PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Storm Tower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Cheeseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tower
vs
Cheeseman

181 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
21
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Storm Tower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Cheeseman!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheeseman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Cheeseman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tower tries to pull guard but Cheeseman won't allow it.
Tower avoids the elbow strike from Cheeseman, against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Cheeseman.

Cheeseman breaks the clinch.
Tower has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cheeseman.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Cheeseman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Cheeseman moves into range and clinches up with Tower.
A knee to the head by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheeseman landing knees to the head.
Tower wants a takedown but no success here.
Cheeseman prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Storm Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheeseman misses with a knee strike.
Tower has had enough of the clinch but Cheeseman keeps him there for the moment.
Cheeseman tries to land a knee to the head but Tower blocks with his arms.
Cheeseman misses with a knee to the head.
Cheeseman is pressed up against the ropes. Tower has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheeseman down to the mat. Cheeseman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cheeseman doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Brad Cheeseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheeseman throws a sloppy head kick and Tower moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheeseman.
Tower is breathing heavily.
Tower throws a big shot that misses.
Tower misses with a hook. Cheeseman ducked under it nicely.
Cheeseman lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheeseman.

Cheeseman moves into range and clinches up with Tower.
Cheeseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cheeseman misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheeseman misses with a knee strike.
Cheeseman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheeseman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cheeseman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cheeseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheeseman scores with a knee to the head.
Tower looking for a takedown.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheeseman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tower blocks it with crossed arms.
Cheeseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheeseman pushes off an throws an elbow but Tower leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cheeseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tower goes for a takedown attempt but Cheeseman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cheeseman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tower.
Cheeseman slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheeseman.
Cheeseman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cheeseman staying out of range there.
Cheeseman looks to land a combination but Tower avoids it well.

Tower shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tower showed some decent athleticism there.
Tower working over Cheeseman with some ground and pound. Cheeseman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tower working over Cheeseman with some ground and pound. Cheeseman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tower is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cheeseman pushes Tower off looking to stand but Tower dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman is in trouble now - Tower has advanced to mount!
Cheeseman tries to buck Tower off but he can't manage it.
Tower is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cheeseman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cheeseman is trying to stand.
BOOM! Tower connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cheeseman gets back to half guard.
Cheeseman wants to get back to his feet.
Tower is looking to take a break and control but Cheeseman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cheeseman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cheeseman manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower wants to control from the top but Cheeseman keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cheeseman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tower is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cheeseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cheeseman lands a high kick!
Tower takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Cheeseman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cheeseman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheeseman lands a knee to the body.
Cheeseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tower tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Tower ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tower no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Cheeseman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cheeseman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tower throws out the jab.
Cheeseman looks to land a combination but Tower avoids it well.
Cheeseman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheeseman manages to avoid it.
Brad Cheeseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tower misses with a combination
and Cheeseman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tower misses with a hook

and Cheeseman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tower lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheeseman lands a knee to the head.
Cheeseman tries to land a knee to the head but Tower blocks with his arms.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cheeseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheeseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tower takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cheeseman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheeseman prevents Tower from breaking the clinch.
Cheeseman looking to throw knees to the head but Tower is blocking nicely.

Tower ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tower no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tower is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tower is on top in guard.
Cheeseman wants to stand up but Tower is controlling him.
Tower lands a couple of elbows.

Cheeseman has his feet on Tower's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cheeseman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Tower as he connects with a hook.
Cheeseman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheeseman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tower throws a hook but Cheeseman blocks it.
Tower moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Cheeseman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tower looks for a takedown but Cheeseman sprawls well.
Tower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cheeseman is looking to clinch but Tower is avoiding it.
Cheeseman lands a high kick!
Cheeseman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tower closes the distance and clinches up with Cheeseman, looking for a takedown. Tower pushes Cheeseman against the ropes but Cheeseman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cheeseman.

Cheeseman clinches with his opponent.
Tower has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheeseman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Storm Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tower takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cheeseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tower's face.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tower can't get the takedown.
Tower wants a takedown but no success here.
Tower drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheeseman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tower throws an off balance right hand
and Cheeseman counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cheeseman as he avoids it easily.
Cheeseman blocks a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cheeseman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tower fails with the takedown.
Tower takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brad Cheeseman seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Cheeseman instigates a clinch.
Cheeseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Cheeseman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheeseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cheeseman throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Tower stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Cheeseman follows into mount!

