PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Stinkletits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hales
vs
Stinkletits

204 cm
20
196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

GREEN!160

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyle Stinkletits!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Stinkletits enables Hales to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stinkletits manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Hales's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hales controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stinkletits not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stinkletits is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hales has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stinkletits is proving hard to escape from.

Stinkletits working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stinkletits trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stinkletits had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hales defends it easily.
Hales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hales clobbers Stinkletits with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stinkletits swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stinkletits.
Hales slips under a jab.
Hales with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stinkletits to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Mark Hales has been cut.

Hales drives through with a takedown into Stinkletits's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Stinkletits is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hales looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hales controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stinkletits is trying to control the position but Hales postures up.
Stinkletits being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stinkletits wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkletits misses the shot to the body.
Hales throws a sloppy head kick and Stinkletits moves out of range easily.
Stinkletits throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stinkletits moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stinkletits scores with a leg kick.
Stinkletits's coach down at Rape Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stinkletits's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stinkletits misses with a low kick.

Hales shoots in and gets a takedown into Stinkletits's guard.
Hales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stinkletits swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hales postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinkletits has a closed guard, preventing Hales from standing up.
Hales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Stinkletits is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hales defends well.
Stinkletits keeping full guard, as Hales tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hales controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stinkletits listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stinkletits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Hales will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Hales's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stinkletits thuds his shin into the meat of Hales's side.
Stinkletits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stinkletits scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hales doesn't seem bothered though.

Hales drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stinkletits's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hales tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stinkletits struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stinkletits tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stinkletits wants to control but Hales postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hales remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hales wants to stand but Stinkletits has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stinkletits is looking for a sweep.
Stinkletits is letting Hales control him for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hales shoots in but Stinkletits avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stinkletits throws a wild body kick that Hales sees coming a mile off.

Hales throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stinkletits was covering up waiting for the punch and Hales finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stinkletits trying to keep a closed guard but Hales is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stinkletits is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stinkletits being controlled here, momentarily.
Stinkletits keeping full guard, as Hales tries to pass.
Stinkletits is trying to control the position but Hales postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkletits wants to sweep here but Hales controlling him for the moment.

Stinkletits is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hales defends well.
Hales slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Stinkletits finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Stinkletits. No joy for Hales on that attempt.
Hales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stinkletits as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hales misses with a takedown

and Stinkletits counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Stinkletits.
Stinkletits digs a right hand into Hales's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hales's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stinkletits prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Stinkletits as the two fighters clinch.

Stinkletits breaks from the clinch.
Stinkletits takes a swing at Hales's ribcage but misses.
Hales walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stinkletits.
Hales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stinkletits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hales was well out of range. Poor timing from Stinkletits.

Hales closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stinkletits quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stinkletits is trying to maintain the position but Hales is very close to passing his half guard.
Stinkletits wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stinkletits has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hales is working away from the top position though.
Hales wants to stand but Stinkletits has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lyle Stinkletits will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mark Hales's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hales misses with a low kick.
Stinkletits wants to counter the offense by Hales and move into the clinch position.
Hales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stinkletits was well out of range. Poor timing from Hales.
Stinkletits misses with a body kick.
Stinkletits is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hales rather than just go for the knockout.
Stinkletits misses with an uppercut. Hales saw that one coming.
Stinkletits keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stinkletits.
Stinkletits tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hales or perhaps it was just good defense by Stinkletits, which made it look bad.

Hales darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stinkletits trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hales content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stinkletits is trying to control but can't.
Stinkletits wants to sweep but Hales has passed to side control!
Hales wants to stand but Stinkletits has his arm trapped.
Stinkletits is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hales off and has taken his back!
Mark Hales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hales is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hales looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stinkletits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hales trying to get back to his feet but Stinkletits is in full control for now.

Hales is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stinkletits gets his way!
Hales wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkletits is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Stinkletits is landing with strikes. Hales can't take much more of this.
Hales trying to get back to his feet but Stinkletits is in full control for now.
Hales trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hales looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stinkletits.
Stinkletits might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hales haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stinkletits is controlling the position but Hales somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Hales is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyle Stinkletits comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stinkletits has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Stinkletits!