ground and pound from Tsushima.
The ground and pound from Tsushima seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tsushima connects with a decent elbow.
Lai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsushima is staying active underneath Lai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsushima trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kung Lai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lewis Tsushima's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lai misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Lai misses.
Lai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lai jabs Tsushima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsushima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Lai misses
and Tsushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lai thows a leg kick but Tsushima checks it
and Tsushima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lai thinking.
Lai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lai connects with a leg kick. Tsushima looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai misses with a leg kick.
Tsushima moves out of range as Lai throws a body kick.
Tsushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lai.
Tsushima throws a jab when Lai was well out of range.
Tsushima moves out of range of the body kick from Lai.
Lai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lai connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Lai misses.
Lai throws a leg kick but Tsushima checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsushima is defended easily by Lai.

Tsushima closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.

Tsushima has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lai regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsushima throwing strikes but missing.
Tsushima stands and throws Lai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Tsushima's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lewis Tsushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tsushima tries for a kimura but Lai is defending well.
Lai looking for a sweep but Tsushima has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Tsushima looking to secure an arm triangle but Lai defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai working to try and regain half guard.
Lai regains half guard.
Tsushima is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Lai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lewis Tsushima.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 19:19
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 19:19
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!