PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rinky Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney has chosen Four Star Mary - Pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spider
vs
Sweeney

197 cm
29
270 lbs
29 - 5 - 0

225 cm
32
294 lbs
28 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear
SP Ultimate Nutrition

Dissolution Fight Wear
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rinky Spider!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Sweeney counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spider won't be happy with that.
Sweeney wants to control but Spider is keeping him busy.
Sweeney tries to score with some ground and pound. Spider controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Spider is trying to get back to half guard.
Sweeney lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Spider down.
Sweeney throws a strike aimed at the side of Spider's head but Spider avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spider sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sweeney laying and praying for a moment but Spider takes advantage and regains half guard.
Spider slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney won't allow Spider to sweep him here.
Sweeney sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sweeney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sweeney is looking to work some ground and pound but Spider has wrist control.
Spider keeping full guard, as Sweeney tries to pass.
Sweeney throws a strike but Spider rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Spider engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spider trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sweeney's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spider trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spider sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sweeney is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spider pushes Sweeney away with a front kick.
Sweeney slips a jab from Spider.
Spider scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider misses with a kick to the body.
Spider throws a leg kick that misses.
Sweeney changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spider throws the left hand but Sweeney avoids the punch easily.
Spider thows a leg kick but Sweeney checks it
letting Sweeney counter with a right hand.
Spider tried to score with a low kick but Sweeney checks it.
Sweeney misses with a looping left.
Spider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spider throws a body kick that misses.
Spider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rinky Spider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spider lands with a shot to the body.
Sweeney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spider.
It looked like Spider was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sweeney.
Sweeney throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spider misses with the body kick

so Sweeney counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spider controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweeney trying to control but Spider is working from the bottom.
Spider is trying to keep Sweeney in close.
Spider keeping moving, preventing Sweeney from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweeney cracks Spider with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Declan Sweeney will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sweeney misses the jab.
Spider lands a nice hook to Sweeney's body. Sweeney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spider fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spider stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sweeney.
Sweeney tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spider is able to avoid easily.
Spider throws a low kick, looking for Sweeney's leg but Sweeney calmly moves out of range.
Spider backing away here, and Sweeney unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spider moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney looks for the body kick but Spider saw that one coming.
Spider throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spider cracks the inside of Sweeney's front leg.
Spider with a nice cross.

It looks like Declan Sweeney has been cut.
Spider looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweeney.
Spider misses with a kick to the body.
Sweeney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sweeney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spider throws an overhand right that lands on Sweeney's shoulder, as Sweeney tries to avoid the shot.
Sweeney slips under a jab from Spider.
Spider throws the kick towards the body but Sweeney avoids it.
Sweeney drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spider defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Spider. No joy for Sweeney on that attempt.
Spider is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sweeney swings for the body but Spider moves out of range.
Rinky Spider is winning the standup battle so far.
Spider misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Spider misses its intended target.
Sweeney connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spider's hands.
Spider checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sweeney. Sweeney obviously looking to wear him down.
Sweeney walks into a jab.
Spider looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweeney is just out of range.
Sweeney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spider throws a lazy right hand but Sweeney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spider lands a jab to Sweeney's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sweeney moves out of range of the body kick.
Spider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweeney manages to avoid it.
Spider dodges the punch combination from Sweeney.
Spider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sweeney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spider.
The fighters circling - Spider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Sweeney tries to counter it with a takedown but Spider pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider throws a head kick that misses.
Sweeney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sweeney! But no joy.
Spider throws a body shot but no joy.
Sweeney misses the shot to the body.
Spider misses with a body shot.
Spider lands a leg kick that knocks Sweeney off balance momentarily.
Sweeney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spider counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spider scores with a jab.
Sweeney looks to score with a jab to the body but Spider is just out of range.
Spider lands a slapping body shot.
Spider looks to land a body kick but Sweeney moved away.
Spider is looking to wear down Sweeney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spider misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider scores with a 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!
Sweeney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spider.
Rinky Spider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spider misses with a kick to the body
and Sweeney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sweeney cracks the inside of Spider's front leg.
Spider throws an overhand right that lands on Sweeney's shoulder, as Sweeney tries to avoid the shot.
Spider throws a leg kick which misses Sweeney's front leg but catches the back leg as Sweeney tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Sweeney.
A swing and a miss from Spider.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spider.
Sweeney misses with a wild body shot.
Spider lunges at Sweeney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sweeney's hand.
Spider scores with a hook.
Spider shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rinky Spider dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Declan Sweeney's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Spider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spider slips under a jab.
Spider works Sweeney's body with a nice hook.

Spider lands a big uppercut and Sweeney crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sweeney looks OK. Spider waves Sweeney back to his feet!

