PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Thinkshisfunny (ranked 4478 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Taistelija (ranked 4553 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thinkshisfunny
vs
Taistelija

160 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kebab Thinkshisfunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Taistelija!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taistelija misses with a left hand

and Thinkshisfunny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thinkshisfunny.
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.
Thinkshisfunny lands a couple of digs.
Thinkshisfunny is in close to Taistelija's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thinkshisfunny throws a big elbow that misses.
Taistelija not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taistelija keeping moving, preventing Thinkshisfunny from controlling successfully.
Thinkshisfunny is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taistelija looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thinkshisfunny is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinkshisfunny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thinkshisfunny's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thinkshisfunny connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thinkshisfunny preventing the sweep.
Thinkshisfunny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thinkshisfunny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taistelija has momentary wrist control but Thinkshisfunny slips an elbow through the middle.
Thinkshisfunny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thinkshisfunny stops Taistelija from standing up.
Thinkshisfunny looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taistelija working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thinkshisfunny.
Thinkshisfunny's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thinkshisfunny trying to control but Taistelija is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thinkshisfunny's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thinkshisfunny scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thinkshisfunny is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thinkshisfunny seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taistelija trying to keep a closed guard but Thinkshisfunny is proving a slippery customer.
Thinkshisfunny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thinkshisfunny postures up.
Thinkshisfunny throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thinkshisfunny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taistelija's head.
Thinkshisfunny with a nice head shot there.
Thinkshisfunny could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thinkshisfunny lands a couple of elbows.
Taistelija is trying to control the position but Thinkshisfunny postures up.
Thinkshisfunny working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thinkshisfunny throws a big elbow that misses.
Thinkshisfunny scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thinkshisfunny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taistelija's head.
Thinkshisfunny makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taistelija looks winded!
Taistelija has momentary wrist control but Thinkshisfunny slips an elbow through the middle.
Thinkshisfunny controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thinkshisfunny's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thinkshisfunny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thinkshisfunny lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thinkshisfunny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thinkshisfunny makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thinkshisfunny's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thinkshisfunny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taistelija's head.
Thinkshisfunny is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thinkshisfunny's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thinkshisfunny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thinkshisfunny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thinkshisfunny works over Taistelija with some ground and pound from guard.
Thinkshisfunny distracts Taistelija with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thinkshisfunny landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thinkshisfunny distracts Taistelija with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thinkshisfunny makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Thinkshisfunny dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Taistelija gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thinkshisfunny tries for a takedown but Taistelija manages to get underhooks.
Thinkshisfunny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taistelija can do to turn this around?
Thinkshisfunny has Taistelija pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taistelija manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thinkshisfunny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taistelija avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Thinkshisfunny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taistelija prevents the takedown attempt.

Taistelija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taistelija misses with an uppercut

and Thinkshisfunny decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taistelija's guard.
Thinkshisfunny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thinkshisfunny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thinkshisfunny trying to control but Taistelija is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinkshisfunny scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thinkshisfunny works over Taistelija with some ground and pound from guard.
Thinkshisfunny content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thinkshisfunny landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thinkshisfunny wants to control from the top but Taistelija keeps moving.
Thinkshisfunny controlling from the top position.
Thinkshisfunny scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thinkshisfunny trying to control the position from guard on top but Taistelija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thinkshisfunny throws an elbow that misses. Taistelija uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thinkshisfunny's guard. Nice move by Taistelija!

Taistelija looking to pass the guard.
Taistelija trying to control but Thinkshisfunny is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thinkshisfunny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taistelija's guard.

Thinkshisfunny throws a big right hand that misses.
Thinkshisfunny lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taistelija is trying to keep Thinkshisfunny in close.
Taistelija is breathing heavily.
Thinkshisfunny is in close to Taistelija's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kebab Thinkshisfunny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thinkshisfunny distracts Taistelija with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thinkshisfunny connects with a couple of short punches.
Thinkshisfunny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taistelija works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thinkshisfunny is working Taistelija over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thinkshisfunny stands up over Taistelija, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thinkshisfunny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thinkshisfunny works over Taistelija with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thinkshisfunny's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thinkshisfunny working some strikes from top position.
Thinkshisfunny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thinkshisfunny with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thinkshisfunny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thinkshisfunny landing some decent shots from guard.
Thinkshisfunny wants to control from the top but Taistelija keeps moving.
Thinkshisfunny postures up and lands a big shot to Taistelija's brow.
Thinkshisfunny lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Taistelija is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thinkshisfunny working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taistelija is still in real trouble! Can Thinkshisfunny finish him?
Thinkshisfunny postures up and lands a big shot to Taistelija's brow.
Thinkshisfunny scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thinkshisfunny scoring with some ground and pound.
Thinkshisfunny is in close to Taistelija's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thinkshisfunny makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thinkshisfunny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thinkshisfunny distracts Taistelija with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thinkshisfunny connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thinkshisfunny's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thinkshisfunny looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thinkshisfunny postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thinkshisfunny sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thinkshisfunny landing some decent shots from guard.
Thinkshisfunny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Thinkshisfunny dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Thinkshisfunny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taistelija.
Taistelija seems to have recovered his senses.
Taistelija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thinkshisfunny half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Taistelija there.
Taistelija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thinkshisfunny.
Taistelija looks to score with a jab to the body but Thinkshisfunny is just out of range.
Thinkshisfunny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thinkshisfunny moves out of range as Taistelija strikes.
Thinkshisfunny tries to counter with a takedown but Taistelija is quick to defend against it.
Taistelija throws a shot to the body.
Taistelija scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taistelija misses with a double jab

and Thinkshisfunny counters with a takedown into side control.
Taistelija takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thinkshisfunny working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Thinkshisfunny landing a few strikes.
Thinkshisfunny scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taistelija taking punishment in the form of punches.
Taistelija taking a bit of punishment here - Thinkshisfunny scoring with strikes.
Thinkshisfunny connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Taistelija some visible discomfort.
Taistelija on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thinkshisfunny looks up at the clock and then as Taistelija takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thinkshisfunny smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thinkshisfunny in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Taistelija looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Thinkshisfunny turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kebab Thinkshisfunny!