PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Epicity (ranked 3402 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Rutten (ranked 2413 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Epicity might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Semi Charmed Life. This should be fireworks!

Epicity
vs
Rutten

185 cm
35
177 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turbo Epicity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten wants to clinch up but Epicity keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Epicity.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Epicity.
Epicity lands a head kick!
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity throws a one two combo.
Rutten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Epicity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Rutten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epicity connects with a right hand. Rutten shakes it off.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epicity finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Epicity closes the distance and pushes Rutten back into the cage.

Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epicity throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Epicity lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.

Epicity closes the distance and pushes Rutten back into the cage.

Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a solid body kick.
Epicity lands a body shot.
Epicity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Jab from Epicity.
Epicity scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity lands with a cross.
Epicity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutten at a distance.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutten shoots in looking for a takedown but Epicity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rutten's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rutten throws a right and a left that Epicity avoids nicely.
Epicity's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutten under the eye.
A left lands for Epicity.
Epicity connects with a body shot.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot.

Epicity fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutten, pushing him back against the cage.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epicity.
Epicity keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutten's efforts to push away.
Epicity stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is looking for a takedown.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Epicity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Epicity's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity lands a nice uppercut.

Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epicity cracks the inside of Rutten's front leg.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
and Epicity counters with a nice body kick.
Epicity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epicity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epicity cracks the inside of Rutten's front leg.
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!
Epicity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epicity lands a nice hook to Rutten's body. Rutten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Epicity circles away easily
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epicity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Epicity.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Epicity shows good takedown defense.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Epicity stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epicity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rutten back to the cage. Epicity follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity lands with a shot to the body.
Rutten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epicity.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Epicity instigates a clinch.
Rutten has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Epicity avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Epicity.
Epicity pushes Rutten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epicity.

Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutten is trying desperately to land a takedown but Epicity is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rutten.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutten has time to react.
Rutten walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity digs a good body shot into Rutten's ribs.
That kick from Epicity tenderised Rutten's leg. Rutten is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Epicity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity lands a nice shot that snaps Rutten's head back.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Epicity lands a jab to the nose.
Epicity throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Rutten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sebastian Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Epicity digs a good hook to Rutten's body.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Epicity tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epicity connects with a crisp jab.
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Epicity darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutten. Rutten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Epicity rushes Rutten and presses him up against the cage.

Epicity breaks the clinch.
Epicity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Epicity.
Rutten darts in looking for a takedown but Epicity gets double underhooks and turns Rutten into the cage.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epicity finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
Jab, jab by Epicity - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat.
Epicity lands with a thumping leg kick.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutten has time to react.
Rutten is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
Epicity stuffs the takedown.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Rutten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Epicity lands with a straight right. Rutten didn't see that one coming.
Epicity scores with a jab. Rutten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Epicity sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutten on the wrong end of a kick 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!
Rutten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
Epicity moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Rutten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epicity avoids it really well and circles away.
Epicity throwing a counter right hand but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epicity is looking to slow Rutten down with leg kicks.
Epicity scores with a punch to the head.
Epicity lands a head shot.
Rutten fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity lands a head kick. Rutten smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epicity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Epicity.
Rutten shoots and misses
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Epicity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epicity.
Nice uppercut there from Epicity.
Epicity thumps Rutten with a low kick.
Epicity lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Epicity connects with a high kick.

It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Rutten drops his hands momentarily and Epicity takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity scores with a leg kick.
Epicity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutten's hands.
Rutten closes the distance but Epicity moves to the side
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
Epicity moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turbo Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Epicity cracks Rutten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epicity.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Epicity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutten.
Epicity lands with a kick to the temple. Rutten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Epicity scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten with a poor takedown
and Epicity counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Epicity lands a leg kick that knocks Rutten off balance momentarily.
Epicity connects with a looping right hand.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epicity scores with a jab to the jaw.
Epicity connects with a right hand. Rutten shakes it off.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutten tries to clinch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutten.
Good exchange - Epicity coming out on top.
Epicity lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Epicity lands a two punch combo.
Epicity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutten at a distance.
Rutten shoots and misses
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Epicity.
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutten has time to react.
Rutten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epicity scores with a head kick.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epicity lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten tries to move into range but Epicity moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Epicity tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epicity moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutten.
It looked like Epicity was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sebastian Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turbo Epicity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epicity works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epicity has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!
Turbo Epicity really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.