PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Van Beethoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Beethoven comes to the cage accompanied by Beethoven-Symphony 7. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Van Beethoven
vs
Avery

213 cm
31
277 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

198 cm
24
258 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

SP Ultimate Nutrition

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

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 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Van Beethoven !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Avery!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Beethoven misses with a body shot.
Van Beethoven lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Avery backs up against the cage.
Van Beethoven has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Beethoven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avery feints and then cracks Van Beethoven 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Beethoven down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Beethoven throws a sloppy head kick and Avery moves out of range easily.
Avery scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Avery - just one landing.
Avery fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Beethoven in the body.
Avery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Beethoven throws out the jab.
Avery scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Beethoven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avery checks a low kick from Van Beethoven .
Avery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avery lands a high kick!

It looks like Wolfgang Van Beethoven has been cut.
Van Beethoven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Avery's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Beethoven throws a jab but it's blocked by Avery.
Van Beethoven throws a hook but Avery avoids it easily.
Avery throws a sloppy head kick and Van Beethoven moves out of range easily.
Van Beethoven tried to score with a low kick but Avery checks it.
Avery lands a nice hook to Van Beethoven 's body. Van Beethoven takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Beethoven throws out a leg kick but Avery moves out of range and Van Beethoven only half commits.
Van Beethoven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avery walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Van Beethoven .

Avery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Beethoven 's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Van Beethoven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Beethoven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Avery is working away from the top position though.
Avery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Beethoven is trying to stand up here but Avery is controlling him well.
Van Beethoven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Avery is working away from the top position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Avery there.
Van Beethoven trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Avery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Beethoven trying to hold on to Avery's head to control him but Avery postures up.
Avery content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Avery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beethoven tries to roll over but Avery keeps him under control.
Van Beethoven gets full guard.
Avery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Avery is stalling in the full guard.
Avery slips nicely into half guard.
Avery seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Avery wants to pass to mount but Van Beethoven is defending the position.
Van Beethoven is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Beethoven wants to control but Avery is keeping busy.
Avery is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Beethoven trying to control here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Beethoven is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Van Beethoven is looking to improve his position.
Avery controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Beethoven has hold of Avery's hands but Avery slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Beethoven trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Avery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Van Beethoven 's cut.
That's time! Van Beethoven 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Van Beethoven is looking to land body kicks.
Van Beethoven 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.
Van Beethoven circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avery. That's going to slow Van Beethoven down.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt - Van Beethoven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avery on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Van Beethoven .
Wolfgang Van Beethoven is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Beethoven lands a jab to the nose.
Van Beethoven thows a leg kick but Avery checks it
and Avery counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avery buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Beethoven throws a lazy body kick
and Avery counters with a good low kick that Van Beethoven was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Beethoven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Avery.
Van Beethoven throws a leg kick but Avery sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Beethoven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wolfgang Van Beethoven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Beethoven tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Beethoven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avery. Avery obviously looking to wear him down.
Avery tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Beethoven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avery checks a leg kick.
Van Beethoven is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Avery lands with a right hand.
Van Beethoven lands a jab to Avery's midsection.
Van Beethoven throws a head kick that Avery semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Beethoven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery ducks under a wild hook from Van Beethoven .
A punch lands to the side of Avery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avery throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Avery. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Donk. Van Beethoven catches Avery right on the button with a cross.
Van Beethoven throws a right hand that misses
and Avery counters with a good low kick that Van Beethoven was not able to check.
Avery throws a low kick, looking for Van Beethoven 's leg but Van Beethoven calmly moves out of range.
Van Beethoven throws a chopping leg kick but Avery manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Beethoven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avery was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Beethoven .
Avery plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Beethoven is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Van Beethoven throws a chopping leg kick but Avery manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Van Beethoven misses its intended target.
Avery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beethoven checks the leg kick nicely there.
Avery moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Van Beethoven misses.
Van Beethoven looks to score with a jab to the body but Avery is just out of range.
Avery wants to slow Van Beethoven down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Beethoven throws a leg kick but Avery sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avery throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Van Beethoven misses.
Van Beethoven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Avery, as that shot connected.
Van Beethoven throws a body kick that misses
and Avery counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Avery.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Avery moves into the clinch.
Van Beethoven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Avery - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Beethoven is trying to force a seperation but Avery has the dominant position.

Avery lands a big knee to the head and Van Beethoven goes down! Avery is looking to finish!
Van Beethoven is looking for a sweep.
Avery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Avery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Avery cracks Van Beethoven with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avery working the ground and pound.
Avery working the ground and pound.

Van Beethoven is rocked!
Avery in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Van Beethoven looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Avery turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Avery!
Marcus Avery made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am Back baby ,I can't be beat, I won't be beat, had a great camp, thanks to Taco and the boys, Steel and all my fans. I know everyone in the UK was watching me kick some ass. It doesn't stop here, I'm gonna be pound for pound number one, Steel and Assasi know it, I'm hung too!'.