PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 464 p4p, 58 weight class) and Jiri Sayonara (ranked 135 p4p, 20 weight class). Sayonara has chosen Edge Of The Blade as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Tyraanicao
vs
Sayonara

175 cm
32
156 lbs
28 - 21 - 1

178 cm
33
138 lbs
25 - 13 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bostar Tyraanicao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiri Sayonara!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyraanicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sayonara steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyraanicao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sayonara throws out a loose jab but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayonara closes the distance and clinches up with Tyraanicao, looking for a takedown. Sayonara pushes Tyraanicao against the cage but Tyraanicao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyraanicao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sayonara to score with a decent uppercut.
Sayonara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyraanicao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sayonara scores with a jab.
Tyraanicao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
Sayonara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tyraanicao counters with a good low kick that Sayonara was not able to check.
A jab from Tyraanicao does it's job there.

It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayonara lands with a shot to the body.
Sayonara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyraanicao rather than just go for the knockout.
Sayonara lands a body shot.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sayonara digs a good body shot into Tyraanicao's ribs.
Sayonara takes one on the button.
Sayonara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara drops his hands momentarily and Tyraanicao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyraanicao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Sayonara tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyraanicao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab, jab by Tyraanicao - just one landing.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Tyraanicao.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyraanicao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyraanicao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Sayonara gets tackled into the cage by Tyraanicao. Tyraanicao maintains the clinch.
Tyraanicao prevents a body shot from Sayonara.
Sayonara tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyraanicao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tyraanicao is trying to break free.
Sayonara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.

Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch.

Tyraanicao forces Sayonara back against the cage and clinches.
Sayonara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyraanicao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyraanicao tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Tyraanicao back against the cage.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao lands with a light punch inside.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao stalls.
Sayonara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tyraanicao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sayonara can turn it around.
Sayonara can't get the takedown.

Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyraanicao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sayonara misses with a hook.
Sayonara misses with a combination
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that misses
and Sayonara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sayonara misses with a hook. Tyraanicao ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyraanicao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Sayonara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
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!
Sayonara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a low kick, right behind Sayonara 's knee.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick from Sayonara.
Tyraanicao throws a looping overhand right but Sayonara ducks down to avoid it.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayonara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sayonara throws the kick towards the body but Tyraanicao avoids it.
Tyraanicao throws the left hand but Sayonara avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Sayonara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a nice shot that snaps Sayonara's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bostar Tyraanicao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A solid leg kick lands there for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses the jab.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao is looking to clinch but Sayonara is avoiding it.
Sayonara fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyraanicao in the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Tyraanicao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sayonara. That's going to slow Tyraanicao down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a body kick.
Sayonara swings widly with a right hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara scores with a hook to the body. Tyraanicao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sayonara misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayonara throws a shot to the body.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyraanicao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyraanicao throws a hook but Sayonara avoids it easily.
Sayonara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara lands a body shot.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Sayonara connects with a single shot there.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sayonara swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
It looked like Tyraanicao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sayonara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Sayonara

and Tyraanicao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyraanicao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyraanicao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyraanicao connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyraanicao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao taking a breather.
Tyraanicao is trying to break the clinch but Sayonara has him pressed against the cage.
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
Sayonara wants a takedown but no success here.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
Sayonara is trying to drag Tyraanicao to the mat but Tyraanicao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tyraanicao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Tyraanicao back against the cage.
Tyraanicao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyraanicao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyraanicao gets an underhook and turns Sayonara into the cage.
Tyraanicao misses with some punches.

Tyraanicao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyraanicao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sayonara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sayonara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyraanicao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sayonara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sayonara blocks a head kick by Tyraanicao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara lands a jab.
Sayonara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sayonara defending well as Tyraanicao loads up on a big left hand.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyraanicao missing with a left hand there. Sayonara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Sayonara.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayonara keeps the fight on the outside.
Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sayonara lands a head shot.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the head.
Sayonara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sayonara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyraanicao at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Sayonara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyraanicao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara connects with a body shot that sends Tyraanicao's belly button to the back.
Tyraanicao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sayonara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tyraanicao wants to clinch up but Sayonara keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara looks to land a combination but Tyraanicao avoids it well.
Tyraanicao throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara takes a swing at Tyraanicao's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyraanicao's head.
Tyraanicao looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao tries to clinch up.
Sayonara throws a push kick but Tyraanicao slaps the foot to one side.
Sayonara misses with a combination
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a left to the body.
Tyraanicao connects with a right hand. Sayonara shakes it off.
Nice body kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Tyraanicao forces Sayonara back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyraanicao.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyraanicao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Tyraanicao's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sayonara can't get the takedown.
Sayonara is working for takedown but Tyraanicao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyraanicao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sayonara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyraanicao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.

Sayonara turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sayonara manages to end up in side control.
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!
Tyraanicao is looking for a sweep.
Tyraanicao gets back to half guard.
Tyraanicao is trying to control but Sayonara passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara throwing strikes but Tyraanicao manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Tyraanicao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyraanicao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sayonara sneaks back into half guard.
Sayonara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyraanicao is stalling here. Sayonara is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tyraanicao seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sayonara has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tyraanicao is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sayonara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tyraanicao wants to control but Sayonara postures up.
Sayonara throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tyraanicao can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayonara lands a nice forearm strike.
Tyraanicao is trying to control Sayonara's posture but Sayonara avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sayonara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
Jiri Sayonara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bostar Tyraanicao was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, I need to fuck a goat.'.