PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Irenicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irenicus has chosen Shadows of Amn as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hitzlsperger
vs
Irenicus

175 cm
31
160 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

178 cm
29
165 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
KnockOut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Irenicus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irenicus blocks a head kick by Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hitzlsperger scores with a body shot.
Irenicus misses with a hook. Hitzlsperger ducked under it nicely.
Irenicus throws a hook but Hitzlsperger blocks it.
Jon Irenicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Hitzlsperger misses.
Hitzlsperger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irenicus! But no joy.
Hitzlsperger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irenicus counters with a body kick.
Hitzlsperger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Irenicus has time to react.
Hitzlsperger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitzlsperger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Irenicus.
Irenicus checks a low kick from Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus misses with a looping right.
Hitzlsperger takes a swing at Irenicus's ribcage but misses.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick
and Irenicus counters with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus keeps Hitzlsperger at a distance using the push kick.
A clash of legs there as Irenicus blocks the low kick.
Irenicus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitzlsperger moves away from the strike by Irenicus.
A quick step to the side and Hitzlsperger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitzlsperger dodges the punch combination from Irenicus.
Hitzlsperger cracks the inside of Irenicus's front leg.
Irenicus avoids a kick to the body.
Irenicus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hitzlsperger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irenicus manages to avoid it.
Irenicus misses with a hook.
Hitzlsperger avoids the head kick by Irenicus.
Hitzlsperger looks to land a body kick but Irenicus moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger throws a sloppy body shot
and Irenicus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger is looking to wear down Irenicus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hitzlsperger defending well as Irenicus loads up on a big left hand.
Hitzlsperger shoots in for a takedown but Irenicus shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Irenicus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hitzlsperger throws a looping overhand right but Irenicus ducks down to avoid it.
Irenicus throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Irenicus misses.
Hitzlsperger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at aLion's MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Jon Irenicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Irenicus misses.
Hitzlsperger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hitzlsperger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hitzlsperger misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Irenicus 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 Hitzlsperger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hitzlsperger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Irenicus tenderised Hitzlsperger's leg. Hitzlsperger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irenicus misses with a left hand
and Hitzlsperger counters with a straight right hand.
Hitzlsperger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hitzlsperger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Irenicus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger blocks a head kick by Irenicus.
Irenicus moves out of range of the strikes.
Irenicus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irenicus cracks Hitzlsperger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hitzlsperger misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger is looking to score with low kicks.
Irenicus looks to land a left hand but Hitzlsperger moved out of range nicely.
Hitzlsperger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitzlsperger backing away here, and Irenicus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hitzlsperger throws a series of punches but Irenicus avoids them all with ease.
Hitzlsperger slips a jab from Irenicus.
Irenicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irenicus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Irenicus connects with a jab.
Irenicus misses with an uppercut
and Hitzlsperger counters with a body kick that stops Irenicus in his tracks momentarily.
Irenicus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Hitzlsperger misses.
Hitzlsperger digs a good hook to Irenicus's body.

Hitzlsperger drives through with a takedown into Irenicus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hitzlsperger trying to control but Irenicus is working from the bottom.
Hitzlsperger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irenicus pulls Hitzlsperger in to control the position.
Irenicus is continuing to stall.
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 Udo Hitzlsperger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick
and Irenicus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jon Irenicus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hitzlsperger misses with a wild body shot.
Hitzlsperger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irenicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick which misses Irenicus's front leg but catches the back leg as Irenicus tries to avoid it.
Irenicus takes one to the side of the head.
Irenicus throws the left hand but Hitzlsperger avoids the punch easily.
Hitzlsperger throws a big counter combination but Irenicus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hitzlsperger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Irenicus is able to avoid easily.
Irenicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irenicus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hitzlsperger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger ducks right into an uppercut from Irenicus.
Hitzlsperger lands a glancing blow to the side of Irenicus's head.
Irenicus lands a leg kick that knocks Hitzlsperger off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Irenicus misses.
Hitzlsperger throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitzlsperger avoids a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hitzlsperger.

It looks like Jon Irenicus has been cut.
Hitzlsperger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hitzlsperger throws a lazy right hand but Irenicus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irenicus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Irenicus throws a chopping leg kick but Hitzlsperger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Irenicus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irenicus just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitzlsperger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Irenicus misses the jab.
Hitzlsperger slips under a jab.
Irenicus misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger throws a jab but it's blocked by Irenicus.
Irenicus lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitzlsperger with a jab.
Hitzlsperger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Hitzlsperger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitzlsperger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Irenicus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hitzlsperger's knee momentarily.
Hitzlsperger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Irenicus scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitzlsperger should have avoided that one.
Hitzlsperger defending well as Irenicus loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Irenicus catches Hitzlsperger right on the button with a cross.
Hitzlsperger misses with a looping right.
Irenicus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hitzlsperger throws a chopping leg kick but Irenicus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irenicus wants it to stay on the feet.
Irenicus tries a quick counter leg kick but Hitzlsperger is wise to it.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick that misses.
Hitzlsperger tries to move into range but Irenicus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hitzlsperger connects with a body shot.
Hitzlsperger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Irenicus.
Hitzlsperger slips a straight right by Irenicus.
Irenicus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hitzlsperger misses its target.
Irenicus blocks a head kick by Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Irenicus.
Hitzlsperger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irenicus pinned against the cage. Irenicus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus tries to land a front kick but Hitzlsperger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hitzlsperger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Irenicus throws a low kick, looking for Hitzlsperger's leg but Hitzlsperger calmly moves out of range.
Irenicus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irenicus! But no joy.
Hitzlsperger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irenicus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irenicus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitzlsperger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hitzlsperger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irenicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hitzlsperger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Irenicus doesn't seem bothered though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus misses with a low kick as Hitzlsperger jumps back.
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 Udo Hitzlsperger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Irenicus's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Hitzlsperger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Irenicus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Irenicus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitzlsperger on the side of the head.

Hitzlsperger is rocked!
Irenicus drops Hitzlsperger with a big left hand! Hitzlsperger is injured, injured bad! Irenicus jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Irenicus!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Irenicus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.