PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurt the wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Asebedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

the wrestler
vs
Asebedo

183 cm
21
172 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt the wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Asebedo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the wrestler slips a jab and a cross from Asebedo.

the wrestler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Asebedo wants to stand and escape but the wrestler is having none of it.
Asebedo trying to keep a closed guard but the wrestler is proving a slippery customer.
the wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Asebedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asebedo pulls the wrestler in close to prevent any damage.
the wrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asebedo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asebedo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
the wrestler trying to control but Asebedo is working from the bottom.
the wrestler lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrestler prevents Asebedo from getting back to his feet.
Asebedo keeping full guard, as the wrestler tries to pass.
the wrestler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
the wrestler trying to control but Asebedo is working from the bottom.
Asebedo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from the wrestler.

the wrestler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asebedo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asebedo has escaped and now he's on top!
the wrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asebedo's guard.
the wrestler won't allow Asebedo to get back to his feet.

That's two 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.
the wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Asebedo is retaining full guard.
the wrestler is breathing heavily.
Asebedo controls the wrestler momentarily but the wrestler frees himself.
Asebedo wants to stand and escape but the wrestler is having none of it.
Asebedo trying to keep a closed guard but the wrestler is proving a slippery customer.
Asebedo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control the wrestler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
the wrestler pushing down on Asebedo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
the wrestler wants to control but Asebedo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Asebedo swings for the body but the wrestler moves out of range.
Asebedo wants to clinch.
Asebedo tries to close the distance and clinch but the wrestler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler moves out of range of the body kick.
the wrestler misses with a head kick.
the wrestler throws a wild body kick that Asebedo sees coming a mile off.
the wrestler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Asebedo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rick Asebedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Asebedo.
the wrestler throws a chopping leg kick but Asebedo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from the wrestler misses.
the wrestler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Asebedo moves into range and connects with a jab.

the wrestler takes the fight into the clinch.

the wrestler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asebedo moves out of range of the body kick from the wrestler.
the wrestler scores with a jab to the body.
the wrestler lands a head shot.
Asebedo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
the wrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
Asebedo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

the wrestler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than the wrestler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
the wrestler looking to control but Asebedo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
the wrestler avoids the attempt from Asebedo to control.
Asebedo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

the wrestler working for a submission but Asebedo is keeping him at bay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the wrestler prevents Asebedo from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt the wrestler dominated that round.
That's time! the wrestler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Asebedo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
the wrestler tries a head kick but it misses.
Asebedo is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot by Asebedo.
the wrestler misses with a jab to the body
and Asebedo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
the wrestler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
the wrestler walks into a straight right hand from Asebedo.
Asebedo cracks the inside of the wrestler's front leg.
Asebedo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
the wrestler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Asebedo scores with a decent looking hook.
Asebedo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches the wrestler on the side of the head.
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!
Asebedo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
the wrestler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asebedo.
Asebedo avoids the head kick by the wrestler.
the wrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Asebedo.
Asebedo is breathing heavily.
Asebedo wants to clinch but the wrestler slips to the side
and the wrestler counters with a head kick. That will keep Asebedo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Asebedo stuffs the takedown attempt from the wrestler. the wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
Asebedo avoids the head kick by the wrestler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rick Asebedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
the wrestler throws a head kick but Asebedo moves out of range.
the wrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asebedo misses with a head kick.
Asebedo works the wrestler's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by the wrestler as he connects with a hook.

the wrestler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
the wrestler is putting a hurting on Asebedo here, landing some big shots from side control.
the wrestler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Asebedo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but the wrestler is controlling him well.
Asebedo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Asebedo wants to control but the wrestler postures up.
Asebedo regains half guard there - taking advantage of the wrestler's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
the wrestler prevents Asebedo from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asebedo wants to control but the wrestler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
the wrestler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Asebedo works his way to full guard. Good work.
the wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Asebedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asebedo wants to stand up but the wrestler is controlling him.
the wrestler wants to control from the top but Asebedo keeps moving.
the wrestler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
the wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Asebedo is retaining full guard.
the wrestler landing some decent shots from guard.
the wrestler wants to control from the top but Asebedo keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler working some strikes from top position.
the wrestler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Asebedo's head.
the wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Asebedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the wrestler throws a big right hand that misses.
Asebedo wants to stand but the wrestler is controlling the position.

