PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Tequila (ranked 5001 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumpel Stiltskin (ranked 5943 p4p, 591 weight class). Tequila comes to the cage accompanied by ERRA - Drift. Rumpel Stiltskin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Tequila
vs
Stiltskin

152 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emil Tequila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rumpel Stiltskin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tequila shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stiltskin as he avoids it easily.

Stiltskin forces Tequila back against the cage and clinches.
Tequila could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stiltskin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tequila pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stiltskin tries to score with a low kick but Tequila moves his leg out of the way.
Tequila attempts a counter takedown but Stiltskin avoids it well and moves away.
Stiltskin stuffs the takedown attempt from Tequila. Tequila gets slowly back to his feet.
Tequila tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stiltskin defends well and Tequila ends up having to push Stiltskin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Tequila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiltskin lands a front kick.

Stiltskin lands a big head kick that sends Tequila tumbling to the mat! Stiltskin takes a step backwards and waves Tequila back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Emil Tequila has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stiltskin has Tequila up against the cage in a clinch.
Stiltskin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stiltskin prevents a takedown attempt there.

Stiltskin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tequila shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stiltskin as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltskin pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Stiltskin moves into the clinch successfully.
Tequila has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stiltskin after a bit of a struggle.

Stiltskin breaks the clinch.

Stiltskin forces Tequila back against the cage and clinches.
Tequila tries for a takedown but Stiltskin manages to get underhooks.
Stiltskin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tequila is looking for a takedown.
Tequila is looking for a takedown.

Stiltskin breaks from the clinch.

Stiltskin gets a clinch.

Stiltskin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stiltskin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tequila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stiltskin's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stiltskin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tequila works over Stiltskin with some ground and pound from guard.
Tequila throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tequila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stiltskin working a defensive guard here.
Tequila postures up and lands a big shot to Stiltskin's brow.
Stiltskin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tequila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stiltskin wants to stand up but Tequila is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tequila throws a big right hand that misses.
Tequila with a nice head shot there.
Tequila is working Stiltskin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tequila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stiltskin has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila stands up over Stiltskin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tequila cracks Stiltskin with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Tequila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stiltskin's head.
Stiltskin wants to sweep but no luck.
Tequila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tequila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Stiltskin wriggles free and stands up.
Tequila shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stiltskin pinned against the cage. Stiltskin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tequila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stiltskin but Stiltskin pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Tequila is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stiltskin's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiltskin regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tequila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tequila with a nice head shot there.
Tequila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tequila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tequila is working Stiltskin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stiltskin wants to stand and escape but Tequila is having none of it.
Tequila connects with a couple of short punches.
Stiltskin has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila with a nice head shot there.
Tequila distracts Stiltskin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tequila postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tequila works over Stiltskin with some ground and pound from guard.
Tequila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tequila with a nice head shot there.
Tequila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tequila postures up and lands a big shot to Stiltskin's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rumpel Stiltskin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emil Tequila's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stiltskin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stiltskin wants to clinch.
Stiltskin slaps away a takedown attempt from Tequila, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tequila staying out of range there.
Tequila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stiltskin's waist but Stiltskin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tequila off to one side.
Tequila shoots in for a double leg but Stiltskin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Tequila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tequila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stiltskin defends it nicely.
Stiltskin wants to counter the offense by Tequila and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tequila scores with a takedown into Stiltskin's guard.
Tequila lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tequila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stiltskin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Stiltskin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tequila has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Stiltskin manages to break the clinch.
Tequila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stiltskin leaves Tequila with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stiltskin connects with a high kick.
Tequila fails with a takedown attempt.
Stiltskin wants to counter the offense by Tequila and move into the clinch position.
Tequila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stiltskin is fending him off so far but Tequila persists. Nope, Stiltskin circles away and we're back to standing.
Stiltskin wants to counter with a clinch but Tequila pushes him away.
Tequila tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stiltskin defends well and Tequila ends up having to push Stiltskin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Stiltskin has Tequila up against the cage in a clinch.
Tequila has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stiltskin after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tequila.
Tequila is working for takedown but Stiltskin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tequila is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stiltskin pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Stiltskin drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stiltskin looking to control.
Stiltskin has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tequila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tequila cracks Stiltskin with a solid left hand.
Tequila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stiltskin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tequila chips away with some ground and pound.
Tequila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tequila lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tequila distracts Stiltskin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stiltskin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tequila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stiltskin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Stiltskin wriggles free and stands up.
Tequila tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stiltskin swivels and escapes.
Stiltskin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stiltskin throws a body shot but no joy.
Stiltskin stuffs the takedown.
Stiltskin shapes to counter with a head kick.

Stiltskin gets a clinch.

Stiltskin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tequila lands a couple of digs.
Tequila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tequila throws a big elbow that misses.
Tequila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stiltskin's head.
Tequila scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Tequila scoring with some ground and pound.
Tequila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tequila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tequila is in close to Stiltskin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.

Stiltskin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stiltskin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rumpel Stiltskin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emil Tequila's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Tequila or perhaps it was just good defense by Stiltskin, which made it look bad.

Stiltskin clinches with his opponent.
Stiltskin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tequila.

Stiltskin is trying to trip Tequila. He has hold of a leg but Tequila is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stiltskin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stiltskin stopping the sweep attempt from Tequila.
Emil Tequila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tequila wants to stand and escape but Stiltskin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiltskin lands a couple of elbows.
Tequila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Stiltskin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tequila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tequila lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tequila won't allow Stiltskin to get back to his feet.
Tequila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tequila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tequila prevents Stiltskin from getting back to his feet.
Tequila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stiltskin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stiltskin has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tequila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tequila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stiltskin's head.
Tequila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stiltskin's head.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tequila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tequila is in close to Stiltskin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tequila lands a couple of digs.
Tequila is in close to Stiltskin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tequila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tequila lands a couple of elbows.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Stiltskin is looking to stand up but Tequila isn't so interested in that idea.
Tequila lands a couple of digs.
Stiltskin wants to get back to his feet but Tequila is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tequila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stiltskin is looking to stand up but Tequila isn't so interested in that idea.
Tequila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tequila works over Stiltskin with some ground and pound from guard.
Stiltskin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tequila is controlling him.
Stiltskin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tequila distracts Stiltskin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stiltskin working a defensive guard here.
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tequila lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tequila scoring with some ground and pound.
Tequila works over Stiltskin with some ground and pound from guard.
Tequila lands a couple of elbows.
Tequila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stiltskin wants to stand but Tequila is controlling the position.
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tequila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tequila lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Tequila postures up.
Tequila won't allow Stiltskin to get back to his feet.
Tequila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tequila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tequila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tequila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stiltskin's head.
Tequila connects with a couple of short punches.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Tequila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Tequila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Tequila showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stiltskin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rumpel Stiltskin!