PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fou Rthihovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pac Quiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quiao has chosen The Motto - Drake Ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga as his entrance music. Pac Quiao will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rthihovsky
vs
Quiao

165 cm
26
135 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

169 cm
25
144 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Rthihovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pac Quiao!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rthihovsky clinches.
Rthihovsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Quiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Quiao swings widly with a right hand
and Rthihovsky counters with a leg kick.
Rthihovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quiao.
Rthihovsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rthihovsky scores with a sloppy right hand. Quiao should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiao. Rthihovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quiao scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quiao takes a swing at Rthihovsky's ribcage but misses.
Quiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Rthihovsky.
Quiao avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky tries to clinch but Quiao moves out of range.
Rthihovsky cracks Quiao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rthihovsky moves to clinch but Quiao breaks away
and Rthihovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quiao throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rthihovsky counter with a right hand.
Rthihovsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quiao looks to land a left hand but Rthihovsky moved out of range nicely.
Rthihovsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rthihovsky moves forwards but Quiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rthihovsky cracks the inside of Quiao's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rthihovsky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rthihovsky has a couple of punches blocked by Quiao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rthihovsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Quiao.
Rthihovsky is leaning against Quiao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quiao working hard to break the clinch.
Rthihovsky misses with some punches.
Quiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Rthihovsky won't allow it.
Quiao can't break the clinch.
Rthihovsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quiao blocking some punches.
Quiao is trying to force a seperation but Rthihovsky has the dominant position.
Rthihovsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rthihovsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rthihovsky throws a head punch that misses.
Quiao blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rthihovsky has him pressed against the cage.
Quiao has had enough of the clinch but Rthihovsky keeps him there for the moment.
Quiao tries to circle away but Rthihovsky has him pinned against the cage.
Rthihovsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Quiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quiao misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiao. Rthihovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quiao misses with a body shot.

Rthihovsky drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rthihovsky trying to control but Quiao is working from the bottom.
Rthihovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rthihovsky pushes down on Quiao's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky trying to pass the guard but Quiao defending well.
Quiao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rthihovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rthihovsky is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rthihovsky trying to control but Quiao is working from the bottom.
Rthihovsky wants to pass the guard but Quiao is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quiao has Rthihovsky pulled in close to control his posture.
Rthihovskyis looking to pass into half guard but Quiao pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Quiao is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fou Rthihovsky will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rthihovsky avoids the body shot from Quiao.
Pac Quiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rthihovsky clinches up against the cage.
Rthihovsky keeps control of Quiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quiao wants to break free but Rthihovsky has control.
Rthihovsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rthihovsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Quiao breaks from the clinch.
Rthihovsky stuns Quiao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rthihovsky moves into the clinch successfully.
Rthihovsky keeps control of Quiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quiao working hard to break the clinch.
Quiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiao is trying to break the clinch but Rthihovsky has him pressed against the cage.
Quiao working hard to break the clinch.
Rthihovsky misses with some punches.
Rthihovsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rthihovsky has a couple of punches blocked by Quiao.
Quiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Rthihovsky won't allow it.
Rthihovsky prevents Quiao from breaking the clinch.
Quiao tries to circle away but Rthihovsky has him pinned against the cage.
Rthihovsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rthihovsky has Quiao pressed against the cage, preventing Quiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rthihovsky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quiao to keep the fight standing.
Rthihovsky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quiao's efforts to push away.
Quiao is trying to push Rthihovsky away but Rthihovsky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rthihovsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Rthihovsky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Quiao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quiao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Quiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rthihovsky throws an elbow that misses.
Rthihovsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rthihovsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Rthihovsky won't allow it.
Quiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Quiao takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Rthihovsky.
Quiao blocks a body shot from Rthihovsky.
Quiao blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rthihovsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rthihovsky is trying to pull guard but Quiao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fou Rthihovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quiao blocks an uppercut.
Quiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rthihovsky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quiao's efforts to push away.
Rthihovsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Rthihovsky has double underhooks.
Rthihovsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quiao backwards.
Quiao has had enough of the clinch but Rthihovsky keeps him there for the moment.
Rthihovsky lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Rthihovsky.
Quiao tries to break the clinch but Rthihovsky is controlling the position.

