PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stackhouse (ranked 609 p4p, 667 weight class) and Renat Dadasov (ranked 73 p4p, 80 weight class). Stackhouse comes to the cage accompanied by True Blood. Dadasov has chosen The Champ Is Here as his entrance music. Jason Stackhouse has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Stackhouse
vs
Dadasov

180 cm
28
164
15 - 7 - 1

163 cm
26
155
10 - 3 - 0

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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stackhouse !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Stackhouse misses its intended target.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but Dadasov moved out of range nicely.
Stackhouse misses with a straight right.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dadasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dadasov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Dadasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse tries to clinch there but Dadasov circles away.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Stackhouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses with a hook.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Stackhouse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jason Stackhouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
Stackhouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Stackhouse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stackhouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Dadasov.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Stackhouse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stackhouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stackhouse looks to land a combination but Dadasov avoids it well.
Stackhouse cracks Dadasov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Stackhouse .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Dadasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stackhouse is looking to clinch but Dadasov is avoiding it.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
Stackhouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Stackhouse takes the fight into the clinch.
Dadasov dodges an elbow strike from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stackhouse misses with the head strike.
Dadasov blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stackhouse .
Stackhouse swings wildly with an uppercut but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stackhouse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stackhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Dadasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stackhouse throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stackhouse sizes up Dadasov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jason Stackhouse is winning the standup battle so far.
Stackhouse catches Dadasov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Stackhouse has managed to clinch.
Stackhouse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stackhouse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dadasov tries to pull guard but Stackhouse forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stackhouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dadasov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse struggles to land a body shot inside as Dadasov controls his hands.
Stackhouse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Dadasov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stackhouse uses from the top position.
Stackhouse would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Dadasov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dadasov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stackhouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Dadasov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stackhouse passes into half guard.
Dadasov is trying to control but can't.

Dadasov looking for submissions off his back.
Stackhouse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dadasov wants to control but Stackhouse is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Dadasov actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Dadasov looking for submissions off his back.

Dadasov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dadasov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stackhouse tries to stand and escape but Dadasov is controlling the position.
Dadasov is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stackhouse tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Dadasov actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but Dadasov is having none of it.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Stackhouse wants to clinch up but Dadasov keeps it at a distance.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stackhouse lunges at Dadasov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dadasov's hand.
Dadasov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stackhouse is looking to clinch but Dadasov is avoiding it.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
Stackhouse throws a low kick but Dadasov avoids it.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse throws a jab when Dadasov was well out of range.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
Stackhouse takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Stackhouse takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Stackhouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stackhouse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse is looking to clinch.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Stackhouse loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Stackhouse is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Stackhouse forces Dadasov back against the cage and clinches.
Stackhouse lands an elbow just above Dadasov 's eye.
Dadasov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stackhouse smiles and moves away.
Stackhouse misses with a body kick.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stackhouse throws a front kick that sends Dadasov stumbling back into the cage.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stackhouse throws a jab when Dadasov was well out of range.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Stackhouse rushes Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov jumps guard but Stackhouse turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stackhouse lands with a short shot to the head.
Stackhouse throws an elbow but it misses.
Stackhouse misses with the head strike.
Stackhouse lands a shoulder strike.
Stackhouse pushes Dadasov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the 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!
Stackhouse lands a body punch.
Stackhouse lands a shoulder strike.
Dadasov blocks a body shot from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with a body punch.
Stackhouse lands an elbow that stopped Dadasov in his tracks for a moment.
Stackhouse misses with a knee strike.
Stackhouse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stackhouse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stackhouse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Stackhouse has managed to clinch.
Dadasov tries to pull guard but Stackhouse won't allow it.
Stackhouse misses with an elbow strike.
Dadasov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stackhouse walks away with a smile on his face. Dadasov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stackhouse cracks Dadasov with a good jab.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up.
Dadasov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse .
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stackhouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Stackhouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up but Dadasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stackhouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stackhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
Stackhouse scores with the left hand. Dadasov knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse throws a big shot that misses.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Stackhouse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stackhouse .
Stackhouse tries to clinch there but Dadasov circles away.
Stackhouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Stackhouse lands a body shot.
Dadasov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse had his way with Renat Dadasov in that round.
That's time! Stackhouse 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Renat Dadasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stackhouse wants to clinch.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stackhouse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Dadasov avoids it easily.
Stackhouse thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Stackhouse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stackhouse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stackhouse throws a series of punches but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov checks a leg kick nicely.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Dadasov walks into a left hand.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Dadasov defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stackhouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov swats away the attempt to clinch by Stackhouse .
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up but Dadasov circles away and keeps his distance.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Stackhouse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stackhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up.
Stackhouse throws a good cross that connects.
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Dadasov.
Stackhouse misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dadasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Stackhouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stackhouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Stackhouse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stackhouse , 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:44
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Stackhouse !
Jason Stackhouse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.