Tower is rocked!
Cheeseman controlling from the full mount.
Oh Tower is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cheeseman tries to control but Tower wriggling away.
Tower seems to have got his legs back now.
Tower manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cheeseman wants to stand up but Tower is controlling the position.
Tower moves into full guard.
Cheeseman is looking to stand up but Tower won't let him.
Tower working a defensive guard here.
Tower lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cheeseman!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tower with shots to the head and body - Cheeseman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cheeseman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tower cracks Cheeseman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cheeseman is looking to improve his position but Tower isn't that keen on the idea.
Tower throwing strikes here but Cheeseman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cheeseman is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cheeseman wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Tower.
Cheeseman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tower lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Cheeseman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tower landing strikes from the mount.
Cheeseman is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Tower cracks Cheeseman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower won't let Cheeseman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tower looking to control but Cheeseman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cheeseman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tower has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cheeseman tries to buck Tower off but he can't manage it.
Cheeseman wants to control but Tower is having none of it.
Cheeseman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tower tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cheeseman holds on to Tower around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Cheeseman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cheeseman gets back to half guard.
Cheeseman wants to get back to his feet.
Tower working Cheeseman over with strikes.
Tower looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cheeseman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tower stops Cheeseman from getting back to his feet.
Tower trying to control the action but Cheeseman is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tower trying to pass the guard but Cheeseman defending well.
Cheeseman tries to kick Tower off but Tower keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tower connects with a nice short shot to Cheeseman's temple.
Cheeseman tries to kick Tower off but Tower keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Cheeseman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cheeseman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tower moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cheeseman slips under a jab from Tower.
Cheeseman is looking to clinch.
Tower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick from Cheeseman lands but Tower takes it in his stride.
Cheeseman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tower shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Tower.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tower throws an overhand right that lands on Cheeseman's shoulder, as Cheeseman tries to avoid the shot.
Cheeseman swinging wilding here.

Tower closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cheeseman defending against the ground and pound.
Tower cracks Cheeseman with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Cheeseman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tower throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tower throws the left hand but Cheeseman avoids the punch easily.
Cheeseman moves away from the strike by Tower.
Tower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheeseman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tower fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cheeseman blocks a jab.
Cheeseman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tower.
Cheeseman slips a jab and a cross from Tower.
Cheeseman throws a body punch but Tower moves out of range.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cheeseman - that will leave a mark!
Tower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheeseman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cheeseman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Cheeseman lands but Tower takes it in his stride.
Tower on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cheeseman. Cheeseman obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman dodges the punch combination from Tower.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tower fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tower shoots in for a double leg but Cheeseman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Storm Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tower looks to land a combination but Cheeseman avoids it well.
Tower fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tower darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cheeseman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheeseman scoring well with a low kick there.
Cheeseman defending well as Tower loads up on a big left hand.
Cheeseman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cheeseman ducks under a wild hook from Tower.
Cheeseman scores with a kick to the body.
Tower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tower throws a good cross that connects.
Cheeseman throws a hook but Tower blocks it.
Tower digs a good body shot into Cheeseman's ribs.
Cheeseman ducks under a wild hook from Tower.
Cheeseman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tower.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cheeseman doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cheeseman, right into the meat.
Cheeseman throws a head kick but Tower moves out of range.
Cheeseman lands a head kick. Tower smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Cheeseman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheeseman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tower has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheeseman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cheeseman tries a knee to the head but Tower blocks it.
Tower drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheeseman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cheeseman scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheeseman sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Cheeseman has Tower up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tower blocks the elbow strike.

Cheeseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheeseman scores with a spinning back kick!
Tower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tower stuns Cheeseman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cheeseman throws a head kick but Tower moves out of range.
Tower is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Tower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown by Tower or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheeseman which made him look bad.
Cheeseman throws a series of strikes that have Tower backpedaling.

Cheeseman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tower, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cheeseman lands a knee to the head.
Cheeseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Cheeseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Cheeseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tower's face.
Cheeseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tower's face.
Cheeseman lands a knee to the head.
Brad Cheeseman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tower drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheeseman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cheeseman misses with a two punch combination.
Cheeseman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horrible takedown by Tower or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheeseman which made him look bad.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower looks to land a right hand but Cheeseman moved out of range.
Cheeseman moves away from the strike by Tower.
Tower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cheeseman is fending him off so far but Tower persists. Nope, Cheeseman circles away and we're back to standing.
Cheeseman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tower misses with an uppercut. Cheeseman saw that one coming.

Tower scores with a takedown into Cheeseman's guard.
Storm Tower overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cheeseman is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cheeseman lands a knee to the body.
Cheeseman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tower tries to break the clinch but Cheeseman is controlling the position.
Cheeseman tries a knee to the head but Tower blocks it.
Tower tries to break the clinch but Cheeseman is controlling the position.

Tower manages to break the clinch.
Cheeseman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tower doesn't seem bothered though.
Cheeseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tower will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Cheeseman has managed to clinch.
Tower is working for takedown but Cheeseman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Storm Tower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheeseman misses with a knee to the head.
Cheeseman is pressed up against the ropes. Tower has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheeseman down to the mat. Cheeseman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tower looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cheeseman is on top in guard.
Cheeseman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tower regains half guard.

Cheeseman decides to stand and escape the position.

Cheeseman clinches up with Tower and pushes him back against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheeseman.
Tower is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Cheeseman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheeseman tries a knee to the head but Tower blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cheeseman.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tower blocks an elbow strike from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tower blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheeseman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tower tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cheeseman smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman works the jab nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cheeseman connects with the punch.
Cheeseman throws a nice head kick!
Cheeseman staying out of range there.
Cheeseman connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Tower tumbling to the canvas! Cheeseman pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Tower was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brad Cheeseman!