PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Saigon (ranked 4542 p4p, 25017 weight class) and Torraro Fisticuffs (ranked 548 p4p, 743 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Saigon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Run through the jungle. Torraro Fisticuffs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Saigon
vs
Fisticuffs

211 cm
25
222
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
205
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Saigon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Torraro Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saigon defending well as Fisticuffs loads up on a big left hand.
Fisticuffs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisticuffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saigon.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook. Saigon ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Fisticuffs misses its intended target.
Saigon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fisticuffs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Fisticuffs moves into range and clinches up with Saigon.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisticuffs.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.

Saigon jumps guard.
Saigon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Fisticuffs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fisticuffs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saigon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisticuffs is one step ahead there.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Saigon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fisticuffs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saigon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saigon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fisticuffs postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fisticuffs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisticuffs throws a right hand that misses
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Fisticuffs loads up on a big right hand but Saigon slips the punch.

Fisticuffs moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Saigon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saigon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saigon blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saigon misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Fisticuffs as the two fighters clinch.
Fisticuffs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Saigon.
Saigon blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Saigon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saigon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fisticuffs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Saigon jumps guard but Fisticuffs stands there with Saigon around his waist. Saigon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saigon looking to slow down the pace here.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Saigon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saigon lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
Fisticuffs pushes Saigon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs pushes Saigon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Saigon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Saigon.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
A short right from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs tries to throw a body punch but Saigon avoids it by throwing Fisticuffs back against the cage.
Saigon is trying to break free.
Saigon blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saigon.
Saigon tries to circle away but Fisticuffs has him pinned against the cage.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saigon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torraro Fisticuffs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Fisticuffs misses with a left hand
and Fisticuffs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saigon jabs Fisticuffs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fisticuffs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saigon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisticuffs was well out of range. Poor timing from Saigon.
A swing and a miss from Fisticuffs.
Saigon throws a big counter combination but Fisticuffs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fisticuffs closes the distance but Saigon moves to the side
and Saigon counters with a series of strikes. Fisticuffs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saigon catches Fisticuffs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saigon lands a nice looking body shot.
Fisticuffs misses with a straight right.
Fisticuffs throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Saigon throwing a counter right hand but Fisticuffs manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saigon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fisticuffs ducks under a wild hook from Saigon.
Fisticuffs throws a jab when Saigon was well out of range.
Saigon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torraro Fisticuffs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saigon lands with a good body shot.
Saigon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Saigon.
Saigon connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Fisticuffs misses its intended target.
Saigon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Fisticuffs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saigon shoots in for a takedown but Fisticuffs shows good takedown defense.
Saigon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisticuffs's waist but Fisticuffs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saigon off to one side.
Fisticuffs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
Fisticuffs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Saigon tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisticuffs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fisticuffs looks to land a right hand but Saigon moved out of range.

Fisticuffs drives through and clinches with Saigon against the cage.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saigon gets through Fisticuffs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisticuffs tries to work over Saigon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Saigon controls the action.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Saigon's head.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Saigon.
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Saigon blocks it.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saigon tries to stall but Fisticuffs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fisticuffs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon trying to control the position but instead, Fisticuffs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saigon into the cage.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
Saigon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saigon blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saigon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Fisticuffs on the inside.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Saigon.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saigon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Fisticuffs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saigon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisticuffs's elbow.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Saigon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fisticuffs or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Torraro Fisticuffs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Saigon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Fisticuffs instigates a clinch.
Torraro Fisticuffs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs gets through Saigon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Saigon tries to stall but Fisticuffs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saigon working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Saigon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saigon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saigon is trying to force a seperation but Fisticuffs has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saigon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisticuffs's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Saigon.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saigon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Saigon.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
Fisticuffs scores with a hook to the body.
Saigon trying to stall but Fisticuffs improves his position.
Saigon misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saigon stalling in the clinch.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saigon blocks an uppercut.
Saigon scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saigon pulls guard effortlessly.
Saigon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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!
Saigon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fisticuffs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fisticuffs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saigon.
Saigon stops Fisticuffs from getting back to his feet.
Saigon is trying to control the action in half guard but Fisticuffs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saigon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saigon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisticuffs keeps working.
Saigon throwing shots but Fisticuffs is blocking nicely.
Saigon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fisticuffs!
Johnny Saigon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saigon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fisticuffs because Saigon loaded up on that one.
Saigon tries to control but Fisticuffs wriggling away.
Saigon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torraro Fisticuffs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saigon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Saigon trying to control but Fisticuffs is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Saigon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Saigon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Saigon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Saigon looking to secure an arm triangle but Fisticuffs defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fisticuffs 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!