PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumpel Stilzchen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stilzchen has chosen I can feel it in the air tonight - Gorilla power as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hague
vs
Stilzchen

194 cm
26
256 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Hague !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rumpel Stilzchen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stilzchen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Hague blocks the low kick.
Stilzchen cracks a nice hook into Hague 's ribs.
Stilzchen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hague pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hague throws a jab when Stilzchen was well out of range.

Hague changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stilzchen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Hague .
Stilzchen can't do much from the bottom here.
Stilzchen is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stilzchen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stilzchen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Stilzchen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hague is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hague is staying active underneath Stilzchen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Hague is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stilzchen pulls his head out easily.
Hague slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stilzchen trying to control but Hague is working from the bottom.
Hague keeping full guard, as Stilzchen tries to pass.
Stilzchen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stilzchen trying to control but Hague is working from the bottom.
Hague looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stilzchen wants to control from the top but Hague keeps moving.
Stilzchen wants to pass the guard but Hague is keeping the position.
Hague preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stilzchen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hague works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hague is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hague looking for a sweep. Not yet Hague , not yet.
Stilzchen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hague is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice body punch from Stilzchen.
Hague swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Hague fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stilzchen sprawls well initially but Hague persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Hague is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stilzchen sees it coming and defends easily.
Stilzchen is looking for a sweep. Hague is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stilzchen trying to control but Hague postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hague prevents Stilzchen from improving his position.
Stilzchen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hague 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hague 's back!
Stilzchen doesn't have the hooks in and Hague manages to turn into his guard.
Hague looking to pass the guard.
Hague trying to control the position from guard on top but Stilzchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stilzchen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hague controls the pace.
Stilzchen looking for a sweep. Not yet Stilzchen, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Hague wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hague misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hague throws a hook but Stilzchen blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Hague .

Hague throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stilzchen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hague is in Stilzchen's guard.
Stilzchen is controlling Hague 's posture.

Hague avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Tim Hague will probably get the nod.
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.

Stilzchen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hague is able to avoid easily.
Stilzchen misses with a wild body shot.
Hague is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stilzchen.
Stilzchen cracks the inside of Hague 's front leg.
Hague checks a leg kick.
Stilzchen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Stilzchen misses the target.
Stilzchen throws a head kick that misses.
Hague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stilzchen.
Stilzchen tries to work over Hague 's front leg with a kick but Hague checks it.
Hague looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Stilzchen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hague sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hague wants to control but Stilzchen is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hague is not content to let Stilzchen control the position.

Stilzchen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hague missing with punches from the bottom.
Stilzchen blocks the strikes from Hague .
Hague tries to roll over but Stilzchen keeps him under control.
Stilzchen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stilzchen prevents Hague from improving his position.

Stilzchen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hague is just riding it out for now. Stilzchen eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hague is looking to improve his position.
Stilzchen is taking a breather. Hague says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Stilzchen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hague doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stilzchen.

Stilzchen seems to be looking for submissions.
Stilzchen is breathing heavily.
Hague is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hague manages to get to full guard.
Hague trying to keep a closed guard but Stilzchen is proving a slippery customer.
Stilzchen wants to pass the guard but Hague is keeping the position.
Hague is trying to keep Stilzchen in close.

Stilzchen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hague manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stilzchen has Hague in his guard.

Hague drops back looking for a leg! Stilzchen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stilzchen manages to kick Hague off! Hague jumps back into Stilzchen's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stilzchen has Hague pulled in close to control his posture.

Hague is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hague trying to control but Stilzchen is working from the bottom.

Hague postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stilzchen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hague , into his guard.
Hague wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rumpel Stilzchen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stilzchen misses with a straight right.
A combination from Stilzchen does no damage.
Stilzchen throws a series of punches but Hague avoids them all with ease.
Stilzchen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hague throws out the jab.
Hague takes a swing at Stilzchen's ribcage but misses.
Hague ducks under a wild hook from Stilzchen.
Tim Hague seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hague shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stilzchen's guard.

Hague is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stilzchen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stilzchen has escaped and now he's on top!
Stilzchen passes Hague 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stilzchen trying to control from half guard but Hague is working away.
Hague controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hague wants to control but Stilzchen is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Stilzchen is trying to work for a kimura but Hague is defending well.
Stilzchen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hague 's head.
Stilzchen is looking to take a break and control but Hague is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hague looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hague preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hague gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hague keeping moving, preventing Stilzchen from controlling successfully.
Stilzchen advances to half guard.
Stilzchen tries to pass to full mount but Hague defends it.
Stilzchen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hague does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stilzchen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hague looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stilzchen is thwarting Hague 's attempts to control the position.
Stilzchen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hague trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hague makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hague .
Tim Hague overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stilzchen postures up.
Stilzchen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hague is keeping the position for now.
Stilzchen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Hague is looking for a triangle but Stilzchen pushes his legs off easily.
Stilzchen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hague is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stilzchen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hague is retaining full guard.
Stilzchen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hague is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stilzchen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hague has his foot on Stilzchen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stilzchen works his way back into a safe position though.

Hague is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stilzchen is aware though and is defending well.
Stilzchen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hague is looking for a triangle but Stilzchen pushes his legs off easily.
Stilzchen trying to control but Hague is working from the bottom.

Hague is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stilzchen is aware though and is defending well.
Stilzchen working some strikes from top position.
Stilzchen looking to pass the guard.
Hague can't keep his opponent in guard - Stilzchen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Hague showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hague has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Hague !