PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Kurtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurtis comes to the cage accompanied by Halo. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kurtis
vs
Tiger

192 cm
24
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurt Kurtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiger throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Tiger. No joy for Kurtis on that attempt.
Tiger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurtis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tony Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtis slips a jab from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a right hand
and Kurtis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tiger really felt that one!

Kurtis darts in and clinches Tiger up against the cage.
Tiger digs a right hand underneath Kurtis's ribcage. Kurtis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiger.
Good body shot from Tiger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurtis.
Tiger misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiger lands a right hand.
Tiger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurtis's elbow.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Kurtis avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiger.
Kurtis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tiger lands a body shot.
Tiger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurtis backwards.
Kurtis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiger walks away with a smile on his face. Kurtis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Kurtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kurtis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiger misses with some punches.
Tiger effectively controlling the action here.

Kurtis jumps guard.
Tiger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurtis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kurtis is looking for a triangle but Tiger pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtis wants to sweep but no luck.
Tiger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Tiger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kurtis on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtis ducks under a wild hook from Tiger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiger. Kurtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kurtis.
Tiger with a nice cross.

Tiger moves into the clinch.
Tiger lands a body shot.
Tiger lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tiger.
Tiger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Kurtis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kurtis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tiger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tiger wants to pass the guard but Kurtis is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger sitting in guard here, content to control.

Kurtis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kurtis is breathing heavily.
Tiger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tiger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kurtis fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiger scores with a shot to the body.
Tiger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kurtis moves into range and clinches up with Tiger.
Tiger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kurtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurtis can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tiger.
Kurtis wants to break free but Tiger has control.
Tiger misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurtis backwards.
Kurtis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiger smiles and moves away.
Kurtis staying out of range there.
Tiger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Tiger rushes Kurtis and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger lands with a left to the head.
Kurtis is trying to pull guard but Tiger has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Kurtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tony Tiger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Tiger.
Tiger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurtis backwards.
Kurtis being controlled against the cage.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tiger prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurtis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tiger pushes Kurtis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurtis wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Tiger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tiger lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiger.
A nice left hand lands by Tiger.
A right handed body shot lands from Tiger.
Tiger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurtiss head.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tiger.
Kurtis fails to pull guard.
Tiger scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiger lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiger.
Tiger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Tiger.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Kurtis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tiger slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Tiger.
A nice left hand lands by Tiger.
Tiger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tiger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiger.
Tiger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kurtis lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiger.
Tiger presses Kurtis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike.
Kurtis takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurtis backwards.
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiger.
Kurtis tries to pull guard but Tiger holds him up against the cage and eventually Kurtis drops back down to his feet.
Tiger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tiger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Tiger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tiger slowing the pace effectively.
Tiger throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurtis.
Tiger gets through Kurtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kurtis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiger smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Tiger pushes Kurtis up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Tiger.
Kurtis takes a shot to the head.
Tiger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kurtis throws a knee to the head but misses.

Kurtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurtis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kurtis goes for a double leg but Tiger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tiger continues to drive forward.
Tiger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurtis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tiger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kurtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurtis is trying to pull guard but Tiger has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kurtis wants to break free but Tiger has control.
Tiger has a couple of punches blocked by Kurtis.
Tiger keeps control of Kurtis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kurtis tries to pull guard but Tiger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Kurtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiger lands a nice uppercut.
Tiger gets through Kurtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiger lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiger lands a body punch.
Kurtis lands a good knee to the midsection. Tiger won't want to take too many of those.
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tiger is pressed up against the cage. Kurtis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tiger down to the mat. Tiger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiger misses with a shot to the body
and Kurtis counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Tiger.

Tiger pushes Kurtis up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiger lands a 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!
Kurtis prevents a body shot from Tiger.
Tiger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tiger lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiger.
Tiger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Tiger.
Kurtis taking a breather.
Tiger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kurtis has Tiger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tiger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurtis blocks a body shot from Tiger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiger lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurtis backwards.
Tiger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tiger pushes Kurtis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger stalling in the clinch.
Tiger lands with a light punch inside.
Tiger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Tiger on the inside.
Tiger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurtis backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiger.
Tiger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger stalls.
Tiger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurtiss head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtis missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tiger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Tiger.
Tiger lands a nice uppercut.
Tiger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurtis is trying to pull guard but Tiger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Kurt Kurtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurtis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tiger scores with a jab. Kurtis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Tiger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tiger!
A victorious Tony Tiger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.