PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sega Genesis (ranked 5905 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Milligan (ranked 6275 p4p, 0 weight class). Genesis comes to the cage accompanied by Sonic the hedgehog theme song by-SEGA!!!!!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Genesis
vs
Milligan

171 cm
24
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sega Genesis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Milligan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genesis thuds a left hand into Milligan's body.
Milligan tries to close the distance and clinch but Genesis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Genesis lands a right hook to the body.
Genesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Milligan misses with a takedown attempt - Genesis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Genesis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A combination from Genesis does no damage.
Milligan closes the distance and clinches up with Genesis , looking for a takedown. Milligan pushes Genesis against the cage but Genesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Genesis lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milligan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Milligan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Milligan.
Milligan slips a jab and a cross from Genesis .
Despite the aggression on Milligan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Genesis !
Milligan tries for a takedown but Genesis circles away easily
and Genesis counters with a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Genesis .
Genesis throws a right and a left that Milligan avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Genesis .
Milligan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genesis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genesis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Milligan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Genesis scores with a jab.
Milligan with a poor takedown
and Milligan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milligan misses with a kick to the body
and Genesis counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Milligan tries for a takedown but Genesis circles away easily
and Genesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Genesis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Milligan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Genesis avoids the head kick by Milligan.
Genesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Milligan misses with a takedown attempt
and Milligan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milligan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Genesis .
Sega Genesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis stuns Milligan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Genesis throws a right and a left that Milligan avoids nicely.
Genesis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Milligan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Genesis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Genesis misses with the combination.
Milligan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Genesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Genesis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genesis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Milligan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Genesis finds it's way round the side to connect with Milligan's head.
Nice sprawl there from Genesis as Milligan shoots in.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Milligan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Genesis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Genesis works Milligan's body with a nice hook.

Milligan closes the distance and clinches.
Milligan has Genesis pressed against the cage, preventing Genesis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Milligan jumps guard.
Milligan managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sega Genesis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Genesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milligan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Genesis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Milligan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Milligan fails to land the takedown.
Genesis throws a nice looking combination but Milligan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Genesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milligan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Milligan momentarily.
Sega Genesis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milligan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Genesis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Milligan at a distance.
Genesis thuds his right hand into Milligan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Milligan does no damage.
Milligan misses with an uppercut
and Genesis counters with a left to the body.
Milligan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Milligan misses with a lunging right hand
and Genesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sega Genesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milligan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Genesis with a nice cross.
Genesis throws a nice looking combination but Milligan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milligan misses with a takedown attempt
and Genesis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Milligan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Milligan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Milligan back to the cage. Genesis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Genesis .
Genesis misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Genesis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Milligan doesn't seem phased though.
Milligan shoots for a double leg takedown but Genesis sprawls well. He's pushed Milligan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Genesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Milligan's head.
Milligan closes the distance and clinches up with Genesis , looking for a takedown. Milligan pushes Genesis against the cage but Genesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Milligan is breathing heavily.
Genesis misses with a two punch combination.
Genesis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis throws out a powerful jab.
Milligan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Genesis tries to avoid it but Milligan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Genesis to the ground. Genesis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Genesis lands a lovely overhand right.
Milligan darts in looking for a takedown but Genesis gets double underhooks and turns Milligan into the cage.
Genesis looks to land a combination. Milligan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Genesis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Genesis scores with a body shot.

Milligan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Milligan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Genesis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Milligan prevents Genesis from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genesis is looking to break free of the clinch but Milligan has double underhooks.

Milligan successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genesis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Genesis 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Milligan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Genesis content to stall in guard here.
Genesis trying to control but Milligan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Genesis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Milligan back to the cage. Genesis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Genesis feints a jab promting Milligan to slip. Genesis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Milligan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Milligan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Genesis defends well and Milligan ends up having to push Genesis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Milligan has a takedown stuffed.
Milligan fails with the takedown
and Genesis counters with a stiff right hand.
Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Milligan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genesis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milligan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Genesis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milligan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Genesis . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Genesis .
Milligan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Genesis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Milligan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Genesis catches Milligan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sega Genesis is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Genesis as Milligan shoots in.
Genesis cracks a nice hook into Milligan's ribs.
No joy there for Milligan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milligan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Genesis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milligan goes for a double leg but Genesis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Genesis continues to drive forward.
A right-left combo lands from Genesis .
Some wild striking there from Genesis .
The crowd cheers as Genesis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Milligan doesn't seem phased though.
Milligan has his takedown stuffed
and Genesis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Genesis works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis lands a nice looking body shot.
Milligan fails to land the takedown.
Genesis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Genesis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Genesis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Milligan in his tracks.
Genesis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Milligan doesn't seem bothered though.
Genesis lands with a straight right. Milligan didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genesis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Genesis cracks Milligan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Genesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Milligan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milligan fails with the takedown
and Genesis counters with a straight right hand.
Sega Genesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Genesis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Genesis cracks Milligan with an open hand slap.
Milligan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Genesis circles away.
A shot to the liver by Genesis . Beautiful body shot.
TJ Milligan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Genesis , as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sega Genesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Genesis , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Sega Genesis !
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sega Genesis !
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sega Genesis !

Sega Genesis wins by unanimous decision!
Sega Genesis 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.