PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrosh Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rani Yahya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellscream comes to the cage accompanied by War March. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hellscream
vs
Yahya

225 cm
21
141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garrosh Hellscream!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rani Yahya!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellscream circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hellscream counters with a nice body shot.
Rani Yahya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellscream scores with a shot to the body.
Yahya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yahya with a poor takedown
and Hellscream counters with a straight right hand.
Yahya has his takedown stuffed
and Yahya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yahya tries for a takedown but Hellscream circles away easily
and Hellscream counters with a left to the body.
Garrosh Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rani Yahya.
Hellscream scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yahya fails with the takedown
and Hellscream makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hellscream lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yahya at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream lands with a nice body punch.
Yahya looks gassed!
Hellscream cracks Yahya with a good jab.
Hellscream is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yahya misses with a takedown
and Hellscream counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hellscream scores with a nice head shot.
Hellscream thuds a left hand into Yahya's body.
Hellscream is looking to wear down Yahya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hellscream ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hellscream lands the left hand.
A nice combination there by Hellscream.
Yahya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hellscream counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
A lazy left from Hellscream finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yahya misses with a takedown attempt
and Hellscream connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yahya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yahya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hellscream counters with a nice body shot.
Hellscream really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hellscream bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garrosh Hellscream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Hellscream.
Hellscream scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hellscream shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yahya eats them both and turns towards Hellscream to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yahya walks into a straight right hand from Hellscream.
Yahya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hellscream lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yahya takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yahya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yahya shoots and misses
and Hellscream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yahya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yahya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hellscream throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yahya closes the distance but Hellscream moves to the side
and Hellscream counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Hellscream.
Hellscream is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yahya with a poor takedown
and Hellscream counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hellscream with a hook.
Yahya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hellscream makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream connects with a body shot that sends Yahya's belly button to the back.
Jab by Hellscream.
Hellscream lands an overhand right.

Hellscream darts in and clinches Yahya up against the cage.
Hellscream lands a shoulder strike.
Hellscream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hellscream digs a right hand underneath Yahya's ribcage. Yahya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hellscream avoiding damage.
Yahya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellscream lands with a right to the head.
Hellscream lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yahya is trying to break the clinch but Hellscream is controlling him.
Hellscream is leaning against Yahya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch lands to the side of Yahya 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Hellscream moves into the clinch successfully.
Hellscream effectively controlling the action here.
Yahya is working for takedown but Hellscream is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hellscream scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hellscream.
Hellscream stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yahya is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hellscream is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Yahya.
Yahya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hellscream lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yahya backwards.
Hellscream pushes Yahya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellscream is working Yahya over against the cage.
Yahya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hellscream walks away with a smile on his face. Yahya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garrosh Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rani Yahya.
Yahya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yahya takes one on the button.
Garrosh Hellscream is winning the standup battle so far.
Yahya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hellscream counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yahya is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hellscream, as that shot connected.
Yahya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hellscream counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hellscream lands a head shot.
Rani Yahya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hellscream lands a nice hook to Yahya's body. Yahya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yahya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hellscream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hellscream.
Yahya misses with a takedown attempt
and Hellscream counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hellscream scoring well with a low kick there.
Hellscream cracks Yahya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yahya shoots and misses
and Hellscream counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hellscream works Yahya's body with a nice hook.
Hellscream lands a jab to the head.
Yahya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hellscream darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellscream lunges at Yahya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yahya's hand.
Hellscream jabs at Yahya's body.
Yahya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yahya drops his hands momentarily and Hellscream takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yahya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hellscream counters with a right hand to the body.
Yahya walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yahya walks into a left hand.
Hellscream scores with a sloppy right hand. Yahya should have avoided that one.
Hellscream lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yahya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hellscream connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yahya walks into a stiff left hand from Hellscream.

Hellscream clinches with his opponent.
Yahya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yahya fails to pull guard.
Hellscream works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hellscream is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yahya can do to turn this around?
Yahya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hellscream smiles and moves away.
Hellscream connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yahya momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yahya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yahya has his takedown stuffed
and Hellscream counters with a big head kick but Yahya shrugs it off.
Hellscream uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yahya has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Hellscream. Beautiful body shot.
Hellscream comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yahya throws a lazy body kick
and Hellscream counters with a big head kick but Yahya shrugs it off.
Hellscream throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrosh Hellscream dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hellscream.
Hellscream lands a nice looking body shot.

