PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser El Toro Jr (ranked 148 p4p, 420 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 24 p4p, 58 weight class). Finnish Experiment lV will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

El Toro Jr
vs
Experiment lV

174 cm
28
187
16 - 4 - 0

190 cm
33
190
23 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ceaser El Toro Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment lV throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Experiment lV throws a series of punches but El Toro Jr avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment lV misses the target.
El Toro Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
El Toro Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Toro Jr throws a looping overhand right but Experiment lV ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Experiment lV was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment lV.
El Toro Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
El Toro Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Toro Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment lV flicks out a counter leg kick but El Toro Jr steps away.
Experiment lV lands with a thumping leg kick.
Experiment lV uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
El Toro Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Experiment lV misses with a double jab.
Experiment lV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment lV. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment lV.
Experiment lV tries to bum rush El Toro Jr with a series of wild strikes but El Toro Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ceaser El Toro Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment lV connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
El Toro Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Experiment lV throws a lazy right hand but El Toro Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Toro Jr lands a head kick. Experiment lV smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
El Toro Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV avoids a punch combination nicely.
Experiment lV is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
El Toro Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Experiment lV throws out a leg kick but El Toro Jr moves out of range and Experiment lV only half commits.

El Toro Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Experiment lV lands a body punch.
El Toro Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from El Toro Jr fails to land.
El Toro Jr lands a right hand.
El Toro Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Toro Jr.
Experiment lV is working El Toro Jr over against the cage.
El Toro Jr working aggressively here.

Experiment lV breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr tries to land a leg kick but Experiment lV saw it coming and moves away.
Experiment lV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Toro Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment lV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from El Toro Jr lands.
El Toro Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment lV.
A good leg kick by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Experiment lV dips to his left and cracks El Toro Jr with an uppercut!
Experiment lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Experiment lV just manages to avoid it.
Experiment lV swings and misses with a shot to the body
and El Toro Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment lV takes a jab right on the kisser.
Experiment lV throws a quick head kick that skims the top of El Toro Jr's head.
El Toro Jr scores with a punch to the head.
El Toro Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment lV was well out of range. Poor timing from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws a jab when Experiment lV was well out of range.
El Toro Jr misses with a leg kick.
That kick from El Toro Jr tenderised Experiment lV's leg. Experiment lV is trying to keep his angry face on.
El Toro Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Experiment lV checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
El Toro Jr backing away here, and Experiment lV unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Experiment lV connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Experiment lV counters with a stiff right hand.
El Toro Jr tries a low kick but Experiment lV avoids it.
Experiment lV misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Experiment lV has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Experiment lV wants to land a leg kick but El Toro Jr is out of range.
Experiment lV tries to land a leg kick but El Toro Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Experiment lV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
El Toro Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Experiment lV seems unphased.
El Toro Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Experiment lV throws a jab when El Toro Jr was well out of range.
Experiment lV takes a swing at El Toro Jr's ribcage but misses.
El Toro Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Experiment lV has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Experiment lV there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the liver by Experiment lV. Beautiful body shot.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Toro Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Experiment lV throws a jab when El Toro Jr was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment lV throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Experiment lV checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Experiment lV is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! El Toro Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Experiment lV moves out of range as El Toro Jr strikes.
El Toro Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
El Toro Jr ducks under a wild hook from Experiment lV.
El Toro Jr moves out of range as Experiment lV strikes.
Some wild striking there from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV throws a predictable looking body shot
and El Toro Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment lV swings widly with a right hand
and El Toro Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Experiment lV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Toro Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment lV.
A leg kick checked by El Toro Jr.
It looked like El Toro Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Toro Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Experiment lV checks it well.
Experiment lV now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Toro Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Experiment lV moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
El Toro Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
El Toro Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment lV is out of range.
Experiment lV walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. El Toro Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

