PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokenhizer has chosen The Lucky Bullets "Cross the Line" as his entrance music. Aaron Average could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hanz Stokenhizer's chin.

Average
vs
Stokenhizer

178 cm
25
156 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

184 cm
32
162 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanz Stokenhizer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Average does it's job there.
Average will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Average is defended easily by Stokenhizer.
Stokenhizer dodges the punch combination from Average.
Average will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokenhizer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Average's head.
Average is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stokenhizer.

Average instigates a clinch.
Average is trying to pull guard but Stokenhizer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stokenhizer misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stokenhizer has him pressed against the cage.
Average tries for a takedown but Stokenhizer manages to get underhooks.

Stokenhizer jumps into guard, dragging Average to the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Average postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stokenhizer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Average, into his guard.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average is working hard here to advance position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Average wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Average fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Average clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stokenhizer throws an elbow that misses.

Average escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Average misses with a double jab.
Average throws a series of strikes that have Stokenhizer backpedaling.
Average thows a body shot but no joy.

Average closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stokenhizer did well to prevent Average getting side control.
Average thows a huge punch but Stokenhizer dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Average is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stokenhizer is just riding it out for now. Average eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Average drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stokenhizer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Average has Stokenhizer in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Average dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Average misses with a takedown
and Stokenhizer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average lands a nice shot that snaps Stokenhizer's head back.
Average misses with a hook to the body
and Stokenhizer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Average uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Average shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stokenhizer but Stokenhizer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Average tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stokenhizer leaves Average with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Average digs a good hook to Stokenhizer's body.
Stokenhizer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average with a poor takedown
and Stokenhizer counters with a stiff right hand.
Stokenhizer stuffs the takedown attempt from Average. Average gets slowly back to his feet.

Stokenhizer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Stokenhizer.
Average trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stokenhizer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there.

We're going to have a standup here because Aaron Average wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Average ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stokenhizer moves away.
Aaron Average is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Average.
Aaron Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokenhizer misses with a head kick.
Average looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Average drives through and clinches with Stokenhizer against the cage.
Average jumps guard but Stokenhizer stands there with Average around his waist. Average gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stokenhizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Average's face.
Stokenhizer tries a knee to the head but Average blocks it.
Stokenhizer misses with a knee strike.
Stokenhizer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stokenhizer misses with a knee to the head.
Average is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stokenhizer is defending well.
Average is looking to break free of the clinch but Stokenhizer has double underhooks.
Stokenhizer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Average blocks it with crossed arms.
Stokenhizer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Average dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Stokenhizer ducks under a wild hook from Average.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Average.
Average throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stokenhizer.
Average looks to land a left hand but Stokenhizer moved out of range nicely.
Average throws a hook but Stokenhizer avoids it easily.

Average dives in and scores a takedown into Stokenhizer's guard.
Stokenhizer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Average wants to control from the top but Stokenhizer keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Average with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aaron Average.
Average is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stokenhizer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Average shoots in but no luck this time.
Average looks for a takedown but Stokenhizer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Average fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Average throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stokenhizer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Average is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Stokenhizer closes the distance and clinches.

Stokenhizer breaks the clinch.
Average blocks a head kick by Stokenhizer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer slips a straight right by Average.

Average closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Average swings around for an armbar but Stokenhizer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Average's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average 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.
Stokenhizer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Average looking for a guillotine here but Stokenhizer defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping moving, preventing Stokenhizer from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hanz Stokenhizer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sloppy strikes from Average. Those never looked like landing.

Average pushes Stokenhizer up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Average drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stokenhizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Average's face.
Aaron Average is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Stokenhizer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Average wants to control the action here but instead Stokenhizer manages to pass to full mount!
Hanz Stokenhizer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Average is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aaron Average.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Average, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Average!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aaron Average made sure he mentioned BLKOUT Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.