PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamias Poochyena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poochyena comes to the cage accompanied by This Life - Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Poochyena
vs
Mandragoran

225 cm
35
295 lbs
36 - 15 - 3

202 cm
32
247 lbs
29 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Pearson Specter Litt
Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 15 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamias Poochyena!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lan Mandragoran!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Poochyena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mandragoran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mandragoran ducks under a wild hook from Poochyena.
Mandragoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poochyena.
Poochyena keeps Mandragoran at a distance using the push kick.
Mandragoran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tamias Poochyena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Poochyena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poochyena stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poochyena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran misses with the body kick
and Poochyena counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mandragoran throws a body shot but no joy.
Poochyena misses with a hook. Mandragoran ducked under it nicely.
Mandragoran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Poochyena.
Poochyena is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mandragoran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Poochyena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandragoran lands a leg kick that knocks Poochyena off balance momentarily.
Poochyena tries to close the distance and clinch but Mandragoran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mandragoran throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Poochyena instigates a clinch.
Poochyena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poochyena can't find room to land a body shot as Mandragoran controls the action.
Poochyena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poochyena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandragoran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandragoran has a couple of punches blocked by Poochyena.
Mandragoran being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poochyena throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mandragorans head.
Mandragoran tries to throw a body punch but Poochyena avoids it by throwing Mandragoran back against the cage.
Mandragoran misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poochyena - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Poochyena blocking some punches.
Poochyena throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poochyena backwards.
Mandragoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandragoran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poochyena is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mandragoran has Poochyena pressed against the cage.
Poochyena doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poochyena blocks an uppercut.
Poochyena has a couple of punches blocked by Mandragoran.
A nice left hand lands by Mandragoran.
Still in the clinch, Mandragoran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mandragoran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poochyena backwards.
Mandragoran is trying to stall.
Poochyena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandragoran has had enough of the clinch but Poochyena keeps him there for the moment.
Mandragoran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Poochyena fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poochyena as Mandragoran tries to tie him up.
Poochyena takes a shot to the head.
Poochyena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poochyena leaning against his opponent.
Mandragoran trying to stall but Poochyena improves his position.
Mandragoran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandragoran digs a right hand into Poochyena's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Poochyena's gas tank.
Poochyena stalling in the clinch but Mandragoran improves position.
Mandragoran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poochyena tries to throw a body punch but Mandragoran avoids it by throwing Poochyena back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Poochyena fails to land.
Mandragoran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poochyena.
Mandragoran just leaning against Poochyena, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Poochyena fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tamias Poochyena will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Poochyena with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran takes a swing at Poochyena's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Poochyena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandragoran digs a good hook to Poochyena's body.
Poochyena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poochyena misses with a looping right.
Poochyena misses with a right hand
letting Mandragoran counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poochyena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poochyena throws a lazy uppercut
and Mandragoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poochyena throws a head kick but Mandragoran moves out of range.
Mandragoran thinks about the counter body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran missing with a left hand there. Poochyena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poochyena throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mandragoran on the side of the head.
Mandragoran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mandragoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poochyena manages to avoid it.
Poochyena is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Poochyena tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mandragoran counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poochyena missing with a left hand there. Mandragoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poochyena backing away here, and Mandragoran unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mandragoran throws a body punch but Poochyena moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mandragoran fails to land with a series of punches.
Mandragoran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mandragoran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandragoran lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandragoran.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandragoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poochyena digs a good body shot into Mandragoran's ribs.
Mandragoran moves out of range of the body kick from Poochyena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena lands with a kick to the temple. Mandragoran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poochyena throws a jab when Mandragoran was well out of range.
Mandragoran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poochyena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandragoran.
Poochyena takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poochyena scores with a leg kick.
Mandragoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poochyena moves away.
Poochyena is looking to counter with head kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mandragoran.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poochyena stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mandragoran is looking to land body kicks.
Poochyena was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandragoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poochyena, as that shot connected.
Mandragoran moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poochyena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mandragoran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Tamias Poochyena has been cut.
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!
Mandragoran lands with a shot to the body.
Poochyena sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mandragoran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poochyena at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lan Mandragoran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tamias Poochyena's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Good standup being displayed there by Mandragoran as he connects with a hook.
Poochyena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mandragoran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mandragoran scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Mandragoran.
Mandragoran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mandragoran digs a good body shot into Poochyena's ribs.
Mandragoran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Poochyena rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poochyena falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mandragoran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mandragoran throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poochyena checks a low kick from Mandragoran.
Poochyena was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poochyena motions for Mandragoran to come forward. Poochyena throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mandragoran appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mandragoran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poochyena at a distance.
Mandragoran is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mandragoran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mandragoran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poochyena doesn't seem bothered though.
Poochyena lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poochyena swings widly with a right hand
and Mandragoran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena throws a lazy right hand but Mandragoran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandragoran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poochyena throws a head kick but Mandragoran moves out of range.
Poochyena throws a lazy head kick

and Mandragoran counters with a nice right hand that sends Poochyena toppling to the canvas! Poochyena scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mandragoran finish him?!

Poochyena is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandragoran fakes the leg kick and cracks Poochyena in the body.
Oh Poochyena is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mandragoran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mandragoran circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Poochyena tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mandragoran wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lan Mandragoran!
Lan Mandragoran is the new super heavyweight champion!