PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caius Lehtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlic Tiberous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlic Tiberous is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lehtonen
vs
Tiberous

177 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caius Lehtonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karlic Tiberous!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tiberous has closed the distance and engaged Lehtonen in a clinch.

Lehtonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lehtonen moves into the clinch.
Tiberous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Lehtonen manages to pull guard.

Lehtonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiberous defends it easily.
Tiberous with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tiberous trying to control but Lehtonen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehtonen strikes from his own guard.
Tiberous sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tiberous stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lehtonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberous wants to control from the top but Lehtonen keeps moving.

Tiberous drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lehtonen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tiberous has Lehtonen in his guard.

Tiberous is looking for a triangle here but Lehtonen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tiberous's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tiberous manages to get back to half guard.

Tiberous looking for submissions off his back.

Lehtonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiberous doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lehtonen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tiberous has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lehtonen is working away from the top position though.
Tiberous slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tiberous keeping moving, preventing Lehtonen from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tiberous is on top in guard.
Lehtonen working a defensive guard but Tiberous passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tiberous looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Tiberous is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Lehtonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tiberous wants to work for an arm triangle but Lehtonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Lehtonen pushes Tiberous off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiberous shoots for a double leg takedown but Lehtonen sprawls well. He's pushed Tiberous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Tiberous dives in and scores a takedown into Lehtonen's guard.

Lehtonen pushes Tiberous off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lehtonen leaves Tiberous with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiberous tries a head kick but it misses.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick which misses Tiberous's front leg but catches the back leg as Tiberous tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lehtonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Lehtonen gets a takedown into half guard.

Tiberous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karlic Tiberous will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lehtonen has closed the distance and engaged Tiberous in a clinch.

Lehtonen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Tiberous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Lehtonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiberous has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lehtonen has managed to get both his arms back between Tiberous's legs - danger averted.
Lehtonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Lehtonen trying to control but Tiberous is working from the bottom.

Tiberous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tiberous has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lehtonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tiberous looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lehtonen wants to stand but Tiberous has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lehtonen trying to control but Tiberous is working from the bottom.
Karlic Tiberous has got the better of the ground game so far.

Caius Lehtonen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Lehtonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lehtonen pushes down on Tiberous's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiberous flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tiberous manages to get to full guard.

Tiberous has his foot on Lehtonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lehtonen works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehtonen wants to control from the top but Tiberous keeps moving.

Tiberous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lehtonen defends it easily.
Lehtonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Lehtonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lehtonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiberous is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiberous throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lehtonen landing with the ground and pound.

Tiberous has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lehtonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Tiberous is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lehtonen defends well.
Tiberous keeping moving, preventing Lehtonen from controlling successfully.
Tiberous is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiberous keeping moving, preventing Lehtonen from controlling successfully.
Lehtonen passes into half guard.

Tiberous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehtonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Tiberous is looking for a sweep. Lehtonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tiberous slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lehtonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lehtonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiberous is retaining full guard.
Lehtonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karlic Tiberous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tiberous gets a double leg takedown into Lehtonen's guard.

Tiberous is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lehtonen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lehtonen has escaped and now he's on top!

Tiberous has his foot on Lehtonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lehtonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Lehtonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tiberous's head.
Lehtonen wants to control from the top but Tiberous keeps moving.
Tiberous preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tiberous keeping moving, preventing Lehtonen from controlling successfully.

Tiberous looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lehtonen passes into half guard.
Tiberous regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lehtonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiberous has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lehtonen has managed to get both his arms back between Tiberous's legs - danger averted.
Lehtonen content to stall in guard here.
Tiberous keeping moving, preventing Lehtonen from controlling successfully.
Tiberous looking to control.
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiberous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lehtonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiberous swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Caius Lehtonen wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Lehtonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lehtonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen breaks from Tiberous's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lehtonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tiberous tries to hold on but Lehtonen pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiberous regains half guard.

Tiberous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tiberous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiberous trying to control here.
Tiberous gets back to full guard.
Tiberous looking to control.

Tiberous has his feet on Lehtonen's thighs here. He's pushed Lehtonen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lehtonen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karlic Tiberous!