PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Hellstreem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hellstreem
vs
Assassin

189 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Hellstreem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saint Assassin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Assassin moves into the clinch.
Assassin prevents Hellstreem from breaking the clinch.
Hellstreem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Assassin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Assassin keeps control of Hellstreem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hellstreem is looking to break free of the clinch but Assassin has double underhooks.

Hellstreem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hellstreem darts in and clinches Assassin up against the cage.

Assassin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Assassin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Assassin is thwarting Hellstreem's attempts to control the position.

Assassin seems to be working for a kimura but Hellstreem defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hellstreem looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hellstreem tries to get to full guard but Assassin has control of the leg.
Assassin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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

That's two 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.
Assassin stops Hellstreem from getting back to his feet.
Assassin slows the pace down in half guard.

Hellstreem is defending against the submission attempts here by Assassin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin is looking to take a break and control but Hellstreem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hellstreem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hellstreem wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hellstreem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hellstreem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hellstreem keeping moving, preventing Assassin from controlling successfully.
Hellstreem is trying to control the position but Assassin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Assassin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hellstreem works over Assassin's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saint Assassin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hellstreem looks to land a combination. Assassin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Assassin dodges the punch combination from Hellstreem.
Hellstreem connects with a solid leg kick.
Hellstreem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hellstreem wants to clinch.
Hellstreem closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A nice combination there by Hellstreem.
Hellstreem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Assassin wants to clinch

and Hellstreem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Assassin won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin stops Hellstreem from passing to mount.
Assassin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assassin is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Assassin in particular looking to stall.
Assassin stops Hellstreem from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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. Assassin connects with a nice short shot to Hellstreem's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellstreem tries to kick Assassin off but Assassin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Assassin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hellstreem pushes Assassin off looking to stand but Assassin dives back in and keeps control.
Hellstreem is trying to control but can't.
Assassin trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Assassin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Assassin wants to control but Hellstreem is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Assassin stops Hellstreem from getting back to his feet.
Hellstreem is looking to control Assassin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hellstreem avoid being mounted?
Assassin is trying to control. Hellstreem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hellstreem darts in trying to clinch

and Assassin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hellstreem won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rob Hellstreem will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Assassin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hellstreem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Assassin thinking.

Assassin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hellstreem sprawls well initially but Assassin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Assassin moves into full mount! Hellstreem won't be happy about that!
Hellstreem blocking the ground and pound.
Hellstreem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hellstreem trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hellstreem looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Hellstreem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellstreem wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Assassin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hellstreem tries to hold on but Assassin pushes him away.
Assassin landing strikes from the mount.
Hellstreem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assassin on the ground.
Assassin controlling his opponent.
Assassin lands a big shot there that rocks Hellstreem but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Assassin controlling from mount.
Assassin avoids the attempt from Hellstreem to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin with shots to the head and body - Hellstreem looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saint Assassin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Assassin with the ground and pound from mount.
Hellstreem is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Assassin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Assassin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Assassin trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hellstreem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hellstreem working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Assassin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saint Assassin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Assassin 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint Assassin!