PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dudley (ranked 881 p4p, 1560 weight class) and Kaki Mountain (ranked 128 p4p, 210 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dudley
vs
Mountain

183 cm
41
178
24 - 19 - 0

180 cm
26
170
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

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 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Dudley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Dudley moves into the clinch.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Mountain 's eye.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Mountain avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mountain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mountain dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain.
Mountain tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Mountain back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain gets through Dudley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Mountain.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Mountain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Mountain 's eye.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mountain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dudley.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley lands a body punch.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley blocking some punches.

Dudley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mountain looking to control.
Dudley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dudley is looking to work some ground and pound but Mountain has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley is fighting to break Mountain's control of his arms but Mountain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mountain keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mountain looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley lands a couple of elbows.
Dudley postures up.

Mountain pushes Dudley off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Dudley blocks a leg kick.
Kaki Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain tries to work over Dudley's front leg with a kick but Dudley checks it.
Dudley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
Mountain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Mountain throws a push kick but Dudley slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mountain misses with a leg kick

and Dudley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dudley.
Mountain wants to stand up but Dudley is controlling him.
Dudley is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mountain pushes Dudley off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with a left to the body.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Mountain misses with the body kick
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain slips under a jab.
Mountain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
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 Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mountain avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Dudley wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Mountain swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.

Dudley clinches.
Mountain scores with a hook to the body.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Mountain scores with a shoulder strike.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Mountain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mountain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Mountain scores with a hook to the body.
Dudley blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mountain.
Dudley has Mountain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mountain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mountain pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mountain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Mountain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Kaki Mountain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain connects with an inside leg kick.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dudley's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley blocks a jab.
Mountain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaki Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Mountain.
Dudley cracks Mountain with a good jab.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mountain.
Dudley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mountain.

Dudley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mountain!
Mountain is looking to regain half guard here but Dudley keeps moving and retains side control.
Mountain tries to escape but Dudley is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain is trying to control Dudley's posture but Dudley avoids it.
Mountain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dudley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mountain is refusing to be controlled, as Dudley sits in half guard.
Mountain is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dudley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mountain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dudley somewhat.
Mountain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mountain throws a leg kick but Dudley moved away.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaki Mountain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dudley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mountain.
Mountain misses the shot to the body.
Dudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dudley slips a straight right by Mountain.
Dudley misses with a hook
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mountain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley shoots for a double leg takedown but Mountain sprawls well. He's pushed Dudley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dudley slips a straight right by Mountain.
Mountain misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley tries to clinch
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Mountain. That snapped Dudley's head back.
Mountain throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley ducks right into an uppercut from Mountain.
Mountain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley checks a leg kick.
Dudley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Dudley.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain connects with a leg kick.
Mountain with a hook.
Mountain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dudley defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain connects with a right hand. Dudley shakes it off.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley misses the jab.
Dudley scores with a jab. Mountain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mountain tests Dudley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Mountain is predictable there
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mountain lands with a right hand.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Jab by Mountain.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses

and Dudley counters with a single leg into guard. Mountain didn't expect that.
Mountain working a defensive guard here.
Mountain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dudley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley is standing up over Mountain. Mountain looks to escape but Dudley dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain is trying to buck Dudley off.
Damian Dudley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mountain can't do much from the bottom here.
Mountain is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dudley lands a decent elbow from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaki Mountain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mountain 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaki Mountain!
Kaki Mountain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.