PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Komedor DKasada (ranked 2119 p4p, 1948 weight class) and Euan Daxton (ranked 271 p4p, 248 weight class). Daxton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mr Brightside. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

DKasada
vs
Daxton

190 cm
26
211
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
211
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Komedor DKasada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Euan Daxton!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daxton closes the distance and pushes DKasada back into the cage.
Daxton wants a takedown.
DKasada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daxton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DKasada is defending well.
A short left from DKasada.
Daxton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DKasada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euan Daxton.
DKasada stops a takedown attempt from Daxton.
DKasada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daxton.
Daxton prevents a body shot from DKasada.
DKasada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DKasada lands a hook that snaps the head of Daxton backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DKasada.
Daxton fails to pull guard.
DKasada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daxton is looking to break free of the clinch but DKasada has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton can't get the takedown.

Daxton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Daxton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DKasada is trying to stand up here but Daxton is controlling him well.
Daxton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DKasada tries to kick Daxton off but Daxton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DKasada looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Daxton not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DKasada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daxton manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DKasada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daxton under the eye.
DKasada dips to his left and cracks Daxton with an uppercut!

Daxton has closed the distance and engaged DKasada in a clinch.
DKasada struggles to land a body shot inside as Daxton controls his hands.
DKasada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DKasada misses with a short punch on the inside.
DKasada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from DKasada fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DKasada struggles to land a body shot inside as Daxton controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Daxton blocking some punches.
DKasada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daxton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DKasada gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daxton tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from DKasada fails to land.
Daxton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DKasada after a bit of a struggle.

Daxton jumps guard.

DKasada stands up from Daxton's guard - DKasada perhaps looking for a knockout.
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
letting Daxton counter with a right hand.
Daxton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DKasada swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Daxton to counter with a crisp jab.
Daxton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daxton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DKasada lunges at Daxton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daxton's hand.
Daxton walks into a stiff left hand from DKasada.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daxton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DKasada swats away the attempt to clinch by Daxton.
DKasada scores with a jab to the head.
DKasada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DKasada looks to score with a jab to the body but Daxton is just out of range.
Daxton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daxton moves away.
We've been informed that Daxton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Daxton has managed to clinch.
DKasada scores with a shoulder strike.
DKasada can't find room to land a body shot as Daxton controls the action.
DKasada stops a takedown attempt from Daxton.
DKasada misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Daxton tries to clinch up but DKasada circles away and keeps his distance.
DKasada takes a swing at Daxton's ribcage but misses.
Komedor DKasada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Daxton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DKasada prevents the takedown attempt.
DKasada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daxton backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DKasada.
DKasada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daxton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Daxton.

Daxton jumps into guard, dragging DKasada to the mat.
DKasada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daxton on the ground.
DKasada wants to get up but he can't break Daxton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

DKasada gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
DKasada avoids a kick to the body.
Daxton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daxton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DKasada doesn't seem bothered though.
Daxton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DKasada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daxton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DKasada cracks Daxton with a good jab.

Daxton closes the distance and clinches.
Daxton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DKasada smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daxton avoids the body shot from DKasada.
Daxton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daxton misses with an uppercut
and DKasada counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daxton defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand.
Daxton is looking to clinch but DKasada is avoiding it.
DKasada throws a hook but Daxton blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. DKasada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DKasada takes a swing at Daxton's ribcage but misses.
DKasada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daxton has time to react.
DKasada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daxton.
Daxton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DKasada swings widly with a right hand
and Daxton counters with a stiff right hand.
DKasada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daxton can do to turn this around?

Daxton has DKasada up against the cage in a clinch.
DKasada working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DKasada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Daxton jumps guard and drags DKasada to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

DKasada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DKasada won't allow Daxton to sweep him here.
DKasada would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Daxton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DKasada's guard.

DKasada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DKasada tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daxton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daxton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
DKasada is looking to stand back up but Daxton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by DKasada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Komedor DKasada will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

DKasada misses with an uppercut.
DKasada throws the left hand but Daxton avoids the punch easily.
Daxton tries to counter with a clinch but DKasada shakes him off and moves away.
Komedor DKasada is winning the standup battle so far.
DKasada looks to land a right hand but Daxton moved out of range.

Daxton clinches up with DKasada and pushes him back against the cage.

Daxton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DKasada uses from the top position.
Daxton has a closed guard, preventing DKasada from standing up.

Daxton wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton misses with a wild combination.
Daxton avoids the body shot from DKasada.
Daxton misses the shot to the body.
DKasada throwing a counter right hand but Daxton manages to avoid it.
Daxton misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DKasada misses with a jab to the body
and Daxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DKasada throws a poor cross that misses
and Daxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Daxton forces DKasada back against the cage and clinches.
DKasada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daxton takes a shot to the head.
Daxton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daxton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DKasada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daxton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DKasada walks away with a smile on his face. Daxton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daxton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Daxton moves into the clinch.
Daxton blocking some punches.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DKasada keeps control of Daxton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DKasada misses with a punch to the body.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Daxton.
DKasada working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daxton looking for a takedown.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euan Daxton.
DKasada working aggressively here.
DKasada tries to throw a body punch but Daxton avoids it by throwing DKasada back against the cage.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Daxton.
Komedor DKasada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daxton blocking some punches.
DKasada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daxton is working for takedown but DKasada is calmly controlling the position for now.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daxton can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, DKasada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daxton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DKasada working aggressively here.
DKasada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daxton wants to break free but DKasada has control.
DKasada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daxton has DKasada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DKasada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daxton jumps guard but DKasada turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
DKasada lands with a left to the head.
DKasada presses Daxton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daxton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DKasada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daxton blocks a body shot from DKasada.
DKasada struggles to land a body shot inside as Daxton controls his hands.
DKasada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DKasada working aggressively here.
DKasada stops a takedown attempt from Daxton.
Daxton has DKasada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DKasada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daxton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daxton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daxton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DKasada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DKasada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DKasada misses with a hook to the ribs.
DKasada prevents the takedown attempt.
DKasada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daxton.
DKasada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daxton backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DKasada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Euan Daxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daxton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Komedor DKasada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DKasada, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Komedor DKasada!
A very excited looking Komedor DKasada made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Euan Daxton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for stepping in here with me. It was an honour to eat his punches.'.