PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Rasmussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasmussen has chosen Era – Ameno as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fellows
vs
Rasmussen

180 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
166 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Fellows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasmussen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Fellows was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a nice head kick!
Rasmussen looks to land a combination. Fellows sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fellows looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christian Rasmussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasmussen tries to land a leg kick but Fellows saw it coming and moves away.
Rasmussen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rasmussen throws a right and a left that Fellows avoids nicely.
Fellows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fellows keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fellows misses the target.
Rasmussen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fellows checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rasmussen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasmussen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rasmussen swings for the body but Fellows moves out of range.
We've been told by Fellows's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows avoids the head kick by Rasmussen.
Fellows takes a swing at Rasmussen's ribcage but misses.
Fellows moves in looking to clinch but Rasmussen pushes him off.
Fellows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fellows thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rasmussen!
Fellows moves out of range of the leg kick from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fellows on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Rasmussen misses its intended target.
As Rasmussen backs away, Fellows returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rasmussen throws a front kick aimed at Fellows's knee but Fellows avoids it well.
Fellows tries to clinch there but Rasmussen circles away.
A head kick by Fellows misses
enabling Rasmussen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fellows walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasmussen throws the kick towards the body but Fellows avoids it.
Fellows walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rasmussen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rasmussen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rasmussen misses with a head kick.
Fellows throws a leg kick
letting Rasmussen counter with a right hand.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rasmussen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fellows has time to react.
Rasmussen lands a really nice looking cross but Fellows seems unphased.
Fellows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fellows.
Rasmussen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fellows seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rasmussen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Fellows misses the target.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
Fellows looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Rasmussen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fellows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows throws a low kick but Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Fellows throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rasmussen checks a leg kick.
Rasmussen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fellows.
Rasmussen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fellows. Fellows circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rasmussen moves out of range of the body kick.
Rasmussen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rasmussen throws a shot to the body.
Rasmussen throws a predictable looking body shot

and Fellows counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rasmussen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fellows has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fellows trying to land knees to the body.
Rasmussen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fellows to keep the fight standing.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fellows to keep the fight standing.
Rasmussen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen missing with knees to the body.
Fellows putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rasmussen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Rasmussen avoiding damage as Fellows throws knees to the body.
Fellows tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasmussen avoids the damage to the body.

Fellows breaks from the clinch.
Rasmussen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fellows.
Fellows throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rasmussen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rasmussen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fellows had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rasmussen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rasmussen misses with a head kick.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
And Fellows counters with a quick kick to the body but Rasmussen blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fellows throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rasmussen counters with an outside leg kick.
Rasmussen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rasmussen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Rasmussen there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rasmussen checks the leg kick.
Rasmussen checks a leg kick nicely.
Fellows chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that half lands.
Fellows lands a head kick!
Rasmussen misses with a low kick as Fellows jumps back.
Fellows tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rasmussen manages to circle out of the way.
Christian Rasmussen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rasmussen lands with a nice combination. Fellows backs away looking to recover.
Fellows checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Fellows tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rasmussen throws a shot to the body.
Fellows throws a leg kick that misses.
Rasmussen throws a looping overhand right but Fellows ducks down to avoid it.
Fellows throws a body kick that misses.
Rasmussen moves out of range of the body kick from Fellows.
Fellows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rasmussen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fellows utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rasmussen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Fellows.
Fellows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rasmussen is defending well for now.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasmussen.
Fellows throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rasmussen blocks it with crossed arms.
Rasmussen misses with a punch to the body.
Rasmussen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rasmussen managing to block the knees to the body from Fellows.
Rasmussen stalling in the clinch but Fellows improves position.
Fellows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasmussen avoids it.
Fellows gets underhooks to prevent Rasmussen's takedown attempt.

Rasmussen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasmussen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dean Fellows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasmussen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rasmussen checks it well.

Fellows has Rasmussen up against the cage in a clinch.
Fellows tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasmussen avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fellows missing with knees to the body.
Rasmussen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but Fellows won't allow it.
Rasmussen throws a head punch that misses.
Fellows lands with a left to the head.
Fellows tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasmussen.
A knee to the head by Rasmussen.
Fellows unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rasmussen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fellows displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rasmussen up against the cage.

Rasmussen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasmussen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rasmussen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
Fellows takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rasmussen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fellows avoids the head kick by Rasmussen.
Fellows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rasmussen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rasmussen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fellows tried to counter with a leg kick but Rasmussen avoided it.
A good leg kick by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen motions for Fellows to come forward. Rasmussen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasmussen tries a head kick but it misses.
Fellows thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rasmussen is breathing heavily.
Fellows misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rasmussen throws a one two combo.
Rasmussen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Rasmussen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fellows tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasmussen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
Fellows is looking to wear down Rasmussen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rasmussen throws a body punch but Fellows moves out of range.
Fellows tries to counter by clinching up but Rasmussen breaks away and moves out of range.
Rasmussen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fellows moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fellows does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fellows connects with an inside leg kick.
Rasmussen misses with a wild body shot.
Fellows has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rasmussen finds it's way round the side to connect with Fellows's head.
Rasmussen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Rasmussen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rasmussen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fellows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasmussen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fellows.
Rasmussen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rasmussen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Rasmussen looks to move away, Fellows throws a big counter combo but Rasmussen just gets out of the way.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
Fellows tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellows slips under a jab.
Rasmussen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasmussen misses with a double jab.
Rasmussen thows a leg kick but Fellows checks it
and Fellows counters with an outside leg kick.
Rasmussen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rasmussen throws a lazy head kick
and Fellows counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rasmussen throws out the jab.
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Fellows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rasmussen.
And Fellows counters with a quick kick to the body but Rasmussen blocks it.
Fellows tries to work over Rasmussen's front leg with a kick but Rasmussen checks it.
Fellows is looking to clinch but Rasmussen is avoiding it.
Both fighters circling a little - Fellows finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fellows misses with a body shot.
Rasmussen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasmussen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rasmussen throws a hook but Fellows avoids it easily.
Fellows motions for Rasmussen to come forward. Fellows throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rasmussen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rasmussen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fellows has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fellows and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rasmussen throws a shot to the body.
Rasmussen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Rasmussen misses its intended target.
Fellows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasmussen throws a sloppy head kick and Fellows moves out of range easily.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fellows counters with a body kick that stops Rasmussen in his tracks momentarily.
Rasmussen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Fellows drives through and clinches with Rasmussen against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fellows prevents Rasmussen from breaking the clinch.
Fellows misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasmussen.

Fellows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasmussen misses with a body kick.
Rasmussen scores with a jab.
Fellows misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Fellows.
Fellows misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
Fellows swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fellows looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fellows misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rasmussen.
A jab lands there for Rasmussen.
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Rasmussen connects with a right hand. Fellows shakes it off.
Fellows thumps Rasmussen with a low kick.
Donk. Fellows catches Rasmussen right on the button with a cross.
Fellows avoids the head kick by Rasmussen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen throws a lazy right hand but Fellows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fellows ducks under a wild hook from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a sloppy head kick and Fellows moves out of range easily.
Rasmussen throws a wild body kick that Fellows sees coming a mile off.
Rasmussen throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Fellows scores with a four punch combination!
Fellows looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rasmussen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fellows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasmussen manages to avoid it.
Fellows walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fellows throws a right hand that Rasmussen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasmussen also avoids with ease.
Dean Fellows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fellows lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

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 Dean Fellows.
I think Rasmussen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Rasmussen!
During a confident post fight interview, Christian Rasmussen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.