PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caramon Majere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Tetheran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ari Tetheran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Majere
vs
Tetheran

194 cm
18
214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caramon Majere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Tetheran!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tetheran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tetheran stuns Majere with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tetheran tries to clinch but Majere is having none of it.

Majere throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tetheran was covering up waiting for the punch and Majere finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Majere preventing the sweep.
Majere content to stall in guard here.
Tetheran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majere works over Tetheran with some ground and pound from guard.
Majere prevents Tetheran from getting back to his feet.
Majere preventing the sweep.
Majere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tetheran wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetheran is looking to stand up but Majere isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tetheran tests Majere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Majere misses with a hook. Tetheran ducked under it nicely.
Majere walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tetheran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tetheran misses with a takedown

and Majere counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Majere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majere with a nice head shot there.
Majere landing with the ground and pound.
Majere seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Majere is in close to Tetheran's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetheran tries to strike from the bottom.
Majere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Majere distracts Tetheran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Majere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Majere prevents Tetheran from escaping the position.
Majere working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tetheran is trying to escape the position but Majere is controlling the position.
Majere working the head and body with strikes.
Tetheran is trying to escape the position but Majere is controlling the position.
Majere cracks Tetheran with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tetheran is trying to buck Majere off.
Majere cracks Tetheran with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere lands an elbow.
Majere has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tetheran taking a bit of punishment here - Majere scoring with strikes.
Majere is staying tight to Tetheran's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tetheran is looking to regain half guard here but Majere keeps moving and retains side control.
Majere lands an elbow.
Majere working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tetheran is looking to reverse the position.
Majere scoring with punches and elbows.
Tetheran taking a bit of punishment here - Majere scoring with strikes.
Majere lands a few punches from side control.
Tetheran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Majere. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tetheran taking a bit of punishment here - Majere scoring with strikes.
Tetheran wants to get back to his feet.
Tetheran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Majere seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere moves nicely into side control.
Majere connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tetheran some visible discomfort.
Majere lands a decent elbow from side control.
Majere scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tetheran tries to improve position but can't.
Majere controlling the position.
Majere scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tetheran to see if he's OK.
Tetheran takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tetheran wants to get back to his feet but Majere drags him back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majere working the ground and pound.
Majere moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Majere connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tetheran some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tetheran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Majere tries to avoid it but Tetheran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Majere to the ground. Majere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Tetheran does no damage.
Tetheran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tetheran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Majere bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tetheran is trying to improve his position.
Tetheran takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Majere scores with a couple of short elbows.
Majere lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tetheran down.
Majere in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tetheran takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tetheran takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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!
Tetheran is looking for a sweep.
Majere lands some shots froms side control.
Tetheran is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Majere asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tetheran taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetheran takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Caramon Majere overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Majere controlling the position.
Tetheran takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tetheran is not content to let Majere control the position.
Majere is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tetheran's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tetheran wants to get back to his feet but Majere drags him back down.
Majere landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tetheran is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Majere is controlling him well.
Majere in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tetheran is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Majere is controlling him well.
Majere cracks Tetheran with a big right hand but Tetheran just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Majere cracks Tetheran with a big right hand but Tetheran just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majere landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Majere cracks Tetheran with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Majere working the body and head with strikes.
Tetheran is pushing Majere's head away, looking to escape. Majere manages to hold on to the position though.
Tetheran is breathing heavily.
Majere wants to control but Tetheran is keeping him busy.
Majere remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Majere works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tetheran is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Majere in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere in side control lands a decent elbow.
Majere cracks Tetheran with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Majere works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Majere happy to just control the position for now.
Majere landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Majere is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tetheran will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tetheran is trying to buck Majere off.
Majere controlling from side mount.
Majere landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tetheran is pushing Majere's head away, looking to escape. Majere manages to hold on to the position though.
Majere working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tetheran is not content to let Majere control the position.
Majere working the ground and pound.
Tetheran is not content to let Majere control the position.
Tetheran tries to escape but Majere is in control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majere lands a few punches from side control.
Tetheran takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tetheran is trying to get back to his feet.
Majere looks up at the clock and then as Tetheran takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Majere smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caramon Majere dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tetheran throws a big shot that misses.
Tetheran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Majere counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tetheran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majere's guard.
Tetheran wanted to stand there but Majere had control of the position.
Majere is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Majere wants to sweep here but Tetheran controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Majere is on top in guard.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tetheran is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
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!
Majere wants to control from the top but Tetheran keeps moving.
Majere's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Majere's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Caramon Majere wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tetheran checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Majere.
Majere tries to land a front kick but Tetheran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Majere pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tetheran is out of range and Majere settles back down.
Tetheran clobbers Majere with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Majere is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tetheran can do to turn this around?
Majere fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tetheran is out of range.
Tetheran misses with a hook.
Ari Tetheran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Tetheran misses the target.
Majere misses with a wild body shot.
Tetheran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Majere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tetheran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tetheran throws a jab but it's blocked by Majere.
Tetheran misses with a head kick.
Tetheran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Majere wants to land a leg kick but Tetheran is out of range.
Tetheran throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tetheran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Majere throws a leg kick but Tetheran moved away.
Majere misses with a low kick.
Majere fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tetheran checks it well.
Tetheran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tetheran checks a leg kick.

Majere gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetheran is trying to stand back up but Majere is controlling him
Tetheran is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Majere scores with a couple of nice shots.
Majere slows the pace down in half guard.
Tetheran wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Majere.
Tetheran has hold of Majere's hands but Majere slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Majere lands strikes from half guard.
Majere looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Majere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Caramon Majere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tetheran flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tetheran misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Majere content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Caramon Majere has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Majere throws a hook but Tetheran blocks it.
Ari Tetheran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Majere dodges the punch combination from Tetheran.
Majere takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caramon Majere showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Majere, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caramon Majere!