PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rumple Stiltzkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Krespo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiltzkin comes to the cage accompanied by Solitaire Unraveling. Rumple Stiltzkin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Stiltzkin
vs
Krespo

186 cm
26
194 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

175 cm
24
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rumple Stiltzkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alvin Krespo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krespo shoots for a double leg takedown but Stiltzkin sprawls well. He's pushed Krespo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krespo fails with the takedown.
Krespo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stiltzkin as he jumps to the side.
Rumple Stiltzkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Krespo.
Horrible takedown by Krespo or perhaps it was just good defense by Stiltzkin which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krespo throws a head kick but Stiltzkin moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stiltzkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Krespo is desperately trying to improve his position but Stiltzkin has a good base and remains in mount.
Krespo tries to lock up and control but Stiltzkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krespo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stiltzkin tries to control but Krespo wriggling away.
Krespo wants to hold on but Stiltzkin pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stiltzkin misses with a head shot.
Krespo wants to control but Stiltzkin is having none of it.
Stiltzkin thowing shots but they're missing.
Krespo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krespo working to try and regain half guard.
Krespo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krespo tries to hold on but Stiltzkin pushes him away.
Stiltzkin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Krespo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stiltzkin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krespo wants to control but Stiltzkin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krespo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stiltzkin.
Krespo wants to control but Stiltzkin is having none of it.
Krespo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stiltzkin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stiltzkin with a couple of short strikes.

It looks like Alvin Krespo has been cut.
Stiltzkin avoids the attempt from Krespo to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rumple Stiltzkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alvin Krespo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Krespo throws a solid leg kick but Stiltzkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krespo.

Krespo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stiltzkin to score an easy takedown into full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alvin Krespo.

Stiltzkin scores with a takedown into Krespo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltzkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Krespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krespo has control of Stiltzkin's left arm, preventing Stiltzkin from doing any damage.
Krespo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krespo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krespo looking to control.
Krespo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stiltzkin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Krespo wants to control but Stiltzkin passes into side.
Krespo can't do much from the bottom here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Stiltzkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krespo pulls Stiltzkin in close to prevent any damage.

Stiltzkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stiltzkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krespo is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Krespo is trying to keep Stiltzkin in close.
Krespo has Stiltzkin pulled in close to control his posture.
Krespo is trying to keep Stiltzkin in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krespo keeping moving, preventing Stiltzkin from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rumple Stiltzkin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alvin Krespo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Stiltzkin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krespo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krespo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krespo is trying to control Stiltzkin's posture but Stiltzkin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krespo defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Stiltzkin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krespo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krespo is looking to regain half guard here but Stiltzkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Krespo is not content to let Stiltzkin control the position.
Krespo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stiltzkin working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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You can see the frustration on Krespo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krespo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stiltzkin is staying active.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Stiltzkin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krespo trying to keep a closed guard but Stiltzkin is proving a slippery customer.
Krespo wants to control the position but Stiltzkin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krespo keeping control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rumple Stiltzkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stiltzkin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumple Stiltzkin!