Quiao breaks the clinch.
Quiao looks to land a right hand but Rthihovsky moved out of range.
Quiao throws the left hand but Rthihovsky avoids the punch easily.
Rthihovsky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quiao is able to avoid easily.
Rthihovsky is looking to clinch.
Rthihovsky tries to clinch
and Quiao counters with a left to the body.

Rthihovsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quiao is trying to force a seperation but Rthihovsky has the dominant position.
Rthihovsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Quiao.
Nice body punch from Rthihovsky - that landed with a thud.
Quiao tries to break the clinch but Rthihovsky is controlling the position.
Rthihovsky working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Rthihovsky.
Quiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Rthihovsky has double underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rthihovsky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quiao's efforts to push away.
Rthihovsky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rthihovsky misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rthihovsky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quiao to keep the fight standing.
Fou Rthihovsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quiao has had enough of the clinch but Rthihovsky keeps him there for the moment.
Rthihovsky tries to pull guard but Quiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Rthihovsky drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fou Rthihovsky dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rthihovsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quiao misses with a looping left.
Quiao misses with the combination.
Pac Quiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rthihovsky is looking to clinch but Quiao is avoiding it.
Quiao cracks Rthihovsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quiao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Quiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiao. Rthihovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rthihovsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rthihovsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rthihovsky works the jab nicely.
Rthihovsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rthihovsky connects with a body shot.
Quiao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Rthihovsky.
A good leg kick by Rthihovsky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky stuns Quiao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quiao misses the shot to the body.
Rthihovsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Rthihovsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rthihovsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Quiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rthihovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rthihovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quiao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky lands a body shot.
Quiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rthihovsky counters with an inside leg kick.
Rthihovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Quiao.
Quiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rthihovsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Rthihovsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Quiao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rthihovsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rthihovsky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rthihovsky motions for Quiao to come forward. Rthihovsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quiao throws a nice looking combination but Rthihovsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quiao blocks a head kick by Rthihovsky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rthihovsky misses with a low kick.
Quiao avoids the head kick by Rthihovsky.
Quiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Rthihovsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Quiao sprawls well initially but Rthihovsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quiao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rthihovsky.
Quiao is staying active underneath Rthihovsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rthihovsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rthihovsky wants to pass the guard but Quiao is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fou Rthihovsky clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Quiao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rthihovsky throws a hook but Quiao avoids it easily.
Rthihovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Quiao misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Quiao.
Quiao tests Rthihovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rthihovsky ducks under a wild hook from Quiao.
Quiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rthihovsky scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Quiao.
Rthihovsky swinging wildly here.
Quiao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Quiao misses with a wild combination.
Quiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rthihovsky circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quiao throws a series of strikes that have Rthihovsky backpedaling.
Rthihovsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Rthihovsky clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Quiao breaks the clinch.

Rthihovsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Quiao's half guard.
Rthihovsky is looking to take a break and control but Quiao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quiao is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rthihovsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rthihovsky moves into full mount! Quiao won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rthihovsky cracks Quiao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rthihovsky unloading with bombs!
Rthihovsky 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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rthihovsky cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Quiao is bucking up trying to escape but Rthihovsky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rthihovsky throwing strikes here but Quiao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rthihovsky avoids the attempt from Quiao to control.
Quiao is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rthihovsky is staying active.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky cracks Quiao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rthihovsky looking to finish with strikes here!
Rthihovsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rthihovsky landing shots from mount.
Rthihovsky is landing with some decent strikes but Quiao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rthihovsky connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Quiao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Quiao is rocked!
Rthihovsky breaks from Quiao's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Quiao is still in real trouble! Can Rthihovsky finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rthihovsky cracks Quiao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Rthihovsky! Quiao is hurt baaadly! Rthihovsky is firing away with more strikes - Quiao is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fou Rthihovsky!
Fou Rthihovsky retains his bantamweight title!
Fou Rthihovsky was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.