RCS 35 - Garrulous PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meat Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xeyer Komura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meat Shield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shield
vs
Komura

175 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meat Shield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xeyer Komura!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shield counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Shield.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Komura, right into the meat.
Shield throws a body punch but Komura moves out of range.
Komura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Komura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Komura tries to clinch but Shield moves away
and Shield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Shield.
Komura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xeyer Komura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shield counters with an inside leg kick.
Komura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shield counters with a straight right hand.

Komura is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Komura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Komura is still on wobbly legs! Can Shield finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shield jumps guard.
Komura seems to have recovered his senses.
Komura wants to stand and escape but instead Shield has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Shield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Komura has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shield has passed into side control.
Komura trying his best to control but Shield has mounted him.
Shield scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shield controlling the position easily from mount.

Shield throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Komura has his hands clasped together but Shield breaks the hold and Komura is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Shield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Meat Shield!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nelson
vs
Chase

185 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
240 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Chase!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Chase.
Chase looks for the body kick but Nelson saw that one coming.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase connects with a high kick.
Chase walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nelson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Chase swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nelson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Chase!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Thomas Bader has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Thomas Bader seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bader
vs
Mercer

155 cm
27
271 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
28
256 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader shoots in but no luck this time.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Bader moves out of range.
Bader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bader looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bader dives in and grabs Mercer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mercer pushes down on Bader's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bader scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader trying to control the position but Mercer is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer is trying to control Bader's posture but Bader avoids it.
Bader lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bader has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Bader looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader wants to control the pace but Mercer is squirming around nicely.
Mercer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bader. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bader sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mercer is looking to escape.
Bader postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mercer looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mercer looks a forlorn figure.
Bader takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Mercer is trying to defend against the choke here but Bader has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bader Tightens the hold and Mercer taps out furiously! Bader displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Bader!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dark Side Of The Moon - Pink Floyd. Dean Walker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Walker
vs
Cohen

185 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

174 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raphael Cohen!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Cohen staying out of range there.
Walker throws a body punch but Cohen moves out of range.
Walker misses with a head kick.
A big left from Cohen misses.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Cohen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walker slips a straight right by Cohen.
Walker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cohen has eaten all the pies!
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Walker lands with a kick to the temple. Cohen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Raphael Cohen has been cut.
Walker misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cohen manages to avoid it.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Cohen moved out of range.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cohen.
Nice uppercut lands for Walker. That snapped Cohen's head back.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cohen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dean Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cohen looks gassed!
Walker connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Cohen! He's out on his feet! Walker rushes in and drops Cohen with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dean Walker!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Walker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew BDown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maunu Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BDown comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - I Get Money. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

BDown
vs
Tua

185 cm
27
221 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

192 cm
21
218 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drew BDown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maunu Tua!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BDown.
BDown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from BDown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tua slips a straight right by BDown.
BDown walks into a jab.
BDown cracks Tua with a good jab.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BDown missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BDown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua.
Drew BDown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BDown manages to avoid it.
Tua scores with the left hand. BDown knows he should have avoided that one.
BDown throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tua to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BDown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tua slips a jab from BDown.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from BDown misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BDown.
Tua blocks a jab.
Tua lands a head shot.
BDown misses with a body shot.
Tua has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tua cracks BDown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but BDown ducks down to avoid it.
BDown takes a swing at Tua's ribcage but misses.
BDown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BDown moves out of range of the strikes.
BDown misses with a looping left.
Tua avoids the body shot from BDown.
Tua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BDown takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BDown throws a lazy uppercut
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua ducks under a wild hook from BDown.
BDown misses with a looping right.
Tua scores with a crisp jab that stopped BDown in his tracks.
Tua jabs BDown right on the nose. BDown blinks but takes it well.
Tua slips under a jab.
Tua staying out of range there.
Tua throws a hook but BDown avoids it easily.
BDown keeps the fight on the outside.
BDown looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.
Tua is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! BDown had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
BDown misses with an uppercut.
Tua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
BDown thows a body shot but no joy.
Tua scores with a decent looking hook.
BDown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BDown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua swinging wildly here.
Tua doesn't manage to clinch there - BDown circles away.
Tua defending well as BDown loads up on a big left hand.
BDown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tua.
A slow jab from BDown misses its intended target.
BDown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BDown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua closes the distance but BDown moves to the side
and BDown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
BDown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by BDown.
Good exchange - Tua coming out on top.
BDown is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tua's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
BDown missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BDown just misses with a punch to the body.
Tua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua cracks a nice hook into BDown's ribs.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Tua throws a right and a left that BDown avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
BDown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua tries to clinch up but BDown circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maunu Tua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

