PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thuam Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lithe Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaka comes to the cage accompanied by Heart of a Champion. Lithe Tarzan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Chaka
vs
Tarzan

182 cm
27
179 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Solid chin

Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thuam Chaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lithe Tarzan!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chaka moves into the clinch.
Tarzan blocks an uppercut.

Tarzan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chaka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tarzan has the hooks in. Chaka is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tarzan lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Tarzan.
Chaka is trying to stand back up.
Tarzan lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaka is trying to stand back up.
Chaka wants to escape the position.
Well, with Tarzan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chaka is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tarzan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chaka defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tarzan scores with punches from the back.
Chaka is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarzan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaka is trying to remain composed but Tarzan is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Tarzan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chaka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chaka for a finish.

Tarzan looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarzan keeps control of the position as Chaka tries to break free.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chaka rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarzan is nestled in close to Chaka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chaka gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarzan chips away with some ground and pound.

Chaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Chaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarzan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chaka is breathing heavily.

Chaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tarzan is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chaka has his foot on Tarzan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarzan works his way back into a safe position though.
Chaka has momentary wrist control but Tarzan slips an elbow through the middle.

Tarzan drops back looking for a leg! Chaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chaka manages to kick Tarzan off! Tarzan jumps back into Chaka's guard.
Tarzan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tarzan lands a couple of elbows.
Tarzan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tarzan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarzan defends it easily.
Tarzan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Chaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarzan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarzan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chaka 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.
Tarzan won't allow Chaka to get back to his feet.
Tarzan advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tarzan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tarzan trying to control the action but Chaka is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lithe Tarzan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chaka closes the distance and pushes Tarzan back into the cage.

Tarzan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarzan is nestled in close to Chaka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Chaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarzan pulls his head out easily.
Tarzan works his way into side control.
Chaka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tarzan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chaka is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tarzan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tarzan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka pushes Tarzan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tarzan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tarzan cracks Chaka with a big right hand but Chaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tarzan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarzan scores with a couple of short elbows.

Tarzan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chaka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chaka is looking to regain half guard here but Tarzan keeps moving and retains side control.
Tarzan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chaka some visible discomfort.
Chaka tries to buck Tarzan off but Tarzan is having none of it.
Tarzan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Tarzan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tarzan lands a few punches from side control.
Tarzan landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarzan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tarzan works to advance to full mount. Chaka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Tarzan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chaka is trying desperately to improve position.
Tarzan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Tarzan has a good base and remains in mount.
Chaka taking shots to the head.
Chaka is bucking up trying to escape but Tarzan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tarzan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chaka hang on?

Tarzan has hold of Chaka's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chaka manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chaka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chaka is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chaka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tarzan tries to control but Chaka wriggling away.
Chaka takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tarzan looking to finish Chaka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chaka!
Tarzan unloading with bombs!
Tarzan raining down shots from the mount!

Chaka is rocked!
Tarzan content just to control the position here.
Oh Chaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarzan dominating with strikes here.
Chaka tries to reverse the position but Tarzan maintains control.
Chaka is working hard here to advance position.

Tarzan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chaka has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chaka seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarzan is landing with some decent strikes but Chaka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chaka working to try and regain half guard.
Tarzan tries to control but Chaka wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Tarzan seems content to control.
Chaka is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Tarzan.
Tarzan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tarzan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lithe Tarzan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaka working to try and regain half guard.
Tarzan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chaka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tarzan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tarzan lands with some strikes.
Chaka is trying to stand.
Tarzan drops a big elbow. That's hurt Chaka! More shots from Tarzan and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lithe Tarzan!
Lithe Tarzan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.