PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Asteroid. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Haley
vs
Asteroid

180 cm
30
186 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

188 cm
39
192 lbs
46 - 23 - 5

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 23 - 5, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Asteroid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Asteroid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Haley is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Haley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Asteroid passes Haley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haley is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haley wants to control but Asteroid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Asteroid moves nicely into side control.
Haley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Asteroid's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Asteroid prevents Haley from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid wants to take a breather but Haley is having none of it.
Asteroid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Haley is not content to let Asteroid control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anabol Asteroid wasn't active enough on the ground.
Asteroid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haley.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haley checks a leg kick.
Asteroid throws a head kick but Haley moves out of range.
Haley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
Haley ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asteroid feints and then cracks Haley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haley down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asteroid, right into the meat.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anabol Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haley throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Anabol Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haley was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Asteroid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid misses with a hook. Haley ducked under it nicely.
Haley misses with a hook.
Haley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asteroid misses with a hook

and Haley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asteroid!
Asteroid regains half guard.
Asteroid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haley is trying to control. Asteroid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asteroid is looking to improve his position.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet.
Haley prevents Asteroid from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Asteroid misses with a straight left.
Asteroid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asteroid throws out the jab.
Haley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haley has time to react.
Haley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Asteroid.
Haley throws a lazy right hand but Asteroid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there.
Asteroid connects with a solid leg kick.
Haley motions for Asteroid to come forward. Haley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asteroid cracks the inside of Haley's front leg.
Asteroid misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid lands with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Haley misses.
Haley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Haley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asteroid's half guard.
Asteroid is concentrating on defense, preventing Haley from advancing position.
Asteroid wants to control but Haley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Asteroid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haley.
Haley working Asteroid over with strikes.
Asteroid moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing that Haley has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid trying to control the position here.
Asteroid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Haley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Asteroid tries to roll over but Haley keeps him under control.

Haley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asteroid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haley.
Haley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asteroid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Asteroid is trying to stand up here but Haley is controlling him well.
Haley prevents Asteroid from improving his position.
Haley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haley is trying to control the action in half guard but Asteroid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asteroid tries to kick Haley off but Haley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Haley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Haley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asteroid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haley is thwarting Asteroid's attempts to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Asteroid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Haley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asteroid on his heels. He'll look to pass Asteroid's guard now, I'm sure.
Haley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Haley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asteroid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid is pulling down on Haley's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asteroid is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Anabol Asteroid has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Asteroid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anabol Asteroid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Haley throws a hook but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Asteroid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Asteroid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asteroid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anabol Asteroid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Haley feints and then cracks Asteroid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asteroid down.
Asteroid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asteroid.
Haley ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Haley lands a jab to Asteroid's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Haley misses the target.
Asteroid throws a body kick that misses.
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haley wants to land a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haley manages to avoid it.
Haley closes the distance and clinches up with Asteroid, looking for a takedown. Haley pushes Asteroid against the cage but Asteroid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asteroid lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Haley misses.
Haley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Dan Haley has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid feints and then cracks Haley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haley down.
Haley moves out of range of the body kick from Asteroid.
Haley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haley takes one on the button.
Asteroid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haley misses with a straight right.
Asteroid throws the left hand but Haley avoids the punch easily.

Haley takes the fight into the clinch.
Haley stalling against the cage.
Haley has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Haley.
Haley blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Haley as the two fighters clinch.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haley pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Asteroid working aggressively here.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Haley.
Haley misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Haley.
Haley blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands with a light punch inside.
Asteroid tries to circle away but Haley has him pinned against the cage.
Asteroid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Haley lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Asteroid digs a right hand underneath Haley's ribcage. Haley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asteroid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Haley avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
Haley dodges an elbow strike from Asteroid.
Haley trying to control the position but instead, Asteroid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haley into the cage.
Asteroid misses with a body punch.
Haley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Haley pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haley swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Haley controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid takes a shot to the head.
Haley lands an uppercut.
Asteroid takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haley.
Haley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asteroid is keeping busy.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it misses.
Asteroid is working Haley over against the cage.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dan Haley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Asteroid.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haley.
Haley throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabol Asteroid really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Haley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Haley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asteroid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haley thinking.
Asteroid takes one to the side of the head.
Asteroid lands with an uppercut that bounces Haley off the cage and back into range.
Asteroid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haley's sensitive parts.
Haley misses with an uppercut. Asteroid saw that one coming.
Asteroid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asteroid throws a jab when Haley was well out of range.
Asteroid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haley.
Haley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Haley.

Haley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haley manages to get himself to full guard.
Asteroid forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Asteroid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Asteroid's back!
Asteroid tries to break free.
Asteroid holding both Haley 's hands and preventing any damage.
Asteroid breaks Haley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asteroid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Asteroid passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Asteroid is trying to control. Haley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haley won't allow Asteroid to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Asteroid jumps into side control!

Asteroid tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Asteroid politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Asteroid prefers to stall for the moment though.
Asteroid wants to take a breather but Haley manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Asteroid.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haley working for submissions but it's allowed Asteroid to get to half guard.
Asteroid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haley tries to roll over but Asteroid keeps him under control.
Haley is in trouble now - Asteroid has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabol Asteroid dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dan Haley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice shot by Haley.
Asteroid throws a poor cross that misses

and Haley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asteroid wants to sweep here but Haley controlling him for the moment.
Haley is fighting to break Asteroid's control of his arms but Asteroid is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet but Haley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Asteroid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Asteroid controls Haley momentarily but Haley frees himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anabol Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a front kick aimed at Haley's knee but Haley avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid fakes the leg kick and cracks Haley in the body.
Haley shoots for a double leg takedown but Asteroid sprawls well. He's pushed Haley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Asteroid gets caught napping as Haley dives in and scores a takedown. Asteroid manages to retain guard.
Asteroid controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Asteroid is on top in guard.
Asteroid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asteroid trying to control the position from guard on top but Haley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dan Haley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anabol Asteroid has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Haley lands the left hand.
Asteroid moves out of range of the leg kick from Haley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Haley.
Asteroid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haley is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haley.
A nice combination there by Asteroid.
Haley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asteroid has time to react.
Asteroid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Haley coming out on top.
Asteroid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haley throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haley takes a swing at Asteroid's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a leg kick that knocks Haley off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Haley's shoulder, as Haley tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid jabs at Haley's body.
Asteroid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Haley is predictable there
and Asteroid counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haley.
Asteroid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haley.
Haley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asteroid scores with a nice right hand.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
A big right from Haley misses.
A low kick from Haley is predictable there

and Asteroid holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Haley.
Haley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asteroid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haley's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabol Asteroid.
I've got Asteroid 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabol Asteroid!
In his post fight interview, Anabol Asteroid started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.