PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Black Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Haiyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Black Scholes
vs
Haiyes

178 cm
22
168 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

175 cm
22
166 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Black Scholes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Haiyes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haiyes throws a sloppy head kick and Black Scholes moves out of range easily.
Haiyes tries to clinch but Black Scholes moves out of range.
Haiyes wants to clinch.

Black Scholes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Black Scholes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Haiyes wants to control but Black Scholes postures up.
Haiyes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Black Scholes is controlling him well.
Haiyes is trying to escape the position but Black Scholes is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haiyes parries the strikes from Black Scholes easily there. Black Scholes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Haiyes to escape.
Haiyes is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Haiyes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haiyes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haiyes keeps trying to improve his position.
Black Scholes controls the position from side control.
Black Scholes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haiyes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Black Scholes throws a strike aimed at the side of Haiyes's head but Haiyes avoids it well.
Haiyes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Black Scholes.
Haiyes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes is looking for a sweep.
Haiyes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Haiyes is not content to let Black Scholes control the position.
Black Scholes working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Haiyes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haiyes defending against the ground and pound.
Haiyes is trying to escape the position but Black Scholes is controlling the position.
Haiyes is trying to control Black Scholes's posture but Black Scholes avoids it.
Black Scholes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes is not content to let Black Scholes control the position.
Black Scholes working the ground and pound.
Haiyes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Black Scholes is controlling him well.
Haiyes is trying to improve his position.
Haiyes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Black Scholes happy to just control the position for now.
Black Scholes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Black Scholes takes a little break here. Haiyes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Black Scholes throws a strike aimed at the side of Haiyes's head but Haiyes avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes can't do much from the bottom here.
Black Scholes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Black Scholes lands a nice forearm strike.
Black Scholes landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haiyes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Black Scholes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Haiyes is being controlled here.
Black Scholes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Haiyes wants to control but Black Scholes postures up.
Haiyes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Black Scholes prevents Haiyes from improving his position.
Haiyes trying to control but Black Scholes postures up.
Black Scholes working over Haiyes with some ground and pound. Haiyes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black Scholes stops Haiyes from getting back to his feet.
Haiyes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black Scholes stops Haiyes from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Black Scholes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Black Scholes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haiyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black Scholes keeps the fight on the outside.
Haiyes throws a sloppy head kick

and Black Scholes counters with a takedown into side control.
Black Scholes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Black Scholes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Haiyes wants to get back to his feet.
Haiyes keeps Black Scholes under control for a moment.
Haiyes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Black Scholes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haiyes is trying to stand back up but Black Scholes is controlling him
Ground and pound from Black Scholes.
Black Scholes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Scholes trying to control the pace.
Haiyes is looking to control Black Scholes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haiyes avoid being mounted?
Black Scholes drops an elbow to the side of Haiyes's head.
Black Scholes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Black Scholes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Black Scholes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Haiyes has hold of Black Scholes's hands but Black Scholes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haiyes wants to control but Black Scholes passes into side.
Haiyes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Black Scholes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Black Scholes landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haiyes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black Scholes lands a couple of good shots and Haiyes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Haiyes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Can Haiyes hold on?! Black Scholes is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Haiyes tries to escape the position.
Black Scholes keeps control of the position easily here as Haiyes tries to buck him off.
Black Scholes scores with punches and elbows.
Black Scholes is working the ground and pound. Can Haiyes escape?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Black Scholes controlling the positon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haiyes covers up after that shot from Black Scholes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Black Scholes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Haiyes is trying to remain composed but Black Scholes is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Haiyes tries to break free.
Black Scholes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Haiyes looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes keeps control of the position easily here as Haiyes tries to buck him off.
Black Scholes has the hooks in. Haiyes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Black Scholes lands with a hammerfist to the side of Haiyes's head.
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!
Black Scholes throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Haiyes turns into Black Scholes and is now in his guard.
Black Scholes controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Edward Black Scholes just wasn't active enough.
Haiyes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haiyes stuffs the takedown.
Haiyes looks to clinch
and Black Scholes counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Black Scholes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Black Scholes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haiyes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Black Scholes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Haiyes is letting Black Scholes control him for a moment.
Haiyes is trying to get back to half guard.
Black Scholes controls the position.
Edward Black Scholes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haiyes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Black Scholes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Black Scholes working the head and body with strikes.
Black Scholes prevents Haiyes from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Black Scholes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Haiyes is pushing Black Scholes's head away, looking to escape. Black Scholes manages to hold on to the position though.
Haiyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haiyes is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haiyes defending against the ground and pound.
Black Scholes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Haiyes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Haiyes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Black Scholes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Haiyes some visible discomfort.
Haiyes bucks up and tries to throw Black Scholes off but instead Black Scholes has got his back!
Black Scholes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Haiyes wants to escape the position.
Black Scholes punches Haiyes on the ear.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes wants to get back to his feet.
Haiyes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Black Scholes.
Haiyes trying to get back to his feet but Black Scholes is in full control for now.
Black Scholes is punishing Haiyes with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black Scholes scores with punches and elbows.
Black Scholes punishes Haiyes with strikes from the back mount.
Black Scholes controlling the position well here. Haiyes rolled but Black Scholes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Haiyes holding both Black Scholes 's hands and preventing any damage.
Black Scholes lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Haiyes up.
Black Scholes lands a shot to the body.
Black Scholes controls the position.
Haiyes trying to control the position but Black Scholes manages to sink in the hooks.
Black Scholes lands a shot to the body.
Black Scholes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haiyes can do to turn this around?
Haiyes just trying to survive but Black Scholes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Black Scholes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Black Scholes is punishing Haiyes with some ground and pound.
Haiyes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Black Scholes biding his time, controlling Haiyes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haiyes can't escape the position.
Edward Black Scholes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Black Scholes.
Black Scholes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haiyes for as long as he can get away with.
Haiyes just trying to survive but Black Scholes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Black Scholes lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Black Scholes controlling the positon.
Black Scholes scores with punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haiyes trying to get back to his feet but Black Scholes is in full control for now.
Todd Haiyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haiyes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Black Scholes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Black Scholes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Black Scholes!