PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Angstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiernan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tartanic - Unavoidable - 09 BAllZ/Ringworm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Angstrom
vs
Tiernan

170 cm
25
161 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

175 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Angstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Tiernan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiernan misses the jab.
Tiernan slips a jab from Angstrom.
Angstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiernan.
Tiernan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Angstrom rushes Tiernan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tiernan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiernan tries a body shot but Angstrom blocks it.
Tiernan can't find room to land a body shot as Angstrom controls the action.
Tiernan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Angstrom trying to control the position but instead, Tiernan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Angstrom into the cage.
Maybe Angstrom would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Tiernan prevents a body shot from Angstrom.
Tiernan lands an uppercut.
Angstrom looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angstrom has Tiernan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiernan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiernan.
A short left from Angstrom.
Angstrom gets through Tiernan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiernan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiernan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Angstrom backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angstrom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tiernan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Angstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angstrom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tiernan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Angstroms head.
Angstrom misses with the head strike.
Tiernan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Angstrom backwards.
Tiernan misses with some punches.
Tiernan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Angstrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiernan controls his hands.
Tiernan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Angstrom backwards.
Tiernan lands an uppercut.
Tiernan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tiernan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Angstrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Angstrom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angstrom throws an elbow but it misses.
Angstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tiernan tries to throw a body punch but Angstrom avoids it by throwing Tiernan back against the cage.
Tiernan lands an elbow inside.
Tiernan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tiernan struggles to land a body shot inside as Angstrom controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiernan lands a shoulder strike.
Tiernan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tiernan.
Tiernan gets through Angstrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiernan misses with an elbow strike.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
Angstrom tries to work over Tiernan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiernan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tiernan can't find room to land a body shot as Angstrom controls the action.
Angstrom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but Angstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Tiernan.
Tiernan tries to throw a body punch but Angstrom avoids it by throwing Tiernan back against the cage.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
Angstrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiernan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiernan is defending well.
Tiernan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Angstrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angstrom blocks an uppercut.
Angstrom misses with a body punch.
Tiernan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiernan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Angstrom is looking for a takedown.
Angstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Angstrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiernan controls his hands.
Angstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan lands with a light punch inside.
Tiernan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Angstrom's elbow.
Angstrom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tiernan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angstrom.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Angstrom backwards.
Angstrom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tiernan is keeping busy.

Angstrom successfully pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tiernan cracks Angstrom with a solid left hand.
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!

Angstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiernan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tiernan stopping the sweep attempt from Angstrom.
Tiernan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tiernan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Angstrom is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tiernan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Angstrom's sensitive parts.
Tiernan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Angstrom misses with an uppercut. Tiernan saw that one coming.
Tiernan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Angstrom.
Tiernan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Angstrom misses with a takedown attempt - Tiernan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Tiernan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Angstrom.
Angstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiernan leaves Angstrom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tiernan throws a jab when Angstrom was well out of range.
Angstrom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Angstrom slips a jab from Tiernan.
Angstrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiernan. That's going to slow Angstrom down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan throws a hook to the side of Angstrom's head but Angstrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Angstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Angstrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiernan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan has a couple of punches blocked by Angstrom.
Angstrom misses with some punches.
Angstrom pushes Tiernan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiernan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiernan prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Angstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiernan lands an elbow that stopped Angstrom in his tracks for a moment.
Angstrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Angstrom lands with a short shot to the head.
Angstrom lands with a light punch inside.
Tiernan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Angstrom or not.
Tiernan tries to work over Angstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angstrom blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Angstrom as Tiernan tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angstrom.

Tiernan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Angstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiernan throws a jab but it's blocked by Angstrom.
Tiernan stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan throws a low kick but Angstrom moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angstrom shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiernan sprawls well. He's pushed Angstrom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Angstrom misses.
A lazy left from Tiernan finds it's target.
Angstrom blocks a head kick by Tiernan.
Conor Tiernan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiernan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angstrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Harry Angstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angstrom takes one to the chin there.
Angstrom scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Angstrom, as that shot connected.
Angstrom takes one to the side of the head.
Angstrom closes the distance and clinches up with Tiernan, looking for a takedown. Angstrom pushes Tiernan against the cage but Tiernan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Angstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiernan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiernan misses with a straight right.
Angstrom stuns Tiernan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Angstrom fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Tiernan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tiernan.
A shot in the inside from Tiernan.
Angstrom misses with a body punch.
Angstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tiernan.
Tiernan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiernan struggles to land a body shot inside as Angstrom controls his hands.
Angstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiernan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conor Tiernan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Angstrom gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tiernan is trying to stand up here but Angstrom is controlling him well.
Angstrom is keen to just control but Tiernan is a slippery customer.

Angstrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tiernan is just riding it out for now. Angstrom eventually gives up the hold.
Tiernan is pressing down on Angstrom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom looking to sit in guard and control but Tiernan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan wants to control from the top but Angstrom keeps moving.

Angstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Tiernan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Angstrom rushes Tiernan and presses him up against the cage.
Angstrom misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Tiernan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tiernan throws a jab when Angstrom was well out of range.
Angstrom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Angstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiernan moves away.
Angstrom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tiernan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiernan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Angstrom. That did some damage!
Tiernan throws a hook but Angstrom blocks it.
Tiernan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiernan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Angstrom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Angstrom.
Angstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Angstrom feints a jab promting Tiernan to slip. Angstrom then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tiernan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Angstrom. Tiernan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angstrom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiernan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Angstrom misses with a hook.
Jab from Tiernan.
Tiernan stuns Angstrom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Angstrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Conor Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Angstrom moves away.

Angstrom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Angstrom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Angstrom wants to control but Tiernan is keeping him busy.
Tiernan is pressing down on Angstrom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Tiernan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Angstrom has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tiernan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Angstrom backwards.
Angstrom has Tiernan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiernan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Angstrom can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angstrom tries for a takedown but Tiernan manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Angstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angstrom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angstrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiernan controls his hands.
Angstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan wants to stall.
Harry Angstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Angstrom can't get the takedown.
Angstrom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiernan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiernan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Angstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tiernan.
Tiernan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiernan gets through Angstrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Tiernan.

Angstrom is rocked!

Tiernan breaks the clinch.
Oh Angstrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiernan lands a lovely overhand right.
Tiernan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Angstrom dives in and scores a takedown into Tiernan's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom won't allow Tiernan to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiernan has control of Angstrom's left arm, preventing Angstrom from doing any damage.
Angstrom seems to have got his legs back now.
Angstrom wants to pass the guard but Tiernan is keeping the position.
Conor Tiernan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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.
Tiernan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angstrom is one step ahead there.
Tiernan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tiernan throws a sloppy head kick and Angstrom moves out of range easily.
Angstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiernan throws a low kick but Angstrom moves out of range easily.
Tiernan swats away the attempt to clinch by Angstrom.
Angstrom misses with a hook.
Tiernan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Angstrom's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Tiernan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiernan 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Tiernan!
Conor Tiernan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Harry Angstrom stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, what a gyp'.