El Toro Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment lV throws a low kick but El Toro Jr moves out of range easily.
El Toro Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment lV's head.
El Toro Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Experiment lV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Toro Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment lV throws a body punch but El Toro Jr moves out of range.
Experiment lV fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
El Toro Jr ducks under a wild hook from Experiment lV.
El Toro Jr cracks Experiment lV with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Experiment lV.
El Toro Jr throws a shot from downtown. Experiment lV moves away and avoids it.
El Toro Jr with the inside leg kick.
Experiment lV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Experiment lV slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from El Toro Jr.
Experiment lV throws a hook but El Toro Jr avoids it easily.
El Toro Jr slips under a jab.
A slow jab from El Toro Jr misses its intended target.
El Toro Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Toro Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment lV's shoulder, as Experiment lV tries to avoid the shot.
El Toro Jr slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro Jr wants to clinch.
No joy there for Experiment lV, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
El Toro Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment lV throws a jab when El Toro Jr was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV misses with an uppercut.
El Toro Jr throws out a loose jab but Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Toro Jr catches Experiment lV with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Experiment lV takes one to the chin there.
El Toro Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment lV throws out the jab.
El Toro Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Experiment lV is able to avoid easily.
Experiment lV works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
El Toro Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Experiment lV.
A low kick from Experiment lV misses
and El Toro Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment lV takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by El Toro Jr.
Experiment lV misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from El Toro Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
El Toro Jr misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Experiment lV fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but El Toro Jr is out of range.
El Toro Jr lands with a cross.
Experiment lV will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Experiment lV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Experiment lV to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Experiment lV tenderised El Toro Jr's leg. El Toro Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
El Toro Jr works over Experiment lV's head and body with a nice combination.
Experiment lV does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
El Toro Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Experiment lV throws the left hand but El Toro Jr avoids the punch easily.
El Toro Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
El Toro Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment lV.
El Toro Jr throws a jab when Experiment lV was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment lV is out of range and El Toro Jr settles back down.
A nice leg kick from Experiment lV, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Toro Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Experiment lV misses.
El Toro Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Experiment lV avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
El Toro Jr dips to his left and cracks Experiment lV with an uppercut!
El Toro Jr lands with a straight right. Experiment lV didn't see that one coming.
Experiment lV thuds a left hand into El Toro Jr's body.
Experiment lV swings for the body but El Toro Jr moves out of range.
Experiment lV blocks the body kick.
El Toro Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Toro Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Experiment lV should have avoided that one.
El Toro Jr throws a jab when Experiment lV was well out of range.
El Toro Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Experiment lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment lV jabs at El Toro Jr's body.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick but Experiment lV checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV lands with an overhand left.
Experiment lV tries to land a leg kick but El Toro Jr saw it coming and moves away.
El Toro Jr jabs at Experiment lV's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Experiment lV darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Experiment lV throws a jab when El Toro Jr was well out of range.
El Toro Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Experiment lV at a distance.
El Toro Jr slips a jab from Experiment lV.
El Toro Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Experiment lV darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
El Toro Jr takes a swing at Experiment lV's ribcage but misses.
Experiment lV looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro Jr is just out of range.
El Toro Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment lV's sensitive parts.
El Toro Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Toro Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Experiment lV blocks a head kick by El Toro Jr.
That kick from Experiment lV tenderised El Toro Jr's leg. El Toro Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
El Toro Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
El Toro Jr takes a swing at Experiment lV's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Experiment lV was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ceaser El Toro Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

El Toro Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Toro Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Experiment lV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
El Toro Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
El Toro Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
El Toro Jr wants to clinch
and Experiment lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment lV connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Experiment lV with a jab.
El Toro Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
El Toro Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for El Toro Jr.
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!
Experiment lV loads up on a big right hand but El Toro Jr slips the punch.
El Toro Jr throws a lazy right hand but Experiment lV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Toro Jr slips a jab and a cross from Experiment lV.
El Toro Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Experiment lV to score with a decent uppercut.
Experiment lV throws a looping overhand right but El Toro Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Toro Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV pushes El Toro Jr away with a front kick.
El Toro Jr lands an overhand right.
El Toro Jr checks a leg kick.
It looked like El Toro Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Experiment lV does no damage.
El Toro Jr connects with the punch.
El Toro Jr tries to land a leg kick but Experiment lV saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from El Toro Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Experiment lV has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Experiment lV and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick
and Experiment lV counters with a thumping low kick.
Experiment lV fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr tries to score with a low kick but Experiment lV moves his leg out of the way.

El Toro Jr forces Experiment lV back against the cage and clinches.
El Toro Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but El Toro Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Experiment lV has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from El Toro Jr.
Experiment lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El Toro Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Experiment lV breaks the clinch.
Experiment lV ducks under a wild hook from El Toro Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Toro Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
El Toro Jr motions for Experiment lV to come forward. El Toro Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Experiment lV releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
El Toro Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Experiment lV is able to avoid easily.
El Toro Jr throws a jab when Experiment lV was well out of range.
El Toro Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
El Toro Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment lV rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Toro Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
El Toro Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment lV misses the jab.
El Toro Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Experiment lV stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Experiment lV looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro Jr is just out of range.
El Toro Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment lV manages to avoid it.
Experiment lV checks a low kick from El Toro Jr.
Experiment lV throws a body punch but El Toro Jr moves out of range.
El Toro Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment lV.
El Toro Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Experiment lV finds it's way round the side to connect with El Toro Jr's head.
Experiment lV looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro Jr is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Experiment lV.
El Toro Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment lV.
El Toro Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Experiment lV can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment lV. El Toro Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Toro Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Experiment lV. That did some damage!
El Toro Jr misses with a leg kick.
El Toro Jr throws a solid leg kick but Experiment lV takes the impact on his shin and smiles at El Toro Jr.
Experiment lV checks a low kick from El Toro Jr.
Experiment lV on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by El Toro Jr. El Toro Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Experiment lV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Toro Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment lV.
El Toro Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment lV.
El Toro Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crunch! Experiment lV slams his shin into El Toro Jr's torso.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV lands with a hook. El Toro Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Experiment lV misses with a looping left.
That kick from El Toro Jr tenderised Experiment lV's leg. Experiment lV is trying to keep his angry face on.
El Toro Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Toro Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Experiment lV's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment lV misses with a wild body shot.
El Toro Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Experiment lV avoided it.
El Toro Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment lV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before El Toro Jr has time to react.
El Toro Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Experiment lV. That did some damage!
El Toro Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Experiment lV will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Experiment lV blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr is looking to chop away at Experiment lV's legs.
Experiment lV throws the left hand but El Toro Jr avoids the punch easily.
El Toro Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
El Toro Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
El Toro Jr misses with a low kick.
Experiment lV with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV throws a combination. El Toro Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Experiment lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Experiment lV has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment lV!
Finnish Experiment lV bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.