PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solar Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dojo TBjang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dojo TBjang told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Flair
vs
TBjang

202 cm
26
218 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

181 cm
31
215 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solar Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dojo TBjang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TBjang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
TBjang throws a lazy head kick
and Flair counters with a flying knee. Nice.
TBjang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flair.

It looks like Dojo TBjang has been cut.
TBjang misses with a head kick.
TBjang connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Flair gets a clinch.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but TBjang avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
A short right from Flair.
TBjang lands a hook to the side of the head.
TBjang tries to throw a body punch but Flair avoids it by throwing TBjang back against the cage.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TBjang's elbow.
Flair working some nice short punches in the clinch.
TBjang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by TBjang.
TBjang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
TBjang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from TBjang.
Flair tries to work over TBjang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from TBjang.
TBjang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
TBjang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
TBjang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
TBjang lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but TBjang avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
TBjang blocks an uppercut.
Flair lands an uppercut.
Flair takes a knee right on the jaw!
TBjang tries to throw a body punch but Flair avoids it by throwing TBjang back against the cage.
Flair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flair pushes TBjang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
TBjang lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from TBjang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
TBjang blocks an uppercut.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flair prevents a body shot from TBjang.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
TBjang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
TBjang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TBjang backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but TBjang avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
TBjang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flair.
TBjang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TBjang.
TBjang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TBjang misses with a punch to the body.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair blocking some punches.
Flair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TBjang avoids it.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by TBjang.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by TBjang.
TBjang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
TBjang takes a shot to the head.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as TBjang controls the action.
TBjang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
TBjang blocks an uppercut.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but TBjang uses good head movement to avoid it.
TBjang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but TBjang avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair lands with a left to the head.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as TBjang controls his hands.
TBjang blocks an uppercut.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by TBjang.
TBjang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
TBjang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair tries a body shot but TBjang blocks it.
TBjang has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
A hook to the body from Flair.
A nice left hand lands by Flair.
Flair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down TBjang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TBjang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by TBjang.
TBjang throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair pushes TBjang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Flair.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by TBjang.
TBjang scores with a nice hook to the head.
TBjang lands with a short shot to the head.
TBjang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TBjang backwards.
TBjang prevents a body shot from Flair.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Flair.
TBjang looks winded!
Flair scores with a shoulder strike.
Flair misses with some punches.
TBjang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of TBjangs head.
TBjang misses with a punch to the body.
TBjang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow.
Flair scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solar Flair dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dojo TBjang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Flair has TBjang up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Flair as the two fighters clinch.
TBjang scores with a hook to the body.
Flair lands an uppercut.
Flair works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TBjang misses with a punch to the body.
TBjang lands a shot to the body.
Flair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flair.
TBjang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
TBjang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
TBjang tries to throw a body punch but Flair avoids it by throwing TBjang back against the cage.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as TBjang controls his hands.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Flair on the inside.
A short right from Flair.
Flair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
TBjang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of TBjang backwards.
Flair lands with a short shot to the head.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but TBjang uses good head movement to avoid it.
TBjang blocking some punches.
TBjang tries to throw a body punch but Flair avoids it by throwing TBjang back against the cage.
TBjang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
TBjang blocks a body shot from Flair.
Solar Flair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
TBjang swings wildly with an uppercut but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair lands a left hand that snaps the head of TBjang backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TBjang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
TBjang misses with a punch on the inside.
TBjang misses with a body punch.
TBjang blocks a body shot from Flair.
A body shot lands from TBjang.
Flair presses TBjang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TBjang throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
TBjang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
TBjang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
TBjang lands with a short shot to the head.

TBjang has clasped his hands together around Flair's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

TBjang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flair has escaped the position, nice work there.

TBjang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TBjang is breathing heavily.

TBjang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no TBjang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair is looking to regain half guard here but TBjang keeps moving and retains side control.

TBjang is trying to get an arm triangle but Flair is defending well.
Flair regains half guard.
Flair trying to control but TBjang postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TBjang is working for a submission of some sort.
TBjang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

TBjang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
TBjang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

TBjang goes for an armbar but Flair turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Flair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dojo TBjang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dojo TBjang's cut.
That's time! Flair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Flair chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before TBjang can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flair.
Flair takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Solar Flair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TBjang misses with a low kick.
Flair misses with the combination.
Flair feints a jab promting TBjang to slip. Flair then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. TBjang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Flair avoids a kick to the body.
TBjang moves out of range of the body kick from Flair.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flair.
Flair checks the leg kick nicely there.

Flair moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair blocking some punches.
TBjang swings wildly with an uppercut but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from TBjang.
TBjang lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flair.
TBjang takes a shot to the head.
TBjang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TBjang blocks a body shot from Flair.
TBjang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flair.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but TBjang avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
TBjang scores with a nice hook to the head.
TBjang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
TBjang is working Flair over against the cage.
TBjang cracks Flair with a nice body shot.
TBjang working Flair over with knees to the body.
TBjang scores with a shot to the side of Flair's head.
TBjang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
TBjang lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TBjang avoids it.
TBjang lands a right hand.
TBjang landing knees to the head.
TBjang tries to work over Flair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
TBjang misses with some punches.
TBjang misses with an elbow over the top.
TBjang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from TBjang.
TBjang can't find room to land a body shot as Flair controls the action.
TBjang pushes Flair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from TBjang.
TBjang lands with a right to the head.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Flair blocking some punches.
Flair misses with some punches.
TBjang is working Flair over against the cage.
TBjang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flair or not.
TBjang struggles to land a body shot inside as Flair controls his hands.
TBjang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
TBjang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flair or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TBjang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
TBjang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair gets underhooks to prevent TBjang's takedown attempt.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TBjang's elbow.
Flair takes a shot to the head.
TBjang misses with a hook to the ribs.

TBjang has clasped his hands together around Flair's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Flair is trying to get back to his feet.
TBjang works to advance to full mount. Flair defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

TBjang is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Flair is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Flair flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. TBjang anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Flair and secures both hooks! This could be bad! TBjang slips an arm under Flair chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. TBjang has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. TBjang is squeezing on Flair like an anaconda would it's prey. Flair fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dojo TBjang!
A relieved looking Dojo TBjang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.