PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tigh
vs
Ritter

198 cm
29
280 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

190 cm
25
278 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Bullet Proof System

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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Ritter!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ritter moves out of range as Tigh strikes.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigh manages to avoid it.
Ritter throws a low kick, looking for Tigh's leg but Tigh calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Tigh lands.

It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tigh counter with a right hand.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tigh moves away.
A quick step to the side and Tigh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tigh.
Ritter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tigh.
Ritter defending well as Tigh loads up on a big left hand.

Ritter instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Ritter.
Ritter tries to throw a body punch but Tigh avoids it by throwing Ritter back against the cage.
Ritter lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Ritter can't find room to land a body shot as Tigh controls the action.
Ritter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Tigh manages to break the clinch.
Ritter misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ritter throws out the jab.
Ritter misses with a low kick as Tigh jumps back.
Ritter connects with a crisp jab.
Tigh misses with a hook. Ritter ducked under it nicely.
Ritter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ritter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritter tries a quick counter leg kick but Tigh is wise to it.
Ritter swinging wildly here.
Tigh misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Tigh.
Tigh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ritter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tigh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ritter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tigh to score with a decent uppercut.
Ritter misses with a straight left.
Ritter misses the shot to the body.
Tigh's corner calls for a 1-2. Tigh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritter misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter throws a series of punches but Tigh moves out of range.
Ritter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ritter is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice combination there by Tigh.
Tigh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritter moves away.
Ritter tried to score with a low kick but Tigh checks it.
Ritter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Tigh.
Tigh takes one to the side of the head.
Ritter throws a solid leg kick but Tigh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ritter.
Ritter doesn't manage to clinch there - Tigh circles away.
A lazy left from Ritter finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tigh misses with a straight right.
Ritter lands with a good body shot.
Ritter scores with a hook to the body. Tigh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ritter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tigh.
Tigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritter lands with an overhand left.
Tigh slips a straight right by Ritter.
Ritter throws a chopping leg kick but Tigh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ritter misses with an uppercut
and Tigh counters with a left to the body.
Ritter wants to clinch up but Tigh keeps it at a distance.
Ritter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tigh circles away quickly and effectively.
Tigh scores with a nice strike.
Tigh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritter throws a hook but Tigh blocks it.
Ritter moves out of range as Tigh strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigh throws a hook to the side of Ritter's head but Ritter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritter throws a jab when Tigh was well out of range.
Ritter misses with a leg kick
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tigh slips a straight right by Ritter.
Ritter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ritter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tigh finds it's way round the side to connect with Ritter's head.
Tigh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ritter throws a jab but it's blocked by Tigh.
Tigh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritter works over Tigh's head and body with a nice combination.
Ritter throws a big shot that misses.
Tigh connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tigh misses with a head kick.
A big left from Tigh misses.
Tigh needs to keep his hands up - Ritter had a free shot at his head there.
Ritter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tigh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Saul Tigh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tigh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ritter staying out of range there.
Saul Tigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Ritter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tighs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tigh misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Tigh misses.
Ritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tigh was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritter.
Ritter is looking to clinch but Tigh is avoiding it.
Ritter throws a lazy right hand but Tigh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tigh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tigh throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ritter! But no joy.
Ritter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritter there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Ritter there.
Ritter misses with an uppercut. Tigh saw that one coming.
Ritter throws a lazy right hand but Tigh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ritter scores with a body shot.
Tigh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh slips a jab from Ritter.
Ritter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ritter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tigh slips under a jab from Ritter.
Ritter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ritter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ritter misses with a straight left.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.
Tigh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ritter lands a nice looking body shot.
Ritter throws a hook but Tigh blocks it.
Ritter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
Tigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Ritter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ritter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ritter slips a jab and a cross from Tigh.
Tigh on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tigh throws out a loose jab but Ritter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Tigh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tigh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ritter misses the body punch
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ritter tries a low kick but Tigh avoids it.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigh manages to avoid it.
Tigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tigh slips under a jab from Ritter.
Ritter throws a jab when Tigh was well out of range.
Ritter swinging wildly here.
Tigh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tigh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ritter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ritter.
Ritter tries to clinch
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tigh checks a leg kick.
Tigh is looking to counter punch.
Tigh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ritter.
Ritter misses with a hook.
Ritter walks into a straight right hand from Tigh.
Ritter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tigh is looking for a counter combo.
Tigh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Ritter.
Ritter throws a body punch but Tigh moves out of range.
Ritter lands a jab.
Ritter jabs Tigh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Ritter misses.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tigh throws a hook to the side of Ritter's head but Ritter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tigh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tigh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tigh's head.
Tigh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ritter misses the target.
Tigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tigh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ritter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ritter throws a jab when Tigh was well out of range.
Tigh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ritter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tigh counters with a series of strikes. Ritter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Ritter 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Ritter is rocked!
Ritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Ritter misses.
As Ritter backs away, Tigh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sylvester Ritter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ritter throws a hook to the side of Tigh's head but Tigh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritter misses with a body shot.
Ritter throws a body punch but Tigh moves out of range.
Ritter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Ritter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tigh throws the left hand but Ritter avoids the punch easily.
Ritter blocks a head kick by Tigh.
Ritter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ritter misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Ritter misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter takes a swing at Tigh's ribcage but misses.
Tigh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ritter misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tigh misses the target.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tigh throws the left hand but Ritter avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter staying out of range there.
Ritter scores with a nice head shot.
Ritter swings for the body but Tigh moves out of range.
Tigh throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Ritter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tigh dodges the punch combination from Ritter.
Nice defenses there by Tigh.
Ritter works Tigh's body with a nice hook.
Ritter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tigh on the side of the head.
Tigh swats away the attempt to clinch by Ritter.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tigh moves away.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tigh moves away.
Tigh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tigh.
Ritter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tigh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ritter thinking.
Ritter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritter throws out a loose jab but Tigh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tigh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ritter thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tigh.
Ritter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tigh digs a good hook to Ritter's body.
Ritter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ritter looks to score with a jab to the body but Tigh is just out of range.
Tigh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ritter misses with an uppercut
and Ritter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.
Tigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ritter clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh can't find room to land a body shot as Ritter controls the action.
Ritter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Tigh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ritter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
Tigh tries a head kick but it misses.
Tigh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Tigh.
Tigh throws a one two combo.
Ritter just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritter walks into a stiff left hand from Tigh.
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Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Tigh!
Saul Tigh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.