PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dack Fayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Rusted
vs
Fayden

185 cm
29
188 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

182 cm
34
185 lbs
27 - 25 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Rusted!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dack Fayden!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fayden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusted swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Rusted rushes Fayden and presses him up against the cage.
Rusted lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fayden backwards.
Rusted tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayden's elbow.
Rusted blocking some punches.
Rusted is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fayden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden has Rusted pressed against the cage.
Rusted tries to land knees in the clinch but Fayden avoids the damage to the body.
Rusted lands an elbow inside that Fayden shrugs off.

It looks like Dack Fayden has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted lands a damaging elbow.
Rusted blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rusted is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rusted tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rusted lands with a left to the head.
Fayden struggles to land a body shot inside as Rusted controls his hands.
Fayden has a couple of punches blocked by Rusted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted stalling.
Rusted misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rusted fails to land.
Rusted lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fayden backwards.
Fayden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rusted cracks Fayden with a nice body shot.
Rusted blocking some punches.
Rusted holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fayden misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayden avoids a wild elbow strike from Rusted.
Rusted throws a punch but it's blocked by Fayden.
Rusted scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fayden prevents a body shot from Rusted.
Fayden has a couple of punches blocked by Rusted.
Rusted tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fayden avoids it.
Rusted is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fayden working aggressively here.
Rusted tries to work over Fayden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Rusted.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rusted tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayden's elbow.
Fayden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rusted backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusted avoids a wild elbow strike from Fayden.
Fayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jethro Rusted dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fayden checks a low kick from Rusted.
Fayden takes one on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Rusted as Fayden shoots in.
Rusted slips under a jab from Fayden.
The fighters circling - Fayden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rusted feints and then cracks Fayden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fayden down.
Rusted misses with a head kick.
Rusted turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Rusted tenderised Fayden's leg. Fayden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rusted bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rusted throws a head kick but Fayden moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted fakes the leg kick and cracks Fayden in the body.
Rusted waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fayden.
A good leg kick by Rusted.
Fayden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rusted slips a jab from Fayden.
That kick from Rusted tenderised Fayden's leg. Fayden is trying to keep his angry face on.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fayden enables Rusted to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fayden manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fayden is trying to keep Rusted in close.
Rusted distracts Fayden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rusted wants to get up but he can't break Fayden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fayden trying to keep a closed guard but Rusted is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayden wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fayden being controlled here, momentarily.
Rusted wants to get up but he can't break Fayden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Rusted.
Fayden misses the shot to the body.
Rusted is looking to counter punch.
Rusted is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fayden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
The fighters circling - Fayden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rusted lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted scores with a kick to the body.
Fayden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rusted connects with a body shot that sends Fayden's belly button to the back.
Fayden ducks under a wild hook from Rusted.
A countering left hand to the body from Fayden misses.
Rusted is looking to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rusted, right into the meat.
Rusted 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.
Fayden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rusted throws a wild body kick that Fayden sees coming a mile off.
Fayden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rusted lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rusted with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Rusted - just one landing.
Fayden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rusted.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rusted.
We've been told by Rusted's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fayden missing with a left hand there. Rusted was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Rusted.
Rusted is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fayden can do to turn this around?
Rusted throws a leg kick
and Fayden counters with a stiff right hand.
Fayden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rusted pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fayden unleashes a big counter combination but Rusted bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jethro Rusted seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusted just misses with a punch to the body.
Rusted lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rusted slips under a jab from Fayden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jethro Rusted dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rusted takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fayden fails to land.
Rusted tries to land a knee to the head but Fayden blocks with his arms.
Fayden misses with the head strike.
Fayden throws a head punch that misses.
Fayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rusted is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rusted throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayden managing to block the knees to the body from Rusted.
Rusted missing with knees to the body.
Fayden tries to work over Rusted's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rusted tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayden's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fayden.
A short right from Fayden on the inside.
Fayden tries to land a knee to the head but Rusted blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rusted leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rusted blocks an uppercut.
Fayden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Rusted - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rusted using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fayden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted tries to work over Fayden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rusted stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fayden avoiding damage as Rusted throws knees to the body.
