PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Super Vegeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegeta comes into the arena with The Dark Prince blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Vegeta
vs
Dutch

167 cm
22
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Vegeta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Dutch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegeta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vegeta wants to clinch up but Dutch keeps it at a distance.
Vegeta thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dutch if he has to take too many more of those.
Dutch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dutch misses the target.

Vegeta clinches.
Dutch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegeta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like John Dutch has been cut.
Vegeta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dutch's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dutch.
Dutch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vegeta.
Dutch tries to throw a body punch but Vegeta avoids it by throwing Dutch back against the cage.
Dutch struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegeta controls his hands.
Vegeta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vegeta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Dutch.
Vegeta tries a knee to the head but Dutch blocks it.
Vegeta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dutch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dutch.
Dutch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dutch blocks an elbow strike from Vegeta.
A hook to the body from Dutch.
A short right from Dutch on the inside.
Dutch is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutch scores with a hook to the body.
Vegeta misses with an elbow over the top.
Vegeta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dutch tries to throw a body punch but Vegeta avoids it by throwing Dutch back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dutch.
Vegeta is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Dutch as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Dutch to work.
Dutch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dutch.
Vegeta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dutch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dutch.
Vegeta throws an elbow that misses.
Dutch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegeta backwards.
A short uppercut from Dutch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dutch.
A right hand to the body from Dutch.
Dutch lands with a light punch inside.
Dutch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dutch pushes Vegeta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dutch is trying to stall.
Vegeta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vegeta lands a nice elbow.
Dutch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dutch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vegeta or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vegeta or not.
Dutch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dutch stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Dutch.
Dutch presses Vegeta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dutch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Dutch.
Dutch slowing the pace effectively.
Dutch is working Vegeta over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dutch.
A right hand to the body from Dutch.
Good body shot from Dutch.
Dutch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dutch.
Vegeta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Dutch as the two fighters clinch.
Dutch lands a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dutch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dutch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dutch lands a body punch.
Vegeta lands an elbow inside that Dutch shrugs off.
Dutch digs a right hand into Vegeta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegeta's gas tank.
Vegeta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dutch pushes Vegeta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dutch lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutch avoids a wild elbow strike from Vegeta.
Vegeta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Dutch.
Good body shot from Dutch.
Vegeta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dutch.
Nice elbow from Vegeta.
Vegeta looking to throw knees to the head but Dutch is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dutch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dutch trying to control the position but instead, Vegeta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dutch into the cage.
Dutch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegetas head.
Dutch blocks an elbow strike.
Vegeta takes a shot to the head.
Dutch is working Vegeta over against the cage.
Dutch digs a right hand into Vegeta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegeta's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Dutch.
A shot in the inside from Dutch.
Dutch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vegeta or not.
Dutch lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dutch.
Dutch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dutch avoids the elbow strike from Vegeta, against the cage.
Vegeta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dutch cracks Vegeta with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Dutch as the two fighters clinch.
Dutch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dutch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dutch - that landed with a thud.
Dutch lands a nice uppercut.
Dutch lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dutch.
Vegeta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dutch works on Vegeta's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vegeta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dutch's brow.
Dutch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dutch lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegeta tries a knee to the head but Dutch blocks it.
Dutch lands a shoulder strike.
Dutch pushes Vegeta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dutch digs a right hand underneath Vegeta's ribcage. Vegeta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dutch pushes Vegeta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dutch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dutch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dutch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vegeta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dutch avoids the elbow strike from Vegeta, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dutch as the two fighters clinch.
Vegeta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Dutch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dutch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Dutch's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A head kick misses from Vegeta.
Dutch scores with a decent looking hook.

