PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout has chosen Back in Black - AC/DC as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

International
vs
Stout

186 cm
25
169 lbs
9 - 11 - 1

175 cm
26
165 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Adrenaline

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Travis International!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout misses with a right hand
and International counters with a nice uppercut.
Stout takes a swing at International's ribcage but misses.
Stout throws an overhand right that lands on International's shoulder, as International tries to avoid the shot.
International lands with a shot to the body.
Stout throws an off balance right hand
and International counters with a lovely straight right hand!
International dodges the punch combination from Stout.
Stout throws a hook but International avoids it easily.
International avoids the body shot from Stout.
Stout misses with a body shot.
Stout lands a nice looking body shot.
Stout throws an overhand right that lands on International's shoulder, as International tries to avoid the shot.
International scores with a body shot.
Stout throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck International on the side of 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!
International throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
International misses with a hook.
Stout takes a swing at International's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces International back to the cage. Stout follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
International misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stout.
Stout walks into a straight right hand from International.
International scores with a nice strike.

International has managed to clinch.
International lands a left hand.
Stout struggles to land a body shot inside as International controls his hands.
International tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from International.
International lands a right hand.
Stout misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stout lands with a light punch inside.
International misses with a short punch on the inside.
International looking to throw knees to the head but Stout is blocking nicely.
Stout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from International.
Stout is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
International throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stout is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for International to work.
Stout tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stout lands with a left to the head.
International just leaning against Stout, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stout.
Stout swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
International stalling.
Stout lands on the inside with an uppercut.
International blocks a body shot from Stout.
Stout lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
International is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stout throws a punch but it's blocked by International.
Stout misses with a punch on the inside.
Stout lands with a right to the head.
International stalling.
Stout tries to throw a body punch but International avoids it by throwing Stout back against the cage.
Stout goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stout is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but International is keeping busy.
Stout swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
International blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
International misses with a shot to the kidneys.
International taking a breather.
Stout takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Sam Stout has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stout blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stout is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short right from Stout.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stout.
Stout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
International with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
International has a couple of punches blocked by Stout.
Stout looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
International prevents a body shot from Stout.
Stout misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Travis International will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Stout's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stout scores with a hook to the body. International takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
International moves out of range as Stout strikes.
International ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
International takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
International throws a jab but it's blocked by Stout.
International connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stout momentarily.
International moves out of range as Stout strikes.
Stout moves out of range of the strikes.
International walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
International is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
International misses with a body shot.
International throws a lazy right hand but Stout sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stout displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as International throws out the jab.
International dodges the punch combination from Stout.
Travis International is winning the standup battle so far.
International avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stout misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
International keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stout misses with an uppercut
and Stout takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
International uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stout.
Stout moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

International is rocked!

It looks like Travis International has been cut.
Nice jab there from Stout.
Oh International is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
International throws a nice looking combination but Stout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stout throws a jab but it's blocked by International.
Stout drops International with a naaaaasty hook - International is in real trouble here! Stout dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Stout!
Sam Stout tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.