PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Claude Dacre (ranked 2886 p4p, 2060 weight class) and Teke Bamalog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bamalog has chosen Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dacre
vs
Bamalog

179 cm
30
155
13 - 14 - 0

178 cm
37
159
23 - 15 - 2

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claude Dacre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teke Bamalog!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Bamalog.
Bamalog has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dacre missing with a left hand there. Bamalog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bamalog throws a right hand that Dacre ducks under and follows up with a left that Dacre also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. Dacre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog misses with a body shot
and Dacre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dacre is looking to clinch.
Dacre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Dacre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bamalog swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Dacre to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamalog scores with a kick to the body.
Bamalog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dacre circles away quickly and effectively.
Dacre misses with a hook.
Dacre lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamalog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dacre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bamalog was well out of range. Poor timing from Dacre.
Bamalog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog keeps the fight on the outside.
Dacre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bamalog counters with a right hand to the body.
Dacre moves out of range of the body kick.
Bamalog throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dacre counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.
The fighters circling - Dacre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bamalog looks to land a combination but Dacre avoids it well.
Dacre throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Dacre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bamalog follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dacre misses with an uppercut. Bamalog saw that one coming.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Dacre.

Bamalog rushes Dacre and presses him up against the cage.

Dacre gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bamalog wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dacre is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dacre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bamalog defending well though.
Dacre thows a huge punch but Bamalog dodges it nicely.

Dacre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bamalog tries to kick Dacre off but Dacre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dacre trying to mount his opponent but Bamalog defends it.

Dacre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bamalog sees it coming and defends easily.
Dacre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog wants to get back to his feet.

Dacre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bamalog is just riding it out for now. Dacre eventually gives up the hold.
Dacre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bamalog wants to get back to his feet.
Dacre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dacre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bamalog defending well though.

Dacre wants to work for an arm triangle but Bamalog is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Dacre'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.
Dacre throwing shots but Bamalog is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dacre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bamalog looks like he's trying to stand up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bamalog pushes Dacre off and gets back to his feet.
Bamalog throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Dacre to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamalog throws a low kick, looking for Dacre's leg but Dacre calmly moves out of range.
Bamalog tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dacre counters with a nice body shot.
Dacre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bamalog slips under a jab.
Bamalog throws a right hand that Dacre ducks under and follows up with a left that Dacre also avoids with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bamalog - that will leave a mark!
Bamalog tries to land a leg kick but Dacre saw it coming and moves away.
Dacre is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Claude Dacre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dacre is defended easily by Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dacre rather than just go for the knockout.
Bamalog is looking to land body kicks.
Dacre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Dacre forces Bamalog back against the cage and clinches.
Bamalog lands a body shot.
Dacre blocks an uppercut.
Dacre misses with the head strike.
Dacre wants to take the fight to the mat but Bamalog manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bamalog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacre digs a right hand underneath Bamalog's ribcage. Bamalog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dacre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog lands a shoulder strike.
Dacre can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Dacre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Dacre prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
A right hand to the body from Bamalog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
Dacre misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Dacre.
Dacre is trying to drag Bamalog to the mat but Bamalog just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dacre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bamalog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dacre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog pushes Dacre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with an elbow strike.
Dacre tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Dacre digs a right hand into Bamalog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bamalog's gas tank.
Bamalog lands a body punch.
Dacre wants a takedown.
Bamalog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Dacre's head.
Bamalog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Dacre can't find room to land a body shot as Bamalog controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacre can't find room to land a body shot as Bamalog controls the action.
Bamalog looking to throw knees to the head but Dacre is blocking nicely.
Bamalog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dacre or not.

Bamalog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamalog tries to bum rush Dacre with a series of wild strikes but Dacre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teke Bamalog seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Dacre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bamalog manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Bamalog manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bamalog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teke Bamalog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bamalog!
Dacre lands a really nice looking cross but Bamalog seems unphased.
Bamalog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bamalog tries to land a front kick but Dacre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dacre misses with a wild body shot.
As Dacre backs off Bamalog throws a huge counter combo but Dacre manages to avoid it all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a head kick.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Dacre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dacre throws a body shot but no joy.
Dacre backing away here, and Bamalog unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bamalog.
Bamalog keeps the fight on the outside.
Bamalog wants to clinch up but Dacre keeps it at a distance.
Dacre moves out of range as Bamalog throws a body kick.
Dacre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bamalog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bamalog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dacre at a distance.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bamalog throws a head kick but Dacre moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bamalog enables Dacre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bamalog manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacre trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamalog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dacre throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dacre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dacre 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.

Bamalog scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dacre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands with a kick to the temple. Dacre shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bamalog misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Dacre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bamalog moves forwards but Dacre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dacre just misses with a punch to the body.

Dacre tries to keep at a distance but Bamalog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dacre misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teke Bamalog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bamalog misses the shot to the body.
Dacre scores with a hook to the body. Bamalog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bamalog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dacre. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog looks for the body kick but Dacre saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bamalog.
Dacre tries to clinch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog swings for the body but Dacre moves out of range.
Dacre ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacre misses the shot to the body.
Dacre avoids a kick to the body.
Bamalog misses with a series of wild punches.
Dacre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dacre goes for a double leg but Bamalog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bamalog continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacre has Bamalog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bamalog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bamalog blocks a body shot from Dacre.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Dacre controls the action.
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body.
Dacre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Dacre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dacre tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Dacre.
Dacre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
A short right from Dacre.
Dacre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teke Bamalog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Dacre controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
Dacre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Dacre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamalog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dacre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bamalog lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog lands a nice shot to the body.

Bamalog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dacre walks into a jab.
Bamalog lands a head kick. Dacre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog misses with a body punch
and Dacre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Dacre. That snapped Bamalog's head back.
Bamalog swings for the body but Dacre moves out of range.
Bamalog misses with a few strikes there.
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dacre dives in for a single leg takedown but Bamalog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bamalog lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Bamalog.
Bamalog lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Dacre controls his hands.
Bamalog lands a left hand.
Dacre goes for a takedown attempt but Bamalog pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bamalog misses with a kick to the body.
Bamalog goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dacre. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dacre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the body.
Dacre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bamalog gets caught flat footed, as Dacre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog keeping full guard, as Dacre tries to pass.
Bamalog wants to get back to his feet but Dacre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dacre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamalog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bamalog is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dacre is controlling him.
Bamalog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dacre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bamalog wants to stand and escape but Dacre is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dacre wants to control from the top but Bamalog keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Bamalog instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bamalog 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teke Bamalog!
A relieved looking Teke Bamalog thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Claude Dacre spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.