Vegeta clinches up with Dutch and pushes him back against the cage.
Vegeta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vegeta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vegeta lands an elbow inside that Dutch shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vegeta.
John Dutch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vegeta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vegeta throws an elbow but misses.
Dutch is trying to stall.
Vegeta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vegeta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dutch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegeta letting Dutch take a breather here.
Vegeta missing with knees to the body.
Dutch lands a body shot.
Vegeta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dutch's defenses.
Vegeta tries to land knees in the clinch but Dutch avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dutch controlling the action here for a moment.
Dutch lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutch lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Dutch.
Vegeta misses with an elbow over the top.
Dutch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dutch effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Dutch.
Dutch presses Vegeta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Dutch.
Vegeta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vegeta lands a damaging elbow.
Dutch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dutch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vegeta backwards.
Dutch pushes Vegeta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vegeta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dutch is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Dutch as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dutch as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dutch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dutch trying to land knees to the body.
Dutch lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dutch.
Dutch lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dutch.
Dutch controlling the action here for a moment.
Dutch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegetas head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegeta misses with a knee strike.
Dutch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dutch effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Dutch.
Dutch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dutch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dutch.
Dutch presses Vegeta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dutch scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Dutch.
Dutch lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Dutch.
A shot in the inside from Dutch.
Dutch is working Vegeta over against the cage.
Dutch is leaning against Vegeta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dutch is working Vegeta over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dutch.
A hook to the body from Dutch.
Dutch lands a shot to the body.
Dutch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dutch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegeta backwards.
Dutch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dutch lands a shot to the body.
Dutch blocks an elbow strike from Vegeta.
Dutch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dutch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dutch looking to stall.
Dutch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vegeta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dutch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vegeta lands a nice elbow.
Vegeta throws an elbow but it misses.
Dutch scores with a shot to the side of Vegeta's head.
Still in the clinch, Dutch scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dutch.
Vegeta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dutch's face.
Vegeta throws an elbow but it misses.
Dutch lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dutch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vegeta.
Dutch lands a shot to the body.
Dutch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dutch is working Vegeta over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dutch.
Dutch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vegeta or not.
Dutch digs a right hand underneath Vegeta's ribcage. Vegeta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dutch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vegeta.
Dutch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegeta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dutch avoids it.
Dutch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dutch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dutch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dutch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dutch.
Vegeta trying to land knees to the body.
Dutch gets through Vegeta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vegeta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dutch is defending well for now.
Vegeta misses with an elbow strike.
Dutch lands a body shot.
Dutch tries to stall but Vegeta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dutch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vegeta misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Dutch.
Dutch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dutch as the two fighters clinch.
Dutch stalling against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Dutch.
Dutch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dutch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dutch.
Dutch lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dutch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Dutch's cut.
That's time! Vegeta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dutch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dutch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegeta.
Dutch tries to clinch there but Vegeta circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dutch.
Nice straight punches there by Dutch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dutch.
Dutch tries to bum rush Vegeta with a series of wild strikes but Vegeta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dutch blocks the body kick.
Vegeta misses with a double jab

and Dutch counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegeta lands an elbow inside that Dutch shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Dutch.
Dutch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegeta's elbow.
Dutch taking a breather.
Vegeta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Dutch.
Dutch blocks an elbow strike.
Vegeta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dutch works on Vegeta's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dutch lands a body punch.
Dutch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dutch lands a body shot.
Vegeta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vegeta lands an elbow just above Dutch 's eye.
Vegeta misses with an elbow over the top.
Dutch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vegeta or not.
Dutch lands an uppercut.
Dutch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dutch lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dutch.
Dutch taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dutch.
Dutch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vegeta as Dutch tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Dutch.
Dutch is leaning against Vegeta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vegeta misses with an elbow over the top.
Dutch lands a nice uppercut.
Dutch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dutch cracks Vegeta with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Dutch - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dutch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dutch lands a nice shot to the body.
Dutch lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Dutch as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dutch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dutch is working Vegeta over against the cage.
Dutch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dutch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vegeta or not.
Super Vegeta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dutch pushes Vegeta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dutch.
Still in the clinch, Dutch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegeta being controlled against the cage.
Dutch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegeta backwards.
Dutch scores with a hook to the body.
Vegeta misses with an elbow over the top.
Dutch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vegeta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dutch.
Dutch can't find room to land a body shot as Vegeta controls the action.
Vegeta letting Dutch take a breather here.
Dutch blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vegeta.
Dutch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vegeta.
Dutch trying to control the position but instead, Vegeta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dutch into the cage.
Nice body punch from Dutch.
Dutch cracks Vegeta with a nice body shot.
Vegeta misses with a knee to the head.
Dutch blocks an elbow strike from Vegeta.
Dutch scores with a shoulder strike.
Dutch lands a body shot.
Dutch blocks an elbow strike from Vegeta.
Vegeta throws an elbow but it misses.
Dutch dodges an elbow strike from Vegeta.
Vegeta trying to land knees to the body.
Dutch scores with a hook to the body.
Dutch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dutch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dutch lands a right hand.
Dutch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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.
Dutch lands an uppercut.
Vegeta lands an elbow inside that Dutch shrugs off.
Vegeta tries a knee to the head but Dutch blocks it.
Dutch lands an uppercut.
Dutch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dutch lands a nice uppercut.
Dutch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dutch lands a nice shot to the body.
Dutch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vegeta misses with a knee to the head.
Dutch lands a shot to the body.
Dutch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Dutch on the inside.
Dutch is working Vegeta over against the cage.
Vegeta lands a nice elbow.
Dutch is looking to control Vegeta's arms but Vegeta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dutch has his back to the cage.
Dutch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vegeta or not.
Dutch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dutch lands a nice shot to the body.
Dutch works on Vegeta's body with a couple of short punches.
Dutch lands a nice shot to the body.
Dutch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dutch lands a shot to the body.
Dutch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vegeta.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dutch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dutch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dutch!