Hellscream clinches with his opponent.
Hellscream displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yahya up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hellscream.
Yahya jumps guard but Hellscream stands there with Yahya around his waist. Yahya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hellscream lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yahya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yahya tries for a takedown but Hellscream manages to get underhooks.
Garrosh Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rani Yahya.
A right hook to the body lands for Hellscream.
Yahya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hellscream working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hellscream lands a hook that snaps the head of Yahya backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hellscream is working Yahya over against the cage.
Hellscream scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Hellscream to work.
Hellscream scores with a shoulder strike.
Yahya tries to pull guard but Hellscream won't allow it.
Hellscream lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yahya backwards.
Yahya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hellscream smiles and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice jab there from Hellscream.
Nice straight punches there by Hellscream. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hellscream.
Hellscream lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hellscream.
Yahya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hellscream cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hellscream lands with a good body shot.
Yahya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yahya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Hellscream.
Yahya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hellscream counters with a straight right hand.
Hellscream jabs at Yahya's body.
Hellscream digs a good body shot into Yahya's ribs.
A head kick by Yahya misses
and Hellscream makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hellscream.
Yahya with a poor takedown
and Hellscream counters with a right hand to the body.
Hellscream tests Yahya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yahya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yahya with a poor takedown
and Hellscream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yahya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hellscream tests Yahya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hellscream feints and then cracks Yahya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yahya down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yahya takes one to the side of the head.
Hellscream lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yahya at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Hellscream lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yahya doesn't seem phased though.
Yahya with a poor takedown
and Hellscream counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Hellscream.
Hellscream connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hellscream chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hellscream scores with a shot to the body.

Hellscream has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Hellscream to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrosh Hellscream clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hellscream moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Hellscream.
Yahya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yahya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yahya shoots and misses
and Hellscream counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yahya misses with a takedown attempt
and Hellscream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yahya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hellscream fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yahya is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Yahya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hellscream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garrosh Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rani Yahya.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream lands with a right hand.
Yahya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hellscream counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hellscream lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yahya backwards.
Yahya jumps guard but Hellscream stands there with Yahya around his waist. Yahya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yahya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hellscream smiles and moves away.
Yahya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hellscream scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yahya moves forwards but Hellscream connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hellscream lands a head kick. Yahya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yahya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hellscream fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yahya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yahya misses with a takedown

and Hellscream holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hellscream scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Hellscream.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hellscream.
Hellscream is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yahya tries for a takedown but Hellscream manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hellscream.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hellscream.
Yahya tries to pull guard but Hellscream won't allow it.
Hellscream lands a nice uppercut.
Hellscream lands with a right to the head.
Hellscream scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Hellscream.
Hellscream is working Yahya over against the cage.
Hellscream avoiding damage.
Hellscream seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short uppercut from Hellscream.
Yahya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hellscream just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yahya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hellscream smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yahya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hellscream counters with a nice uppercut.
Yahya tries for a takedown but Hellscream circles away easily
and Hellscream counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yahya thinking.
Hellscream cracks Yahya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hellscream bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hellscream getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hellscream connects with a right hand. Yahya shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrosh Hellscream had his way with Rani Yahya in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hellscream scores with a jab.
Hellscream fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hellscream.
Yahya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yahya tries for a takedown but Hellscream circles away easily
and Hellscream counters with a good low kick that Yahya was not able to check.
Yahya misses with a takedown
and Hellscream counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yahya thinking.
Yahya with a poor takedown
and Hellscream counters with a stiff right hand.
Garrosh Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rani Yahya.
Hellscream swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yahya.
Yahya with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hellscream to counter with a crisp jab.
Yahya is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream throws a series of strikes that have Yahya backpedaling.
Yahya misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hellscream counter with a right hand.

Yahya is rocked!
Yahya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yahya misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hellscream to counter with a crisp jab.
Hellscream scores with a nice strike.
Yahya is still on wobbly legs! Can Hellscream finish him?
Hellscream fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yahya seems to have recovered his senses.
Hellscream punishes Yahya's body with a nice straight punch.
Hellscream cracks Yahya with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Hellscream. Beautiful body shot.
Hellscream looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yahya misses with a takedown attempt
and Hellscream counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream scores with a nice strike.
Hellscream scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Hellscream.
Hellscream lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hellscream scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yahya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yahya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hellscream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yahya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yahya shoots and misses
and Hellscream counters with a straight right hand.
Hellscream throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yahya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yahya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Hellscream.
Yahya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hellscream lands an overhand right.
Yahya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hellscream throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hellscream lands with a nice body punch.
Yahya has his takedown stuffed
and Hellscream counters with a series of strikes. Yahya will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hellscream lunges at Yahya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yahya's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream jabs at Yahya's body.
Hellscream lands a slapping body shot.
Yahya tries for a takedown but Hellscream circles away easily
and Hellscream counters with a stiff right hand.
Hellscream punishes Yahya's body with a nice straight punch.
Garrosh Hellscream is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yahya ducks right into an uppercut from Hellscream.
Hellscream takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hellscream connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellscream feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yahya's calf.
Hellscream connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garrosh Hellscream showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hellscream 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 50:40
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:40
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrosh Hellscream!
Garrosh Hellscream is the new featherweight champion!