PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rau Utu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starks has chosen Bring Da Ruckus as his entrance music. Tony Starks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Utu
vs
Starks

225 cm
27
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
35
300 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Malicestar

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rau Utu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Starks!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starks misses with a wild body shot.
Utu checks a leg kick nicely.
Starks blocks a low kick nicely.
Starks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Utu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starks slips under a jab.
Starks walks into a left hand.
Utu loads up on a big right hand but Starks slips the punch.
Starks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Utu's head.

It looks like Rau Utu has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Utu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Starks doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Tony Starks has been cut.
Starks avoids a kick to the body.
Starks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Utu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Utu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Utu misses with a low kick as Starks jumps back.
Starks looks to score with a jab to the body but Utu is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks throws a lazy right hand but Utu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Utu tried to score with a low kick but Starks checks it.
Utu cracks Starks with an open hand slap.
Utu lands with an overhand left.
Starks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Utu manages to avoid it.

Utu lands a big head kick that sends Starks tumbling to the mat! Utu takes a step backwards and waves Starks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Utu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Starks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Utu.
Starks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Utu sprawls well. Utu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starks gets slowly back to his feet.
Utu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Starks throws a hook but Utu avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Utu clinches up against the cage.
Starks lands a hook that snaps the head of Utu backwards.
Utu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Utu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Utu prevents Starks from breaking the clinch.
Utu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Starks avoids it.

Starks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Starks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Starks slips a straight right by Utu.
Utu tried to score with a low kick but Starks checks it.
Utu misses with the combination.
Utu feints and then cracks Starks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starks down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utu misses with a few strikes there.
Starks throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Starks.
Starks misses with a straight left.
Utu tries a head kick but it misses.
Utu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Starks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rau Utu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Starks.
Utu moves out of range of the strikes.
Starks is trying desperately to land a takedown but Utu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Starks.
Starks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Utu defends it nicely.
Utu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rau Utu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starks takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Utu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Utu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Starks counters with a head kick.
Utu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utu cracks Starks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Starks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Utu.
Starks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Utu. Utu obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rau Utu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Utu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Starks avoids the head kick by Utu.
Rau Utu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Utu clinches up with Starks and pushes him back against the cage.
Starks is trying to break the clinch but Utu is controlling him.
Utu stalls.
A left hand lands to the body for Utu.
Utu lands a hook that snaps the head of Starks backwards.
Utu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Starks wants to get back to striking at distance but Utu won't allow it.
Utu lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Utu stalling against the cage.
Utu prevents Starks from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Utu.
Still in the clinch, Utu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starks is breathing heavily.
Utu keeps control of Starks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Utu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Utu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Starks avoids it.
Utu lands with a short shot to the head.
Rau Utu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Starks tries to break free but Utu pushes him back against the cage.
Utu digs a right hand underneath Starks's ribcage. Starks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Utu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starks is trying to break the clinch but Utu has him pressed against the cage.
Starks has Utu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Utu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Utu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Tony Starks's cut even more.
Utu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starks can do to turn this around?
Utu effectively controlling the action here.
Utu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Utu lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Utu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Utu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starks backwards.
Utu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Utu trying to land knees to the body.
Starks lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Starks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Utu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starks blocks a body shot from Utu.
Starks has had enough of the clinch but Utu keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utu looking to stall.
Starks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Utu.
Utu stalling against the cage.
Utu working Starks over with knees to the body.
Utu lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Utu.
Utu lands an elbow inside that Starks shrugs off.

The cut above Tony Starks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Utu trying to land knees to the body.
Utu scores with a shoulder strike.
Utu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Starks.
Utu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Starks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Utu prevents Starks from breaking the clinch.
Utu pushes Starks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starks tries to break the clinch but Utu is controlling the position.
Utu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Starks blocks it with crossed arms.
Utu tries a knee to the head but Starks blocks it.
Utu lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Utu tries to land knees in the clinch but Starks avoids the damage to the body.
Utu lands a right hand.

Starks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starks catches Utu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Utu.
Utu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Utu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rau Utu is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Utu slams his shin into Starks's torso.
Utu looks to score with a jab to the body but Starks is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Utu.
Utu lands with a nice body kick.
Utu scores with a hook to the body. Starks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Starks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Utu.
Utu sizes up Starks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid body kick from Utu.
Utu misses with a series of wild punches.
Utu is looking to slow Starks down with leg kicks.
Utu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utu dips to his left and cracks Starks with an uppercut!

Tony Starks's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A low kick from Utu is predictable there
and Starks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rau Utu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Utu lands a big uppercut and Starks crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Starks looks OK. Utu waves Starks back to his feet!

Starks is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Utu cracks Starks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Utu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Starks to stand back up!
Starks is still on wobbly legs! Can Utu finish him?
Utu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Starks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Starks switches off momentarily and Utu cracks him with a monster right hand! Starks topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Utu dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Utu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rau Utu!
Rau Utu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.