PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Comanche Todd has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Comanche Todd seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Todd
vs
Kootz

185 cm
29
185 lbs
13 - 17 - 0

183 cm
31
185 lbs
15 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

AnonymouS

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 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Comanche Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rage Kootz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kootz doesn't seem phased though.
Todd thuds a left hand into Kootz's body.
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kootz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kootz, as that shot connected.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Kootz throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Kootz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Todd misses with a hook
and Kootz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd throws a series of punches but Kootz avoids them all with ease.
Kootz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd tries to bum rush Kootz with a series of wild strikes but Kootz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Kootz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Todd's knee momentarily.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kootz.
Kootz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kootz misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
Todd cracks Kootz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kootz throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Kootz scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd cracks Kootz with a good jab.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Kootz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Todd misses with a combination
and Kootz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Todd throws a body punch but Kootz moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kootz.
Comanche Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kootz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Todd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Todd is being controlled here.
Kootz trying to control the position but Todd is working away.
Todd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Kootz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Todd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Todd being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd tries to improve position but can't.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kootz trying to control the position but Todd is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A cross from Todd lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kootz drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kootz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Todd takes a swing at Kootz's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Todd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Kootz is rocked!
Todd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kootz.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd throws a jab when Kootz was well out of range.
Kootz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
and Kootz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kootz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Kootz's head but Kootz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Comanche Todd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A big left from Todd misses.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kootz manages to avoid it.
Kootz scores with a jab.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Kootz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kootz ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Kootz goes for a double leg but Todd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Todd continues to drive forward.
Todd working hard to break the clinch.
Kootz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kootz scores with a shot to the side of Todd's head.
Todd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Todd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Todd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kootz has him pressed against the cage.
Kootz scores with a shot to the side of Todd's head.
Kootz throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Kootz lands a shot to the body.
Kootz lands a shoulder strike.
Todd can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd has had enough of the clinch but Kootz keeps him there for the moment.
Kootz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kootz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kootz slowing the pace effectively.
Todd wants to break free but Kootz has control.
Kootz scores with a shot to the side of Todd's head.
Todd wants to break free but Kootz has control.
Todd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kootz has him pressed against the cage.
Kootz misses with the head strike.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Todd is trying to break free.
Kootz is trying to maintain a safe position but Todd gets an underhook and turns Kootz into the cage.

Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Todd checks a low kick from Kootz.
Todd swinging wildly here.
Todd throws a sloppy body shot
and Kootz counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd blocks a head kick by Kootz.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Todd connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd throws a jab when Kootz was well out of range.
Kootz punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Kootz is just out of range.
Todd misses with a hook. Kootz ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kootz to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd throws a hook but Kootz blocks it.
Kootz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Kootz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kootz throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kootz.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Kootz moves away and avoids it.
Kootz misses with a body shot.
Kootz misses with a looping left.
Kootz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Todd thuds a left hand into Kootz's body.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Todd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kootz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Kootz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kootz just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd leaves Kootz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Todd swings for the body but Kootz moves out of range.
Kootz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Kootz's head.
Todd misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rage Kootz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kootz, as that shot connected.
Kootz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todd as he avoids it easily.
Kootz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kootz lands a head shot.
Todd scores with a punch to the head.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kootz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kootz.
Kootz lands a high kick!

Todd is rocked!
Todd swings for the body but Kootz moves out of range.
Oh Todd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kootz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd misses the body punch
and Kootz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Todd thinking.
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!
Kootz avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Kootz misses with a head kick.
Todd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Kootz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd cracks Kootz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Comanche Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kootz is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kootz on the side of the head.
Kootz gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Todd gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kootz is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Comanche Todd!
Comanche Todd thanked the fans post fight for their support.