PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fransino Tirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slow Motion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slow Motion has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fransino Tirta's chin.

Tirta
vs
Motion

198 cm
18
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
214 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fransino Tirta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slow Motion!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tirta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Motion defends it nicely.
Motion shoots in but Tirta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tirta shoots in but Motion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Motion tries to counter it with a takedown but Tirta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tirta fails to land the takedown.
Motion is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fransino Tirta. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Motion closes the distance and pushes Tirta back into the cage.

Motion has picked Tirta up - he's going for a ride! Motion dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tirta manages to get to full guard.

Motion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tirta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Motion has managed to get both his arms back between Tirta's legs - danger averted.
Motion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tirta seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Motion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tirta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Motion has managed to get both his arms back between Tirta's legs - danger averted.
Motion stopping the sweep attempt from Tirta.
Motion wants to control from the top but Tirta keeps moving.

Tirta uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Tirta gets a double leg takedown into Motion's guard.
Motion has momentary wrist control but Tirta slips an elbow through the middle.
Tirta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Motion wants to get back to his feet but Tirta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tirta wants to control from the top but Motion keeps moving.
Tirta distracts Motion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motion has control of Tirta's left arm, preventing Tirta from doing any damage.
Tirta preventing the sweep.
Motion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tirta wants to stand and escape but Motion is having none of it.
Tirta has control of Motion's left arm, preventing Motion from doing any damage.
Tirta looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tirta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Motion is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Motion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motion wants to control from the top but Tirta keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tirta is keeping the position for now.
Motion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tirta pulls Motion in close to his closed guard and prevents Motion from doing any damage or advancing position.

Tirta has his foot on Motion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Motion works his way back into a safe position though.
Tirta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tirta, not yet.
Tirta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tirta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Motion is one step ahead there.
Tirta wants to get back to his feet but Motion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tirta has momentary wrist control but Motion slips an elbow through the middle.
Motion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Motion stopping the sweep attempt from Tirta.
Motion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Motion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tirta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Motion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Motion gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Motion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tirta's head.
Motion wants to control from the top but Tirta keeps moving.
Tirta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Motion is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Slow Motion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tirta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tirta shoots in but Motion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tirta has a takedown stuffed.
Motion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tirta shoots in for a double leg but Motion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fransino Tirta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tirta shoots in and drives through. Motion sprawls well.
Motion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tirta defends it well.

Motion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Motion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Motion landing with the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Motion working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Motion trying to control but Tirta is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motion chips away with some ground and pound.
Tirta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Motion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tirta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Motion's guard.

Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tirta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motion wants to stand up but Tirta is controlling him.
Motion pulls Tirta in close to prevent any damage.
Tirta pushing down on Motion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tirta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Motion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tirta is thwarting Motion's attempts to control the position.
Motion is trying to stand up here but Tirta is controlling him well.
Tirta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tirta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Motion tries to get to full guard but Tirta has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tirta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tirta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Tirta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Motion won't allow Tirta to pass to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Motion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tirta working over Motion with some ground and pound. Motion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Motion is refusing to be controlled, as Tirta sits in half guard.
Tirta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tirta trying to control the action but Motion is working from the bottom.

Tirta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tirta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Motion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tirta.
Tirta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Motion's head.
Tirta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tirta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Motion is looking for a sweep. Tirta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Motion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Motion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tirta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Motion's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Motion throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Motion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tirta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tirta forces his way into half guard.
Motion is trying to stand.
Tirta working over Motion with some ground and pound. Motion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Motion has hold of Tirta's hands but Tirta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tirta working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Tirta is working for a kimura but Motion is defending it quite comfortably.
Tirta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fransino Tirta dominated that second round.
That's time! Tirta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Tirta closes the distance and clinches up with Motion, looking for a takedown. Tirta pushes Motion against the cage but Motion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Motion fails to land with a series of punches.
Tirta feinted with a counter takedown.
Motion looks to land a combination. Tirta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Tirta gets the takedown into side control.
Tirta wants to control but Motion is keeping him busy.
Tirta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tirta grinds an elbow into Motion's temple.
Motion is not content to let Tirta control the position.
Tirta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tirta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Motion sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Motion is not content to let Tirta control the position.
Tirta tries to score with some ground and pound. Motion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tirta working the ground and pound.
Tirta is looking to take a break and control but Motion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Tirta is trying to get an arm triangle but Motion is defending well.
Tirta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Motion pushes Tirta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tirta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tirta working the ground and pound but Motion is defending the strikes.
Motion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tirta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Tirta has hold of Motion's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Motion tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tirta cranks the arm and Motion screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Motion, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fransino Tirta!
An out of breath Fransino Tirta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.