PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffy Domer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wally West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Domer
vs
West

189 cm
24
204 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffy Domer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wally West!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Domer shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
Domer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jeffy Domer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Domer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Domer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Domer fails with a takedown attempt.
West lands a front kick.
Domer tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West tries to clinch but Domer moves away
and Domer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Domer wants to clinch

and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Domer manages to break the clinch.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Domer clinches up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Domer breaks from the clinch.
West throws a sloppy head kick

and Domer counters with a nice double leg into side control. West won't be happy with that.
West bucks up and tries to throw Domer off but instead Domer has got his back!
West wants to get back to his feet.
Domer lands shots from the back.
Domer scores with strikes from the back.
Domer is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
West is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
West is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domer is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Domer trying to control momentarily.
West avoids the strikes from Domer.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Domer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
West wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Domer punishes West with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
West looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domer loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can West hold on?
Domer lands a shot to the head.
Domer 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.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Domer. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Domer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Domer lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Domer punishes West with strikes from the back mount.
Domer struggling to keep hold of the position.
West has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Domer lands a shot to the head.
Domer is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften West up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domer scores with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

West fending off the submission attempt from Domer.
West controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Domer is punishing West with strikes - can he finish him?!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West is trying to get back to his feet but Domer has full control of the position and if anything, West has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Domer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. West knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften West for a finish.
Domer lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns West.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffy Domer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

West tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Domer counter with a right hand.
Jeffy Domer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Domer gets a takedown into half guard.
Jeffy Domer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Domer stops West from getting back to his feet.
Domer slips a nice elbow through West's hands, connecting with West's forehead.
Domer trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
West wants to get back to his feet.
West is breathing heavily.

Domer is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Domer to get the leverage.
West is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Domer trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
Domer works his way into full mount!
West's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Domer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Domer unloading with bombs!
Domer landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Domer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Domer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Domer working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Domer has hold of West's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and West manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
West takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Domer scoring with strikes but West is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

West defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Domer.

Domer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but West manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Domer decides to stand up, so the ref orders West to his feet.
Domer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Domer tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Domer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
West shoots and misses

and Domer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in West's guard.
Domer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Domer won't allow West to get back to his feet.
West is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Domer gets to his feet - West follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Domer closes the distance and clinches.
Domer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Domer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Domer gets control of West's arms and successfully pulls guard. Domer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Domer.

West decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A shot to de liver by Domer. Beautiful body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domer tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West tries to clinch
and Domer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Domer looks to land a combination. West sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Domer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Domer can't break the clinch.

Domer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Domer tries to clinch up.
Domer tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Domer tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Domer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Domer is looking to clinch.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick by West misses

and Domer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Domer slowing the pace effectively.

Domer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Domer misses with a body kick.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West tries to clinch

and Domer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Domer.
West misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
West drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Domer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Domer.

Domer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Domer darts in and clinches West up against the ropes.
Domer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. West just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Domer successfully pulls guard.
West postures up.
West preventing the sweep.
Domer is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Domer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
West tries to kick Domer off but Domer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Domer is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Domer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for West to stand up.
Domer tries to clinch
and West counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Domer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Domer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Domer clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Domer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
West trying to control the position but instead, Domer has worked for underhooks and has pushed West into the ropes.

Domer manages to break the clinch.
Domer misses with the combination.
Domer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Domer keeps the fight on the outside.
West slips under a jab.
Domer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Domer!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Domer closes the distance and clinches.
West has Domer pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Domer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jeffy Domer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally West.

Domer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domer throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.

Domer moves into the clinch.

Domer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Domer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
Domer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Domer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as West sprawls well. West wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Domer gets slowly back to his feet.
West closes the distance but Domer moves to the side

and Domer counters with a nice double leg into side control. West won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Domer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffy Domer clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Domer lands with a nice combination. West backs away looking to recover.
Domer tries to clinch but West moves away
and West counters with a head kick. That will keep Domer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Domer tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
Domer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away.

West closes the distance and clinches.
West is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Domer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Domer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from West.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
West is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Domer controlling the action here for a moment.
Domer gets through West's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Domer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Domer misses.

Domer moves into the clinch.
West looking to stall.
West drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Domer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jeffy Domer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally West.

Domer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Domer rushes West and presses him up against the ropes.

Domer breaks the clinch.
West misses with a head kick.
Domer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Domer misses with a wild combination.
Domer closes the distance looking to clinch

and West counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Domer manages to break the clinch.
Domer misses with a series of wild punches.
Domer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Domer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Domer throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
Domer closes the distance and clinches up with West, looking for a takedown. Domer pushes West against the ropes but West circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Domer fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Domer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Domer misses with a two punch combination.
Domer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Domer tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Domer. That snapped West's head back.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Domer gets a clinch.
West misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Domer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Domer looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Domer.
Domer stops a takedown attempt from West.

Domer breaks from the clinch.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Domer throws a left and a right that both miss

and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
A short right from Domer on the inside.

Domer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Domer swinging wilding here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Domer.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Domer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffy Domer had his way with Wally West in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Domer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and West counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Domer dodges an elbow strike from West.
Domer wants to break free but West has control.
Domer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
West taking a breather.
Domer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Domer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Domer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Domer tries to circle away but West has him pinned against the ropes.
Domer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
Domer throws a combination. West tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Domer tries to clinch but West is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domer moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Domer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.

Domer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Domer trying to control the position but instead, West has worked for underhooks and has pushed Domer into the ropes.
Domer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Domer tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffy Domer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Domer is keeping busy.

Domer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West avoids the head kick by Domer.
Domer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Domer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West tries to clinch but Domer moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Domer wants to clinch but West slips to the side

and West moves into the clinch.
Domer avoids the elbow strike from West, against the ropes.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
West misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Domer.
A nice glancing elbow lands by West.
Domer leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Domer manages to break the clinch.
Domer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Domer closes the distance and pushes West back into the ropes.

Domer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Domer shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domer closes the distance looking to clinch

and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Domer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Domer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Domer wants to clinch.
Domer tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
West trying to stall but Domer improves his position.

Domer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Domer lands a nice looking kick to the body. West takes a step back to recover.
Domer lands a nice shot that snaps West's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Domer does no damage.
Domer tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Domer blocks a head kick by West.
Domer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Domer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the ropes.
Domer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Domer avoiding damage as West throws knees to the body.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wally West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domer can't get the takedown.

Domer breaks the clinch.
Jeffy Domer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Domer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffy Domer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Domer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:44
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:43
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffy Domer!
Jeffy Domer retains his light heavyweight title!