PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Federico Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myke Toifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myke Toifer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Federico Curry's chin.

Curry
vs
Toifer

205 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
132 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federico Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Myke Toifer!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toifer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Curry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Toifer actively working from the bottom here.
Curry stalling.
Curry working over Toifer with some ground and pound. Toifer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toifer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Curry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Curry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Curry slips a nice elbow through Toifer's hands, connecting with Toifer's forehead.

Toifer looking for submissions off his back.
Curry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Toifer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toifer looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry is nestled in close to Toifer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Curry lands strikes from half guard.

Toifer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Curry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Toifer actively working from the bottom here.
Curry slows the pace down in half guard.

Curry seems to be working for a kimura but Toifer defends the submission attempt.

Curry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toifer sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Toifer actively working from the bottom here.
Curry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Toifer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curry pulls his head out easily.
Curry is nestled in close to Toifer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Toifer taking some punishment here, with Curry in his half guard.
Toifer taking some punishment here, with Curry in his half guard.
Toifer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Curry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Curry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Curry there.
Toifer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Curry scores with a couple of nice shots.

Curry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toifer defends it well.
Curry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Toifer looking for submissions off his back.
Curry is nestled in close to Toifer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Toifer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Curry drops an elbow to the side of Toifer's head.
Curry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Curry lands a nice short elbow.

Curry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Toifer actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Toifer looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Toifer looking for submissions off his back.
Toifer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Curry lands strikes from half guard.
Curry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Curry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Curry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toifer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Curry is in Toifer's guard.
Curry landing some decent shots from guard.

Toifer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Curry distracts Toifer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Curry lands a couple of digs.

Toifer working for a triangle but Curry defends it easily.
Curry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Curry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Toifer working for a triangle but Curry defends it easily.
Curry is working Toifer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Toifer is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry scoring with some ground and pound.
Curry scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Curry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Curry lands a couple of digs.
Curry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curry connects with a couple of short punches.
Federico Curry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Curry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Curry landing some decent shots from guard.
Curry stands up over Toifer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Curry scoring with some ground and pound.

Toifer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Curry distracts Toifer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry with a nice head shot there.
Curry landing with the ground and pound.
Curry lands a couple of digs.

Toifer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Curry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Curry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Toifer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curry connects with a couple of short punches.
Curry lands a couple of elbows.
Curry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Curry cracks Toifer with a solid left hand.

Curry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Toifer looking for a guillotine here but Curry defends easily.

Toifer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curry is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Curry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Curry cracks Toifer with a solid left hand.

Toifer has his foot on Curry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curry works his way back into a safe position though.
Curry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Curry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Curry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toifer's head.
Curry is working Toifer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Curry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry works over Toifer with some ground and pound from guard.

Toifer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Curry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Toifer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Curry lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Curry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Toifer, up you get!
Toifer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Curry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick from Curry lands but Toifer takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Curry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Curry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Curry lands in his opponent's guard.
Curry cracks Toifer with a solid left hand.
Toifer has momentary wrist control but Curry slips an elbow through the middle.

Toifer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Curry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Curry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toifer can do to turn this around?

Toifer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Curry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Curry cracks Toifer with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry stands up over Toifer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Toifer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Toifer has momentary wrist control but Curry slips an elbow through the middle.
Curry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry landing some decent shots from guard.
Curry cracks Toifer with a solid left hand.
Curry postures up and lands a big shot to Toifer's brow.

Toifer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curry defends well.
Curry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Curry landing some decent shots from guard.
Curry lands a couple of elbows.
Curry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Curry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toifer on the ground.
Curry landing with the ground and pound.
Curry postures up and lands a big shot to Toifer's brow.
Curry is working Toifer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Toifer is looking for a triangle but Curry pushes his legs off easily.
Curry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Curry drops back looking for a leg! Toifer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toifer manages to kick Curry off! Curry jumps back into Toifer's guard.
Curry lands a couple of digs.
Toifer has momentary wrist control but Curry slips an elbow through the middle.
Curry landing with the ground and pound.

Toifer has his foot on Curry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curry works his way back into a safe position though.
Curry connects with a couple of short punches.
Toifer trying to keep a closed guard but Curry is proving a slippery customer.
Curry controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Toifer working for a triangle but Curry defends it easily.
Toifer working a defensive guard here.

Toifer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Toifer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Curry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Curry gets to his feet. Toifer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

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

Curry forces Toifer back against the cage and clinches.
Toifer wants a takedown but no success here.
Curry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Curry pulls Toifer into guard.
Toifer trying to control but Curry is working from the bottom.
Curry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toifer's guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curry trying to control but Toifer is working from the bottom.

Toifer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Curry rolls with it to try and escape but Toifer cranks on the arm and Curry is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myke Toifer!