PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doko Dokov (ranked 3893 p4p, 23679 weight class) and Aegon Targaryen (ranked 495 p4p, 698 weight class). Targaryen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Game of Thrones Theme Song. Aegon Targaryen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dokov
vs
Targaryen

178 cm
26
170
7 - 11 - 0

190 cm
33
182
10 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aegon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Targaryen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Targaryen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Dokov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dokov.
A head punch on the inside from Targaryen fails to land.

Dokov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dokov working Targaryen over with strikes.
Dokov 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.
Dokov is nestled in close to Targaryen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dokov is controlling the pace.
Dokov working the head and body with strikes.

It looks like Aegon Targaryen has been cut.
Dokov lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov working over Targaryen with some ground and pound. Targaryen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That has opened up Aegon Targaryen's cut even more.

Dokov stands up out of the half guard.

Dokov has closed the distance and engaged Targaryen in a clinch.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dokov.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dokov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Targaryen.
Dokov lands a right hand.

The cut above Aegon Targaryen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Targaryen.
Targaryen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Targaryen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Dokov jumps into guard, dragging Targaryen to the mat.
Dokov lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Targaryen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Targaryen manages to get himself to full guard.

Dokov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dokov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Targaryen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Targaryen circles away quickly and effectively.

Dokov darts in and clinches Targaryen up against the cage.
Targaryen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Targaryen tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.

Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Dokov rushes Targaryen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Targaryen throws a head punch that misses.
Targaryen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Targaryen takes a shot to the head.
Targaryen being controlled against the cage.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Targaryen backwards.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Targaryen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Targaryen misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Dokov.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Targaryen.
Dokov gets through Targaryen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Dokov jumps guard and drags Targaryen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dokov pushes Targaryen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Dokov pushes Targaryen up against the cage in a clinch.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Targaryen lands a body punch.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Dokov lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Dokov.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Targaryen tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Targaryen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doko Dokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aegon Targaryen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dokov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Targaryen tries to counter by closing the distance.

Dokov lands a left and a right that send Targaryen crashing to the mat, dazed. Dokov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Targaryen is rocked!

Dokov clinches with his opponent.
Targaryen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dokov finish him?
Doko Dokov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Targaryen tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Targaryen tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around?
Dokov lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dokov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Targaryen seems to have recovered his senses.

Dokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dokov clinches up against the cage.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Dokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dokov slowing the pace effectively.

Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Dokov jumps guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dokov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dokov shoots in and drives through. Targaryen sprawls well.
Targaryen throws a low kick but Dokov avoids it.

Targaryen closes the distance and clinches.

Dokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dokov misses with a wild combination.

Dokov darts in and clinches Targaryen up against the cage.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.

Aegon Targaryen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Dokov scores with a shoulder strike.

Dokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Targaryen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Targaryen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Targaryen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Targaryen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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

Dokov pushes Targaryen up against the cage in a clinch.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Dokov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dokov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.

Dokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dokov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Targaryen is fending him off so far but Dokov persists. Nope, Targaryen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dokov clinches up with Targaryen and pushes him back against the cage.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.
Targaryen tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Targaryen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Dokov gets through Targaryen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aegon Targaryen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doko Dokov!
Our winner, Doko Dokov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.