PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Tatakashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Great Tonying (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Shinji Tatakashi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shinji Tatakashi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Tatakashi
vs
Great Tonying

196 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Tatakashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Great Tonying!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatakashi throws a series of punches but Tonying avoids them all with ease.
Tonying fails to land with a series of punches.
Tonying checks a low kick from Tatakashi.
Tatakashi throws a wild body kick that Tonying sees coming a mile off.
Tatakashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tonying circles away.
Tonying should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tonying throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatakashi.
Tatakashi shoots in but Tonying avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tatakashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tonying's waist but Tonying gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tatakashi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Tatakashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonying blocks a leg kick.
Tonying displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tatakashi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tonying counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatakashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tonying counter with a right hand.
Tatakashi is breathing heavily.
Tatakashi looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tatakashi misses with a combination
and Tonying counters with a straight right hand.
Tatakashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tatakashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatakashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tonying blocks a head kick by Tatakashi.
Tonying lands with a nice combination. Tatakashi backs away looking to recover.
Tatakashi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tatakashi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tonying counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tonying lands a nice hook to Tatakashi's body. Tatakashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tatakashi falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Tonying to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatakashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tonying.
Tatakashi looks for the body kick but Tonying saw that one coming.
Tatakashi shoots in for a takedown but Tonying shows good takedown defense.
Tatakashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Great Tonying is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Tonying as Tatakashi shoots in.
Tonying is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tatakashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tonying counters with a three punch combo that has Tatakashi backing up. Tatakashi nods at Tonying to acknowledge the strikes.
Tatakashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tatakashi scores a takedown into full mount!
Tonying is working to get back to half guard.
Tonying is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Tonying wants to hold on but Tatakashi pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonying is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tatakashi trying to control but Tonying is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tonying is looking to improve his position but Tatakashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Tonying tries to hold on but Tatakashi postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatakashi looking to control but Tonying is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Great Tonying dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tatakashi misses with a low kick.
Shinji Tatakashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatakashi misses with a low kick as Tonying jumps back.
Tatakashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tonying swivels and escapes.
Tatakashi shoots in and drives through. Tonying sprawls well.
Tatakashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonying scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tatakashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tonying swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Tatakashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Tonying.
Tatakashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonying counters with a one-two to the body.
Tonying's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tonying duly obliges.
A left and a right from Tonying both land. Nice combination.
Tonying goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tatakashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tatakashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonying counters with a left and a right that stings Tatakashi.
Tatakashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Shinji Tatakashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonying lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonying connects with a jab.
Tatakashi misses with a double jab
and Tonying counters with a series of strikes. Tatakashi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tonying scores with a body shot.
Tonying keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonying lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tatakashi shoots in but Tonying avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tonying throws a series of punches but Tatakashi moves out of range.
Tatakashi throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Tonying counter with a right hand.
Tonying connects with a jab.
Tatakashi throws a solid leg kick but Tonying takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tatakashi.
Tonying rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatakashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tonying will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatakashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

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.
Tatakashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tonying circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatakashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tatakashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tonying as he jumps to the side.
Tonying lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tatakashi backs up against the cage.
Tonying fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Tonying coming out on top.
A left and a right from Tonying both land. Nice combination.
Tatakashi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tonying goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tatakashi misses with a combination
and Tonying counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonying connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A clash of legs there as Tonying blocks the low kick.
Tatakashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonying counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatakashi lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Tonying falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shinji Tatakashi!