PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Selem Fellbiest (ranked 4747 p4p, 4810 weight class) and Francis Airhardt (ranked 557 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.

Fellbiest
vs
Airhardt

195 cm
24
200
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
209
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Selem Fellbiest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francis Airhardt!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellbiest scores with a crisp jab that stopped Airhardt in his tracks.
Nice body punch from Fellbiest.
Fellbiest throws a series of punches but Airhardt moves out of range.
Fellbiest fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fellbiest misses with a wild body shot.
Fellbiest looks for the body kick but Airhardt saw that one coming.
Fellbiest lands a jab to the nose.
Fellbiest misses with a straight left.
Fellbiest throws a right and a left that both miss.
Airhardt misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Airhardt avoids the head kick by Fellbiest.
Selem Fellbiest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fellbiest throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fellbiest misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fellbiest throws a low kick, looking for Airhardt's leg but Airhardt calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Airhardt slips under a jab from Fellbiest.

Airhardt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fellbiest is trying to break free.

Airhardt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Airhardt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Airhardt seems keen to control Fellbiest's posture.
Airhardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Airhardt, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Airhardt seems keen to control Fellbiest's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fellbiest gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellbiest lands the left hand.
Fellbiest uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Airhardt has time to react.
Fellbiest lands with a right hand.
Fellbiest scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Airhardt slips under a jab.

Airhardt has closed the distance and engaged Fellbiest in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Airhardt lands a hook that snaps the head of Fellbiest backwards.
Airhardt prevents Fellbiest from breaking the clinch.
Airhardt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Airhardt tries to pull guard but Fellbiest forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Airhardt tries to pull guard but Fellbiest won't allow it.
Selem Fellbiest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Airhardt.
Fellbiest is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fellbiest is trying to push Airhardt away but Airhardt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fellbiest is trying to break free.
Fellbiest is trying to force a seperation but Airhardt has the dominant position.

Airhardt decides to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fellbiest wanted to stand there but Airhardt had control of the position.
Airhardt is controlling Fellbiest's posture.
Airhardt has a closed guard, preventing Fellbiest from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fellbiest misses the shot to the body.
Fellbiest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Fellbiest tries to keep at a distance but Airhardt has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Airhardt.
Airhardt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fellbiest has had enough of the clinch but Airhardt keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellbiest working hard to break the clinch.
Fellbiest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Airhardt fails to pull guard.
Airhardt tries to pull guard but Fellbiest won't allow it.
Airhardt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fellbiest to keep the fight standing.
Selem Fellbiest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Airhardt.
Airhardt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Airhardt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fellbiest is trying to push Airhardt away but Airhardt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fellbiest wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Airhardt jumps guard but Fellbiest turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fellbiest working hard to break the clinch.
Airhardt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fellbiest to keep the fight standing.
Airhardt jumps guard but Fellbiest turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Airhardt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fellbiest to keep the fight standing.
Fellbiest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Airhardt jumps guard but Fellbiest stands there with Airhardt around his waist. Airhardt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Airhardt jumps guard but Fellbiest stands there with Airhardt around his waist. Airhardt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Fellbiest's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Airhardt prevents Fellbiest from breaking the clinch.
Fellbiest wants to get back to striking at distance but Airhardt won't allow it.
Fellbiest taking a breather.
Fellbiest wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Airhardt has him pressed against the cage.
Fellbiest looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Airhardt prevents Fellbiest from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Airhardt prevents Fellbiest from breaking the clinch.
Fellbiest working hard to break the clinch.
Airhardt prevents Fellbiest from breaking the clinch.
Airhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fellbiest wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Airhardt has him pressed against the cage.
Airhardt tries to throw a body punch but Fellbiest avoids it by throwing Airhardt back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fellbiest is trying to maintain a safe position but Airhardt gets an underhook and turns Fellbiest into the cage.
Airhardt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fellbiest.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Selem Fellbiest will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fellbiest lands with a right hand.
Airhardt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fellbiest.
Fellbiest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Airhardt can do to turn this around?
Fellbiest throws a leg kick but Airhardt moved away.
Airhardt feints the counter takedown.
Fellbiest fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fellbiest throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Airhardt tries to counter it with a takedown but Fellbiest pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sloppy strikes from Fellbiest. Those never looked like landing.
Airhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellbiest lands a head shot.
Fellbiest misses with a straight right.
Fellbiest lands with a cross.
Airhardt moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Airhardt fails to pull guard.
Fellbiest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Airhardt jumps into guard, dragging Fellbiest to the mat.
Airhardt has his hands on Fellbiest's head, controlling the position.
Fellbiest wanted to stand there but Airhardt had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fellbiest stands and steps away. Airhardt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fellbiest lands with an overhand left.
Francis Airhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fellbiest lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Selem Fellbiest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fellbiest 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.
Fellbiest throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fellbiest jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Airhardt moves out of range of the body kick from Fellbiest.
Airhardt ducks right into an uppercut from Fellbiest.
The fighters circling - Fellbiest throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Airhardt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fellbiest.
Fellbiest looks to land a body kick but Airhardt moved away.
Francis Airhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fellbiest scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fellbiest shoots in looking for a takedown but Airhardt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fellbiest's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fellbiest throws a series of strikes that have Airhardt backpedaling.
Fellbiest lands a really nice looking cross but Airhardt seems unphased.
Fellbiest takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Selem Fellbiest is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellbiest cracks Airhardt with an open hand slap.
Airhardt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fellbiest.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fellbiest scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fellbiest, as that shot connected.
Airhardt throws a body punch but Fellbiest moves out of range.
Fellbiest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fellbiest throws a wild body kick that Airhardt sees coming a mile off.
Airhardt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fellbiest listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fellbiest waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Airhardt.
Airhardt feints the counter takedown.
Airhardt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fellbiest stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Selem Fellbiest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fellbiest, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selem Fellbiest!
After the fight, Selem Fellbiest was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.