PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AsheT Yakobidze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Yakobidze
vs
Dude

172 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, AsheT Yakobidze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Dude!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakobidze manages to avoid it.

Dude has managed to clinch.

Dude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakobidze was well out of range. Poor timing from Dude.

Yakobidze scores with a takedown into Dude's guard.
Yakobidze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dude wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yakobidze manages to pass to side control.
Yakobidze wants to pass to mount but Dude is defending the position.
Dude is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakobidze controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakobidze passes to full mount!
Dude is trying to stand up.
Yakobidze pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Yakobidze controlling his opponent.
Dude keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yakobidze sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because AsheT Yakobidze wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dude is looking to clinch.
Dude moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Yakobidze throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dude tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yakobidze is in Dude's guard.
Yakobidze is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakobidze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakobidze has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yakobidze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AsheT Yakobidze dominated that round.
That's time! Yakobidze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dude closes the distance looking to clinch

and Yakobidze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yakobidze.
Yakobidze preventing the sweep.
Yakobidze content to stall in guard here.
Dude throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yakobidze controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude wants to get back to his feet but Yakobidze is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yakobidze wants to pass the guard but Dude is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because AsheT Yakobidze just wasn't active enough.
Dude shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Yakobidze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dude won't be happy with that.
Yakobidze 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yakobidze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because AsheT Yakobidze just wasn't active enough.

Yakobidze feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakobidze passes Dude's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dude missing with punches from the bottom.
Yakobidze not doing much here.
Yakobidze passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dude is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Yakobidze looking to take Dude's back but Dude rolls and after a scramble, Dude ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Dude to escape a tricky position.

Yakobidze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AsheT Yakobidze dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Yakobidze tries for a takedown but Dude circles away easily
and Dude counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Dude closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yakobidze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yakobidze wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AsheT Yakobidze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakobidze tries to work over Dude's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yakobidze looking for a takedown.
Dude lands an elbow just above Yakobidze 's eye.
Dude gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yakobidze.
Yakobidze really is a fat lump.

Dude breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dude.

Dude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dude misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude shoots in for a double leg but Yakobidze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakobidze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dude circles away.
Yakobidze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dude pinned against the cage. Dude gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Dude has managed to clinch.

Dude has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yakobidze uses from the top position.
Yakobidze won't allow Dude to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yakobidze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dude is keeping the position for now.
Dude being controlled here, momentarily.
Dude tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yakobidze controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

AsheT Yakobidze has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dude throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yakobidze shoots in for a takedown but Dude shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dude shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Yakobidze decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dude's guard.
Yakobidze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex Dude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of AsheT Yakobidze.
Yakobidze dives in and grabs Dude's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dude pushes down on Yakobidze's head and hops out.

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 AsheT Yakobidze.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yakobidze, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AsheT Yakobidze!