PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between For Whom The Bell Tolls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolls's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Whom The Bell Tolls. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Whom The Bell Tolls
vs
Rain

190 cm
21
190 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

190 cm
29
195 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, For Whom The Bell Tolls!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rain!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolls moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Tolls plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Johnny Rain has been cut.
Tolls works the jab nicely.
Tolls feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rain's calf.
Tolls moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tolls keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
Tolls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolls blocks a jab.
Tolls moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tolls lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tolls.
Rain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolls scores with a leg kick.
Tolls blocks a jab.
Rain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tolls.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Tolls saw that one coming.
Tolls lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolls is just out of range.
Tolls throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Tolls.
Rain lands with an overhand left.
Rain jabs Tolls to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tolls.
Rain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolls tried to score with a low kick but Rain checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain misses with a hook. Tolls ducked under it nicely.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Tolls saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Tolls.
Tolls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolls looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tolls connects with a leg kick. Rain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tolls jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tolls lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolls moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Tolls ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolls looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tolls lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Tolls moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Tolls there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rain misses with a hook
and Tolls counters with a good low kick that Rain was not able to check.
Tolls lands a body shot.
Tolls looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tolls.
Tolls looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tolls lands a leg kick that knocks Rain off balance momentarily.
Rain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolls fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rain misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tolls.
Good leg kick by Tolls there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rain misses with a hook
and Tolls counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rain's knee momentarily.
Rain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tolls.
Rain looks gassed!
Tolls lunges at Rain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rain's hand.
Rain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tolls can pounce on him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tolls. Rain shrugs it off though.
Tolls connects with a leg kick. Rain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tolls plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolls throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tolls throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tolls throws a head kick that Rain semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

For Whom The Bell Tolls dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tolls throws a nice looking combination but Rain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tolls. Tolls obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Rain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tolls thows a body kick. Rain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tolls.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tolls.
Tolls scoring well with a low kick there.
Tolls lands a right hook to the body.
Tolls connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain avoids the body shot from Tolls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tolls.
Tolls with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tolls moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tolls lands with a nice body kick.
Tolls buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Tolls moved out of range nicely.
Tolls connects with a leg kick. Rain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tolls cracks Rain with a good jab.
Tolls fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
For Whom The Bell Tolls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain with a hook.
Rain throws a jab when Tolls was well out of range.
Tolls scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolls jabs Rain right on the nose. Rain blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tolls.
Tolls slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tolls fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rain.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolls.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolls moves away.
Tolls connects with a crisp jab.
Rain thows a body shot but no joy.
Tolls moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tolls is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rain can do to turn this around?
Rain misses with a looping left.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Tolls moved out of range nicely.
Tolls lands a front kick.
Rain is breathing heavily.
Tolls fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolls lands with a shot to the body.
Tolls throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
For Whom The Bell Tolls is winning the standup battle so far.
Rain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tolls fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rain.
Tolls bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tolls lands a head kick!
Tolls lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tolls looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tolls scores with a leg kick.
Rain throws a hook but Tolls blocks it.
Rain has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tolls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolls lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rain's sensitive parts.
Rain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tolls throws a head kick that misses.
Tolls cracks Rain with an open hand slap.
Tolls connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rain momentarily.

That has opened up Johnny Rain's cut even more.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Tolls cracks the inside of Rain's front leg.
Tolls connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tolls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rain.
Tolls throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tolls fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

