PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Tortoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Old Toms Hut kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tortoise
vs
Showtime

184 cm
23
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
33
180 lbs
11 - 25 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michelangelo Tortoise !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showtime misses with a double jab
and Tortoise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Tortoise . Those never looked like landing.
Tortoise blocks a head kick by Showtime.
It looked like Tortoise was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Showtime.

Tortoise has closed the distance and engaged Showtime in a clinch.
Showtime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tortoise lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tortoise .
Tortoise lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tortoise is working for takedown but Showtime is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tortoise looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Tortoise .
I was talking to Tortoise 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tortoise lands with a light punch inside.
Tortoise lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Showtime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tortoise is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Showtime pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Tortoise . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tortoise is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Showtime pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Showtime wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tortoise has a couple of punches blocked by Showtime.
Tortoise looking for a takedown.
Showtime is trying to break the clinch but Tortoise has him pressed against the cage.
Tortoise drops down looking for an ankle pick but Showtime pulls his leg out and moves away.
Showtime throws out a leg kick but Tortoise moves out of range and Showtime only half commits.
Showtime misses with a double jab.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tortoise rushes Showtime and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Showtime wants to break free but Tortoise has control.
Tortoise swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Tortoise has hold of one of Showtime's legs. Showtime is fighting the takedown attempt but Tortoise gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Showtime has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tortoise off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tortoise misses with a body kick.

Showtime darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Showtime is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tortoise regains full guard. Nicely done.

Tortoise is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Showtime is aware though and is defending well.

Tortoise throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tortoise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Showtime's guard.

Showtime wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tortoise is now in half guard.
Tortoise looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tortoise stops Showtime from getting back to his feet.

Tortoise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Showtime doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tortoise .
Tortoise throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Showtime regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tortoise .
Tortoise wants to pass the guard but Showtime is keeping the position.
Tortoise trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.
Tortoise looking to pass the guard.
Tortoise is looking to work some ground and pound but Showtime has wrist control.

Showtime kicks Tortoise off and gets to his feet.

Tortoise moves into the clinch.
Tortoise is looking to take this one to the mat.

Showtime pulls guard.
Showtime is controlling Tortoise 's posture.
Tortoise throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Showtime keeping moving, preventing Tortoise from controlling successfully.
Tortoise lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Showtime throws a right hand that Tortoise ducks under and follows up with a left that Tortoise also avoids with ease.
Showtime throws a nice looking combination but Tortoise bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Showtime swinging wildly here.

Tortoise has Showtime up against the cage in a clinch.
Tortoise has Showtime pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Showtime manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Showtime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tortoise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tortoise drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tortoise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tortoise is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Tortoise . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tortoise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tortoise looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Tortoise .
Showtime being controlled against the cage.
Tortoise misses with the head strike.
Tortoise misses with the head strike.
Tortoise scores with a shot to the side of Showtime's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tortoise .
Tortoise can't get the takedown.
Tortoise lands with a light punch inside.
Tortoise misses with a punch on the inside.
Tortoise is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Showtime can do to turn this around?
Showtime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michelangelo Tortoise has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tortoise is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Tortoise .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tortoise has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Showtime is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tortoise has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Showtime is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tortoise lands a shot to the body.
Tortoise drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tortoise misses with a punch on the inside.
Showtime tries to break the clinch but Tortoise is controlling the position.

Tortoise has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Showtime regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tortoise trying to control but Showtime is working from the bottom.
Rick Showtime has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tortoise working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tortoise is looking to work some ground and pound but Showtime has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showtime wants to stand and escape but Tortoise is having none of it.
Tortoise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Tortoise drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Showtime manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tortoise has Showtime in his guard.

Tortoise working for a triangle but Showtime defends it easily.

Tortoise had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Showtime defends it easily.
Showtime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tortoise . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Showtime preventing the sweep.
Tortoise is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tortoise looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Showtime is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tortoise will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Showtime throws a big elbow that misses.
Tortoise can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Showtime controls the pace.
Tortoise 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.
Tortoise manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Showtime manages to get himself to full guard.

Showtime wants to stand and escape but Tortoise is having none of it.
Showtime looking to control.
Tortoise trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showtime keeping full guard, as Tortoise tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michelangelo Tortoise dominated that second round.
That's time! Tortoise 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Showtime swinging wildly here.
Tortoise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Showtime moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Tortoise darts in and clinches Showtime up against the cage.
Tortoise prevents Showtime from breaking the clinch.
Tortoise keeps control of Showtime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tortoise .
Showtime is looking to break free of the clinch but Tortoise has double underhooks.
Showtime tries to circle away but Tortoise has him pinned against the cage.
Tortoise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Showtime backwards.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Showtime has had enough of the clinch but Tortoise keeps him there for the moment.
Tortoise lands a left hand that snaps the head of Showtime backwards.
Tortoise misses with the head strike.

Showtime ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Showtime no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tortoise loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tortoise controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tortoise in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tortoise wants to control from the top but Showtime keeps moving.

Tortoise postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Showtime is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tortoise , into his guard.

Showtime must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tortoise has a closed guard, preventing Showtime from standing up.
Showtime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Showtime is looking to work some ground and pound but Tortoise has wrist control.
Showtime controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime wants to stand but Tortoise has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Tortoise is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tortoise 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.

Tortoise is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tortoise throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Tortoise looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Showtime is defending well. Tortoise quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Showtime has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tortoise celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michelangelo Tortoise !
An out of breath Michelangelo Tortoise thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.