PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Monty Fiske (ranked 5629 p4p, 476 weight class) and Ben Tumbles (ranked 3600 p4p, 383 weight class). Tumbles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Karencitta - Cebuana . Monty Fiske has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fiske
vs
Tumbles

176 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monty Fiske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Tumbles!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tumbles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tumbles connects with the punch.
Fiske shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tumbles as he jumps to the side.
Tumbles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiske fails with a takedown attempt.
Fiske avoids a kick to the body.
Fiske shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tumbles sprawls well. Tumbles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fiske gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Fiske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiske shoots in looking for a takedown but Tumbles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiske's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tumbles scores with the left hand. Fiske knows he should have avoided that one.
Fiske swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tumbles lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tumbles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiske.
Tumbles thuds his right hand into Fiske's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tumbles cracks Fiske with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tumbles has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ben Tumbles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Tumbles as Fiske shoots in.
Tumbles lands with an overhand left.
Tumbles has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tumbles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fiske looks to throw a body kick
and Tumbles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monty Fiske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tumbles scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tumbles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fiske has his takedown stuffed
and Tumbles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Tumbles.
Fiske walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiske throws a sloppy head kick and Tumbles moves out of range easily.
Tumbles works the jab nicely.
Tumbles lands a glancing blow to the side of Fiske's head.
Tumbles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tumbles is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fiske had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tumbles slaps away a takedown attempt from Fiske, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tumbles scores with a decent looking hook.
Fiske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tumbles counters with a nice uppercut.

Fiske clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tumbles.
Fiske blocking some punches.
Fiske tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tumbles just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiske is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tumbles to keep the fight standing.
Fiske blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Tumbles.
Fiske has Tumbles pressed against the cage, preventing Tumbles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Fiske breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fiske throws a lazy right hand but Tumbles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tumbles lands a glancing blow to the side of Fiske's head.
Tumbles lands an overhand right.
Fiske tries to clinch up
and Fiske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fiske moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fiske closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tumbles circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiske looks to throw the jab but Tumbles is out of range.
Tumbles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Tumbles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tumbles misses with a body punch.
Fiske jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tumbles walks away with a smile on his face. Fiske gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fiske takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiske walks into a stiff left hand from Tumbles.
Fiske fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tumbles.
Nice straight punches there by Tumbles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tumbles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Tumbles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tumbles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tumbles, as that shot connected.
Fiske misses with a takedown attempt
letting Tumbles counter with a right hand.
Fiske has a takedown stuffed.
Tumbles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fiske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tumbles swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Fiske instigates a clinch.
Fiske taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tumbles misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fiske manages to break the clinch.
Ben Tumbles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Tumbles.
Tumbles leaves Fiske with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tumbles! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Fiske. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tumbles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fiske in his tracks.
Fiske tries to clinch up but Tumbles circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Tumbles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fiske with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tumbles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tumbles lands a jab to the nose.
Tumbles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiske.
Monty Fiske is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tumbles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tumbles lands an overhand right.
Tumbles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiske with a poor takedown
letting Tumbles counter with a right hand.
Tumbles scores with a jab.

Fiske clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tumbles.
Fiske slows down the pace here.
Fiske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tumbles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fiske.
Fiske is working for takedown but Tumbles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tumbles lands a hook that snaps the head of Fiske backwards.
Fiske has Tumbles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tumbles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tumbles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiske has Tumbles pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiske is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tumbles is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tumbles.
Fiske jumps guard but Tumbles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Fiske breaks from the clinch.
Fiske with a poor takedown
and Tumbles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fiske moves forwards but Tumbles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fiske walks into a straight right hand from Tumbles.
Tumbles throws a one two combo.
A head kick by Fiske misses
and Tumbles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiske on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tumbles cracks Fiske with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiske has his takedown stuffed
and Tumbles counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tumbles jabs Fiske right on the nose. Fiske blinks but takes it well.
Tumbles connects with a looping right hand.
Fiske closes the distance but Tumbles moves to the side
and Tumbles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tumbles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fiske on the side of the head.
Tumbles clobbers Fiske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tumbles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Tumbles.
Tumbles scores with a jab. Fiske acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fiske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fiske looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tumbles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Tumbles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tumbles jabs Fiske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fiske shoots in and drives through. Tumbles sprawls well.
Tumbles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Tumbles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tumbles.
Fiske tries to clinch up.

Tumbles moves into the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fiske. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fiske just leaning against Tumbles, taking a breather.
Tumbles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiske fails to pull guard.

Fiske breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Fiske 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tumbles with a jab.
Tumbles clobbers Fiske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fiske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiske is looking to clinch but Tumbles is avoiding it.
Fiske shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tumbles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Tumbles finds it's way through Fiske's defenses.
Tumbles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiske moves away.
Fiske throws a lazy body kick
letting Tumbles counter with a right hand.
Donk. Tumbles catches Fiske right on the button with a cross.
Tumbles blocks a head kick by Fiske.
Fiske shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fiske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Fiske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tumbles clobbers Fiske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Tumbles does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiske throws a lazy uppercut
and Tumbles counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiske attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tumbles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fiske. Fiske circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fiske ducks right into an uppercut from Tumbles.
Fiske wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Tumbles - just one landing.
Fiske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fiske shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tumbles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Tumbles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tumbles.
Fiske shoots and misses
and Tumbles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiske walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tumbles scores with a jab.
Tumbles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tumbles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fiske on the side of the head.
Fiske shoots for a takedown but Tumbles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Tumbles. That snapped Fiske's head back.
Tumbles tests Fiske's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tumbles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tumbles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fiske has his takedown stuffed
and Tumbles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tumbles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fiske attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tumbles scores with a nice head shot.
Tumbles lands a nice shot that snaps Fiske's head back.
Fiske shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tumbles sprawls well. Tumbles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fiske gets slowly back to his feet.
Ben Tumbles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tumbles lunges at Fiske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fiske's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Tumbles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tumbles 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Tumbles!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Tumbles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.