For Whom The Bell Tolls dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tolls connects with a leg kick. Rain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tolls fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain fails to land with a series of punches.
Rain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rain swings widly with a right hand
and Tolls counters with an inside leg kick.
Rain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tollss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Rain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tolls throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tolls throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
Rain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolls moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain misses with a looping left.
Tolls throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tolls. That one must have hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tolls!
Tolls connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolls. That's going to slow Rain down.
Rain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tolls dips to his left and cracks Rain with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolls with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tolls fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tolls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolls throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tolls.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tolls.
Tolls moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Rain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tolls connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tolls.
Nice shot by Tolls.
Tolls dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rain. That did some damage!
Tolls lands with a kick to the temple. Rain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tolls lands a really nice looking cross but Rain seems unphased.
Tolls lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolls moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Tolls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Tolls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Tolls.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolls.
Tolls throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tolls goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Tolls tenderised Rain's leg. Rain is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Tolls.
Nice body kick there by Tolls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolls lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rain at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain takes one to the chin there.
Tolls throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tolls connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Rain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tolls turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tolls connects with a leg kick. Rain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tolls connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolls jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tolls scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tolls buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

For Whom The Bell Tolls clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rain's cut.
That's time! Tolls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tolls lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rain takes a step back to recover.
Tolls dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rain. That did some damage!
Tolls scores with a leg kick.
Tolls lands a nice looking body kick.
Tolls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters circling a little - Tolls finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tolls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Tolls tenderised Rain's leg. Rain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rain is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rain looks to throw the jab but Tolls is out of range.
Rain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tolls throws a head kick that half lands.
Rain misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolls.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolls. That's going to slow Rain down.
Tolls scores with a leg kick.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Tolls counters with a thumping low kick.
Rain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tolls.
Tolls thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
Tolls lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tolls with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolls scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rain doesn't seem bothered though.
Tolls connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tolls there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Tolls scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rain doesn't seem bothered though.
Tolls turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tolls lands a really nice looking cross but Rain seems unphased.
Tolls's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tolls scrambles back to his feet.
Tolls is looking to slow Rain down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolls.
Tolls thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rain if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolls connects with a leg kick. Rain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab by Tolls.
Tolls connects with a leg kick. Rain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tolls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tolls throws a wild body kick that Rain sees coming a mile off.
Rain misses with a left hand
enabling Tolls to counter with a crisp jab.
Tolls lands a slapping body shot.
Rain avoids the head kick by Tolls.
Tolls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Tolls delivers a nice body kick.
Tolls's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rain under the eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolls goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tolls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Tolls lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tolls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Tolls there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick from Tolls misses.
Tolls moves out of range of the strikes.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolls throws a chopping leg kick but Rain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tolls throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rain's head.
Tolls connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

For Whom The Bell Tolls had his way with Johnny Rain in that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Rain misses with a series of wild punches.
Tolls throws a leg kick which misses Rain's front leg but catches the back leg as Rain tries to avoid it.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Tolls moves away and avoids it.
Tolls with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tolls lands a nice shot to the body.
Rain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tolls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Tolls lands but Rain takes it in his stride.
Rain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tolls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Tolls. Beautiful body shot.
Tolls lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tolls moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tolls lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolls misses the shot to the body.
Rain throws a poor cross that misses
and Tolls counters with an inside leg kick.
Tolls throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tolls fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tolls throws a leg kick but Rain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tolls.
Tolls throws a wild body kick that Rain sees coming a mile off.
Johnny Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain moves out of range of the leg kick from Tolls.
Jab by Tolls.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tolls.
Tolls fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rain on the side of the head.
Crunch! Tolls slams his shin into Rain's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolls lands a leg kick that knocks Rain off balance momentarily.
Tolls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tolls feints and then cracks Rain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rain down.
Tolls throws a leg kick but Rain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Both fighters circling a little - Tolls finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tolls lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rain will feel that in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Tolls catches Rain right on the button with a cross.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Tolls moved out of range nicely.
Tolls delivers a nice body kick.
Tolls lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rain will feel that in the morning.
Rain is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tolls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tolls uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rain has time to react.
Tolls connects with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Tolls.
That kick from Tolls tenderised Rain's leg. Rain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolls.
Rain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Tolls.
Tolls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tolls lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rain at a distance.
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Tolls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolls moves out of range of the strikes.
For Whom The Bell Tolls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid body kick from Tolls.

And that's the end of the fight!
For Whom The Bell Tolls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tolls has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... For Whom The Bell Tolls!
For Whom The Bell Tolls retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking For Whom The Bell Tolls thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.