PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between TD Brett (ranked 4680 p4p, 4722 weight class) and Paul Hess (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.

Brett
vs
Hess

179 cm
22
155
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, TD Brett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Hess!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hess stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Brett.
Brett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hess tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hess looking to score a takedown here. Brett is defending well but Hess drives through and ends up in Brett's guard.
Brett has a closed guard, preventing Hess from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hess is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brett keeping full guard, as Hess tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brett uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hess tries to keep at a distance but Brett has taken the fight into the clinch.

Brett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Brett has taken the fight to the clinch.

Brett decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hess content to stall in guard here.
Brett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brett stands up and waves to Hess to follow him.
Brett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hess tries to clinch up
and Brett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Brett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hess wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brett has him pressed against the cage.
Brett managing to block the knees to the body from Hess.
Come on Brett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brett can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brett jumps guard and drags Hess to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hess seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hess manages to get himself to full guard.

Brett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hess thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hess trying to keep a closed guard but Brett is proving a slippery customer.
Brett stops Hess from standing up.
Hess trying to strike off his back.

Hess throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brett escapes and throws Hess's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Brett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

TD Brett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hess moves forwards but Brett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brett dives in and grabs Hess's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hess pushes down on Brett's head and hops out.
Hess pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brett shoots in for a takedown but Hess shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hess can do to turn this around?
Hess shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brett defends it nicely.
Brett tries to counter with a takedown but Hess is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess fails to land the takedown.
Hess tries to clinch but Brett moves out of range.
Brett goes for a double leg but Hess avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hess continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TD Brett. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett is trying to push Hess away but Hess has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hess throws a punch but it's blocked by Brett.
A frustrated look appears on Brett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hess is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hess misses with a punch on the inside.
Brett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hess pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brett is looking to clinch but Hess is avoiding it.

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.
Hess connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hess is defended easily by Brett.
Brett looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

Hess moves into the clinch.
Brett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Hess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brett dives in for a single leg takedown but Hess sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brett effectively controlling the action here.

Hess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Brett takes the fight into the clinch.
Brett is trying to drag Hess to the mat but Hess just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Hess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hess fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hess throws a leg kick but Brett checks it.
Brett takes a swing at Hess's ribcage but misses.
Hess steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brett.
Brett fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brett was well out of range. Poor timing from Hess.
Hess dives in and grabs Brett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brett pushes down on Hess's head and hops out.

Brett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Brett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hess knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hess wants to control but Brett postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Hess will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hess clinches with his opponent.

Hess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hess unleashes a big counter combination but Brett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hess looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Hess clinches with his opponent.
Brett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hess walks away with a smile on his face. Brett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hess throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hess or not.
Hess tries to pull guard but Brett won't allow it.

Hess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TD Brett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Brett with that takedown attempt.
Hess is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hess misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Brett moves into range and clinches up with Hess.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brett prevents the takedown attempt.
Hess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hess taking a breather.

Hess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hess gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brett.
Hess wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hess has Brett pressed against the cage, preventing Brett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brett is looking to take this one to the mat.

Hess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hess.
Hess stuffs the takedown.
Hess unleashes a big counter combination but Brett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brett stuffs the takedown.
Brett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hess pinned against the cage. Hess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hess defends well and Brett ends up having to push Hess into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brett.
Brett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hess misses with a looping right.
Brett is looking to clinch but Hess is avoiding it.
Brett closes the distance and clinches up with Hess, looking for a takedown. Brett pushes Hess against the cage but Hess circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hess looks to land a combination but Brett avoids it well.

Hess clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hess gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brett.
Hess stalling the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hess comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hess 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hess!