PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Die Rücksichtslos comes into the arena with Theme from Gilligans isle blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Die Rücksichtslos
vs
Tinsley

188 cm
35
225 lbs
31 - 19 - 0

194 cm
34
289 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

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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 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Tinsley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Tinsley with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tinsley shoots in for a takedown but Die Rücksichtslos shows good takedown defense.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tinsley.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Die Rücksichtslos digs a good hook to Tinsley's body.
Tinsley tries to clinch up.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a head kick but Tinsley moves out of range.
Die Rücksichtslos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ancient Alien Assassin Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Die Rücksichtslos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Die Rücksichtslos is looking to slow Tinsley down with leg kicks.
Tinsley takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Jamal Tinsley has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinsley swings for the body but Die Rücksichtslos moves out of range.
Tinsley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Die Rücksichtslos defends it nicely.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Tinsley.
Tinsley misses with a body shot.
Tinsley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tinsley avoids the head kick by Die Rücksichtslos.
Tinsley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinsley.

Tinsley clinches up against the cage.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tinsley looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Die Rücksichtslos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Die Rücksichtslos throws the kick towards the body but Tinsley avoids it.
Die Rücksichtslos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tinsley blocks a head kick by Die Rücksichtslos.
Die Rücksichtslos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a low kick.
Tinsley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Die Rücksichtslos avoids it really well and circles away.

Die Rücksichtslos gets caught napping as Tinsley dives in and scores a takedown. Die Rücksichtslos manages to retain guard.
Tinsley throws an elbow that misses. Die Rücksichtslos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tinsley's guard. Nice move by Die Rücksichtslos!
Tinsley working a defensive guard here.

Die Rücksichtslos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Die Rücksichtslos swats away the attempt to clinch by Tinsley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a head kick but Tinsley moves out of range.
Tinsley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Die Rücksichtslos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Die Rücksichtslos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Die Rücksichtslos scores with a nice strike.

Tinsley clinches up against the cage.
Die Rücksichtslos digs a right hand underneath Tinsley's ribcage. Tinsley let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Die Rücksichtslos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Die Rücksichtslos - that will leave a mark!
Die Rücksichtslos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Die Rücksichtslos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Die Rücksichtslos duly obliges.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a nice head kick!
Die Rücksichtslos shoots in for a takedown but Tinsley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tinsley wants to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Die Rücksichtslos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Die Rücksichtslos tries to land a front kick but Tinsley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley avoids the head kick by Die Rücksichtslos.
Die Rücksichtslos scores with a spinning back kick!
Die Rücksichtslos clobbers Tinsley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Die Rücksichtslos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a right hook to the body.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a sloppy head kick and Tinsley moves out of range easily.

Tinsley rushes Die Rücksichtslos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Die Rücksichtslos as the two fighters clinch.
Die Rücksichtslos pushes Tinsley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Die Rücksichtslos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Die Rücksichtslos breaks the clinch.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a head kick that misses.
Tinsley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a head kick.

Die Rücksichtslos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tinsley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tinsley has a closed guard, preventing Die Rücksichtslos from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley wants to control but Die Rücksichtslos passes easily into half guard.

Die Rücksichtslos decides to return to a standing position.
Die Rücksichtslos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Tinsley.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Die Rücksichtslos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Tinsley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Tinsley wants the takedown. Die Rücksichtslos is fighting it off but Tinsley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Die Rücksichtslos's guard against the cage.
Tinsley throws an elbow that misses. Die Rücksichtslos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tinsley's guard. Nice move by Die Rücksichtslos!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Tinsley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tinsley swats away the attempt to clinch by Die Rücksichtslos.
Tinsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tinsley tries to clinch up but Die Rücksichtslos circles away and keeps his distance.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a leg kick but Tinsley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tinsley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Die Rücksichtslos jabs Tinsley right on the nose. Tinsley blinks but takes it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Die Rücksichtslos 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 Tinsley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tinsley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a wild body kick that Tinsley sees coming a mile off.
Die Rücksichtslos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinsley can do to turn this around?
Die Rücksichtslos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tinsley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a wild body kick that Tinsley sees coming a mile off.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tinsley shoots in but no luck this time.
Die Rücksichtslos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tinsley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Die Rücksichtslos is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Die Rücksichtslos manages to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Die Rücksichtslos here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Die Rücksichtslos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Die Rücksichtslos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tinsley has a takedown stuffed.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a body shot.
Tinsley is breathing heavily.
Die Rücksichtslos's corner calls for a 1-2. Die Rücksichtslos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That has opened up Jamal Tinsley's cut even more.

