PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Tuksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eustace Elpidius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elpidius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gladiator - Hans Zimmer. Yuri Tuksu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eustace Elpidius's chin.

Tuksu
vs
Elpidius

159 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

159 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuri Tuksu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eustace Elpidius!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elpidius keeps the fight on the outside.
Elpidius feints the counter takedown.
Tuksu moves in looking to clinch but Elpidius pushes him off.
Elpidius keeps the fight on the outside.
Elpidius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuksu.
Elpidius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tuksu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuksu darts in trying to clinch
and Elpidius counters with a three punch combo that has Tuksu backing up. Tuksu nods at Elpidius to acknowledge the strikes.

Elpidius is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tuksu's half guard.
Tuksu wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Elpidius connects with a nice short shot to Tuksu's temple.
Tuksu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elpidius on the ground.
Elpidius is looking to advance position but Tuksu won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Elpidius.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Elpidius connects with a nice short shot to Tuksu's temple.
Tuksu is trying to stand back up but Elpidius is controlling him
Elpidius lands strikes from half guard.
Elpidius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tuksu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Elpidius working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Elpidius controlling the pace.
Elpidius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elpidius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elpidius is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tuksu!
Elpidius controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
Elpidius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elpidius fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
Elpidius with shots to the head and body - Tuksu looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elpidius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Elpidius has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elpidius cracks Tuksu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tuksu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Elpidius landing shots from mount.
Elpidius lands a nice shot to the head.
Elpidius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Elpidius controlling the position easily from mount.
Tuksu taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu is trying to stand up.
Tuksu is trying desperately to improve position.
Elpidius looking to finish Tuksu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tuksu!
Elpidius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Elpidius cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuksu tries to buck Elpidius off but he can't manage it.
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!
Elpidius controlling from mount.
Elpidius with shots to the head and body - Tuksu looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tuksu tries to clinch but Elpidius is having none of it.
Elpidius feints the counter takedown.
Elpidius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Elpidius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Elpidius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elpidius lands with a punch from half guard.
Elpidius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Elpidius postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tuksu looks a forlorn figure.
Elpidius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elpidius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eustace Elpidius has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elpidius dominating with strikes here.
Elpidius landing shots from mount.
Tuksu taking shots to the head.
Elpidius controlling the position easily from mount.
Elpidius lands a big shot there that rocks Tuksu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elpidius content just to control the position here.
Elpidius unloading with bombs!
Elpidius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tuksu working to try and regain half guard.
Elpidius landing punches.
Elpidius with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Elpidius controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Elpidius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Elpidius is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tuksu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Elpidius controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Elpidius.
Elpidius punishing his opponent with strikes.
Elpidius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elpidius controlling from mount.
Tuksu is in a horrible position here. Elpidius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Elpidius cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Elpidius unloading with bombs!
Elpidius landing punches.

Tuksu is rocked!
Elpidius controlling the pace for now.
Oh Tuksu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuksu is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tuksu tries to reverse the position but Elpidius maintains control.
Tuksu seems to have got his legs back now.
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
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!
Elpidius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eustace Elpidius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Elpidius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tuksu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Elpidius is in Tuksu's guard.
Elpidius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elpidius is working Tuksu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elpidius forces his way into half guard.
Elpidius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elpidius works his foot free and advances to mount.
Elpidius controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elpidius putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tuksu is in a horrible position here. Elpidius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Elpidius landing strikes from the mount.
Elpidius is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
A big strike lands for Elpidius! That's really hurt Tuksu and he's turned his back - Elpidius keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Elpidius jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eustace Elpidius!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eustace Elpidius waved his t-shirt featuring SHINTO's logo in front of the cameras.