PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Tihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lambert's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Aaron Lewis - Country Boy. Tihiro has chosen Jyo as his entrance music. Yuki Tihiro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lambert
vs
Tihiro

187 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
30
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Tihiro!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tihiro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lambert napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tihiro controlling the position from side mount.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tihiro is staying tight to Lambert's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lambert prevents Tihiro from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihiro staying calm.
Lambert is trying to buck Tihiro off.
Tihiro happy to just control the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tihiro dives in and grabs Lambert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lambert pushes down on Tihiro's head and hops out.
Tihiro tries for a takedown but Lambert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tihiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lambert defends it nicely.
Mike Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Tihiro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tihiro looks for a takedown but Lambert sprawls well.
Tihiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Lambert closes the distance and clinches.
Tihiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lambert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tihiro.
Lambert looking to stall.
Tihiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lambert pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lambert defends it nicely.
Tihiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lambert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tihiro somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Lambert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tihiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Lambert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Lambert.
Tihiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lambert swivels and escapes.
Lambert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tihiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lambert's waist but Lambert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tihiro off to one side.
Tihiro shoots in but Lambert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tihiro looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert tries to clinch but Tihiro moves out of range.

Tihiro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lambert is trying to stand.
Tihiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lambert won't allow Tihiro to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tihiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert dominated that round.
That's time! Lambert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tihiro fails with a takedown attempt.

Lambert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tihiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Lambert is pressed up against the cage. Tihiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lambert down to the mat. Lambert avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yuki Tihiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tihiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lambert manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tihiro wants to control from the top but Lambert keeps moving.
Tihiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tihiro prevents Lambert from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lambert wants to stand and escape but Tihiro is having none of it.
Lambert trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tihiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lambert circles away.
Mike Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Tihiro.
Tihiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lambert defends it nicely.
Tihiro dives in and grabs Lambert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lambert pushes down on Tihiro's head and hops out.
Lambert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tihiro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tihiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lambert pinned against the cage. Lambert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lambert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tihiro is breathing heavily.
Lambert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tihiro.
Tihiro shoots in but Lambert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lambert tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tihiro manages to circle out of the way.
Tihiro closes the distance and clinches up with Lambert, looking for a takedown. Tihiro pushes Lambert against the cage but Lambert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tihiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lambert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tihiro.
Lambert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tihiro can do to turn this around?
Tihiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lambert as he jumps to the side.

Lambert clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tihiro tries to stall but Lambert uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Lambert fails to land.
Tihiro is trying to drag Lambert to the mat but Lambert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tihiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lambert taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tihiro prevents a body shot from Lambert.

Tihiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tihiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lambert but Lambert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tihiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lambert swivels and escapes.
Lambert throws a big shot that misses.
Lambert tries to clinch up.
Lambert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tihiro.
Lambert slaps away a takedown attempt from Tihiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tihiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tihiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lambert sprawls well. Lambert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tihiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Lambert throwing a counter right hand but Tihiro manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tihiro is defended easily by Lambert.
Lambert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tihiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Tihiro tries to get set, Lambert tries to push him back and clinch up but Tihiro manages to avoid the attempt.
Tihiro goes for a double leg but Lambert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lambert continues to drive forward.
Lambert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tihiro.
Mike Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Tihiro.
Lambert tries to clinch up.
Tihiro shoots in and drives through. Lambert sprawls well.
Tihiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tihiro.
Lambert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lambert is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lambert. No joy for Tihiro on that attempt.
Tihiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lambert clinches up against the cage.
Lambert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lambert is struggling to control the position.
Lambert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tihiro up against the cage.
Lambert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lambert trying to control the position but instead, Tihiro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lambert into the cage.
Tihiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lambert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tihiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Lambert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lambert throws a punch but it's blocked by Tihiro.
Lambert throws a punch but it's blocked by Tihiro.
Lambert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tihiro's elbow.

Tihiro breaks the clinch.
Tihiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tihiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambert tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tihiro manages to circle out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihiro shoots in but no luck this time.
Lambert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tihiro has a takedown stuffed.
Lambert tries to counter by clinching up but Tihiro breaks away and moves out of range.

Tihiro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lambert on his heels. He'll look to pass Lambert's guard now, I'm sure.
Tihiro trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom.
Lambert wants to stand but Tihiro is controlling the position.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Tihiro from controlling successfully.
Tihiro wants to pass the guard but Lambert is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert wants to stand but Tihiro is controlling the position.
Tihiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tihiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lambert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lambert, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lambert!
A relieved looking Mike Lambert thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.