Die Rücksichtslos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tinsley's half guard.
Tinsley trying to control but Die Rücksichtslos postures up.
Die Rücksichtslos tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tinsley.
Die Rücksichtslos is taking a breather. Tinsley 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Die Rücksichtslos wants to get back to his feet.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tinsley wants to control but Die Rücksichtslos passes into side.
Tinsley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley wants to control but Die Rücksichtslos postures up.
Tinsley is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Tinsley is trying to control Die Rücksichtslos's posture but Die Rücksichtslos avoids it.

Die Rücksichtslos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tinsley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Die Rücksichtslos defends well and Tinsley ends up having to push Die Rücksichtslos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Tinsley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinsley is working for takedown but Die Rücksichtslos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Die Rücksichtslos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tinsley.
Tinsley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Die Rücksichtslos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Tinsley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Die Rücksichtslos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tinsley.
Tinsley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tinsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Die Rücksichtslos.
Tinsley lands a really nice looking cross but Die Rücksichtslos seems unphased.
Die Rücksichtslos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Tinsley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Die Rücksichtslos to the mat! Die Rücksichtslos manages to get full guard.
Die Rücksichtslos wants to stand but Tinsley is controlling the position.

Tinsley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Die Rücksichtslos dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tinsley controls Die Rücksichtslos momentarily but Die Rücksichtslos frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinsley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Die Rücksichtslos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tinsley's guard.
Tinsley controlling Die Rücksichtslos's posture.
Tinsley working a defensive guard here.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Die Rücksichtslos controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos just wasn't active enough.
Tinsley misses the body punch
and Die Rücksichtslos counters with a solid body kick.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a head kick.
Die Rücksichtslos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tinsley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tinsley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Die Rücksichtslos.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a two punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Die Rücksichtslos.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a wild body kick that Tinsley sees coming a mile off.
Tinsley tries for a takedown but Die Rücksichtslos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Die Rücksichtslos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Die Rücksichtslos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tinsley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tinsley can't get the takedown.
Die Rücksichtslos lands with a right to the head.
Die Rücksichtslos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Die Rücksichtslos tries a body shot but Tinsley blocks it.
Tinsley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tinsley is looking for a takedown.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Tinsley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Die Rücksichtslos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tinsley moves forwards but Die Rücksichtslos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Die Rücksichtslos connects with an inside leg kick.
Tinsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos is winning the standup battle so far.
Die Rücksichtslos slaps away a takedown attempt from Tinsley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tinsley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Die Rücksichtslos.
Die Rücksichtslos fails with a takedown attempt.
Tinsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Die Rücksichtslos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Die Rücksichtslos wants it to stay on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Die Rücksichtslos.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a high kick!
Tinsley misses with a body shot.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a head kick that misses.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a looping overhand right but Tinsley ducks down to avoid it.
Die Rücksichtslos lands with a kick to the temple. Tinsley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley shoots in and drives through. Die Rücksichtslos sprawls well.
Tinsley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tinsley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tinsley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Die Rücksichtslos rather than just go for the knockout.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tinsley blocks a head kick by Die Rücksichtslos.

Die Rücksichtslos drives through and clinches with Tinsley against the cage.
Die Rücksichtslos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Die Rücksichtslos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tinsley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Die Rücksichtslos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Die Rücksichtslos struggles to land a body shot inside as Tinsley controls his hands.
Tinsley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Die Rücksichtslos after a bit of a struggle.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tinsleys head.

Tinsley is rocked!
Tinsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Die Rücksichtslos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tinsley is still on wobbly legs! Can Die Rücksichtslos finish him?
Die Rücksichtslos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tinsley seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Die Rücksichtslos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Die Rücksichtslos lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tinsley to his knees! Die Rücksichtslos keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos!
After winning the bout, Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.