PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timbo Timberlake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuo Dik Fuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Timberlake
vs
Dik Fuk

178 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timbo Timberlake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuo Dik Fuk!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dik Fuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Timbo Timberlake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dik Fuk doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Timberlake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dik Fuk is pulling down on Timberlake's head to control his posture.
Timberlake connects with a couple of short punches.
Dik Fuk trying to control the position.
Timberlake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dik Fuk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Timberlake!
Timberlake can't escape the position.
Timberlake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dik Fuk on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dik Fuk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Timberlake is looking to escape.
Timberlake is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dik Fuk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dik Fuk looking to finish with strikes here!
Timberlake working to try and regain half guard.
Dik Fuk trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dik Fuk stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dik Fuk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dik Fuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dik Fuk dives in and grabs Timberlake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Timberlake pushes down on Dik Fuk's head and hops out.
Timbo Timberlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuo Dik Fuk.

Timberlake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timberlake stops Dik Fuk from standing up.
Timberlake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Timberlake trying to control but Dik Fuk is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timberlake with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timberlake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Timberlake chips away with some ground and pound.
Timberlake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dik Fuk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Timberlake works over Dik Fuk with some ground and pound from guard.
Timberlake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Timberlake throwing strikes from guard but Dik Fuk blocks nicely.
Dik Fuk keeping moving, preventing Timberlake from controlling successfully.
Timberlake throws a big elbow that misses.
Dik Fuk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Timberlake is controlling him.
Dik Fuk looks gassed!
Timberlake scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timberlake wants to control from the top but Dik Fuk keeps moving.
Timberlake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Timberlake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timberlake chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timberlake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dik Fuk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Timberlake trying to control from the bottom.

Dik Fuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timberlake is just riding it out for now. Dik Fuk eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dik Fuk stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timbo Timberlake dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Timberlake shoots in and bounces Dik Fuk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Dik Fuk has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Timberlake off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Timberlake connects with a body shot that sends Dik Fuk's belly button to the back.
Timberlake throws a series of punches but Dik Fuk avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dik Fuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Timberlake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Timberlake wants it to stay on the feet.
Dik Fuk throws a head kick that half lands.

Timberlake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dik Fuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timberlake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dik Fuk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Timberlake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Timberlake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dik Fuk moves into full guard.
Timberlake throws an elbow that misses. Dik Fuk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Timberlake's guard. Nice move by Dik Fuk!
Timberlake looking to control.
Dik Fuk won't allow Timberlake to sweep him here.
Timberlake is trying to hold Dik Fuk in close to prevent damage but Dik Fuk has managed to pass into half guard.
Timberlake tries to roll over but Dik Fuk keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timberlake wants to control but Dik Fuk passes into side.
Dik Fuk landing strikes.

Dik Fuk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Timberlake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timberlake wants to get back to his feet but Dik Fuk drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timberlake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dik Fuk wants to control but Timberlake is keeping him busy.
Timberlake is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dik Fuk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Timbo Timberlake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dik Fuk trying to control the action but Timberlake is working from the bottom.
Timberlake is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timberlake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timbo Timberlake dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Timberlake swats away the attempt to clinch by Dik Fuk.
Timberlake looks to score with a jab to the body but Dik Fuk is just out of range.

Timberlake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Timberlake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dik Fuk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dik Fuk doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Timberlake trying to control but Dik Fuk is working from the bottom.
Timberlake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Timberlake chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dik Fuk working a defensive guard here.
Timberlake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timberlake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timberlake scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dik Fuk is on top in guard.
Dik Fuk distracts Timberlake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dik Fuk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dik Fuk slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timberlake tries to get to full guard but Dik Fuk has control of the leg.
Dik Fuk is trying to control. Timberlake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dik Fuk controlling the action here.
Dik Fuk prevents Timberlake from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dik Fuk stops Timberlake from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yuo Dik Fuk was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Timberlake shoots in but Dik Fuk avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Dik Fuk rushes Timberlake and presses him up against the cage.
Timberlake takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dik Fuk is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dik Fuk misses with a punch to the body.
Dik Fuk tries to score a body lock takedown but Timberlake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Timberlake tries for a takedown but Dik Fuk manages to get underhooks.
Dik Fuk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dik Fuk wants to get back to striking at distance but Timberlake won't allow it.

Dik Fuk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Timberlake uses from the top position.
Dik Fuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timberlake trying to control the position from guard on top but Dik Fuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dik Fuk trying to keep a closed guard but Timberlake is proving a slippery customer.
Yuo Dik Fuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timbo Timberlake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timberlake wants to control from the top but Dik Fuk keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuo Dik Fuk.
I think Timberlake 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timbo Timberlake!