PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slim Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Tihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tihiro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jyo. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Thug
vs
Tihiro

179 cm
29
214 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

188 cm
28
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slim Thug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Tihiro!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Thug.
Tihiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thug pinned against the cage. Thug gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thug was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thug thuds a left hand into Tihiro's body.
Thug dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thug scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tihiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tihiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Thug scores with a jab.
Thug lands a head shot.
Thug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tihiro.
Thug bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tihiro's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thug lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tihiro backs up against the cage.
Thug lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Thug there.
Tihiro ducks under a wild hook from Thug.
Thug goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Tihiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thug manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihiro controlling from the top position.
Tihiro wants to pass the guard but Thug is keeping the position.
Tihiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tihiro looking to pass the guard.

That's two 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.
Tihiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thug looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tihiro has a takedown stuffed.
Slim Thug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Tihiro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tihiro walks into a jab.
Thug cracks Tihiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tihiro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thug throws a jab but it's blocked by Tihiro.
Danga de danga de dang - Thug scores with a four punch combination!
Thug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tihiro manages to avoid it.
Thug sets himself, and Tihiro steps forward looking for the clinch! Thug avoids it this time.
Tihiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thug as he jumps to the side.
Tihiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thug's waist but Thug gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tihiro off to one side.
Thug jabs at Tihiro's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thug misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thug. Tihiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Thug.
Thug works Tihiro's body with a nice hook.
Thug lands a body shot.

Tihiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tihiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thug on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thug tries to get out of the position.
Tihiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thug's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tihiro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thug will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tihiro working away.
Thug is not content to let Tihiro control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tihiro looking to control but instead Thug has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Thug keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Thug dominated that round.
That's time! Thug's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Thug scores with a nice head shot.
Tihiro shoots in for a double leg but Thug sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thug thuds a left hand into Tihiro's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tihiro.

Tihiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thug looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tihiro trying to control the position but Thug is working away.
Tihiro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tihiro trying to control the position but Thug is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug is letting Tihiro control him for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tihiro.
Tihiro tries to counter with a clinch but Thug shakes him off and moves away.
Tihiro shoots in for a takedown but Thug shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slim Thug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Tihiro.
Tihiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thug sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tihiro somewhat.
Slim Thug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thug misses the shot to the body.

Thug gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tihiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tihiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thug is keeping the position for now.
Tihiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihiro postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tihiro can do to turn this around?
Thug managing to control the position.
Tihiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thug with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thug stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thug wants it to stay on the feet.

Tihiro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thug sprawls well initially but Tihiro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thug trying to control from the bottom.
Tihiro controlling the pace.
Tihiro trying to control the action but Thug is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Tihiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tihiro closes the distance and clinches up with Thug, looking for a takedown. Tihiro pushes Thug against the cage but Thug circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thug is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thug with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slim Thug is winning the standup battle so far.
Tihiro shoots for a takedown but Thug saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A cross from Thug lands.
Thug looks to score with a jab to the body but Tihiro is just out of range.
Thug scores with a hook to the body. Tihiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thug thuds a left hand into Tihiro's body.
Thug lands a jab to the nose.
Thug misses with a two punch combination.
Thug misses with a series of wild punches.
Tihiro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thug lands a lovely overhand right.
Thug cracks a nice hook into Tihiro's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tihiro tries for a takedown but Thug sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slim Thug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Tihiro.
Tihiro fails with the takedown
and Thug connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Thug.
Thug darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thug scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Thug. No joy for Tihiro on that attempt.
Thug jabs Tihiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tihiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thug uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tihiro has time to react.
Tihiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thug.
Tihiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Thug as Tihiro shoots in.
Tihiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thug moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Tihiro is rocked!
Thug drops Tihiro with a big left hand! Tihiro is injured, injured bad! Thug jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Thug!
After the fight, Slim Thug was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.