PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wardor Warlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warlovski comes to the cage accompanied by My Body is a Cage. Tikki has chosen Ratatat - Loud Pipes as his entrance music. Wardor Warlovski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Warlovski
vs
Tikki

189 cm
23
197 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

183 cm
24
192 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wardor Warlovski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatu Tikki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warlovski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Warlovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tikki throws out the jab.
Tikki keeps the fight on the outside.
Tikki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Tikki moves out of range easily.
Tikki looks to score with a jab to the body but Warlovski is just out of range.
Warlovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tikki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warlovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tikki.
Warlovski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Warlovski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Warlovski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tikki scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tikki.
Tikki lands a really nice looking cross but Warlovski seems unphased.
Warlovski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Warlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Tikki moves out of range easily.
A big left from Warlovski misses.
Warlovski misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warlovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warlovski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Tatu Tikki has been cut.
Tikki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warlovski pinned against the cage. Warlovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Warlovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warlovski avoids the body shot from Tikki.
A combination from Tikki does no damage.
Tikki connects with a body shot.
Tikki cracks a nice hook into Warlovski's ribs.
Warlovski is breathing heavily.
Warlovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tikki.
Warlovski throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheers as Tikki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warlovski doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tikki tries a head kick but it misses.
Warlovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Tikki misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Warlovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Tikki moves out of range easily.
Tikki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tikki throws a jab but it's blocked by Warlovski.
Warlovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warlovski slips under a jab.
Tikki swinging wilding here.
Warlovski tries to clinch up.
Tikki misses with a few strikes there.
Warlovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wardor Warlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tikki throws a sloppy head kick and Warlovski moves out of range easily.
Tikki fails to land with a series of punches.
Tikki throws a looping overhand right but Warlovski ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tikki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki throws an overhand right that lands on Warlovski's shoulder, as Warlovski tries to avoid the shot.
Tikki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warlovski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tikki finds it's way round the side to connect with Warlovski's head.
Warlovski misses with a straight right.
Tikki misses the jab.
Warlovski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warlovski throws a head kick but Tikki moves out of range.
Warlovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tikki throws a head kick but Warlovski moves out of range.
Tikki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warlovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tikki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Tikki moves out of range easily.
Warlovski wants to clinch.
Tikki tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikki ducks under a wild hook from Warlovski.
Warlovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warlovski throws a series of punches but Tikki avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Tikki misses
and Warlovski counters with a left and a right that stings Tikki.
Tikki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warlovski.
Warlovski takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Wardor Warlovski has been cut.
A head kick misses from Tikki.
Tikki lands a jab to Warlovski's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Tikki misses the target.
Tikki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warlovski.
A jab from Tikki misses.
Warlovski lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Warlovski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tikki.
Warlovski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Warlovski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Tikki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Warlovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tikki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warlovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Tikki throws a jab but it's blocked by Warlovski.
Tikki lands a head shot.
Warlovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tikki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warlovski moves out of range of the strikes.
Warlovski misses with a combination
and Tikki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Warlovski thinking.
Tikki just misses with a punch to the body.
Warlovski misses with a looping right.
Tikki throws a lazy right hand but Warlovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warlovski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tikki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tikki throws a body punch but Warlovski moves out of range.
Warlovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tikki.
Warlovski walks into a straight right hand from Tikki.
Warlovski ducks under a wild hook from Tikki.

Tikki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Warlovski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tikki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warlovski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tikki.
Warlovski is trying to stand up here but Tikki is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tikki lands strikes from half guard.

Warlovski has one foot on Tikki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tikki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Warlovski thows a body shot but no joy.
Warlovski misses with a few strikes there.
Warlovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tikki.
Tikki scores with a jab. Warlovski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tikki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tikki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warlovski throws a series of punches but Tikki moves out of range.
Tikki looks to throw the jab but Warlovski is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Warlovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tikki to counter with a crisp jab.
Warlovski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Warlovski closes the distance but Tikki moves to the side
and Tikki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikki shoots in looking for a takedown. Warlovski tries to sprawl out of it but Tikki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warlovski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Tikki.
Horrible takedown by Tikki or perhaps it was just good defense by Warlovski which made him look bad.
Tikki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warlovski on the side of the head.
Tikki digs a good hook to Warlovski's body.
Tikki scores with a jab to the body.
Tikki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warlovski's head backwards.
Warlovski moves out of range as Tikki strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki throws a jab but it's blocked by Warlovski.
Tikki shoots for a takedown but Warlovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wardor Warlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Tikki.
Warlovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tikki circles away quickly and effectively.
Tikki lands a really nice looking cross but Warlovski seems unphased.
A punch combination from Tikki misses.
Warlovski blocks a head kick by Tikki.
Tikki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tikki takes a swing at Warlovski's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Tikki.
Tikki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tikki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tikki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tikki fails to land the takedown.
Warlovski misses with a leg kick
and Tikki counters with a series of strikes. Warlovski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Warlovski is looking to score with low kicks.
Wardor Warlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikki throws a hook but Warlovski blocks it.
Tikki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Tikki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tikki is trying to control the action in half guard but Warlovski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Warlovski pushes Tikki off looking to stand but Tikki dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Tikki there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikki winds up and cracks Warlovski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tikki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Warlovski is in a horrible position here. Tikki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warlovski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tikki landing strikes from the mount and Warlovski is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Tikki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Tikki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Warlovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tikki scores with a head kick.
Tatu Tikki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tikki's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tikki duly obliges.
Tikki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tikki throws a hook to the side of Warlovski's head but Warlovski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warlovski motions for Tikki to come forward. Warlovski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Tikki misses.
A shot to the body from Tikki misses
and Warlovski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warlovski misses with the combination.
Tikki slips a jab and a cross from Warlovski.
Tikki misses with a two punch combination.
Tikki throws a head kick that misses.
Warlovski tries to clinch
and Tikki counters with a nice body shot.
Tikki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tikki throws a looping overhand right but Warlovski ducks down to avoid it.
Tikki connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warlovski's head.
Tikki cracks Warlovski with a good jab.
Tikki fails with the takedown
and Warlovski counters with a right hand to the body.
Warlovski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Warlovski lands a jab to the nose.

Tikki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tikki lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tikki stands and throws Warlovski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tikki lands a nice forearm strike.
Tikki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tikki lands a few punches from side control.
Warlovski tries to improve position but can't.
Warlovski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Warlovski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tikki working the ground and pound.

Wardor Warlovski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tikki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warlovski keeps working.
Warlovski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wardor Warlovski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tatu Tikki!
Tatu Tikki is the new middleweight champion!