PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Loris (ranked 357 p4p, 558 weight class) and Anni Skystalker (ranked 33 p4p, 53 weight class). Anni Skystalker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Loris
vs
Skystalker

170 cm
32
145
12 - 4 - 0

165 cm
32
145
17 - 10 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Loris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loris misses with a body shot.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loris scores with a jab to the head.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Skystalker blocks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
Skystalker thuds his shin into the meat of Loris's side.
Loris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loris wants it to stay on the feet.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Loris misses.
Loris throws out a loose jab but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skystalker defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
Loris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loris there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Loris tenderised Skystalker's leg. Skystalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Skystalker scores with a takedown into Loris's guard.

Loris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skystalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Loris wants to sweep but no luck.
Skystalker pushes down on Loris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skystalker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loris wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Skystalker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loris is just riding it out for now. Skystalker eventually gives up the hold.
Loris is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skystalker seems to be looking for submissions.
Skystalker wants to take a breather but Loris is having none of it.

Skystalker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Skystalker working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Loris's thigh. Loris counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Skystalker looking to pass the guard.
Skystalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skystalker passes Loris's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Skystalker is looking for a kimura but Loris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skystalker to get the leverage.
Loris wants to improve his position but Skystalker is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skystalker wants to advance to full mount but Loris doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Loris looking for a guillotine here but Skystalker defends easily.

Loris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skystalker defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loris pulls Skystalker in close to his closed guard and prevents Skystalker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Loris wants to stand up but Skystalker is controlling him.
Skystalker slips nicely into half guard.
Skystalker thows a huge punch but Loris dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Loris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skystalker pulls his head out easily.
Loris is refusing to be controlled, as Skystalker sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Loris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skystalker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loris's sensitive parts.
Loris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Skystalker rushes Loris and presses him up against the cage.
Loris scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Skystalker drags the fight down to the ground.

Skystalker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Loris stacks Skystalker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Loris!
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.
Loris looks up at the clock and then as Skystalker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Loris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker is trying to control Loris's posture but Loris avoids it.
Loris trying to control the position but Skystalker is working away.
The referee asks Loris politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Loris prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loris working away.
Loris just content to control the position.
Loris working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
Skystalker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Loris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Loris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Loris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skystalker to see if he's OK.
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Loris is working Skystalker over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loris working the ground and pound.
Skystalker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Loris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Skystalker is not content to let Loris control the position.
Loris scores with punches from side control.
Skystalker tries to buck Loris off but Loris is having none of it.
Loris trying to control the position but Skystalker is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Loris connects with a decent elbow.
Skystalker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Skystalker wants to control but Loris postures up.
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.
Skystalker is trying to work for a sweep but Loris has mounted him!
Loris raining down shots from the mount!
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Loris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skystalker tries to hold on but Loris postures up.
Skystalker is in a horrible position here. Loris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Skystalker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skystalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loris pulls his head out easily.
Loris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skystalker trying to hold on to Loris's head to control him but Loris postures up.
Loris winds up and cracks Skystalker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hugo Loris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skystalker has hold of Loris's hands but Loris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skystalker is staying active underneath Loris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loris lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Skystalker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loris connects with a nice short shot to Skystalker's temple.
Loris working over Skystalker with some ground and pound. Skystalker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Skystalker shoots in but no luck this time.
Skystalker blocks a low kick nicely.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Skystalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skystalker fails with an attempt to clinch.

Skystalker rushes Loris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Loris breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Loris is avoiding it.
Loris jabs at Skystalker's body.
Loris scores with the left hand. Skystalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Loris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skystalker's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loris but Loris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loris jabs Skystalker right on the nose. Skystalker blinks but takes it well.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skystalker throws a jab when Loris was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skystalker.
Hugo Loris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Loris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loris wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Loris lands a slapping body shot.
Loris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Skystalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Loris.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but Skystalker ducks down to avoid it.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skystalker defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skystalker.
Loris connects with a solid leg kick.
Hugo Loris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skystalker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Loris tenderised Skystalker's leg. Skystalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but Loris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loris scores with a hook to the body. Skystalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris misses with a looping right.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loris.
Loris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Skystalker moves into the clinch.
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loris.
Loris can't find room to land a body shot as Skystalker controls the action.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Loris.
A left hand lands to the body for Loris.
Loris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loris scores with a shoulder strike.
Loris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skystalker can do to turn this around?
Loris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loris struggles to land a body shot inside as Skystalker controls his hands.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Loris.
Loris lands with a left to the head.

Loris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loris thumps Skystalker with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris tries to move into range but Skystalker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skystalker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loris with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Skystalker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Loris throws a shot from downtown. Skystalker moves away and avoids it.
Loris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skystalker.
Loris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skystalker counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Loris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Skystalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
Skystalker misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Loris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skystalker checks it well.
Skystalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loris throws out the jab.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loris connects with an inside leg kick.
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Loris circles away.
A big right from Loris misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Loris blocks the leg kick.
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loris thuds his right hand into Skystalker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loris scores with a leg kick.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Skystalker.
Hugo Loris is winning the standup battle so far.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skystalker checks a leg kick.
Loris lands a really nice looking cross but Skystalker seems unphased.
Loris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Loris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loris 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!
A less than humble Hugo Loris misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.