PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taishi Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wi Tu Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mori's entrance music is The House That Snow Built. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mori
vs
Tu Lo

183 cm
22
210 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

156 cm
22
220 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taishi Mori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wi Tu Lo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mori clobbers Lo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mori at a distance.
Mori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Taishi Mori has been cut.
Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Mori staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Mori.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mori.
Lo misses the shot to the body.
Mori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lo throws a series of punches but Mori avoids them all with ease.
Lo throws a looping overhand right but Mori ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mori is looking to clinch.
Lo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Mori shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Lo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mori.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mori is looking for a kimura but Lo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mori to get the leverage.
Lo looks like he's trying to stand up.

Mori is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mori. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Mori sits in half guard.
Mori not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Mori is working for a kimura but Lo is defending it quite comfortably.
Lo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mori is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Lo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mori wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo is trying to stand up here but Mori is controlling him well.

Mori seems to be working for a kimura but Lo defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori wants to free his trapped foot but Lo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Mori is trying to work for a kimura but Lo is defending well.

Mori is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lo pushes Mori off looking to stand but Mori dives back in and keeps control.

Lo pushes Mori off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo throws a jab when Mori was well out of range.
Mori lands a high kick!
Lo jabs Mori right on the nose. Mori blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Mori finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taishi Mori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mori manages to avoid it.
Mori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lo.
Wi Tu Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mori just misses with a punch to the body.
Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mori is just out of range.
Lo misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mori plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mori throws a head kick but Lo moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mori throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mori is defended easily by Lo.
Lo takes a swing at Mori's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taishi Mori dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taishi Mori's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mori counters with a nice body kick.
Mori throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mori connects with a high kick.
Lo throws a shot from downtown. Mori moves away and avoids it.
Lo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mori throws a sloppy head kick and Lo moves out of range easily.
Mori swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lo looks to land a combination but Mori avoids it well.
Lo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mori rather than just go for the knockout.
Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mori.
Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mori is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Lo.
Mori shoots in looking for a takedown but Lo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mori's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick from Mori lands but Lo takes it in his stride.
Lo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lo missing with a left hand there. Mori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mori doesn't seem bothered though.
Lo avoids the head kick by Mori.
Lo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mori throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mori throws a leg kick which misses Lo's front leg but catches the back leg as Lo tries to avoid it.
Lo misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Mori.
Lo swings for the body but Mori moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Lo.
Mori explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mori throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo. Mori does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Lo misses.
Mori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wi Tu Lo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lo misses with a few strikes there.
Lo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mori.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mori misses with a wild body shot.
Lo cracks Mori with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mori lands with a slapping head kick.
Mori changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lo tries to avoid it but Mori manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lo to the ground. Lo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lo avoids the head kick by Mori.
Mori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mori scores with a head kick.
Mori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lo stuffs the takedown attempt from Mori. Mori gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taishi Mori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lo lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo. Mori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lo scores with a hook to the body. Mori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Lo misses.
Lo throws a shot from downtown. Mori moves away and avoids it.
Mori throws a sloppy head kick and Lo moves out of range easily.
Lo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mori doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Lo misses.
Lo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mori throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Taishi Mori's cut is getting worse.
Lo digs a good hook to Mori's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo. Mori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lo misses with a double jab.
Mori has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mori there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mori clobbers Lo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lo misses with a shot to the body
and Mori counters with an outside leg kick.
Lo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mori at a distance.
Lo misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lo misses the target.
Mori throws a head kick that Lo semi-blocks.
Lo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice sprawl there from Lo as Mori shoots in.
Lo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lo cracks Mori with an open hand slap.
Lo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lo thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for Mori with that takedown attempt.
Lo connects with a nice looking jab.

Taishi Mori's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wi Tu Lo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taishi Mori's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Lo misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mori or perhaps it was just good defense by Lo, which made it look bad.

Oooooh!!! Lo has knocked Mori down with a huge combo! Lo steps away and waves a wobbly Mori back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Mori is rocked!
Mori misses with a body kick.
Oh Mori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Mori tenderised Lo's leg. Lo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mori seems to have got his legs back now.
Lo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mori gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice cross by Lo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lo misses the shot to the body.
Lo misses with a body shot.
Lo throws a body punch but Mori moves out of range.
Lo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lo lands an overhand right.
Mori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mori pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo throws a series of punches but Mori moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mori.
Mori shoots in for a double leg but Lo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taishi Mori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mori shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab by Lo.
Lo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mori was well out of range. Poor timing from Lo.
Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mori is just out of range.
Lo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lo lands a hook that stumbles Mori back into the cage. Lo follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mori to the canvas! Lo pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mori has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wi Tu Lo!
Wi Tu Lo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Taishi Mori stepped up to the mic, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Euolucao - BEEF'.