PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsau Tsetsku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsetsku has chosen Paula Seling & Ovi - Miracle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Luiz
vs
Tsetsku

179 cm
26
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
28
186 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tsau Tsetsku!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz misses with a body shot.
Luiz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsetsku loads up on a big right hand but Luiz slips the punch.
Tsetsku throws an off balance right hand
and Luiz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsetsku slips under a jab.
Tsetsku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsetsku avoids the body shot from Luiz.
Tsetsku misses with a right hand
and Luiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsetsku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsetsku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Tsetsku.
Tsetsku misses the jab.
Tsetsku throws a body shot but no joy.
Luiz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Luiz throws a hook but Tsetsku blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luiz lunges at Tsetsku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsetsku's hand.

It looks like Tsau Tsetsku has been cut.
Tsetsku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luiz throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsetsku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsetsku misses with an uppercut
and Tsetsku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsetsku.
An attempted straight right counter from Luiz misses the target.
Tsetsku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luiz.
Luiz throws a big counter combination but Tsetsku scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Luiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luiz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tsetsku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luiz throws an overhand right that lands on Tsetsku's shoulder, as Tsetsku tries to avoid the shot.
Luiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsetsku is just out of range.
Tsetsku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsetsku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luiz throws a series of punches but Tsetsku moves out of range.
It seemed like Tsetsku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsetsku. Luiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luiz throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsetsku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luiz.
Luiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Tsetsku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Tsetsku.
Luiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsetsku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Luiz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsetsku. Luiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsetsku lands with an uppercut that bounces Luiz off the cage and back into range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsetsku throws a shot from downtown. Luiz moves away and avoids it.
Luiz misses with an uppercut. Tsetsku saw that one coming.
Tsetsku connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsetsku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsetsku punishes Luiz's body with a nice straight punch.

Luiz drops Tsetsku with a beautiful combination! Tsetsku stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Luiz is looking for the KO!
Tsetsku swings for the body but Luiz moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsetsku throws a right hand that misses

and Luiz counters with a crisp one two that drops Tsetsku! Luiz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tsetsku to his feet! Tsetsku is in big trouble!

Tsetsku is rocked!
Luiz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsetsku counters with a straight right hand.
Luiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsetsku cracks Luiz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Tsetsku.
Tsetsku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luiz misses with a hook.
Tsetsku throws a body punch but Luiz moves out of range.
Luiz avoids the body shot from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku avoids the body shot from Luiz.
Luiz slips under a jab.
Luiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsetsku just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsetsku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsetsku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsetsku is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Luiz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tsetsku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luiz moves away.
Luiz throwing a counter right hand but Tsetsku manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsau Tsetsku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsau Tsetsku's cut.
That's time! Luiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Luiz misses the shot to the body.
Tsetsku throws a hook but Luiz avoids it easily.
Luiz misses with an uppercut. Tsetsku saw that one coming.
Tsetsku cracks Luiz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsetsku avoids the body shot from Luiz.
Luiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsetsku misses with a straight right.
Tsetsku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tsetsku misses its intended target.
Tsetsku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luiz slips under a jab.
Luiz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsetsku.
Tsau Tsetsku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luiz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsetsku clobbers Luiz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luiz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tsetsku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsetsku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tsetsku lands a slapping body shot.
Tsau Tsetsku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luiz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luiz takes a swing at Tsetsku's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tsetsku in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Luiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsetsku.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsetsku manages to avoid it.
Luiz throws an off balance right hand
and Tsetsku counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsetsku missing with a left hand there. Luiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luiz throws a big counter combination but Tsetsku scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tsetsku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsetsku lands a nice looking body shot.
Luiz throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsetsku. Luiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsetsku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luiz throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsetsku counters with a stiff right hand.
Luiz throws a series of punches but Tsetsku avoids them all with ease.
Tsetsku cracks Luiz with a good jab.
Tsetsku lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz moves away from the strike by Tsetsku.
Tsetsku misses with an uppercut. Luiz saw that one coming.
Tsetsku misses with an uppercut
and Luiz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luiz scores with a hook to the body. Tsetsku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luiz moves forwards but Tsetsku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tsetsku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luiz.
Luiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsetsku.
Luiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsetsku lands with a cross.
Tsetsku swings for the body but Luiz moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tsetsku, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsetsku.
Luiz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Luiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luiz misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsetsku counters with a straight right hand.
Luiz misses with a body shot.
Luiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsetsku.
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!
Luiz misses with a double jab.
Tsetsku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsetsku lands with a straight right. Luiz didn't see that one coming.
Luiz looks to land a left hand but Tsetsku moved out of range nicely.
Tsetsku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luiz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Luiz just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsau Tsetsku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tsau Tsetsku's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Good shot there by Tsetsku.
Fernando Luiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsetsku misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luiz. Tsetsku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsetsku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tsetsku staying out of range there.
Luiz takes a swing at Tsetsku's ribcage but misses.
Tsetsku lands with a hook. Luiz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luiz is looking to wear down Tsetsku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsetsku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luiz misses with an uppercut
and Tsetsku counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsetsku looks to land a right hand but Luiz moved out of range.
Tsetsku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Luiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsetsku avoids the body shot from Luiz.
Tsetsku punishes Luiz's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsetsku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luiz manages to avoid it.
Tsetsku cracks Luiz with a good jab.
Luiz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luiz takes one to the side of the head.
Tsetsku lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsetsku swings for the body but Luiz moves out of range.
Luiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsetsku.
Luiz throws a nice looking combination but Tsetsku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernando Luiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz lands with a straight right. Tsetsku didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luiz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tsetsku throws a lazy right hand but Luiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luiz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Luiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsetsku lands a jab to the head.
Tsetsku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luiz doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Luiz.
Tsetsku misses with an uppercut.
Luiz ducks under a wild hook from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsetsku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luiz manages to avoid it.
Tsetsku misses with a hook. Luiz ducked under it nicely.
Luiz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luiz misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Tsetsku misses.
Tsetsku lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Luiz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tsetsku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luiz. Tsetsku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsetsku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Luizs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luiz slips a jab from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luiz.
Tsau Tsetsku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsetsku jabs Luiz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luiz misses the jab.
Luiz ducks under a wild hook from Tsetsku.
Luiz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Tsetsku catches Luiz right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Luiz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsetsku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsetsku avoids the body shot from Luiz.
A little jabbing left from Tsetsku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsetsku throws a hook to the side of Luiz's head but Luiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luiz is looking for a counter combo.
Luiz on the wrong end of a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsau Tsetsku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsetsku has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsau Tsetsku!