PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontay DJ (ranked 1770 p4p, 1611 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 199 p4p, 191 weight class). DJ comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Scrappy - No Problem. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

DJ
vs
Republic

193 cm
22
255
6 - 6 - 0

191 cm
22
270
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deontay DJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Republic avoids the head kick by DJ.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
DJ has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational in the buildup to the fight.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DJ.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DJ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
DJ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Republic tries to avoid it but DJ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Republic to the ground. Republic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DJ changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from DJ misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from DJ.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ falls off balance throwing a combination
and DJ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DJ throws a series of punches but Republic moves out of range.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DJ misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DJ sets himself, and Republic steps forward looking for the clinch! DJ avoids it this time.
DJ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DJ misses with a left hand
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DJ throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DJ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Republic circles away quickly and effectively.
Republic scores with a jab. DJ acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Republic connects with a body shot that sends DJ's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DJ attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ tries to land a front kick but Republic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Republic unleashes a big counter combination but DJ bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Republic blocks a low kick nicely.
Republic throws out a counter right but DJ avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from DJ.
Republic moves out of range of the body kick from DJ.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
DJ lands a slapping body shot.
DJ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

DJ forces Republic back against the cage and clinches.
Republic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DJ is trying to break free.

Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Republic blocks a head kick by DJ.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay DJ dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

DJ throws a hook but Republic blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DJ throws a combination that misses
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Republic avoids the head kick by DJ.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Republic avoids the head kick by DJ.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Republic as he checks the leg kick.
DJ misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DJ misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DJ misses with a series of wild punches.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DJ tries to clinch but Republic is having none of it.
DJ misses with an attempted mid kick.
DJ fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Republic ducks right into an uppercut from DJ.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ misses with a body shot.
Republic connects with a body shot.
DJ misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DJ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
DJ throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from DJ.
Republic catches DJ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Republic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DJ is looking to clinch.
Republic avoids the body shot from DJ.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DJ.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DJ falls off balance throwing a combination
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
DJ throws a right and a left that Republic avoids nicely.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A good leg kick by DJ.
Deontay DJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DJ throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
DJ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

DJ moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay DJ dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

DJ fails in his attempt to clinch.
DJ misses with a jab, cross combination.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DJ with a body shot.
DJ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Deontay DJ is winning the standup battle so far.
DJ throws a lazy head kick
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
DJ misses with a head kick.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Republic circles away quickly and effectively.
DJ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Republic connects with a body shot that sends DJ's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ scores with a one two! Republic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DJ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DJ moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DJ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Republic.
DJ throws a nice looking combination but Republic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Republic throws out a counter right but DJ avoids it with no problem.
DJ throws a lazy head kick
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DJ with a body shot.
Republic avoids the body shot from DJ.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DJ with a body shot.
DJ throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Republic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DJ at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DJ tries to bum rush Republic with a series of wild strikes but Republic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Republic circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ looks for the body kick but Republic saw that one coming.
DJ throws a head kick that half lands.
DJ takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DJ throws a head kick that Republic semi-blocks.

Republic forces DJ back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DJ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DJ feints a jab promting Republic to slip. DJ then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Republic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Deontay DJ is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.

DJ has managed to clinch.
Republic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Deontay DJ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DJ has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deontay DJ!
After winning the bout, Deontay DJ thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.