PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Fighter C (ranked 3563 p4p, 372 weight class) and Master Tessin (ranked 4654 p4p, 0 weight class). Test Fighter C could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Master Tessin's chin.

Fighter C
vs
Tessin

190 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Test Fighter C!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter C lands with a shot to the body.

Fighter C closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fighter C lands in his opponent's guard.

Tessin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tessin being controlled here, momentarily.
Fighter C's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fighter C definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fighter C will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter C advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fighter C in particular looking to stall.

Fighter C stands up out of the half guard.
Tessin tries to land a front kick but Fighter C steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fighter C changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tessin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter C sprawls well. Fighter C wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tessin gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Fighter C.

It looks like Master Tessin has been cut.
Tessin dives in and grabs Fighter C's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fighter C pushes down on Tessin's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Fighter C drives through and clinches with Tessin against the cage.
Fighter C lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tessin or not.
Fighter C wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fighter C lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fighter C pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Test Fighter C has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Tessin.

Fighter C has Tessin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fighter C pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tessin tumbling to the mat - Fighter C dives into Tessin's guard.
Fighter C sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tessin's guard.
Tessin wants to get back to his feet.
Fighter C perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Further stalling from Fighter C.
Fighter C seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tessin for as long as he can get away with.
Tessin is trying to stand up here but Fighter C is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter C is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Fighter C postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tessin to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tessin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Fighter C tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter C misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tessin.
Tessin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tessin shoots in and drives through. Fighter C sprawls well.
Tessin tries for a takedown but Fighter C sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter C catches Tessin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tessin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fighter C but Fighter C pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tessin looks winded!

Fighter C forces Tessin back against the cage and clinches.
Fighter C is trying to break the clinch but Tessin has him pressed against the cage.
Tessin taking a breather.
Tessin tries to score a body lock takedown but Fighter C shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tessin is trying to drag Fighter C to the mat but Fighter C just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Fighter C has picked Tessin up - he's going for a ride! Fighter C dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Fighter C dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Tessin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tessin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tessin tries to clinch but Fighter C moves away
and Tessin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Test Fighter C is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter C misses with a few strikes there.
Fighter C looks to land a combination but Tessin avoids it well.
Tessin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tessin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fighter C but Fighter C pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fighter C is looking to wear down Tessin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Fighter C moves into the clinch successfully.
Tessin is trying to pull guard but Fighter C turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Test Fighter C has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Tessin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin tries to break free but Fighter C pushes him back against the cage.
Tessin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fighter C after a bit of a struggle.
Tessin tries to pull guard but Fighter C forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fighter C is trying to break the clinch but Tessin has him pressed against the cage.
Tessin jumps guard but Fighter C stands there with Tessin around his waist. Tessin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter C is trying to break free.
Fighter C leaning against his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fighter C as Tessin tries to tie him up.
Fighter C lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tessin is breathing heavily.
Fighter C wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fighter C is trying to force a seperation but Tessin has the dominant position.
Fighter C working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fighter C digs a right hand underneath Tessin's ribcage. Tessin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fighter C keeps control of Tessin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fighter C is trying to break the clinch but Tessin has him pressed against the cage.
Tessin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fighter C lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Fighter C escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Fighter C drops Tessin with a beautiful combination! Tessin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fighter C is looking for the KO!

Tessin is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Are you kidding me?! Fighter C ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Tessin clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Test Fighter C!