BDown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
BDown with a nice cross.
BDown throws a sloppy body shot
and Tua counters with a stiff right hand.
Tua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. BDown moves away and avoids it.
BDown thows a body shot but no joy.
Tua throws a jab when BDown was well out of range.
BDown wants to land a leg kick but Tua is out of range.
BDown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua.
BDown throws a looping overhand right but Tua ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tua.
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from BDown misses.
Tua slips under a jab from BDown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Tua.
Tua cracks BDown with a good jab.
Tua scores with a sloppy right hand. BDown should have avoided that one.
BDown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua.
BDown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tua.
BDown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tua is able to avoid easily.
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BDown catches Tua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but BDown is just out of range.
BDown throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
BDown throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua looks to land a right hand but BDown moved out of range.
Tua scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - BDown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BDown throws a poor cross that misses
and Tua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tua cracks BDown with a good jab.
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!
BDown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
BDown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BDown was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua.
BDown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tua scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

BDown is rocked!
Maunu Tua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BDown gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Tua points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. BDown wakes up just in time to hear Tua thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maunu Tua!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chop Suey. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as James Braddock enters the cage!

Chiba
vs
Braddock

180 cm
27
205 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

189 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tetsuo Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Braddock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiba misses with a hook. Braddock ducked under it nicely.
James Braddock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Braddock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chiba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chiba scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like James Braddock has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braddock throws a jab but it's blocked by Chiba.
Chiba moves away from the strike by Braddock.
A combination from Chiba does no damage.
Chiba misses with a hook.
Jab by Chiba.

Chiba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Braddock sprawling to the canvas! Braddock rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chiba finish him?!

Braddock is rocked!
A big left from Chiba misses.
Braddock is still on wobbly legs! Can Chiba finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Chiba misses the target.
Chiba misses the jab.
Chiba throws a jab when Braddock was well out of range.
Braddock throws a looping overhand right but Chiba ducks down to avoid it.
Braddock throws the left hand but Chiba avoids the punch easily.
Braddock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chiba throws a hook but Braddock blocks it.
Chiba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braddock.
Chiba throws an overhand right that lands on Braddock's shoulder, as Braddock tries to avoid the shot.
Chiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Braddock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock misses with a head kick.
Chiba throws an overhand right that lands on Braddock's shoulder, as Braddock tries to avoid the shot.
Chiba is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Braddock's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chiba throws a shot from downtown. Braddock moves away and avoids it.
Chiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Braddock.
Braddock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braddock throws a jab when Chiba was well out of range.
Braddock seems to have recovered his senses.
Chiba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braddock defending well as Chiba loads up on a big left hand.
Chiba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Braddock missing with a left hand there. Chiba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braddock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chiba takes one to the chin there.
Chiba misses with a wild body shot.
Chiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Braddock checks it well.
A nice combination there by Braddock.
Braddock lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braddock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock connects with a right hand. Chiba shakes it off.
Donk. Braddock catches Chiba right on the button with a cross.
Chiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braddock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chiba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braddock.
Braddock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chiba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Braddock looks to land a left hand but Chiba moved out of range nicely.
Braddock jabs at Chiba's body.
Chiba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chiba walks into a stiff left hand from Braddock.
Danga de danga de dang - Braddock scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chiba misses with a body shot.
Chiba throws a hook but Braddock blocks it.
Braddock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Braddock! Chiba is backing up but he can't get away as Braddock lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Chiba and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Braddock!