PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Gaffigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Tajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gaffigan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to All In. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gaffigan
vs
Tajiri

183 cm
27
147 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

CEC Nutrition Q160
Unique Wear and Custom Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Gaffigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Tajiri!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tajiri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaffigan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tajiri fails with the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tajiri moves to clinch but Gaffigan breaks away
and Gaffigan counters with a three punch combo that has Tajiri backing up. Tajiri nods at Gaffigan to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Tajiri is predictable there
letting Gaffigan counter with a right hand.
Tajiri misses with the body kick
and Gaffigan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tajiri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gaffigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Sammy Gaffigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Tajiri.
Tajiri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tajiri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaffigan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffigan avoids the head kick by Tajiri.
Gaffigan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tajiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaffigan blocks a head kick by Tajiri.
Tajiri misses with a double jab
and Gaffigan counters with a left and a right that stings Tajiri.
Yoshi Tajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tajiri dodges the punch combination from Gaffigan.
Gaffigan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tajiri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gaffigan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tajiri tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tajiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tajiri misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaffigan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sammy Gaffigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Gaffigan clinches with his opponent.
Gaffigan tries to circle away but Tajiri has him pinned against the cage.
Tajiri trying to land knees to the body.

Tajiri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tajiri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gaffigan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gaffigan is working Tajiri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gaffigan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaffigan is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffigan chips away with some ground and pound.
Gaffigan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Gaffigan stands and steps away. Tajiri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tajiri misses with a takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tajiri looks winded!
Gaffigan looks to land a combination but Tajiri avoids it well.
Tajiri throws a right hand that misses
and Gaffigan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Gaffigan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri wants to clinch but Gaffigan slips to the side
and Gaffigan counters with a left and a right that stings Tajiri.
Tajiri misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaffigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Tajiri tries to clinch up.
Tajiri throws a sloppy head kick and Gaffigan moves out of range easily.
Tajiri misses with a takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Gaffigan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaffigan scores with a one two! Tajiri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tajiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaffigan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Gaffigan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gaffigan misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaffigan is looking to clinch but Tajiri is avoiding it.
Tajiri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gaffigan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gaffigan.
Tajiri tries to break free but Gaffigan pushes him back against the cage.
Gaffigan has Tajiri pressed against the cage, preventing Tajiri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gaffigan tries to break the clinch but Tajiri is controlling the position.
Tajiri is trying to force a seperation but Gaffigan has the dominant position.
Tajiri is trying to force a seperation but Gaffigan has the dominant position.

Tajiri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tajiri tries for a takedown but Gaffigan circles away easily
and Gaffigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tajiri wants to clinch
and Gaffigan counters with a series of strikes. Tajiri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tajiri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a two punch combo.
Sammy Gaffigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Tajiri.
Tajiri tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gaffigan counters with a left and a right that stings Tajiri.
Gaffigan throws a nice looking combination but Tajiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tajiri throws a leg kick
enabling Gaffigan to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaffigan throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffigan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tajiri with a poor takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a series of strikes. Tajiri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tajiri with a poor takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tajiri is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Gaffigan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tajiri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaffigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Tajiri tries for a takedown but Gaffigan circles away easily
and Gaffigan counters with a left and a right that stings Tajiri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaffigan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tajiri has time to react.
Gaffigan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Gaffigan clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaffigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaffigan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Gaffigan.
Tajiri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gaffigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaffigan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sammy Gaffigan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tajiri tries to clinch up.

Gaffigan rushes Tajiri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Gaffigan - that landed with a thud.
Gaffigan is trying to break the clinch but Tajiri is controlling him.
Tajiri tries to break free but Gaffigan pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri blocks a body shot from Gaffigan.
Tajiri tries to pull guard but Gaffigan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Gaffigan manages to break the clinch.
Tajiri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaffigan counters with a two punch combo.
Gaffigan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gaffigan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gaffigan is working the combinations to good effect here.
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!
Gaffigan avoids the head kick by Tajiri.

Gaffigan has Tajiri up against the cage in a clinch.
Tajiri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gaffigan manages to break the clinch.
Tajiri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Gaffigan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tajiri tries to clinch
letting Gaffigan counter with a right hand.
Tajiri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Tajiri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaffigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaffigan with a hook.
Tajiri tries for a takedown but Gaffigan circles away easily
and Gaffigan counters with a series of strikes. Tajiri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sammy Gaffigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Tajiri.
Nice body punch from Gaffigan.
Sammy Gaffigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaffigan throws a series of punches but Tajiri moves out of range.
Tajiri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Tajiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffigan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaffigan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tajiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Gaffigan scores with a four punch combination!
Tajiri throws out a leg kick but Gaffigan moves out of range and Tajiri only half commits.
A punch combination from Gaffigan misses.
Gaffigan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tajiri looks to clinch
and Gaffigan counters with a right hand to the body.
Tajiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tajiri closes the distance but Gaffigan moves to the side
and Gaffigan counters with a series of strikes. Tajiri will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffigan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tajiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaffigan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tajiri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gaffigan jabs Tajiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gaffigan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaffigan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tajiri wants to clinch but Gaffigan slips to the side
and Gaffigan counters with a series of strikes. Tajiri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gaffigan scores with a three punch combo!

Gaffigan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tajiri working hard to break the clinch.
Gaffigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tajiri backwards.
Tajiri tries to work over Gaffigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tajiri looking for a takedown.

Gaffigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaffigan scores with a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaffigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaffigan tries to bum rush Tajiri with a series of wild strikes but Tajiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tajiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaffigan misses with a wild combination.
Sammy Gaffigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gaffigan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tajiri backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaffigan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tajiri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gaffigan counters with a left and a right that stings Tajiri.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Gaffigan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gaffigan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Gaffigan!
Our winner, Sammy Gaffigan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.