PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Scarlatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olof Hellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellstrom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bring me everyone! (Mustasch). Derek Scarlatti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Scarlatti
vs
Hellstrom

172 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

170 cm
26
151 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Scarlatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olof Hellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scarlatti scores with a takedown into Hellstrom's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Scarlatti wants to stand but Hellstrom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Scarlatti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hellstrom's head.
Scarlatti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Scarlatti stands up and waves to Hellstrom to follow him.
Hellstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.

Scarlatti rushes Hellstrom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hellstrom is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellstrom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Scarlatti pulls Hellstrom into guard.
Hellstrom wants to control from the top but Scarlatti keeps moving.
Hellstrom is standing up over Scarlatti. Scarlatti looks to escape but Hellstrom dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarlatti tries to escape but Hellstrom is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Scarlatti is pushing Hellstrom's head away, looking to escape. Hellstrom manages to hold on to the position though.
Scarlatti stops Hellstrom from passing to mount.

Hellstrom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hellstrom passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Scarlatti!
Scarlatti wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hellstrom.
Hellstrom throws a wild left hand from mount and Scarlatti manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Scarlatti is trying to stand back up but Hellstrom is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom is just content to waste time from the top position. Scarlatti takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hellstrom won't allow Scarlatti to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hellstrom wants to stand but Scarlatti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hellstrom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scarlatti misses with a two punch combination.

Scarlatti drives through and clinches with Hellstrom against the cage.

Scarlatti has hold of one of Hellstrom's legs. Hellstrom is fighting the takedown attempt but Scarlatti gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Scarlatti wants to stand but Hellstrom is controlling his posture from full guard.

Scarlatti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scarlatti wanted to stand there but Hellstrom had control of the position.

Hellstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scarlatti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scarlatti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Derek Scarlatti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scarlatti wants to control from the top but Hellstrom keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlatti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scarlatti wants to control from the top but Hellstrom keeps moving.

Scarlatti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Scarlatti lands a jab-cross combination.
Scarlatti lands with a kick to the temple. Hellstrom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hellstrom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scarlatti's waist but Scarlatti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hellstrom off to one side.
Scarlatti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scarlatti wants it to stay on the feet.
Hellstrom is breathing heavily.
Scarlatti fails with an attempt to clinch.

Scarlatti moves into range and clinches up with Hellstrom.
Hellstrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scarlatti is defending well.
Derek Scarlatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olof Hellstrom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scarlatti is trying to trip Hellstrom. He has hold of a leg but Hellstrom is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Scarlatti persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hellstrom is working an open guard so Scarlatti takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Scarlatti throws a head kick that misses.

Scarlatti has managed to clinch.

Scarlatti tightens his grip and picks Hellstrom up, before dumping him to the ground. Hellstrom manages to land in guard.

Hellstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scarlatti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hellstrom is looking for a triangle but Scarlatti pushes his legs off easily.
Scarlatti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Scarlatti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hellstrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scarlatti counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scarlatti!
Scarlatti lands a high kick!

Scarlatti has Hellstrom up against the cage in a clinch.

Scarlatti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarlatti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Scarlatti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hellstrom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scarlatti stands up over Hellstrom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Hellstrom is working an open guard so Scarlatti takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Scarlatti tries to clinch there but Hellstrom circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti cracks Hellstrom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Scarlatti misses.
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!
Hellstrom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scarlatti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scarlatti misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Scarlatti breaks the clinch.
Hellstrom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scarlatti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Scarlatti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hellstrom was covering up waiting for the punch and Scarlatti finishes the takedown easily into guard.

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

Derek Scarlatti dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Scarlatti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scarlatti.
Scarlatti slips a straight right by Hellstrom.
Sloppy strikes from Scarlatti. Those never looked like landing.
Hellstrom misses with a kick to the body.
Scarlatti works over Hellstrom's head and body with a nice combination.
Scarlatti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarlatti misses with a few strikes there.
Hellstrom lands a two punch combo.
Hellstrom closes the distance and clinches up with Scarlatti, looking for a takedown. Hellstrom pushes Scarlatti against the cage but Scarlatti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hellstrom tries to clinch but Scarlatti is having none of it.
Scarlatti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hellstrom's sensitive parts.
Hellstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Scarlatti clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellstrom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hellstrom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scarlatti prevents it.
Scarlatti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hellstrom is trying to force a seperation but Scarlatti has the dominant position.

Scarlatti manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Scarlatti.
Scarlatti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scarlatti slaps away a takedown attempt from Hellstrom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Derek Scarlatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olof Hellstrom.
Scarlatti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hellstrom tries to sprawl but Scarlatti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hellstrom is looking to improve his position.
Scarlatti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hellstrom on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti slips a nice elbow through Hellstrom's hands, connecting with Hellstrom's forehead.

Scarlatti decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Derek Scarlatti is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scarlatti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarlatti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scarlatti leaves Hellstrom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scarlatti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scarlatti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hellstrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scarlatti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hellstrom blocks a head kick by Scarlatti.

Scarlatti clinches with his opponent.

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

Hellstrom gets caught flat footed, as Scarlatti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Scarlatti wants to control from the top but Hellstrom keeps moving.
Scarlatti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hellstrom wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti is pushing down on Hellstrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hellstrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Scarlatti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hellstrom tries to roll over but Scarlatti keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Scarlatti decides to stand up.
Derek Scarlatti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellstrom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Scarlatti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Scarlatti manages to break the clinch.
Scarlatti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hellstrom can do to turn this around?
Hellstrom 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hellstrom is trying desperately to land a takedown but Scarlatti is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hellstrom.
Scarlatti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Olof Hellstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Scarlatti has Hellstrom up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Scarlatti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scarlatti 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Scarlatti!
An out of breath and clearly excited Derek Scarlatti thanked Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).