PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willis Hyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domique StormThrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). StormThrone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Battle Macabre. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hyde
vs
StormThrone

195 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

193 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willis Hyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Domique StormThrone!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

StormThrone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hyde was covering up waiting for the punch and StormThrone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hyde is looking to stand up but StormThrone isn't so interested in that idea.

StormThrone stands up from Hyde's guard - StormThrone perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde tries to clinch up.
StormThrone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hyde.
StormThrone circles away from the clinch attempt.

StormThrone gets a takedown into half guard.

Hyde makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hyde gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows StormThrone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
StormThrone is looking to stand up but Hyde won't let him.
Hyde is looking to stand up but StormThrone isn't so interested in that idea.

StormThrone stands and steps away. Hyde gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hyde shoots for a takedown but StormThrone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
StormThrone throws a sloppy head kick and Hyde moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde tries to clinch there but StormThrone circles away.

Hyde drives through and clinches with StormThrone against the cage.
StormThrone has Hyde pressed against the cage.

StormThrone has clasped his hands together around Hyde's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
StormThrone prevents Hyde from escaping the position.
Hyde wants to control but StormThrone postures up.
Hyde is being controlled here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde wants to get back to his feet.
StormThrone controlling the position from side mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hyde prevents StormThrone from moving into mount.
StormThrone slows the pace down.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hyde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. StormThrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

StormThrone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hyde wants to get back to his feet.
StormThrone works his way into full mount!
StormThrone controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyde has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domique StormThrone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hyde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with StormThrone, pushing him back against the cage.
StormThrone prevents a body shot from Hyde.
StormThrone blocks a body shot from Hyde.

StormThrone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

StormThrone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
StormThrone content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hyde tries to escape but StormThrone is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

StormThrone decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hyde to his feet.

StormThrone looking to score a takedown here. Hyde is defending well but StormThrone drives through and ends up in Hyde's guard.
StormThrone stops Hyde from standing up.

StormThrone stands up from Hyde's guard - StormThrone perhaps looking for a knockout.

StormThrone gets a clinch.
Hyde prevents StormThrone from breaking the clinch.

StormThrone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

StormThrone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hyde to the mat! Hyde manages to get full guard.

Hyde has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes StormThrone off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!

StormThrone shoots in and gets a takedown into Hyde's guard.

StormThrone stands and steps away. Hyde gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
StormThrone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
StormThrone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hyde appears to be looking for a big counter.

StormThrone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
StormThrone is breathing heavily.
Hyde struggling a bit here.
Hyde is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, StormThrone asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StormThrone working away.

Hyde explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Hyde has managed to clinch.
StormThrone tries to circle away but Hyde has him pinned against the cage.

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

StormThrone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

StormThrone stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hyde to get to his feet.
StormThrone throws a lazy body kick
and Hyde counters with a left and a right that stings StormThrone.
Hyde fails in his attempt to clinch.
StormThrone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

StormThrone scores with a takedown into Hyde's guard.
StormThrone prevents Hyde from getting back to his feet.

StormThrone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Domique StormThrone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hyde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hyde gets caught flat footed, as StormThrone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

StormThrone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch but StormThrone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

StormThrone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hyde to the mat! Hyde manages to get full guard.
StormThrone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

StormThrone stands up and waves to Hyde to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

StormThrone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
StormThrone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

StormThrone decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hyde to his feet.

StormThrone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hyde manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

StormThrone gets to his feet - Hyde follows without any prompting.
StormThrone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hyde.
StormThrone keeps the fight on the outside.

StormThrone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Hyde kicks StormThrone off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
StormThrone keeps the fight on the outside.
StormThrone misses with a head kick.

StormThrone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Hyde's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hyde wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde prevents StormThrone from improving position.
Domique StormThrone has got the better of the ground game so far.
StormThrone prevents Hyde from escaping the position.
StormThrone controlling from side mount.
Hyde manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hyde controlling the position for now.
StormThrone trying to pass the guard but Hyde defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
StormThrone controlling the action here.
Hyde controlling the position well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
StormThrone gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Hyde counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hyde.
Hyde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as StormThrone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hyde working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of StormThrone's head.
Willis Hyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domique StormThrone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
StormThrone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domique StormThrone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got StormThrone 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domique StormThrone!