PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keola Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dementri Viscount (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fatu
vs
Viscount

183 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

224 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keola Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dementri Viscount!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viscount tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Fatu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viscount moves in looking to clinch but Fatu pushes him off.
Fatu stuffs the takedown attempt from Viscount. Viscount gets slowly back to his feet.
Fatu throws a solid leg kick but Viscount takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fatu.
Viscount steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fatu.
Fatu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viscount sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dementri Viscount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viscount displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fatu throws out the jab.
Viscount moves in looking to clinch but Fatu pushes him off.
Viscount is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fatu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu throws a series of punches but Viscount avoids them all with ease.
Fatu swats away the attempt to clinch by Viscount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viscount tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fatu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fatu throws a body punch but Viscount moves out of range.
Viscount tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fatu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Fatu misses the target.
Fatu throws a lazy right hand but Viscount sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viscount fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fatu is out of range.
Viscount tries to clinch up.
Fatu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Fatu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Viscount's half guard.

Viscount manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fatu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fatu wants to get back to striking at distance but Viscount won't allow it.
Fatu misses with a punch to the body.
Fatu trying to stall but Viscount improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viscount's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Fatu fails to land.
Fatu tries a body shot but Viscount blocks it.
Fatu tries to throw a body punch but Viscount avoids it by throwing Fatu back against the cage.
Fatu can't find room to land a body shot as Viscount controls the action.

Viscount breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viscount shoots for a takedown but Fatu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fatu looks to throw the jab but Viscount is out of range.
Viscount steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fatu.
Viscount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viscount changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Fatu. No joy for Viscount on that attempt.
Keola Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dementri Viscount.
Viscount tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viscount shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fatu but Fatu pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viscount displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fatu throws out the jab.
Fatu swings for the body but Viscount moves out of range.
Viscount wants to clinch.
Fatu keeps the fight on the outside.
Viscount has a takedown stuffed.
Viscount throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viscount throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Viscount tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fatu misses with a kick to the body.
Fatu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fatu wants it to stay on the feet.
Viscount fails with the takedown.
Fatu just misses with a punch to the body.
Viscount moves away from the strike by Fatu.
Fatu keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viscount shoots for a double leg takedown but Fatu sprawls well. He's pushed Viscount's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fatu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viscount manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keola Fatu dominated that round.
That's time! Fatu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A looping hook to the body misses from Fatu. Viscount does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viscount tries to clinch up but Fatu circles away and keeps his distance.
Fatu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viscount is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Viscount moves out of range of the strikes.
Fatu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fatu throws a looping overhand right but Viscount ducks down to avoid it.
Viscount tries to clinch there but Fatu circles away.
Fatu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Viscount's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Viscount dodges the punch combination from Fatu.
Viscount with the counter takedown but Fatu avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viscount keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fatu.
Viscount tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fatu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fatu misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viscount wants to clinch up but Fatu keeps it at a distance.
Viscount tries to clinch up but Fatu circles away and keeps his distance.
Fatu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viscount can do to turn this around?

Fatu tries to keep at a distance but Viscount has taken the fight into the clinch.
Viscount blocks an uppercut.
Fatu tries to stall but Viscount uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fatu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fatu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fatu misses with the head strike.
Fatu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu is trying to maintain a safe position but Viscount gets an underhook and turns Fatu into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu tries to break free but Viscount pushes him back against the cage.
Fatu misses with a punch to the body.
Fatu wants to break free but Viscount has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Viscount as Fatu tries to tie him up.
Viscount jumps guard but Fatu stands there with Viscount around his waist. Viscount gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fatu misses with the head strike.
Fatu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fatu tries to throw a body punch but Viscount avoids it by throwing Fatu back against the cage.
Fatu stops a takedown attempt from Viscount.
Fatu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Viscount has him pressed against the cage.
Fatu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viscount avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viscount avoiding damage as Fatu throws knees to the body.
Viscount avoiding damage as Fatu throws knees to the body.
Fatu misses with a body punch.
Fatu struggles to land a body shot inside as Viscount controls his hands.

Viscount escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viscount is looking to clinch but Fatu is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Fatu misses its intended target.
Viscount shoots in and drives through. Fatu sprawls well.
Keola Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dementri Viscount.
Viscount displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fatu throws out the jab.
Viscount wants to clinch.
Fatu is looking to counter with head kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Viscount.
Viscount drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fatu defends it well.
Viscount avoids the head kick by Fatu.
Fatu misses with a straight left.
Fatu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fatu misses with a low kick.
Viscount tries to counter by closing the distance.
Viscount misses with a kick to the body
and Fatu counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Dementri Viscount has been cut.
Fatu throws a head kick but Viscount moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viscount fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fatu misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keola Fatu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dementri Viscount'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Viscount moves out of range of the leg kick from Fatu.
Viscount tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fatu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viscount fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fatu looks to score with a jab to the body but Viscount is just out of range.

Viscount darts in and clinches Fatu up against the cage.
Fatu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fatu misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Viscount tries for a takedown but Fatu manages to get underhooks.
Keola Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dementri Viscount.
Fatu struggles to land a body shot inside as Viscount controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu struggles to land a body shot inside as Viscount controls his hands.

Viscount breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Viscount.
Viscount tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fatu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viscount shoots in for a double leg but Fatu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viscount checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fatu throws a leg kick that misses.
Viscount tries to counter with a clinch but Fatu shakes him off and moves away.
Fatu is looking to land body kicks.
Viscount wants to counter with a clinch but Fatu pushes him away.
Viscount scores with a body shot.
Viscount is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viscount shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fatu as he jumps to the side.
Fatu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fatu keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Fatu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Viscount throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fatu's waist but Fatu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viscount off to one side.
Viscount is looking to clinch.
Viscount tries to close the distance and clinch but Fatu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viscount fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fatu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Viscount avoids it.
Viscount fails with the takedown.
Viscount has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viscount shoots in but Fatu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Viscount misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fatu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Viscount shoots in but no luck this time.
Viscount tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fatu throws a big counter combination but Viscount scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Viscount tries to clinch but Fatu moves out of range.
Fatu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Viscount tries to clinch but Fatu is having none of it.
Viscount moves out of range as Fatu strikes.
Viscount looks to clinch

and Fatu counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Viscount's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fatu taking a breather here.
Fatu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Viscount's legs.
Fatu wants to control but Viscount is keeping him busy.
Fatu tries to stand but Viscount is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viscount gets back to half guard.
Fatu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viscount does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keola Fatu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fatu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keola Fatu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Keola Fatu made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.