PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teppo Tavi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hughes
vs
Tavi

174 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

157 cm
26
172 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teppo Tavi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tavi clinches with his opponent.
Tavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavi.
Tavi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tavi blocks the elbow strike.
Tavi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hughes looking to throw knees to the head but Tavi is blocking nicely.
Tavi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tavi slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Tavi controls the action.
A hook to the body from Tavi.
Our sources have told us that Hughes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tavi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Tavi.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tavi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Tavi controls the action.
A hook to the body from Tavi.
Tavi pushes Hughes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hughes struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavi controls his hands.
Tavi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavi lands a nice elbow.
Tavi taking a breather.
Tavi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Tavi stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavi.
Hughes misses with a knee strike.
Tavi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tavi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Tavi.
Tavi just leaning against Hughes, taking a breather.
Tavi is stalling here.
Tavi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavi stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Teppo Tavi.

Tavi closes the distance and clinches.
Tavi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tavi lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavi.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavi.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavi.
Tavi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hughes up against the cage.
Tavi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tavi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tavi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Tavi lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
Tavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Tavi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tavi lands a shot to the body.
Tavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Tavi.
Tavi works on Hughes's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavi.
Tavi pushes Hughes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavi stalling in the clinch.
Tavi lands with a light punch inside.
Tavi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tavi lands a body punch.
Tavi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hughes being controlled against the cage.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavi cracks Hughes with a nice body shot.
Tavi pushes Hughes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavi digs a right hand underneath Hughes's ribcage. Hughes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tavi lands a left hand.
Tavi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hughes misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tavi.
A bit of stalling here from Tavi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavi.
Hughes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavi is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi is working Hughes over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Tavi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tavi moves into the clinch.
Tavi is pushing Hughes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tavi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavi is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.

It looks like Georges Hughes has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Tavi.
Tavi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavi.
Tavi lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavi cracks Hughes with a nice body shot.
Hughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavi avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Tavi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tavi.
Tavi lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Tavi lands an elbow inside.
Tavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tavi lands an elbow inside.
Tavi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Tavi is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi lands an uppercut.
Tavi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Tavi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tavi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tavi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavi lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavi lands a nice elbow.
Tavi is working Hughes over against the cage.
Tavi lands a body punch.
Tavi is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavi.
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavi lands a body punch.
Tavi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hughes or not.
Tavi lands with a right to the head.
Tavi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tavi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavi is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi lands a damaging elbow.
Tavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tavi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tavi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tavi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tavi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Tavi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughes.
Tavi lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
Tavi lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tavi presses Hughes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavi digs a right hand into Hughes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hughes's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Tavi - that landed with a thud.
Tavi lands a body punch.
Tavi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hughes up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavi lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavi lands a body shot.
Tavi lands an uppercut.
Tavi lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tavi lands a right hand.
Tavi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Tavi.
Tavi lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
Tavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tavi avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavi.
Tavi effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Tavi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Georges Hughes's cut.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tavi throws a leg kick which misses Hughes's front leg but catches the back leg as Hughes tries to avoid it.
Tavi scores with a shot to the body.

Hughes gets tackled into the cage by Tavi. Tavi maintains the clinch.
Tavi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tavi digs a right hand underneath Hughes's ribcage. Hughes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tavi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavi slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tavi.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tavi lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hughes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavi's elbow.
Tavi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Tavi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavi lands a body punch.
Tavi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavi lands a nice uppercut.
Tavi is pushing Hughes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tavi gets through Hughes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tavi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hughes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hughes or not.
Tavi lands an elbow inside.
Tavi is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tavi.
A shot in the inside from Tavi.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tavi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavi effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavi.
Tavi scores with a hook to the body.
Tavi controlling the action here for a moment.
Tavi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls for Tavi to work.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tavi scores with a hook to the body.
Tavi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavi.
Tavi scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavi.
Tavi is working Hughes over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavi taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Tavi.
Tavi digs a right hand into Hughes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hughes's gas tank.
Tavi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavi lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tavi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavi.
Tavi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Teppo Tavi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tavi digs a right hand underneath Hughes's ribcage. Hughes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Tavi - that landed with a thud.
Tavi lands a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tavi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavi.
Tavi stalling the fight.
Tavi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Georges Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavi stalls.
A body shot lands from Tavi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavi is working Hughes over against the cage.
Teppo Tavi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tavi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughes.
Tavi scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavi.
Tavi digs a right hand into Hughes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hughes's gas tank.
Tavi taking a breather.
The referee calls for Tavi to work.
A shot in the inside from Tavi.
Tavi taking a breather.
Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tavi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tavi!