PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Skol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Rewell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Skol's chin.

Skol
vs
Rewell

175 cm
21
232 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

198 cm
21
245 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Skol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Rewell!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rewell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skol.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rewell checks a leg kick.
Rewell blocks a head kick by Skol.
Rewell wants to counter with a clinch but Skol pushes him away.
Skol is looking to clinch.
Rewell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rewell tries for a takedown but Skol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rewell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Nick Skol has been cut.
Skol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rewell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skol. That did some damage!
Rewell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rewell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Rewell gets a clinch.
Rewell prevents a body shot from Skol.
Skol lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Alexander Rewell has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Skol has been working on his elbows in the gym.
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!
Skol throws an elbow but it misses.
Rewell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skol walks away with a smile on his face. Rewell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skol clinches up with Rewell and pushes him back against the cage.
Rewell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skol is defending well.
Nick Skol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rewell.

Skol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Skol pushes Rewell up against the cage in a clinch.
Skol creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rewell's defenses.
Skol is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rewell tries for a takedown. No joy.

Skol has Rewell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Skol pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rewell tumbling to the mat - Skol dives into Rewell's guard.
Skol sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rewell can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skol has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Skol might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rewell is trying to keep Skol in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Skol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rewell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Skol gets a clinch.

Rewell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rewell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skol is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rewell.
Skol keeps Rewell at a distance using the push kick.
Skol throws a head kick that misses.
Skol stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skol throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Skol.
Crunch! Skol slams his shin into Rewell's torso.
Skol looks to score with a jab to the body but Rewell is just out of range.
Skol fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rewell is out of range.
Rewell staying out of range there.
Skol is looking to land body kicks.

Rewell rushes Skol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skol.
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!
Rewell is working for takedown but Skol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rewell blocks an elbow strike from Skol.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skol just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rewell's brow.
Skol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skol has Rewell pressed against the cage, preventing Rewell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rewell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Skol dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rewell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skol.
Skol connects with a solid leg kick.
Rewell checks a leg kick.

Rewell moves into the clinch.

Rewell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Rewell rushes Skol and presses him up against the cage.
Skol has Rewell pressed against the cage.
Rewell is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skol tries to throw a body punch but Rewell avoids it by throwing Skol back against the cage.

Skol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rewell shoots and misses

and Skol moves into the clinch.
Rewell can't get the takedown.
Nick Skol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rewell.
Skol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rewell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skol creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rewell's defenses.

Skol breaks from the clinch.
Rewell tries for a takedown but Skol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skol.
Skol throws a leg kick but Rewell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skol throws a leg kick but Rewell moved away.
Skol attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alexander Rewell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rewell has managed to clinch.
Rewell avoids a wild elbow strike from Skol.
Skol avoiding damage.
Nick Skol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skol.
Skol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rewell can do to turn this around?
Skol lands an elbow inside that Rewell shrugs off.
Skol working aggressively here.
Come on Rewell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rewell takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skol creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rewell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skol tries to work over Rewell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rewell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rewell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skol lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up Alexander Rewell's cut even more.
Skol tries to work over Rewell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skol misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skol throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skol jumps into guard, dragging Rewell to the mat.
Skol is controlling Rewell's posture.
Skol continues to stall.
Rewell stopping the sweep attempt from Skol.
Rewell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skol is keeping the position for now.
Rewell trying to control the position from guard on top but Skol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skol trying to control the position here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rewell dives in for a single leg takedown but Skol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rewell thinks about the counter body kick.
Skol finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skol wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skol.
Skol throws a leg kick
and Rewell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rewell scores with a hook to the body. Skol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skol looks to land a body kick but Rewell moved away.
Skol throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rewell is defended easily by Skol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Skol dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick by Skol misses
and Rewell counters with a thumping low kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rewell looking for a takedown.
Skol throws an elbow but it misses.
Skol throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rewell blocks an elbow strike from Skol.
Skol struggles to land a body shot inside as Rewell controls his hands.
Rewell prevents a body shot from Skol.
Skol misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rewell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skol throws a head kick but Rewell moves out of range.
Rewell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skol under the eye.
Skol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rewell.
A head kick misses from Skol.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skol throws a head kick that misses.
Rewell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skol sprawls well. Skol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rewell gets slowly back to his feet.
Rewell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skol closes the distance but Rewell moves to the side
and Rewell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skol misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rewell! But no joy.
Skol takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skol. That's going to slow Rewell down.
Skol throws a lazy right hand but Rewell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rewell throws a big counter head kick but Skol avoids it with no problem.

Rewell tries to keep at a distance but Skol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skol lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rewell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nick Skol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Skol has Rewell pressed against the cage, preventing Rewell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skol cracks Rewell with a nice body shot.
Rewell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rewell fails to pull guard.
Nick Skol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rewell.
Rewell blocks an elbow strike.
Skol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rewell.
Skol tries for a takedown but Rewell manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rewell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rewell blocks a body shot from Skol.
Rewell tries to score a body lock takedown but Skol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rewell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rewell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skol gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rewell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skol to keep the fight standing.
Rewell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rewell tries to score a body lock takedown but Skol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rewell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skol smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rewell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skol swivels and escapes.
Skol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rewell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alexander Rewell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Skol is winning the standup battle so far.
Rewell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rewell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skol.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Skol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skol 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Skol!