PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Nixon (ranked 7 p4p, 2 weight class) and Tsoko Chikatchawan (ranked 8 p4p, 3 weight class). Chikatchawan has chosen Animal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nixon
vs
Chikatchawan

188 cm
30
211 lbs
27 - 4 - 2

192 cm
26
209 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsoko Chikatchawan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chikatchawan scores with the left hand. Nixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Chikatchawan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Chikatchawan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Chikatchawan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Chikatchawan.
Nixon slips a straight right by Chikatchawan.

Nixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Chikatchawan misses with the head strike.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chikatchawan blocks a body shot from Nixon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatchawan tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Chikatchawan back against the cage.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
A short left from Nixon.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Chikatchawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon tries a body shot but Chikatchawan blocks it.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Chikatchawan backwards.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Chikatchawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chikatchawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Chikatchawan avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Chikatchawan looks winded!
Nixon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Chikatchawan controls the action.
Chikatchawan blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chikatchawan is keeping busy.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Chikatchawan takes a shot to the head.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chikatchawan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon stalling against the cage.
Chikatchawan tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Chikatchawan back against the cage.
Chikatchawan tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon pushes Chikatchawan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan gets through Nixon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nixon digs a right hand underneath Chikatchawan's ribcage. Chikatchawan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nixon stalling the fight.
Nixon tries a body shot but Chikatchawan blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chikatchawan is looking to control Nixon's arms but Nixon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikatchawan has his back to the cage.
Chikatchawan wants to break free but Nixon has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Chikatchawan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon pushes Chikatchawan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Chikatchawan tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chikatchawan tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Chikatchawan back against the cage.
Chikatchawan tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chikatchawan.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chikatchawan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chikatchawan.
Nixon leaning against his opponent.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon is trying to maintain a safe position but Chikatchawan gets an underhook and turns Nixon into the cage.
Chikatchawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chikatchawan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chikatchawan throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Chikatchawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon pushes Chikatchawan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chikatchawan's elbow.
Chikatchawan working aggressively here.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan misses with a body punch.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Chikatchawan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon lands a left hand.

Chikatchawan is rocked!
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chikatchawan is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Chikatchawan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Chikatchawan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon dips a shoulder and cracks Chikatchawan with a mighty uppercut! Chikatchawan falls back against the cage and Nixon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chikatchawan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nixon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Evil Nixon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.