PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professional Tussling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tussling comes into the arena with REAL AMERICAN, HOOOO YEAH BROTHER blaring out of the sound system. Hickson has chosen Rappin And Finessin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tussling
vs
Hickson

189 cm
25
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Juggernaut And Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Professional Tussling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Hickson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tussling lands a jab to the nose.
Tussling connects with a crisp jab.
Professional Tussling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tussling lands a body shot.
Tussling throws a lazy right hand but Hickson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hickson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tussling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickson throws a head kick but Tussling moves out of range.
Hickson slips under a jab from Tussling.
Hickson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tussling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hickson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hickson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tussling swivels and escapes.
Tussling works the jab nicely.

It looks like James Hickson has been cut.
A combination from Tussling does no damage.

Tussling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tussling controls the position from side control.
Hickson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tussling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tussling working the head with strikes.
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.
Tussling in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tussling cracks Hickson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tussling cracks Hickson with a big elbow.
Hickson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tussling is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hickson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tussling lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tussling wants to control but Hickson is keeping him busy.
Tussling working the head and body with strikes.
Tussling is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hickson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tussling landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tussling connects with a decent elbow.

Hickson is rocked!
Tussling is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hickson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tussling wants to control but Hickson is keeping him busy.

Tussling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hickson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tussling working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tussling lands an elbow.
Tussling in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hickson is still in real trouble! Can Tussling finish him?
Hickson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tussling scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hickson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tussling can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professional Tussling!
Professional Tussling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.