PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwyane Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrosh Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellscream comes into a darkened arena with his song building. War March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wade
vs
Hellscream

178 cm
23
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

225 cm
24
167 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwyane Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garrosh Hellscream!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellscream paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hellscream to score with a decent uppercut.
Hellscream digs a good hook to Wade's body.
Wade clobbers Hellscream with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hellscream scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hellscream throws a series of punches but Wade avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Hellscream throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade moves out of range of the body kick from Hellscream.
Wade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hellscream avoids it really well and circles away.
Wade lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hellscream fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hellscream thows a body shot but no joy.
Hellscream changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Wade misses with a lunging right hand
and Hellscream cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream throws a head kick but Wade moves out of range.
Garrosh Hellscream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hellscream misses with a body shot.
Wade throws a hook to the side of Hellscream's head but Hellscream sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Hellscream.

Wade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hellscream napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wade in side control, throwing shots but Hellscream defends.
Hellscream regains half guard, as Wade was trying to land strikes.

Wade is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hellscream has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wade wants to control but Hellscream is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hellscream is trying to stand.
Wade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade throwing shots but Hellscream is blocking nicely.
Wade throwing shots but Hellscream is blocking nicely.
Wade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellscream regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wade.
Wade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hellscream works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hellscream avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade trying to control but Hellscream is working from the bottom.
Wade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wade throwing strikes but missing.
Hellscream utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wade throws an elbow that misses. Hellscream uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wade's guard. Nice move by Hellscream!

Hellscream stands up from Wade's guard - Hellscream perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hellscream throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hellscream avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwyane Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellscream throws a body kick that misses.
Hellscream delivers a nice body kick.
Wade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hellscream defends it nicely.
Hellscream throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hellscream uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wade.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellscream lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Hellscream.
Wade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hellscream but Hellscream pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Garrosh Hellscream will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hellscream throws a jab when Wade was well out of range.
Hellscream cracks Wade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hellscream lands a leg kick that knocks Wade off balance momentarily.
Wade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Hellscream slips the punch.
Wade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hellscream swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hellscream throws a shot to the body.
Wade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hellscream swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hellscream lands a front kick.
Hellscream connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Hellscream.
Hellscream misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hellscream swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

Hellscream has his feet on Wade's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hellscream throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hellscream ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hellscream's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hellscream duly obliges.
Hellscream throws a leg kick but Wade moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellscream fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wade checks it well.
Hellscream has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wade shoots in for a double leg but Hellscream sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garrosh Hellscream seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wade is defended easily by Hellscream.
Wade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hellscream's waist but Hellscream gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wade off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwyane Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Wade as he checks the leg kick.
Hellscream ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hellscream throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hellscream darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wade looks for a takedown but Hellscream sprawls well.
Hellscream goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wade walks into a jab.
Hellscream fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Hellscream throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hellscream paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hellscream tried to score with a low kick but Wade checks it.
Hellscream feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hellscream throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hellscream throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade avoids the head kick by Hellscream.
Garrosh Hellscream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wade bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wade works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wade throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wade tries to score with some ground and pound. Hellscream controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hellscream regains half guard, as Wade was trying to land strikes.
Wade lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hellscream to regain full guard.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellscream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hellscream seems keen to control Wade's posture.
Wade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade postures up in Hellscream's guard and throws a big left but Hellscream blocks it.
Wade won't allow Hellscream to get back to his feet.
Dwyane Wade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellscream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrosh Hellscream showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hellscream fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hellscream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hellscream lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Hellscream sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Hellscream.
Hellscream uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wade.
Hellscream feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wade's calf.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hellscream.
Wade shoots in and drives through. Hellscream sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wade is defended easily by Hellscream.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade looks to land a right hand but Hellscream moved out of range.
Hellscream misses the shot to the body.
Hellscream throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wade checks a leg kick nicely.
Wade misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hellscream.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Hellscream moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Wade. That snapped Hellscream's head back.
Hellscream connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hellscream darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Hellscream does no damage.
Wade misses with a left hand
and Hellscream counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wade thinking.
Wade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wade.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwyane Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellscream scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hellscream.
Hellscream connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Hellscream throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
Hellscream throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hellscream, right into the meat.
Wade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hellscream fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hellscream digs a good hook to Wade's body.
Wade lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Hellscream lands.
Wade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hellscream connects with a looping right hand.
Wade avoids the body shot from Hellscream.
Hellscream connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hellscream lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hellscream throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hellscream avoids it really well and circles away.
Wade tries for a takedown but Hellscream sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garrosh Hellscream is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hellscream is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hellscream was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Hellscream throws a low kick but Wade avoids it.
Hellscream thows a body shot but no joy.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Hellscream moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hellscream's waist but Hellscream gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wade off to one side.

Wade tries to keep at a distance but Hellscream has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hellscream misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wade wants a takedown but no success here.
Wade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hellscream lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hellscream is defending well.
Hellscream keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wade's efforts to push away.
Wade wants a takedown.
Dwyane Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garrosh Hellscream comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hellscream winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrosh Hellscream!