PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chrys Tete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SUPER QUICK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SUPER QUICK looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Tete
vs
QUICK

177 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chrys Tete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, SUPER QUICK!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

QUICK clinches up with Tete and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tete is trying to break free.
Tete tries to break free but QUICK pushes him back against the cage.
Tete tries to break free but QUICK pushes him back against the cage.
Tete is trying to force a seperation but QUICK has the dominant position.
QUICK keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tete's efforts to push away.
Tete wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tete wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
QUICK goes for a takedown attempt but Tete pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tete wants to clinch but QUICK slips to the side

and QUICK counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tete won't be happy with that.
Tete could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
QUICK tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tete's legs.
Tete is trying to buck QUICK off.
QUICK trying to control the action but Tete is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tete wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tete is not content to let QUICK control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

QUICK decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tete to his feet.
QUICK wants to clinch.
QUICK keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tete moves into the clinch successfully.
QUICK tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
QUICK looking to slow down the pace here.
QUICK fails to pull guard.
QUICK tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chrys Tete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SUPER QUICK.
Tete wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but QUICK has him pressed against the cage.
Tete wants to get back to striking at distance but QUICK won't allow it.
Tete wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tete wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tete is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
QUICK tries to throw a body punch but Tete avoids it by throwing QUICK back against the cage.
Tete lands with a short shot to the head.
Tete is trying to break free.

QUICK's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
QUICK shoots for a takedown but Tete saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
QUICK fails with a takedown attempt.
QUICK looks gassed!
Tete lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tete misses with a wild combination.
QUICK shoots in for a takedown but Tete shows good takedown defense.
Tete tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and QUICK holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tete has had enough of the clinch but QUICK keeps him there for the moment.

Tete manages to break the clinch.
Tete tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
QUICK circles away from the clinch attempt
and QUICK counters with an inside leg kick.

Tete fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with QUICK, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
QUICK keeps control of Tete as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
QUICK keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tete's efforts to push away.

QUICK escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Tete fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with QUICK, pushing him back against the cage.
Tete is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SUPER QUICK dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tete tries to clinch but QUICK moves out of range.
Chrys Tete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tete rushes QUICK and presses him up against the cage.
QUICK keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tete's efforts to push away.
Tete working hard to break the clinch.
QUICK fails to pull guard.
Tete is trying to break free.
QUICK fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tete wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but QUICK has him pressed against the cage.
Tete wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tete working hard to break the clinch.
Tete wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but QUICK has him pressed against the cage.
QUICK tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tete smiles and moves away.
Chrys Tete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SUPER QUICK.
Tete closes the distance but QUICK moves to the side

and QUICK counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by QUICK.
Tete is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for QUICK. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
QUICK wants to control from the top but Tete keeps moving.
QUICK is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
QUICK wants to stand but Tete has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
QUICK looking to sit in guard and control but Tete gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
QUICK has a closed guard, preventing Tete from standing up.

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.

QUICK is working an open guard so Tete takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Tete closes the distance and clinches.
QUICK prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tete looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tete.

QUICK breaks the clinch.

Tete takes the fight into the clinch.

QUICK works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
QUICK postures up in Tete's guard and throws a big left but Tete blocks it.
QUICK throwing strikes from guard but Tete blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
QUICK stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tete swivels though and keeps the full guard.
QUICK wants to stand but Tete has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
QUICK controls from within his opponent's guard.

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.
Tete wants to stand and escape but QUICK is having none of it.

Tete is working an open guard so QUICK takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tete tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and QUICK counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by QUICK.
Tete wants to stand and escape but QUICK is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SUPER QUICK showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tete fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tete scores with a three punch combo!
Tete tries to clinch but fails miserably

and QUICK counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by QUICK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
QUICK pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tete is keeping the position for now.

Tete uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Tete fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with QUICK, pushing him back against the cage.
Tete wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
QUICK wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
QUICK keeps control of Tete as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
QUICK keeps control of Tete as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tete tries to break free but QUICK pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tete lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of QUICK backwards.
QUICK's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, QUICK throws an elbow but misses.

QUICK breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
QUICK is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tete fails in his attempt to clinch.

Tete moves into the clinch.
QUICK wants a takedown.
Tete wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tete is trying to break free.
QUICK has Tete pressed against the cage, preventing Tete from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tete wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tete is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tete is looking to break free of the clinch but QUICK has double underhooks.
Tete is trying to break the clinch but QUICK has him pressed against the cage.

QUICK breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tete throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
QUICK tries to land a front kick but Tete steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chrys Tete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tete tries to close the distance and clinch but QUICK swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
QUICK tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tete paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Tete has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tete is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
QUICK is trying to force a seperation but Tete has the dominant position.
QUICK drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tete pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chrys Tete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SUPER QUICK.

Tete pushes QUICK up against the cage in a clinch.
Tete is looking to break free of the clinch but QUICK has double underhooks.
QUICK changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tete fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Tete closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tete is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
QUICK keeps control of Tete as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tete is looking to break free of the clinch but QUICK has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tete has had enough of the clinch but QUICK keeps him there for the moment.
Tete pushes off an throws an elbow but QUICK leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
QUICK tries for a takedown but Tete manages to get underhooks.
Tete tries to break free but QUICK pushes him back against the cage.
QUICK tries for a takedown but Tete manages to get underhooks.
QUICK keeps control of Tete as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
QUICK wants a takedown.
QUICK misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tete.
Tete wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but QUICK has him pressed against the cage.
Tete wants to break the clinch but can't.
QUICK keeps control of Tete as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tete wants to break the clinch but can't.

QUICK jumps guard and drags Tete to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
QUICK trying to control the position.
Tete won't allow QUICK to sweep him here.

Tete decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tete wants to clinch

and QUICK counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by QUICK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
QUICK not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tete keeping moving, preventing QUICK from controlling successfully.

QUICK is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
SUPER QUICK is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
QUICK wants to control from the top but Tete keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
SUPER QUICK comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got QUICK winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... SUPER QUICK!