PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Tito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Kluivert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Tito has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tito
vs
Kluivert

195 cm
23
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Tito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Kluivert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kluivert perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kluivert is just content to waste time from the top position. Tito takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kluivert wants to control from the top but Tito keeps moving.
Tito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kluivert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kluivert is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tito manages to pass to mount!
Tito with a couple of short strikes.
Kluivert tries to lock up and control but Tito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Kluivert defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tito.
Tito lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tito with shots to the head and body - Kluivert looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kluivert slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kluivert taking some punishment here, with Tito in his half guard.
Tito slips a nice elbow through Kluivert's hands, connecting with Kluivert's forehead.

Tito is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kluivert still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kluivert has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Kluivert is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tito has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kluivert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Kluivert tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kluivert goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tito has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kluivert but great work by Tito.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tito scoring with punches from side control.

Tito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kluivert is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kluivert is trying to control Tito's posture but Tito avoids it.
Kluivert is trying to buck Tito off.
Kluivert is looking to reverse the position.

Tito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kluivert on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tito tries for a kimura but Kluivert is defending well.
Kluivert tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Tito is trying to get an arm triangle but Kluivert is defending well.
Tito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Tito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kluivert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tito working the ground and pound.
Kluivert wants to control but Tito postures up.
Tito tries to advance to mount but Kluivert denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Tito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kluivert tries to clinch up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kluivert.

Kluivert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Kluivert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tito, who protects the arm well.

Kluivert is trying to get an arm triangle but Tito is defending well.
Kluivert trying to control the position but Tito is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kluivert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Kluivert goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tito rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kluivert's guard! Nice work there by Tito!
Tito stands up over Kluivert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harry Tito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tito working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kluivert's head.
Tito stopping the sweep attempt from Kluivert.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tito postures up.
Tito advances to half guard.
Kluivert wants to improve his position but Tito is controlling well.
Kluivert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kluivert is trying to keep Tito in close.
Kluivert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tito's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Kluivert working a defensive guard but Tito manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kluivert struggling a bit here.
Tito tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tito creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Tito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Kluivert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Tito swings around for an armbar but Kluivert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tito's guard.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Tito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kluivert pushes down on Tito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kluivert is looking to take a break and control but Tito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kluivert is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tito as he works his way to full guard.
Kluivert wants to control from the top but Tito keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kluivert wants to pass the guard but Tito is keeping the position.
Tito keeping moving, preventing Kluivert from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Robin Kluivert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kluivert shoots in for a double leg but Tito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kluivert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kluivert shoots in but no luck this time.
Tito throws a combination. Kluivert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A right-left combo lands from Tito.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kluivert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kluivert is looking to clinch but Tito is avoiding it.
Harry Tito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a takedown but Tito manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kluivert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harry Tito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Kluivert.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tito as he avoids it easily.
Tito fails to land with a series of punches.
Kluivert dodges the punch combination from Tito.
Kluivert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kluivert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harry Tito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tito jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kluivert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kluivert.
Kluivert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tito as he avoids it easily.
Tito is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kluivert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tito lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tito.
Kluivert walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kluivert takes one to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Tito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tito lands a glancing blow to the side of Kluivert's head.
Tito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tito throws a one two combo.

Kluivert is rocked!
Jab, jab by Tito - just one landing.
Kluivert is still on wobbly legs! Can Tito finish him?
Tito lands a two punch combo.
Tito connects with a crisp jab.
Kluivert dives in and grabs Tito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tito pushes down on Kluivert's head and hops out.
Harry Tito is winning the standup battle so far.
Tito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kluivert on the side of the head.
Tito punishes Kluivert's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Tito scores with a four punch combination!
Tito is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tito jabs Kluivert right on the nose. Kluivert blinks but takes it well.
Tito throws a series of strikes that have Kluivert backpedaling.
Decent striking displayed by Tito there.
Tito scores with a nice strike.
Kluivert is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Tito moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Tito!