PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lion Tiger (ranked 590 p4p, 407 weight class) and Leif Leifsson (ranked 94 p4p, 62 weight class). Tiger comes to the cage accompanied by Alok - Hear Me Tonight. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tiger
vs
Leifsson

190 cm
34
225
26 - 14 - 0

170 cm
37
224
31 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leif Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.

Leifsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Tiger controls the action.
I was talking to Tiger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Leifsson has Tiger pressed against the cage, preventing Tiger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leifsson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tiger is trying to push Leifsson away but Leifsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leifsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Leifsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Leifsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Tiger avoids the elbow strike from Leifsson, against the cage.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Tiger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tiger scores with a shoulder strike.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Leifsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.
Tiger is trying to break free.
Leifsson lands an elbow inside that Tiger shrugs off.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.

Tiger breaks the clinch.
Tiger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiger moves away from the strike by Leifsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leifsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tiger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leifsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but Tiger circles away and keeps his distance.
Leifsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Tiger is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leifsson moves into the clinch.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Tiger blocks an elbow strike from Leifsson.
Tiger blocks an elbow strike.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Leifsson.
Leifsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tiger's defenses.
Tiger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Leifsson - that landed with a thud.
Tiger tries to break the clinch but Leifsson is controlling the position.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Leifsson scores with a nice short uppercut.

Tiger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leif Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson dodges the punch combination from Tiger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leifsson lands a slapping body shot.

Leifsson closes the distance and clinches.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Leifsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Leifsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leif Leifsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tiger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leifsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Leifsson clinches up against the cage.
Leifsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leifsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Leifsson digs a right hand underneath Tiger's ribcage. Tiger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leifsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leifsson cracks Tiger with a nice body shot.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson prevents Tiger from breaking the clinch.
Tiger stalling against the cage.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
Leifsson misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Leifsson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leifsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a left hand.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Leif Leifsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leifsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Leifsson pushes Tiger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Nice elbow from Leifsson.

It looks like Lion Tiger has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Leifsson is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leifsson throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Leifsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Leifsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tiger or not.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson prevents Tiger from breaking the clinch.
Leifsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Leifsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Leifsson has the dominant position.
Leifsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Tiger is rocked!
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
Oh Tiger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leifsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tiger seems to have got his legs back now.
Leifsson pushes Tiger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
A short uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson lands an elbow inside.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Leifsson has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tiger manages to break the clinch.

Leifsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiger, pushing him back against the cage.
Leifsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson prevents Tiger from breaking the clinch.
Tiger is looking to break free of the clinch but Leifsson has double underhooks.
Tiger blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson lands a nice uppercut.

Tiger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leifsson scores with a body shot.

Tiger tries to keep at a distance but Leifsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leifsson misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Leifsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tiger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Leifsson forces Tiger back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Leifsson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leifsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiger's brow.

Tiger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leifsson lands a nice hook to Tiger's body. Tiger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Leifsson misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leifsson looks to clinch
and Tiger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leifsson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leifsson rushes Tiger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Leifsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
Tiger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Leifsson works on Tiger's body with a couple of short punches.
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Leifsson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leifsson.
Tiger blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Tiger is pushing Leifsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Tiger controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leifsson scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Leifsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leifsson presses Tiger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leifsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Leifsson.
Tiger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
Tiger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tiger! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Leifsson is unloading with more strikes now! Tiger drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Leifsson!
Leif Leifsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.