PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky LtuPl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Flores
vs
LtuPl

191 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tanner Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky LtuPl!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Flores has closed the distance and engaged LtuPl in a clinch.
LtuPl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flores's elbow.
LtuPl holding his opponent close, against the cage.
LtuPl is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

LtuPl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rocky LtuPl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

LtuPl gets a takedown into half guard.
LtuPl wants to take a breather but Flores is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LtuPl might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flores haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
LtuPl working over Flores with some ground and pound. Flores looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LtuPl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LtuPl is pressing down on Flores's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flores is holding on for now.
LtuPl is stalling here. Flores is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! LtuPl seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Flores has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
LtuPl is looking to regain half guard here but Flores keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
LtuPl is trying to work for a sweep but Flores has mounted him!
LtuPl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Flores tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LtuPl is trying to escape the mount.
LtuPl tries to hold on but Flores pushes him away.
Flores will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flores with a couple of short strikes.
Flores controlling the position easily from mount.
Flores working the ground and pound effectively.
LtuPl is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flores fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

LtuPl bucks Flores off and manages to get back to his feet!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

LtuPl has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Flores regains guard immediately.
LtuPl looks winded!
Flores is looking to stand up but LtuPl isn't so interested in that idea.
Flores trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Flores wriggles free and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LtuPl gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flores manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Flores is working for a kimura but LtuPl is defending it quite comfortably.
Flores content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
LtuPl is looking to control Flores's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LtuPl avoid being mounted?
LtuPl wants to improve his position but Flores is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanner Flores dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Flores gets a clinch.

LtuPl turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Flores explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
LtuPl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LtuPl wants to clinch up but Flores keeps it at a distance.
As LtuPl backs away, Flores returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

LtuPl changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flores looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Flores bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tanner Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Flores throws a series of punches but LtuPl moves out of range.

Flores instigates a clinch.

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

Flores clinches up with LtuPl and pushes him back against the cage.
LtuPl is breathing heavily.

LtuPl gets control of Flores's arms and successfully pulls guard. LtuPl will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flores seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down LtuPl for as long as he can get away with.

Flores gets to his feet - LtuPl follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LtuPl throws a head kick but Flores moves out of range.

Flores gets a clinch.
Flores lands a nice shot to the body.

LtuPl has hold of one of Flores's legs. Flores is fighting the takedown attempt but LtuPl gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Flores looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flores wants to get back to his feet but LtuPl is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LtuPl looking to sit in guard and control but Flores gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LtuPl can't keep his opponent in guard - Flores advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flores in particular looking to stall.
LtuPl trying to control here.
Flores performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flores has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
LtuPl wants to get back to full guard.

That's four 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.
Flores drops an elbow to the side of LtuPl's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Flores is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Flores is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LtuPl has managed to free his arm - good work.
LtuPl is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanner Flores dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Flores gets caught napping as LtuPl dives in and scores a takedown. Flores manages to retain guard.
LtuPl wanted to stand there but Flores had control of the position.
Flores manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LtuPl manages to get himself to full guard.

Flores landing with the ground and pound.
LtuPl being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LtuPl wants to stand up but Flores is controlling him.
Tanner Flores overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LtuPl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LtuPl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flores controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flores continues to stall.
LtuPl is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Flores is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of LtuPl's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take LtuPl's back!
Flores keeps control of the position as LtuPl tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flores tightening his grip on LtuPl, looking for the choke.
Flores is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LtuPl can do to turn this around?
Flores is riding his opponent, not letting LtuPl buck him off.

Flores has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. LtuPl is defending well but eventually Flores manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! LtuPl has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tanner Flores!