PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Dupree Holton (ranked 24925 p4p, 6203 weight class) and Darnell Majesty (ranked 612 p4p, 597 weight class). Darnell Majesty is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dupree Holton
vs
Majesty

190 cm
20
217
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
206
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
PWNAGE Elite

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShaun Dupree Holton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darnell Majesty!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majesty slips a jab from Dupree Holton.
As Dupree Holton backs off Majesty throws a huge counter combo but Dupree Holton manages to avoid it all.
Dupree Holton goes for a double leg but Majesty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Majesty continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Majesty's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Majesty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Majesty.
Nice body punch from Majesty - that landed with a thud.
Majesty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dupree Holton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Majesty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dupree Holton misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Majesty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dupree Holton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Majesty smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Majesty lands a glancing blow to the side of Dupree Holton's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majesty takes a swing at Dupree Holton's ribcage but misses.
Dupree Holton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Majesty stuffs the takedown.
Dupree Holton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Majesty pinned against the cage. Majesty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Darnell Majesty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree Holton tries for a takedown but Majesty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dupree Holton doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Majesty counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Majesty.
Majesty looks to score with a jab to the body but Dupree Holton is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Majesty.
Dupree Holton ducks under a wild hook from Majesty.
Dupree Holton misses with a left hand
and Majesty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dupree Holton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Majesty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dupree Holton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Majesty defends well and Dupree Holton ends up having to push Majesty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Majesty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dupree Holton backwards.
Dupree Holton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Majesty to keep the fight standing.

Majesty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Majesty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majesty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Dupree Holton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majesty trying to control here.
Majesty is trying to get back to full guard.
Majesty keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dupree Holton works his way into full mount!
Majesty tries to reverse the position but Dupree Holton maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majesty tries to lock up and control but Dupree Holton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Majesty taking shots to the head.
Dupree Holton looking to control but Majesty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majesty is wriggling around trying to escape.

Dupree Holton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Majesty can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Majesty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupree Holton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dupree Holton unloads with some shots from mount but Majesty bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majesty is looking to get to half guard.
Dupree Holton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Majesty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to take Majesty's back but he can't do it this time.
Majesty gets back to half guard.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Majesty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dupree Holton is working for a kimura but Majesty is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Majesty dominated that round.
That's time! Dupree Holton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dupree Holton misses with a hook
and Majesty counters with a low kick, right behind Dupree Holton 's knee.
Majesty tried to score with a low kick but Dupree Holton checks it.
Dupree Holton throws out a loose jab but Majesty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Majesty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dupree Holton throws the left hand but Majesty avoids the punch easily.
Majesty doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Majesty throws a big shot that misses.
Dupree Holton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Majesty.
Majesty moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Majesty.
Majesty with a nice cross.
Dupree Holton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dupree Holton dives in and grabs Majesty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Majesty pushes down on Dupree Holton's head and hops out.
Dupree Holton tries to clinch there but Majesty circles away.
Darnell Majesty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Majesty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree Holton throws a looping overhand right but Majesty ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Majesty! But no joy.
Majesty misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majesty moves out of range of the strikes.
Majesty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dupree Holton moves out of range of the strikes.
Dupree Holton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Majesty counters with a straight right hand.
Dupree Holton dives in and grabs Majesty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Majesty pushes down on Dupree Holton's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Majesty finds it's target.
Dupree Holton has a takedown stuffed.
Dupree Holton misses with a straight right.
Dupree Holton defending well as Majesty loads up on a big left hand.
Majesty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Majesty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dupree Holton missing with a left hand there. Majesty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dupree Holton just misses with a punch to the body.
Majesty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majesty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dupree Holton on the side of the head.
Majesty has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but Majesty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!

Dupree Holton shoots in and gets a takedown into Majesty's guard.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Majesty is keeping the position.
Majesty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Majesty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dupree Holton won't allow Majesty to sweep him here.
Majesty trying to keep a closed guard but Dupree Holton is proving a slippery customer.
Majesty keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Majesty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dupree Holton controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Majesty walks into a straight right hand from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton avoids the head kick by Majesty.
Majesty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Majesty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dupree Holton feinted with a counter takedown.
Majesty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton avoids the head kick by Majesty.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Majesty but Majesty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Majesty misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majesty throws a head kick that misses.
Dupree Holton looks to land a right hand but Majesty moved out of range.
Majesty appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Majesty misses.
Majesty circles away from the clinch attempt
and Majesty counters with a straight right hand.
Dupree Holton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dupree Holton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majesty was well out of range. Poor timing from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton with a hook.
Dupree Holton looks for a takedown but Majesty sprawls well.
Majesty throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majesty throws a series of punches but Dupree Holton avoids them all with ease.
Dupree Holton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Majesty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dupree Holton has his takedown stuffed
and Majesty counters with a stiff right hand.
Dupree Holton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dupree Holton throws an off balance right hand
and Majesty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Dupree Holton misses.
Dupree Holton swings widly with a right hand
and Majesty counters with a left to the body.
Majesty stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
Dupree Holton slips under a jab from Majesty.
Dupree Holton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Majesty misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dupree Holton misses the target.

Dupree Holton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!

Dupree Holton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Majesty is just riding it out for now. Dupree Holton eventually gives up the hold.

Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura but Majesty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dupree Holton to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majesty is trying to get back to full guard.

Dupree Holton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Majesty tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dupree Holton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Darnell Majesty stepped up to the mic, saying 'I failed myself, what an opponent.. Best of luck to ya Kilgore. I want a chance at you in the future, you got that?!'.