PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edogawa Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantastic comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down-Cigaro. Conan has chosen Detective Conan Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fantastic
vs
Conan

180 cm
31
172 lbs
26 - 8 - 0

179 cm
31
175 lbs
13 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Pearson Specter Litt
Perkele!

GREEN!160
Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Fantastic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edogawa Conan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantastic throws a body punch but Conan moves out of range.
Fantastic blocks a jab.
Conan throws an overhand right that lands on Fantastic's shoulder, as Fantastic tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
Fantastic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conan in his tracks.
Fantastic slaps away a takedown attempt from Conan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Conan lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantastic. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Fantastic to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic scores with a body shot.
Fantastic misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic walks into a left hand.
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!
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantastic.
Conan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conan with the counter takedown but Fantastic avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Fantastic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conan.
No luck for Conan with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic clobbers Conan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conan throws a jab but it's blocked by Fantastic.
Conan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Fantastic misses.
Fantastic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conan.
Fantastic throws a big shot that misses.
Conan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fantastic defends it well.
We've been hearing reports that Fantastic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Fantastic.
Fantastic walks into a left hand.
Conan dips to his left and cracks Fantastic with an uppercut!
A bone on bone clash there as Conan blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fantastic wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnny Fantastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edogawa Conan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Fantastic misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan connects with a right hand. Fantastic shakes it off.
Fantastic delivers a nice body kick.

Conan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fantastic on his heels. He'll look to pass Fantastic's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic is trying to hold Conan in close to prevent damage but Conan has managed to pass into half guard.
Fantastic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Conan with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Conan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conan looking to pass the guard.
Conan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic trying to control the position.
Conan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fantastic has wrist control.
Fantastic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Conan blocks a leg kick.

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.
Fantastic throws a body punch but Conan moves out of range.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fantastic.
Conan misses with a straight right.
Fantastic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good exchange - Conan coming out on top.
A big left from Fantastic misses.
Fantastic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Conan's calf.
Fantastic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantastic. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Conan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fantastic at a distance.
A punch combination from Fantastic misses.
The crowd cheers as Conan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fantastic doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Conan.
Fantastic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Conan.
A swing and a miss from Conan.
Fantastic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edogawa Conan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Good leg kick by Fantastic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic missing with a left hand there. Conan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic defending well as Conan loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conan is out of range and Fantastic settles back down.
Fantastic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fantastic was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.

Fantastic drives through and clinches with Conan against the cage.
Fantastic tries to throw a body punch but Conan avoids it by throwing Fantastic back against the cage.
Fantastic lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fantastic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan prevents a body shot from Fantastic.
Fantastic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conan blocks a body shot from Fantastic.
Conan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fantastic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Fantastic.
A short body shot lands from Fantastic as the two fighters clinch.
Conan struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastic controls his hands.
Conan tries to work over Fantastic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic presses Conan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Conan throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Conan.

Conan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conan is out of range and Fantastic settles back down.
Fantastic misses with a low kick.
Fantastic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Conan is out of range.
Conan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fantastic is fending him off so far but Conan persists. Nope, Fantastic circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
A jab from Fantastic does it's job there.
Fantastic lands a leg kick that knocks Conan off balance momentarily.
Fantastic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantastic connects with a leg kick. Conan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Conan.
Conan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic throws out a loose jab but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conan misses the jab.
Fantastic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conan moves out of range as Fantastic strikes.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fantastic.
Conan lands a jab to the nose.
Conan checks a leg kick.
Conan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fantastic defends it well.
Fantastic tries to move into range but Conan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Conan checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan moves out of range as Fantastic throws a body kick.
Conan connects with a body shot that sends Fantastic's belly button to the back.
Fantastic throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Conan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Fantastic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Conan.
Fantastic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fantastic's waist but Fantastic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Conan off to one side.
Johnny Fantastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edogawa Conan.
Conan blocks a low kick nicely.
Conan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fantastic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic throws a hook but Conan avoids it easily.
Fantastic throws out a loose jab but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic throws a front kick that sends Conan stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantastic throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic throws a solid leg kick but Conan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fantastic.
Conan lands a body shot.
Conan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Conan - just one landing.
Fantastic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conan misses with a straight right.
Conan avoids a kick to the body.
Conan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fantastic. That's going to slow Conan down.
Conan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Fantastic dominated that second 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.