Rusted blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fayden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rusted is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fayden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fayden managing to block the knees to the body from Rusted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rusted lands an elbow inside.
Rusted tries to work over Fayden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jethro Rusted has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fayden can't find room to land a body shot as Rusted controls the action.
Fayden stalls.
Rusted landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fayden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rusted slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jethro Rusted clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A jab from Fayden finds it's way through Rusted's defenses.
Rusted misses with an uppercut.
Fayden closes the distance and clinches up with Rusted, looking for a takedown. Fayden pushes Rusted against the cage but Rusted circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rusted is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fayden moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Fayden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fayden checks a low kick from Rusted.
A little jabbing left from Fayden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fayden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rusted looks to score with a jab to the body but Fayden is just out of range.
Rusted scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted looks to land a combination but Fayden avoids it well.
Fayden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rusted tries a low kick but Fayden avoids it.
Fayden throws out a counter right but Rusted avoids it with no problem.
Jethro Rusted is winning the standup battle so far.
Rusted looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rusted fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fayden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rusted throws a wild body kick that Fayden sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Fayden as he checks the leg kick.
Fayden cracks Rusted with a good jab.
Rusted scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fayden checks a leg kick.
Rusted lands a really nice looking cross but Fayden seems unphased.
Rusted thuds his right hand into Fayden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rusted throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rusted connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayden misses with a hook. Rusted ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fayden throws a body shot but no joy.
Rusted appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rusted scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rusted looks to score with a jab to the body but Fayden is just out of range.
Fayden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Rusted.
Rusted lands with a good body shot.
Fayden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rusted.
Rusted lands with a nice body kick.
Rusted throws a head kick that misses.
Rusted is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Fayden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted scores with a spinning back kick!
Rusted moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Rusted.
Rusted throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fayden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Fayden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fayden darts in looking for a takedown but Rusted gets double underhooks and turns Fayden into the cage.
Fayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rusted.
Rusted tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fayden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rusted thuds his shin into the meat of Fayden's side.
Rusted goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rusted connects with a looping right hand.
Fayden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fayden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fayden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rusted throws a leg kick but Fayden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fayden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rusted scores with the left hand. Fayden knows he should have avoided that one.
Rusted goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fayden missing with a left hand there. Rusted was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fayden checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jethro Rusted had his way with Dack Fayden in that round.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fayden throws a jab but it's blocked by Rusted.
Rusted scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rusted tries to land a leg kick but Fayden saw it coming and moves away.
Fayden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fayden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rusted manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Rusted as he connects with a hook.
Rusted throws a lazy right hand but Fayden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Rusted finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden swings for the body but Rusted moves out of range.
Rusted is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fayden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rusted connects with a body shot.
Fayden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rusted paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted moves out of range of the strikes.
Rusted fakes the leg kick and cracks Fayden in the body.
Fayden shoots in but no luck this time.
Fayden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rusted avoids it really well and circles away.
Fayden misses with a hook to the body
and Rusted counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rusted shoots in looking for a takedown but Fayden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rusted's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fayden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rusted fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fayden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rusted. That one must have hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Fayden blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rusted. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rusted.
Rusted throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fayden misses the target.
Rusted misses with a body shot
and Fayden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rusted pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fayden throws a big shot that misses.
Rusted is looking to counter punch.
Fayden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rusted. Rusted obviously looking to wear him down.
Rusted misses with a leg kick.
Jethro Rusted is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted throws the kick towards the body but Fayden avoids it.

Rusted gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rusted avoiding damage as Fayden throws knees to the body.
Rusted misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rusted lands with a light punch inside.
Rusted blocks an elbow strike.
Fayden tries a body shot but Rusted blocks it.
Rusted blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rusted takes a shot to the head.
Rusted swings wildly with an uppercut but Fayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rusted blocks a body shot from Fayden.
Dack Fayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusted lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fayden backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Rusted showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rusted 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Rusted!
Jethro Rusted retains his middleweight title!
Jethro Rusted decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.