PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cameron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is Rest In Peace. A fine choice. Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

James
vs
Lah Troth Tohlah

157 cm
21
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
24
135 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lah Troth Tohlah is defended easily by James.

Lah Troth Tohlah drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
James being controlled here, momentarily.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lah Troth Tohlah is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to keep Lah Troth Tohlah in close.
Lah Troth Tohlah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
James is trying to keep Lah Troth Tohlah in close.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Lah Troth Tohlah has managed to clinch.

Lah Troth Tohlah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Lah Troth Tohlah with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.

Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lah Troth Tohlah seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lah Troth Tohlah postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.

Lah Troth Tohlah looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Lah Troth Tohlah keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
James trying to control but Lah Troth Tohlah is working from the bottom.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Lah Troth Tohlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

James controls Lah Troth Tohlah momentarily but Lah Troth Tohlah frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is really struggling to control Lah Troth Tohlah but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lah Troth Tohlah wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Lah Troth Tohlah on that attempt.
Lah Troth Tohlah throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
James looks for a takedown but Lah Troth Tohlah sprawls well.
Lah Troth Tohlah is looking for the big counter here.
James looks for a takedown but Lah Troth Tohlah sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lah Troth Tohlah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lah Troth Tohlah leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Lah Troth Tohlah.
Lah Troth Tohlah stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Lah Troth Tohlah circles away.
It seemed like Lah Troth Tohlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lah Troth Tohlah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.

Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Lah Troth Tohlah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
Nice straight punches there by Lah Troth Tohlah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lah Troth Tohlah.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lah Troth Tohlah.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James darts in and clinches Lah Troth Tohlah up against the cage.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lah Troth Tohlah pulls his leg out and moves away.
James shoots in for a takedown but Lah Troth Tohlah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lah Troth Tohlah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Lah Troth Tohlah, which made it look bad.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James is trying to control the position but Lah Troth Tohlah postures up.
Lah Troth Tohlah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lah Troth Tohlah wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lah Troth Tohlah looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lah Troth Tohlah has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
Lah Troth Tohlah stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Lah Troth Tohlah 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lah Troth Tohlah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lah Troth Tohlah stuffs the takedown.

Lah Troth Tohlah has James up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lah Troth Tohlah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Lah Troth Tohlah looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Lah Troth Tohlah drives through and ends up in James's guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
James looking to control but Lah Troth Tohlah passes into half guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lah Troth Tohlah passes to full mount!
Lah Troth Tohlah controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is squirming around, avoiding Lah Troth Tohlah's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lah Troth Tohlah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lah Troth Tohlah sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lah Troth Tohlah wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Lah Troth Tohlah throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Lah Troth Tohlah moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, James has worked his arm free - good work by James!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down James's shoulder. That is not cool.
James can't do much from the bottom here.

Lah Troth Tohlah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James struggling a bit here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James shoots and misses
and Lah Troth Tohlah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James is looking to clinch but Lah Troth Tohlah is avoiding it.
Lah Troth Tohlah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Lah Troth Tohlah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.

Lah Troth Tohlah gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, James regains guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Lah Troth Tohlah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lah Troth Tohlah lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lah Troth Tohlah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah!
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Cameron James stepped up to the mic, saying 'Umm what can i say...my opponent just had a better gameplan, i need to get better.'.