the wrestler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Asebedo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now the wrestler has Asebedo in his guard.
Asebedo won't allow the wrestler to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asebedo wants to control from the top but the wrestler keeps moving.

the wrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asebedo won't allow the wrestler to sweep him here.
Asebedo trying to control but the wrestler is working from the bottom.
Asebedo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
the wrestler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Asebedo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
the wrestler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kurt the wrestler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

the wrestler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asebedo wants to clinch but the wrestler slips to the side
and the wrestler counters with a three punch combo that has Asebedo backing up. Asebedo nods at the wrestler to acknowledge the strikes.
the wrestler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
the wrestler tries to clinch but Asebedo is having none of it.
Asebedo looks to land a combination but the wrestler avoids it well.
A big right from the wrestler misses.
Asebedo throws a shot to the body.
Asebedo misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to de liver by the wrestler. Beautiful body shot.
the wrestler throws a hook to the side of Asebedo's head but Asebedo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
the wrestler lands a nice shot to the body.
the wrestler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
the wrestler tries a low kick but Asebedo avoids it.
the wrestler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asebedo sizes up the wrestler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
the wrestler misses with a low kick.
the wrestler throws a lazy head kick
and Asebedo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asebedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
the wrestler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
the wrestler lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

the wrestler has closed the distance and engaged Asebedo in a clinch.

the wrestler manages to break the clinch.
Asebedo dodges the punch combination from the wrestler.
the wrestler lands a slapping body shot.
Asebedo tries to clinch but the wrestler is having none of it.

the wrestler darts in and clinches Asebedo up against the cage.

the wrestler manages to break the clinch.
Asebedo misses with a wild body shot.
the wrestler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
the wrestler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
the wrestler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asebedo at a distance.
Kurt the wrestler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the wrestler slips a jab and a cross from Asebedo.
Asebedo throws a predictable looking body shot
and the wrestler counters with a nice uppercut.
the wrestler swats away the attempt to clinch by Asebedo.
Asebedo scores with a nice strike.
the wrestler circles away from the clinch attempt

and the wrestler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
the wrestleris looking to pass into half guard but Asebedo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Asebedo is in guard.
Asebedo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
the wrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet the wrestler, not yet.

the wrestler looking for a guillotine here but Asebedo defends easily.
Kurt the wrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asebedo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
the wrestler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Asebedo gets to his feet. the wrestler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asebedo.
the wrestler 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
the wrestler thows a body shot but no joy.
the wrestler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asebedo throws a leg kick which misses the wrestler's front leg but catches the back leg as the wrestler tries to avoid it.
the wrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asebedo manages to avoid it.
Asebedo throws a combination that misses

and the wrestler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
the wrestler with a flurry of punches that miss.
the wrestler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on the wrestler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
the wrestler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Asebedo stops the wrestler from passing to mount.
the wrestler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asebedo is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler with the ground and pound but Asebedo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
the wrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

the wrestler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Asebedo to stand up.
Rick Asebedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asebedo doesn't manage to clinch there - the wrestler circles away.
the wrestler throws a leg kick that misses.
the wrestler tries a head kick but it misses.
the wrestler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asebedo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asebedo lands a glancing blow to the side of the wrestler's head.
Asebedo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
the wrestler throws a head kick but Asebedo moves out of range.
Asebedo misses the body punch

and the wrestler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the wrestler wants to control from the top but Asebedo keeps moving.
the wrestler postures up and lands a big shot to Asebedo's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt the wrestler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for the wrestler, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt the wrestler!