PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Andronicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ce Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andronicus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to March of the Roman Army. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andronicus
vs
Chulainn

186 cm
17
245 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
255 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Titus Andronicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ce Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andronicus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andronicus swings for the body but Chulainn moves out of range.
Andronicus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chulainn.
Chulainn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Chulainn.
Andronicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andronicus connects with a single shot there.
Chulainn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andronicus scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn avoids the body shot from Andronicus.
Andronicus swinging wildly here.
Andronicus thuds his right hand into Chulainn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andronicus misses with a body shot.
Andronicus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andronicus swinging wildly here.
Andronicus swings for the body but Chulainn moves out of range.
Andronicus thuds a left hand into Chulainn's body.
Andronicus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andronicus throws a hook to the side of Chulainn's head but Chulainn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andronicus throws a hook but Chulainn avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chulainn was well out of range. Poor timing from Andronicus.
A big left from Andronicus misses.
Andronicus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andronicus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Andronicus misses.
We've been told by Andronicus's head coaches at Total Impact that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chulainn moves away from the strike by Andronicus.
Titus Andronicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andronicus jabs at Chulainn's body.
Andronicus stuns Chulainn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andronicus digs a good hook to Chulainn's body.
Andronicus looks to land a left hand but Chulainn moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Andronicus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andronicus throws a body shot but no joy.
Andronicus throws a hook to the side of Chulainn's head but Chulainn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andronicus loads up on a big right hand but Chulainn slips the punch.
Andronicus misses with an uppercut.
Chulainn takes one to the chin there.
Chulainn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andronicus.
Chulainn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andronicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chulainn sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn slips under a jab.
Andronicus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andronicus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chulainn is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Chulainn blocks the low kick.
Chulainn defending well as Andronicus loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andronicus.
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!
Andronicus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulainn circles away quickly and effectively.
Andronicus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chulainn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andronicus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chulainn scrambles back to his feet.
Andronicus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Andronicus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No joy there for Andronicus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andronicus misses with a straight right.
Andronicus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chulainn can do to turn this around?
Andronicus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andronicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chulainn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulainn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chulainn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andronicus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn drops his hands momentarily and Andronicus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andronicus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chulainn manages to avoid it.
Andronicus misses with an uppercut.
Andronicus looks to land a left hand but Chulainn moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus looks to land a left hand but Chulainn moved out of range nicely.
Andronicus looks to land a left hand but Chulainn moved out of range nicely.
Andronicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andronicus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulainn.
Andronicus tries to bum rush Chulainn with a series of wild strikes but Chulainn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andronicus misses with a looping right.
Andronicus connects with a body shot.
Andronicus misses with a wild body shot.
Andronicus looks to land a left hand but Chulainn moved out of range nicely.
Andronicus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulainn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Andronicus misses.
Nice defenses there by Chulainn.
Andronicus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andronicus throws a body punch but Chulainn moves out of range.
Andronicus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Andronicus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Titus Andronicus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andronicus misses with a hook. Chulainn ducked under it nicely.
Andronicus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chulainn.
A big right from Andronicus misses.
Andronicus throws a jab when Chulainn was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andronicus lands a slapping body shot.
Andronicus throws the left hand but Chulainn avoids the punch easily.
Andronicus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chulainn blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Andronicus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chulainn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andronicus.
Andronicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulainn is just out of range.
Andronicus misses with a straight right.
Andronicus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chulainn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andronicus.
Chulainn staying out of range there.
A jab from Andronicus misses.
Andronicus misses with a looping right.
Andronicus scores with a nice strike.
Andronicus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulainn circles away quickly and effectively.
Andronicus throws a chopping leg kick but Chulainn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andronicus misses with a series of wild punches.
Andronicus just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Andronicus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chulainn moves away from the strike by Andronicus.
Andronicus swinging wildly here.
Andronicus scores with a jab to the body.
Andronicus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chulainn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Andronicus.
Chulainn checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andronicus looks to land a combination but Chulainn avoids it well.
Andronicus misses with a straight left.
Chulainn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus throws a jab when Chulainn was well out of range.
Titus Andronicus is winning the standup battle so far.
Chulainn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Andronicus does it's job there.
A lazy left from Andronicus finds it's target.
A big right from Andronicus misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andronicus.
Andronicus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andronicus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andronicus scores with a nice head shot.
Andronicus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andronicus throws a body shot but no joy.
Andronicus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chulainn.
Andronicus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chulainn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andronicus.
Andronicus scores with a one two! Chulainn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulainn moves out of range as Andronicus strikes.
Andronicus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andronicus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andronicus looks to land a combination but Chulainn avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andronicus.
Andronicus looks to land a right hand but Chulainn moved out of range.
Chulainn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andronicus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andronicus looks to land a left hand but Chulainn moved out of range nicely.
Andronicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulainn is just out of range.
Andronicus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andronicus misses with a looping left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Chulainn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andronicus has got the better of the exchanges.
Andronicus tries to bum rush Chulainn with a series of wild strikes but Chulainn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andronicus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Andronicus misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus misses with a wild combination.
Andronicus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chulainn.
Andronicus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chulainn slips under a jab.
Ce Chulainn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titus Andronicus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andronicus lands with a straight right. Chulainn didn't see that one coming.
Andronicus throws a chopping leg kick but Chulainn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chulainn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andronicus.
Andronicus misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Andronicus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andronicus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Andronicus!
A victorious Titus Andronicus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.