PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Ty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serafim Todorov (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.

Ty
vs
Todorov

185 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 Las Vegas, Corbin Ty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Serafim Todorov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todorov throws out the jab.
Ty with a hook.
Ty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todorov moves away.
Ty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Todorov avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Todorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ty.
Todorov with a hook.
Todorov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Todorov drives through and clinches with Ty against the cage.

Ty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todorov with a nice cross.
Ty misses with an uppercut
and Todorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ty thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ty. Todorov does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov scores with a jab. Ty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Todorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ty.
Todorov cracks Ty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ty misses with a wild combination.
Todorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todorov works the jab nicely.
Ty looks to land a right hand but Todorov moved out of range.
Todorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ty misses with a jab to the body
and Todorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Todorov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov staying out of range there.
Todorov avoids the head kick by Ty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Ty misses.
Todorov lands a jab to the head.
Todorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ty misses with a two punch combination.
Todorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todorov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ty's hands.
Todorov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Todorov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ty had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Todorov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ty momentarily.
Todorov lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Ty.
Ty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serafim Todorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todorov throws out the jab.
Ty seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Todorov lands.
Todorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ty misses with a two punch combination.
Ty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ty throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ty missing with a left hand there. Todorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todorov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Todorov lands a nice hook to Ty's body. Ty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todorov lands with a right hand.
Ty swinging wildly here.
Todorov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ty throws a body punch but Todorov moves out of range.
Ty wants to slow Todorov down by chopping away at his legs.
Todorov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Todorov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ty in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice jab there from Todorov.
Todorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todorov lands with a nice body punch.
Todorov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ty momentarily.
Todorov scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Todorov.

Todorov clinches up against the cage.

Ty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todorov checks a low kick from Ty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty throws a body shot but no joy.
Ty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todorov avoids the body shot from Ty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ty throws a jab when Todorov was well out of range.
Todorov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ty on the side of the head.
Todorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Todorov.
It seemed like Todorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ty misses with a series of wild punches.
Todorov works over Ty's head and body with a nice combination.
Ty throws a body shot but no joy.
Todorov connects with a jab.
Todorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ty throws out the jab.
Todorov jabs Ty right on the nose. Ty blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov scores with a hook to the body. Ty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ty throws out the jab.
It seemed like Todorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Todorov circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Ty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todorov staying out of range there.
Ty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todorov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Todorov moves into range and clinches up with Ty.

Todorov manages to break the clinch.
Ty takes one to the side of the head.
Ty moves forwards but Todorov connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todorov throws out the jab.
Ty needs to keep his hands up - Todorov had a free shot at his head there.
Ty wants to land a leg kick but Todorov is out of range.
Ty misses with a wild body shot.
Todorov swings for the body but Ty moves out of range.
Ty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todorov manages to avoid it.
Ty swings for the body but Todorov moves out of range.
Ty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todorov slips a jab and a cross from Ty.
Ty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todorov slips under a jab.
Todorov connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serafim Todorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todorov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todorov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Todorov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corbin Ty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todorov lands a jab to Ty's midsection.
Todorov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ty's hands.
Ty throws a sloppy body shot
and Todorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ty slips a jab from Todorov.
A little feinted left hand from Ty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todorov throws a shot from downtown. Ty moves away and avoids it.
Ty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ty.
Despite the aggression on Todorov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Todorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ty moves away.
It looked like Ty was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todorov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Todorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Some wild striking there from Ty.
Ty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Todorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Ty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ty throws a body punch but Todorov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Todorov. That snapped Ty's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ty misses
and Ty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todorov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ty.
A jab from Todorov finds it's way through Ty's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ty is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ty.
Todorov throws a shot from downtown. Ty moves away and avoids it.
Ty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Todorov has closed the distance and engaged Ty in a clinch.

Ty manages to break the clinch.
Ty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todorov.
Todorov lands a jab to Ty's midsection.
Nice jab there from Todorov.
Ty ducks under a wild hook from Todorov.
Ty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Todorov closes the distance and pushes Ty back into the cage.
Corbin Ty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ty being controlled against the cage.

Ty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ty.
Ty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Todorov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Ty takes a shot to the head.

Todorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ty throws out the jab.
Ty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ty.
Ty lands a jab to Todorov's midsection.
Ty throws a combination that misses
and Todorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todorov.
Ty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ty misses with a double jab
and Todorov counters with a left to the body.
Ty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todorov scores with a jab to the body.
Todorov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Todorov digs a good body shot into Ty's ribs.
Todorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ty was well out of range. Poor timing from Todorov.
It looked like Ty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Todorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todorov lands with an uppercut that bounces Ty off the cage and back into range.
Ty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todorov manages to avoid it.
Ty throws a body shot but no joy.
Serafim Todorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Todorov has managed to clinch.

Ty manages to break the clinch.
Todorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todorov lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todorov.
Ty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ty.

Todorov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Ty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ty missing with a left hand there. Todorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Todorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Todorov 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 for Serafim Todorov!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Serafim Todorov!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Serafim Todorov!

Serafim Todorov wins by unanimous decision!