PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Skyshriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skyshriek has chosen Moonlight Sonata as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Average
vs
Skyshriek

178 cm
24
156 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

178 cm
21
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zack Skyshriek!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skyshriek throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Skyshriek as Average shoots in.
Average lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skyshriek misses with a leg kick
and Average counters with a stiff right hand.
Skyshriek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Skyshriek. No joy for Average on that attempt.
Average shoots in for a takedown but Skyshriek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skyshriek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skyshriek throws a lazy head kick
enabling Average to counter with a crisp jab.
Average checks a leg kick nicely.
Skyshriek connects with an inside leg kick.
Skyshriek lands with a nice body punch.
Skyshriek throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek throws a sloppy head kick and Average moves out of range easily.
Skyshriek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skyshriek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Average misses with a looping left.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick but Average sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zack Skyshriek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skyshriek misses the jab.
Average looks to land a right hand but Skyshriek moved out of range.
Average fails with a takedown attempt.
Skyshriek is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek takes a swing at Average's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Skyshriek.
Average looks to land a right hand but Skyshriek moved out of range.
Skyshriek thows a body shot but no joy.
Skyshriek throws a lazy head kick
and Average counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skyshriek scores with a jab to the body.
Skyshriek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Average throws a series of punches but Skyshriek avoids them all with ease.
Average throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Average takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Average swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zack Skyshriek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Average. That snapped Skyshriek's head back.
A jab from Average does it's job there.
Skyshriek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skyshriek lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek is looking to land body kicks.
Average is looking to clinch but Skyshriek is avoiding it.
Average shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skyshriek sprawls well. Skyshriek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Average gets slowly back to his feet.
Skyshriek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Average.
Skyshriek thumps Average with a low kick.
Average throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Average cracks Skyshriek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skyshriek tests Average's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skyshriek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Average. That did some damage!
Average is breathing heavily.
Skyshriek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A low kick from Average misses
and Skyshriek counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Average is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Skyshriek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skyshriek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skyshriek misses with a left hand

and Average counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Average in side control, throwing shots but Skyshriek defends.
Skyshriek is trying to get back to his feet.
Skyshriek prevents Average from moving into mount.
Average wants to stand but Skyshriek has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek sneaks back into half guard.
Average seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Skyshriek is pressing down on Average's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skyshriek is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Aaron Average just wasn't active enough.
Skyshriek misses with a head kick.
Average looks to score with a jab to the body but Skyshriek is just out of range.
Skyshriek throws a sloppy head kick and Average moves out of range easily.
Skyshriek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Average rather than just go for the knockout.
Average misses with a takedown attempt - Skyshriek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skyshriek keeps Average at a distance using the push kick.
Good leg kick by Skyshriek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good work by Average as he checks the leg kick.
Skyshriek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Average avoids the body shot from Skyshriek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to clinch but Skyshriek is having none of it.
Average steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skyshriek. That one must have hurt.
Average is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Average scores with a hook to the body. Skyshriek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skyshriek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Average's calf.
Skyshriek throws a head kick that Average semi-blocks.
Average misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Average misses the target.
Skyshriek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Average.
The crowd cheers as Skyshriek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Average doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skyshriek misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek lands a high kick!
Zack Skyshriek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skyshriek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Average sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Average is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skyshriek takes a swing at Average's ribcage but misses.
Skyshriek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skyshriek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Average looks to score with a jab to the body but Skyshriek is just out of range.
Skyshriek works over Average's head and body with a nice combination.
Average avoids the head kick by Skyshriek.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average walks into a stiff left hand from Skyshriek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skyshriek. Average does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Skyshriek is looking to land body kicks.
Average blocks a head kick by Skyshriek.
An inside leg kick lands from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skyshriek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Average dives in and grabs Skyshriek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skyshriek pushes down on Average's head and hops out.
Skyshriek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skyshriek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skyshriek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Average takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skyshriek loads up on a big right hand but Average slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Skyshriek lands but Average takes it in his stride.
Skyshriek throws a right hand that Average ducks under and follows up with a left that Average also avoids with ease.
Skyshriek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skyshriek throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Average to counter with a crisp jab.
Average blocks the body kick.
Skyshriek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Average's calf.
Skyshriek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skyshriek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zack Skyshriek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek throws a shot from downtown. Average moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Average blocks the low kick.
Average blocks a jab.
Skyshriek connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Skyshriek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skyshriek throws a head kick that misses
and Average counters with a left and a right that stings Skyshriek.
Skyshriek thows a body shot but no joy.
Skyshriek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skyshriek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Average under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek scores with a jab to the head.
Average keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skyshriek lands a leg kick that knocks Average off balance momentarily.
Average uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skyshriek.
Average scores with a head kick. Skyshriek tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A clash of legs there as Average blocks the low kick.
Skyshriek misses with a right hand
and Average counters with a left to the body.
Skyshriek scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Skyshriek.
Average takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skyshriek throws a head kick that half lands.
Average on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skyshriek. Skyshriek obviously looking to wear him down.
Skyshriek is looking to slow Average down with leg kicks.
Skyshriek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Average on the side of the head.
Aaron Average has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skyshriek cracks the inside of Average's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skyshriek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skyshriek scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Skyshriek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skyshriek 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Skyshriek!