PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tiptoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Shithouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brick Shithouse was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Tiptoe
vs
Shithouse

170 cm
18
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Tiptoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brick Shithouse!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shithouse clinches.
Tiptoe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shithouse to keep the fight standing.
Tiptoe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shithouse is pressed up against the cage. Tiptoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shithouse down to the mat. Shithouse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Shithouse with that takedown attempt.
Shithouse has a takedown stuffed.
Tiptoe shoots in for a double leg but Shithouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiptoe sets himself, and Shithouse steps forward looking for the clinch! Tiptoe avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Tiptoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiptoe slips a jab and a cross from Shithouse.
Tiptoe shoots in for a takedown but Shithouse shows good takedown defense.
Tiptoe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shithouse or perhaps it was just good defense by Tiptoe, which made it look bad.
Tiptoe throws a quick counter head kick but Shithouse was just out of range.
Tiptoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shithouse defends well and Tiptoe ends up having to push Shithouse into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tiptoe is breathing heavily.
Shithouse fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiptoe misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Shithouse releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Shithouse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Shithouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiptoe looks for a takedown but Shithouse sprawls well.
Shithouse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tiptoe's head.

It looks like Tom Tiptoe has been cut.
Shithouse misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Shithouse with that takedown attempt.
Shithouse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shithouse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiptoe defends well and Shithouse ends up having to push Tiptoe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shithouse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiptoe defends it nicely.

Shithouse closes the distance and clinches.
Tiptoe wants to stall.
Shithouse goes for a takedown attempt but Tiptoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Tiptoe's head coaches at Mayhem MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shithouse blocks a head kick by Tiptoe.

Shithouse rushes Tiptoe and presses him up against the cage.
Shithouse tries to pull guard but Tiptoe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shithouse jumps guard.
Shithouse is pulling down on Tiptoe's head. It's preventing any offense from Tiptoe, at least for the moment.
Tiptoe prevents Shithouse from getting back to his feet.
Tiptoe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shithouse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Shithouse is thwarting Tiptoe's attempts to control the position.
Shithouse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shithouse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shithouse is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tiptoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tiptoe is staying active underneath Shithouse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shithouse performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shithouse prevents Tiptoe from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shithouse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tiptoe is fending him off so far but Shithouse persists. Nope, Tiptoe circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Tiptoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shithouse doesn't seem phased though.
Nice sprawl there from Shithouse as Tiptoe shoots in.
Shithouse darts in looking for a takedown but Tiptoe gets double underhooks and turns Shithouse into the cage.
Tom Tiptoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiptoe darts in looking for a takedown but Shithouse gets double underhooks and turns Tiptoe into the cage.
Shithouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tiptoe avoids it really well and circles away.
Tom Tiptoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Shithouse.
Tiptoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shithouse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shithouse goes for a double leg but Tiptoe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tiptoe continues to drive forward.
Tiptoe throws a combination that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Shithouse counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Tiptoe gets tackled into the cage by Shithouse. Shithouse maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shithouse breaks from the clinch.
Tiptoe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiptoe stuffs the takedown attempt from Shithouse. Shithouse gets slowly back to his feet.

Shithouse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shithouse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shithouse can't get the takedown.

Shithouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Shithouse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiptoe, pushing him back against the cage.

Shithouse jumps into guard, dragging Tiptoe to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiptoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Shithouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shithouse controlling the position.
Shithouse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tiptoe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tiptoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shithouse is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiptoe being controlled here momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shithouse is on top in guard.

Shithouse wants to control from the top but Tiptoe keeps moving.
Shithouse throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tiptoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shithouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shithouse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Shithouse with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shithouse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Shithouse clinches up with Tiptoe and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brick Shithouse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Tiptoe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tiptoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shithouse's waist but Shithouse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiptoe off to one side.
Shithouse fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiptoe moves in looking to clinch but Shithouse pushes him off.
Shithouse misses with a double jab.
Shithouse dives in for a single leg takedown but Tiptoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tiptoe lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiptoe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shithouse sprawls well. Shithouse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tiptoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Shithouse feints the counter takedown.
Tiptoe dodges the punch combination from Shithouse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiptoe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiptoe wants it to stay on the feet.
Tom Tiptoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Shithouse.
Shithouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Shithouse closes the distance and clinches.
Shithouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiptoe just leaning against Shithouse, taking a breather.

Shithouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Tiptoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiptoe stalling in the clinch but Shithouse improves position.
Shithouse looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiptoe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shithouse smiles and moves away.
Tiptoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shithouse is fending him off so far but Tiptoe persists. Nope, Shithouse circles away and we're back to standing.
Shithouse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tiptoe's waist but Tiptoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shithouse off to one side.
Shithouse shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiptoe tries to sprawl out of it but Shithouse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiptoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiptoe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tiptoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shithouse defends well and Tiptoe ends up having to push Shithouse into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Shithouse has closed the distance and engaged Tiptoe in a clinch.
Shithouse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiptoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shithouse is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tiptoe to keep the fight standing.

Tiptoe jumps guard and drags Shithouse to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shithouse decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tiptoe, up you get!
Nice sprawl there from Tiptoe as Shithouse shoots in.
Tiptoe tries to clinch up.
Shithouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shithouse misses the jab.
As Shithouse tries to get set, Tiptoe tries to push him back and clinch up but Shithouse manages to avoid the attempt.
Brick Shithouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shithouse tries to clinch up.
Shithouse shoots in and drives through. Tiptoe sprawls well.
Tiptoe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tiptoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shithouse in his tracks.
Shithouse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiptoe tries to avoid it but Shithouse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiptoe to the ground. Tiptoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiptoe shoots in for a takedown but Shithouse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shithouse shoots in for a double leg but Tiptoe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiptoe lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiptoe stuffs the takedown attempt from Shithouse. Shithouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Shithouse scores with a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tiptoe!
Shithouse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tiptoe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shithouse somewhat.
Tiptoe is looking to counter the offense by Shithouse and move into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tiptoe gets tackled into the cage by Shithouse. Shithouse maintains the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Tiptoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shithouse 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brick Shithouse!