PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toti Rotiz (ranked 2643 p4p, 2462 weight class) and Killjoy McNofun (ranked 300 p4p, 287 weight class). Rotiz comes into the arena with Southtown blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Killjoy McNofun enters the cage!

Rotiz
vs
McNofun

195 cm
34
215
14 - 15 - 0

180 cm
24
216
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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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 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toti Rotiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killjoy McNofun!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotiz walks into a stiff left hand from McNofun.
McNofun walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Rotiz.
Both fighters circling a little - McNofun finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McNofun misses the target.
McNofun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McNofun misses with a leg kick.
Rotiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNofun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNofun throws a body shot but no joy.
McNofun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rotiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McNofun is fending him off so far but Rotiz persists. Nope, McNofun circles away and we're back to standing.
And McNofun responds with a good body kick, but Rotiz manages to step out the way in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNofun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNofun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McNofun connects with a right hand. Rotiz shakes it off.

It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Rotiz shoots and misses
and McNofun counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Rotiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McNofun was covering up waiting for the punch and Rotiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McNofun looking for a sweep. Not yet McNofun, not yet.
We've been hearing that Rotiz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McNofun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rotiz is controlling him.
Rotiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNofun is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz won't allow McNofun to sweep him here.
McNofun keeping moving, preventing Rotiz from controlling successfully.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Rotiz postures up in McNofun's guard and throws a big left but McNofun blocks it.
Rotiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotiz throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNofun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNofun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McNofun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
McNofun tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McNofun is looking for a triangle but Rotiz pushes his legs off easily.
Rotiz lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz postures up.
McNofun pulls Rotiz in close to prevent any damage.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNofun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz preventing the sweep.
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but McNofun has wrist control.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNofun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz distracts McNofun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McNofun pulls Rotiz in close to prevent any damage.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNofun trying to control the position.
McNofun looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rotiz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McNofun is looking for a sweep. Rotiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McNofun is not content to let Rotiz control the position.
Rotiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McNofun looks like he's trying to stand up.
McNofun gets back to full guard.
Rotiz won't allow McNofun to sweep him here.
McNofun wants to stand and escape but Rotiz is having none of it.
McNofun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rotiz prevents McNofun from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Killjoy McNofun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rotiz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McNofun's head backwards.

McNofun rushes Rotiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McNofun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

McNofun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toti Rotiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotiz throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Rotiz coming out on top.
Rotiz feints a jab promting McNofun to slip. Rotiz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McNofun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNofun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNofun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rotiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McNofun throws a poor cross that misses
and Rotiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNofun lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rotiz will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotiz moves away from the strike by McNofun.

McNofun gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rotiz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but McNofun has wrist control.
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McNofun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses.
McNofun seems keen to control Rotiz's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNofun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Toti Rotiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McNofun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rotiz is controlling him.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McNofun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.
McNofun controlling the position.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but McNofun blocks nicely.
McNofun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McNofun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNofun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rotiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNofun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McNofun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McNofun controlling Rotiz's posture.
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses.
McNofun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rotiz stops McNofun from standing up.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rotiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz works over McNofun with some ground and pound from guard.
McNofun wants to sweep but no luck.
McNofun trying to control the position.
Rotiz landing with the ground and pound.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
McNofun wants to get back to his feet but Rotiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rotiz postures up.
Rotiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNofun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Rotiz prevents McNofun from getting back to his feet.
McNofun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toti Rotiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McNofun throws a body kick that misses.
Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNofun.
Rotiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Rotiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
McNofun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
McNofun lands with a light punch inside.
Rotiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNofun can do to turn this around?
McNofun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNofun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rotiz throws a head punch that misses.
Rotiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but McNofun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rotiz ducks right into an uppercut from McNofun.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McNofun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rotiz tries to pull guard but McNofun won't allow it.
Rotiz jumps guard but McNofun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toti Rotiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNofun is struggling to control the position.
McNofun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rotiz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNofun pushes Rotiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNofun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Rotiz letting McNofun take a breather here.
McNofun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McNofun lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McNofun.
McNofun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNofun scores with a shoulder strike.
McNofun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Killjoy McNofun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNofun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNofun scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNofun lands a body punch in the clinch.
McNofun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNofun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rotiz's elbow.
McNofun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

McNofun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy McNofun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotiz looks for a takedown but McNofun sprawls well.
McNofun is looking to slow Rotiz down with leg kicks.
McNofun swings for the body but Rotiz moves out of range.
McNofun moves out of range as Rotiz strikes.
Killjoy McNofun seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from McNofun misses.
Rotiz slips a straight right by McNofun.
Rotiz throwing a counter right hand but McNofun manages to avoid it.
A jab from Rotiz misses.
McNofun misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Rotiz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McNofun leaves Rotiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McNofun throws a head kick that misses.

Rotiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

McNofun has his feet on Rotiz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNofun lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rotiz will feel that in the morning.
Rotiz takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNofun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McNofun lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rotiz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McNofun lands a slapping body shot.
Rotiz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McNofun. McNofun obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killjoy McNofun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McNofun 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Killjoy McNofun!
In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.