PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chung LiFat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selaraj Thangappan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selaraj Thangappan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

LiFat
vs
Thangappan

165 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chung LiFat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Selaraj Thangappan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

LiFat looking to score a takedown here. Thangappan is defending well but LiFat drives through and ends up in Thangappan's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
LiFat is looking to advance position but Thangappan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Thangappan landing strikes from the mount and LiFat is in trouble!
LiFat sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
LiFat tries to get to full guard but Thangappan has control of the leg.

Thangappan is working for a kimura but LiFat is defending it quite comfortably.
LiFat moves into full guard.
Thangappan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

LiFat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LiFat trying to control the position.
Thangappan prevents LiFat from getting back to his feet.
LiFat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LiFat tries to get out of the position.

LiFat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LiFat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thangappan stopping the sweep attempt from LiFat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LiFat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thangappan being controlled here momentarily.
Thangappan trying to control but LiFat is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LiFat is on top in guard.

LiFat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LiFat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LiFat's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LiFat stays in close to Thangappan's body and controls the position.
Thangappan is looking to stand back up but LiFat counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thangappan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

LiFat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thangappan sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thangappan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LiFat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LiFat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thangappan!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thangappan wants to clinch up but LiFat keeps it at a distance.
Thangappan blocks a head kick by LiFat.
Thangappan feints the counter takedown.
Thangappan moves to clinch but LiFat breaks away

and LiFat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chung LiFat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thangappan is defended easily by LiFat.
Thangappan shoots in but LiFat avoids the takedown attempt easily.

LiFat closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thangappan to the mat! Thangappan manages to get full guard.
LiFat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thangappan is proving hard to escape from.

LiFat stands up from Thangappan's guard - LiFat perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LiFat swats away the attempt to clinch by Thangappan.
Thangappan is looking to clinch but LiFat is avoiding it.

LiFat closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thangappan to the mat! Thangappan manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LiFat advances to half guard.

LiFat wants to work for an arm triangle but Thangappan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thangappan is breathing heavily.

LiFat postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thangappan to stand up.
LiFat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thangappan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chung LiFat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selaraj Thangappan.

LiFat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thangappan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. LiFat is in Thangappan's guard.
LiFat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LiFat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LiFat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thangappan for as long as he can get away with.
LiFat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thangappan's guard.
LiFat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
LiFat wants to stand but Thangappan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LiFat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thangappan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thangappan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thangappan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but LiFat defends well and Thangappan ends up having to push LiFat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Thangappan tries to get set, LiFat tries to push him back and clinch up but Thangappan manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Thangappan. No joy for LiFat on that attempt.

LiFat clinches.
LiFat tries to pull guard but Thangappan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
LiFat fails to pull guard.
LiFat is trying to pull guard but Thangappan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
LiFat tries for a takedown but Thangappan manages to get underhooks.
LiFat trying to stall but Thangappan improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thangappan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LiFat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thangappan cracks LiFat with a right hand to the side of the head.
LiFat throws a right hand that Thangappan ducks under and follows up with a left that Thangappan also avoids with ease.

LiFat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

LiFat tries for a kimura but Thangappan is defending well.

LiFat decides to take the fight back to the feet.
LiFat tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chung LiFat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Thangappan leaves LiFat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Selaraj Thangappan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LiFat shoots in and drives through. Thangappan sprawls well.
LiFat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thangappan can do to turn this around?

LiFat tries to sprawl but Thangappan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thangappan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LiFat defending well though.
Thangappan trying to control the action but LiFat is working from the bottom.
Thangappan thows a huge punch but LiFat dodges it nicely.
LiFat trying to hold on to Thangappan's head to control him but Thangappan postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thangappan connects with a nice short shot to LiFat's temple.

LiFat looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thangappan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
LiFat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thangappan is working away from the top position though.
LiFat regains full guard. Nicely done.

LiFat has his foot on Thangappan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thangappan works his way back into a safe position though.
LiFat is trying to keep Thangappan in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thangappan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LiFat throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LiFat wants to stand but Thangappan is controlling the position.

LiFat working for a triangle but Thangappan defends it easily.
LiFat is adopting a defensive guard.
Thangappan is looking to stand up but LiFat won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LiFat trying to keep a closed guard but Thangappan is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thangappan throws a leg kick which misses LiFat's front leg but catches the back leg as LiFat tries to avoid it.

LiFat rushes Thangappan and presses him up against the cage.
LiFat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thangappan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chung LiFat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thangappan has had enough of the clinch but LiFat keeps him there for the moment.

Thangappan manages to break the clinch.
Thangappan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LiFat's head.

LiFat is rocked!
Thangappan fakes the body blow, causing LiFat to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! LiFat goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Selaraj Thangappan!
Selaraj Thangappan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.