Fantastic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Conan backs up against the cage.
Fantastic throws a hook to the side of Conan's head but Conan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conan looks for a takedown but Fantastic sprawls well.
Fantastic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic throws a leg kick

and Conan counters with a shoot takedown. Fantastic fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic keeping full guard, as Conan tries to pass.
Conan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic pulls Conan in close to his closed guard and prevents Conan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fantastic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Conan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fantastic is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic is pulling down on Conan's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fantastic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Conan controls the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Conan.
Conan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a body kick that misses.
Conan lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Fantastic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Conan blocks the leg kick.
Conan slips a jab from Fantastic.
Conan lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Conan - just one landing.
Conan throws a poor cross that misses
and Fantastic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Conan lands with a right hand.
Conan checks a low kick from Fantastic.
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!
Conan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantastic is just out of range.
Conan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnny Fantastic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conan throws out a loose jab but Fantastic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conan throws a body punch but Fantastic moves out of range.
Conan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Conan misses with a looping left.
Fantastic takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan moves out of range of the body kick.
Conan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fantastic at a distance.
Fantastic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Conan blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Conan.
Donk. Fantastic catches Conan right on the button with a cross.
Johnny Fantastic is winning the standup battle so far.
Conan tries to bum rush Fantastic with a series of wild strikes but Fantastic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Conan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fantastic throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Conan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Conan throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic connects with a leg kick. Conan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Conan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantastic.
Fantastic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conan.
Fantastic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic throws a leg kick but Conan sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic missing with a left hand there. Conan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastic manages to avoid it.
It looked like Fantastic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantastic throws a shot from downtown. Conan moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic misses with a few strikes there.
Conan swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Conan.
Conan throws a combination that misses
and Fantastic counters with a low kick, right behind Conan 's knee.
Fantastic throws a lazy head kick

and Conan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Conan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conan is trying to control. Fantastic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Edogawa Conan just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fantastic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Fantastic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fantastic.
A telegraphed right hand from Conan misses the target.
Conan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conan missing with a left hand there. Fantastic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic looks to land a right hand but Conan moved out of range.
Fantastic throws a front kick that sends Conan stumbling back into the cage.
Conan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fantastic at a distance.
Fantastic is looking to chop away at Conan's legs.
Fantastic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantastic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic throws a jab when Conan was well out of range.
Fantastic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Conan connects with a crisp jab.
Conan avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan checks a leg kick.
Fantastic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conan looks for a takedown but Fantastic sprawls well.
Conan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic throws a series of punches but Conan moves out of range.
Conan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conan is out of range and Fantastic settles back down.
Conan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
Conan lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Fantastic.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conan, as that shot connected.
Conan slips a jab from Fantastic.
Conan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Conan as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Conan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fantastic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Conan is in Fantastic's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastic controls Conan momentarily but Conan frees himself.
Conan throwing strikes but missing.
Conan is fighting to break Fantastic's control of his arms but Fantastic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fantastic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conan's guard.

Conan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fantastic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Conan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fantastic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fantastic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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. Fantastic connects with a nice short shot to Conan's temple.
Fantastic trying to control from half guard but Conan is working away.
Edogawa Conan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Conan tries to roll over but Fantastic keeps him under control.

Conan looking for submissions off his back.
Conan is refusing to be controlled, as Fantastic sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Edogawa Conan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Conan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Conan connects with a body shot.
Fantastic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Conan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fantastic did well to prevent Conan getting side control.

Conan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fantastic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantastic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conan works over Fantastic with some ground and pound from guard.
Conan trying to control but Fantastic is working from the bottom.
Conan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Conan passes into half guard.
Conan is thwarting Fantastic's attempts to control the position.
Johnny Fantastic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Conan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fantastic defending well though.
Conan trying to control from half guard but Fantastic is working away.
Fantastic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conan.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conan missing with a left hand there. Fantastic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic throws a body punch but Conan moves out of range.
Fantastic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Conan throws a lazy uppercut
and Fantastic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Conan throws a body punch but Fantastic moves out of range.
Fantastic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan throws a right and a left that Fantastic avoids nicely.
Fantastic throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Fantastic misses

and Conan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fantastic won't be happy with that.
Fantastic is looking for a sweep.
Conan landing strikes.
Conan looking to control but instead Fantastic has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fantastic is trying to get back to full guard.
Conan is looking to take a break and control but Fantastic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conan working over Fantastic with some ground and pound. Fantastic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Edogawa Conan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Conan wants to pass the guard but Fantastic is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fantastic is refusing to be controlled, as Conan sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fantastic wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic trying to hold on to Conan's head to control him but Conan postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edogawa Conan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Conan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edogawa Conan!
After winning the bout, Edogawa Conan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.