Sweeney is rocked!
Sweeney checks a leg kick.
Sweeney is still on wobbly legs! Can Spider finish him?
Spider looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sweeney seems to have recovered his senses.
Spider throws a big shot that misses.
Sweeney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sweeney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spider.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sweeney throws a hook but Spider blocks it.
Spider quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

Spider has Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch.
Spider misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sweeney lands with a right to the head.
Spider slows down the pace here.
Spider misses with a punch on the inside.
Sweeney blocks an uppercut.
Spider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sweeney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sweeney lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sweeney.
Sweeney wants to stall.
Spider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sweeney blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Sweeney.
Sweeney lands a shoulder strike.
Spider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sweeney backwards.
Spider presses Sweeney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sweeney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spider lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sweeney misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Spider.
Sweeney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sweeney blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Spider.
Sweeney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spider's elbow.
Spider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sweeney.
Spider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sweeney's elbow.
Spider lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sweeney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney tries to score a body lock takedown but Spider shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Spider scores with a nice short uppercut.

That has opened up Declan Sweeney's cut even more.
Rinky Spider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sweeney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spider.
A frustrated look appears on Sweeney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spider lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Spider fails to land.
Spider throws a head punch that misses.
Spider misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Spider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spider throws a head punch that misses.
Sweeney wants to take the fight to the mat but Spider manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Sweeney manages to break the clinch.
Spider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweeney moves away.
Sweeney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spider keeps Sweeney at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Sweeney moves out of range of the body kick from Spider.
And Sweeney tries to counter it with a takedown but Spider pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Spider feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sweeney sprawling to the canvas! Sweeney rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Spider finish him?!
Spider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spider lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sweeney will feel that in the morning.
Spider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sweeney steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spider. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spider.
Spider misses with a wild body shot.
Sweeney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spider lands a leg kick that knocks Sweeney off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rinky Spider clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Declan Sweeney's cut.
That's time! Spider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Spider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Spider misses
and Sweeney counters with a low kick, right behind Spider 's knee.
Sweeney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spider throws a chopping leg kick but Sweeney manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sweeney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sweeney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Spider.
Sweeney connects with an inside leg kick.
Spider misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spider misses with a body kick.
Spider throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sweeney to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Sweeney. Those never looked like landing.
Spider feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sweeney.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spider lands a nice hook to Sweeney's body. Sweeney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spider lands a leg kick that knocks Sweeney off balance momentarily.
Spider throws a push kick but Sweeney slaps the foot to one side.
Sweeney is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spider scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sweeney. Spider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sweeney just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Spider tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spider lands a jab.
Spider chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spider lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spider.
Spider throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweeney connects with a nice looking jab.
Sweeney takes one to the side of the head.

The cut above Declan Sweeney's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Spider smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spider fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sweeney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spider darts in trying to clinch

so Sweeney counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spider might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sweeney is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sweeney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spider is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney wants to control from the top but Spider keeps moving.
Sweeney won't allow Spider to sweep him here.
Spider is controlling Sweeney's posture.
Spider manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sweeney manages to get himself to full guard.

Spider wants to pass the guard but Sweeney is keeping the position.
Spider is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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.
Sweeney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spider being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rinky Spider had his way with Declan Sweeney in that round.
The cut man is working on Declan Sweeney's cut.
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!

Spider gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sweeney to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Spider working a defensive guard here.
Declan Sweeney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sweeney wants to pass the guard but Spider is keeping the position.
Sweeney wants to control from the top but Spider keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney won't allow Spider to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sweeney wants to improve his position but Spider is controlling well.
Spider trying to mount his opponent but Sweeney defends it.
Sweeney is looking to improve his position.
Spider controlling the action here.
Spider wants to pass the guard but Sweeney is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney wants to get back to full guard.
Spider not doing much here.
Sweeney is trying to control but can't.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sweeney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney tests Spider's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spider misses with a body shot.
Sweeney misses with a looping right.
Spider moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spider scores with a nice head shot.
Spider throws a lazy uppercut
and Sweeney counters with a nice body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sweeney throws a body punch but Spider moves out of range.
Spider throws a front kick aimed at Sweeney's knee but Sweeney avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spider.
An inside leg kick from Spider misses.
Sweeney tries to clinch there but Spider circles away.
It looked like Spider was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney takes one to the chin there.
Spider looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweeney is just out of range.
Spider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sweeney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
You can see that Sweeney has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Sweeney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spider.
Sweeney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spider misses with a hook to the body
and Sweeney counters with an outside leg kick.
Spider misses the shot to the body.
Spider throws out a leg kick but Sweeney moves out of range and Spider only half commits.
Sweeney moves out of range as Spider throws a body kick.
Spider misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spider lands a lovely overhand right.
Spider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sweeney sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rinky Spider showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spider 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinky Spider!
Rinky Spider retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Rinky Spider, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Declan Sweeney was interviewed post fight and said 'It feels so good to get a big victory tonight, I want to thank my sponsors, my fans my fam....... Hey what??? What do you mean I didn't win??? This is an outrage!!'.