PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ira Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tyson Kruger enters the cage!

Stout
vs
Kruger

205 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ira Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kruger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kruger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stout struggling a bit here.
Kruger staying calm.
Stout is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kruger just content to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tyson Kruger wasn't active enough on the ground.

Stout gets caught flat footed, as Kruger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruger controls the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kruger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stout has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruger has managed to get both his arms back between Stout's legs - danger averted.

Stout looking for a guillotine here but Kruger defends easily.
Stout can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruger controls the pace.
Kruger is pushing down on Stout's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stout is fighting to maintain full guard but Kruger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kruger in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger is thwarting Stout's attempts to control the position.
Kruger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyson Kruger was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Stout clinches.

Kruger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stout is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruger defends well.
Stout really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Stout is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruger defends well.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stout looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kruger looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kruger pushes down on Stout's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kruger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyson Kruger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kruger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stout napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kruger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Stout's face as Kruger controls the position.
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!
Stout stops Kruger from passing to mount.
Stout is trying to control Kruger's posture but Kruger avoids it.
Kruger prevents Stout from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Kruger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kruger drives through with a takedown into Stout's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stout is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kruger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stout scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Stout from controlling successfully.
Stout controlling from the top position.
Stout won't allow Kruger to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout prevents Kruger from getting back to his feet.
Tyson Kruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stout trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ira Stout just wasn't active enough.

Stout gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Stout is keeping the position.

Stout has his foot on Kruger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruger works his way back into a safe position though.
Kruger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stout working for a triangle but Kruger defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stout swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stout being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Stout is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruger defends well.
Kruger pushing down on Stout's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is thwarting Stout's attempts to control the position.
Kruger wants to stand but Stout has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kruger uses his free foot to push down on Stout's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stout.
Kruger avoids the attempt from Stout to control.
Kruger controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout wants to control but Kruger is having none of it.
Kruger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyson Kruger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stout looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruger is fending him off so far but Stout persists. Nope, Kruger circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stout's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kruger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stout is trying to defend but Kruger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kruger content to control rather than advance.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Stout is defending well.
Kruger works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stout being controlled for a moment.
Stout is trying to work for a sweep but Kruger has mounted him!
Kruger avoids the attempt from Stout to control.
Kruger prevents Stout from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger controlling from the full mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Tyson Kruger has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Kruger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Stout is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stout can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Stout's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stout wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Stout is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyson Kruger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kruger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stout looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruger taking a breather here.
Kruger tries to advance to mount but Stout denies him.
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stout keeps working.
Stout throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Kruger slows the pace down.
Stout is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stout is not content to let Kruger control the position.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stout keeps working.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tyson Kruger wasn't active enough on the ground.

Kruger gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Stout's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stout is not content to let Kruger control the position.
Kruger working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ira Stout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Kruger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kruger controlling from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Kruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kruger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Kruger!