PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alister The Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Demon comes to the cage accompanied by Demon. Preston has chosen Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

The Demon
vs
Preston

190 cm
26
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

200 cm
23
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alister The Demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Preston!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Demon swings for the body but Preston moves out of range.
Preston thows a leg kick but The Demon checks it
and The Demon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Preston dodges the punch combination from The Demon.
Preston throws a leg kick
and The Demon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Thomas Preston has been cut.
The Demon misses with an uppercut. Preston saw that one coming.

Oh, that's a big right hand from The Demon and Preston goes tumbling to the canvas! The Demon follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Preston is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Demon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Preston is still in real trouble! Can The Demon finish him?
The Demon with the ground and pound but Preston uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Demon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Preston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Preston seems to have recovered his senses.
The Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Demon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Demon landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Demon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Preston keeping full guard, as The Demon tries to pass.
The Demon throwing strikes but missing.
The Demon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Preston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Demon passes Preston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Demon connects with a nice short shot to Preston's temple.
Preston blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Demon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Demon lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Demon lands a nice short elbow.
The Demon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Demon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Preston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Demon.
Preston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Demon wants to control but Preston is keeping him busy.
The Demon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Demon with the ground and pound but Preston uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The Demon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Demon wants to pass the guard but Preston is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Demon slips nicely into half guard.
The Demon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Preston wants to get back to full guard.
Preston blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Demon.
Preston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Demon.
The Demon thows a huge punch but Preston dodges it nicely.
Preston wants to improve his position but The Demon is controlling well.
The Demon not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Demon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

The Demon is trying to work for a kimura but Preston is defending well.
The Demon thows a huge punch but Preston dodges it nicely.
Preston blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Demon.
The Demon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Preston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Demon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Demon is looking to stall here but Preston recovers full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Demon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alister The Demon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Preston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Demon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Preston. No joy for The Demon on that attempt.
The Demon tries for a takedown but Preston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from The Demon does it's job there.

That has opened up Thomas Preston's cut even more.
The Demon scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Demon. Preston does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Demon lands a nice hook to Preston's body. Preston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Preston ducks straight into an uppercut from The Demon and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Preston manages to regain guard straight away.
The Demon 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.
The Demon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Preston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Demon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Preston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Preston is breathing heavily.
The Demon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Demon scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Demon is looking to work some ground and pound but Preston has wrist control.
The Demon is looking to work some ground and pound but Preston has wrist control.
The Demon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Preston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Demon looking to sit in guard and control but Preston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The Demon has his foot on Preston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Preston works his way back into a safe position though.
The Demon has a closed guard, preventing Preston from standing up.
The Demon trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Preston trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Demon's guard.
The Demon looking for a sweep. Not yet The Demon, not yet.
The Demon is trying to keep Preston in close.

The Demon looking for a guillotine here but Preston defends easily.
The Demon is adopting a defensive guard.

The Demon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Preston passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Demon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Preston's best efforts.
The Demon tries to get to full guard but Preston has control of the leg.
The Demon trying to control here.
The Demon is pressing down on Preston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

The Demon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Preston defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Demon looking for a sweep. Not yet The Demon, not yet.

The Demon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Preston defends it easily.

The Demon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Preston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The Demon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alister The Demon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Preston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The Demon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Preston moves away.
The Demon looks for a takedown but Preston sprawls well.
The Demon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Preston moves away.
The Demon fails with a takedown attempt.
The Demon misses with a body punch
and Preston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Demon thinking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Preston. The Demon shrugs it off though.
The Demon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Preston was well out of range. Poor timing from The Demon.
The Demon misses with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Preston.
The Demon moves forwards but Preston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Preston connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Preston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Preston.
Alister The Demon is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Preston closes the distance and clinches.
Preston pushes The Demon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Preston works on The Demon's body with a couple of short punches.
Preston lands a body punch.
Preston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Preston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Preston effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Preston.
A bit of stalling here from Preston.
Preston cracks The Demon with a nice body shot.
The Demon misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Preston.
A left hand lands to the body for Preston.
A right handed body shot lands from Preston.
A right hand to the body from Preston.
Preston lands a hook that snaps the head of The Demon backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Preston.
Preston is pushing The Demon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston lands a shot to the body.
Preston lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Preston lands a nice uppercut.
The Demon misses with a punch on the inside.
Preston blocks a body shot from The Demon.
A right hand to the body from Preston.
Preston lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Demon backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Preston.
Preston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Preston digs a right hand underneath The Demon's ribcage. The Demon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Preston.
Nice body punch from Preston.
Preston effectively controlling the action here.
Preston gets through The Demon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Preston lands an uppercut.
A short right from Preston on the inside.
Preston misses with a body punch.
Thomas Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Demon backwards.
Preston throws a punch but it's blocked by The Demon.
Preston lands a left hand.
The Demon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Preston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Preston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Demon or not.
Preston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Demon's elbow.
Preston pushes The Demon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Preston.
The Demon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Demon is trying to stall.
Preston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Demon tries a body shot but Preston blocks it.
The Demon blocks a body shot from Preston.
A right hook to the body lands for Preston.
Preston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Preston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Preston has The Demon pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Preston.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Preston lands a body shot.
Preston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Demon.
Preston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Preston works on The Demon's body with a couple of short punches.
Preston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Demon or not.
Preston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Demon or not.
Preston lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Demon backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston lands with a light punch inside.
Preston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Demon.
Nice body punch from Preston - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Preston as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Preston - that landed with a thud.
Preston lands a body punch.
Preston is working The Demon over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Preston.
Preston lands a shot to the body.
Preston cracks The Demon with a nice body shot.
Preston scores with a hook to the body.
Preston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Preston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Demon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alister The Demon!