PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ticom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Optimus Prime was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ticom
vs
Prime

225 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Ticom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ticom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prime is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ticom is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Prime working to try and regain half guard.
Prime is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ticom sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Ticom is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Prime has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Prime is trying to escape the mount.

Ticom stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ticom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ticom scores with a takedown into Prime's guard.

Prime working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ticom has passed into half guard!

Prime looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ticom works his way into full mount!
Ticom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Prime is looking to escape.
Ticom throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ticom controlling his opponent.
Prime sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Prime looking for submissions off his back.
Ticom is looking to take a break and control but Prime is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prime is trying to get back to full guard.
Ticom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prime keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ticom passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Prime!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ticom tries to control but Prime wriggling away.
Prime wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Prime tries to break free.
Ticom throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Even with his hooks in, Ticom manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ticom throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
I really don't envy Prime right now.
Ticom struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Prime right now.
Prime is still trying to improve position.
Ticom trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Prime doesn't escape.
Prime tries to escape but Ticom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Prime covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Ticom has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Prime's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ticom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ticom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ticom misses with a two punch combination.
Prime gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ticom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ticom.

Prime gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ticom is trying to get back to full guard.
Ticom is looking to control Prime's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ticom avoid being mounted?
Prime thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ticom actively working from the bottom here.
Ticom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prime can do to turn this around?
Ticom regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ticom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prime manages to get himself to full guard.

Ticom pushes down on Prime's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ticom prevents Prime from improving his position.
Ticom is trying to control. Prime wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Prime looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ticom passes into side control!
Prime tries to buck Ticom off but Ticom is having none of it.
Mike Ticom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ticom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prime can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prime sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Prime looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prime is breathing heavily.

Prime looking for subs from the bottom but Ticom mounts him!
Ticom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Prime is looking to escape.
Prime wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ticom controlling well, preventing Prime from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ticom's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime is trying to remain composed but Ticom is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Ticom thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ticom trying to control momentarily.
Prime tries to escape the position.
Prime staying busy and making it hard for Ticom to control.
You can see the frustration on Prime's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Ticom has managed to slip his arm under Prime's chin. This could be all over... yep, Prime is tapping out! Submission win for Ticom.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Ticom!