PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce The Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dori
vs
The Dragon

172 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Dori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce The Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dori looks for a takedown but The Dragon sprawls well.
Dori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Dragon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dori tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Dragon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruce The Dragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dragon stuffs the takedown attempt from Dori. Dori gets slowly back to his feet.
The Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dori shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Dragon as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Dragon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dori.
Dori shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Dragon sprawls well. The Dragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dori gets slowly back to his feet.
The Dragon lands a head kick. Dori smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dori shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Dragon as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick from The Dragon misses.
Dori avoids the head kick by The Dragon.
Dori blocks a head kick by The Dragon.
The Dragon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dori's sensitive parts.
The Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dragon misses with a head kick.
Dori tries to clinch up.
The Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Dragon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Dragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Dragon looks gassed!
The Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Dragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dori wants to clinch.
The Dragon throws a head kick that Dori semi-blocks.
The Dragon tries to land a leg kick but Dori saw it coming and moves away.

Dori has The Dragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Dori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Dragon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dori wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dori is looking to break free of the clinch but The Dragon has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon keeps control of Dori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Dragon wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Dragon prevents Dori from breaking the clinch.
The Dragon is trying to break free.
Dori tries to throw a body punch but The Dragon avoids it by throwing Dori back against the cage.
Dori is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Dragon is keeping busy.
The Dragon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dori fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Dragon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dori can't get the takedown.
Dori tries for a takedown but The Dragon manages to get underhooks.
Dori tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dori lands an elbow that stopped The Dragon in his tracks for a moment.
Dori has had enough of the clinch but The Dragon keeps him there for the moment.
Dori is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Dragon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dori tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Dragon smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon throws a sloppy head kick and Dori moves out of range easily.
The Dragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dori tries to clinch up but The Dragon circles away and keeps his distance.
The Dragon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Dragon wants it to stay on the feet.
The Dragon connects with a solid leg kick.
The Dragon misses with a head kick.
Dori fails to land the takedown.
Dori is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Dragon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from The Dragon.
Dori tries for a takedown but The Dragon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dori avoids the head kick by The Dragon.
The Dragon throws a sloppy head kick and Dori moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dori shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Dragon sprawls well. The Dragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dori gets slowly back to his feet.
The Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
The Dragon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice takedown defense from The Dragon. No joy for Dori on that attempt.
The Dragon throws a leg kick which misses Dori's front leg but catches the back leg as Dori tries to avoid it.
Dori avoids the head kick by The Dragon.
Dori shoots in and drives through. The Dragon sprawls well.
Dori blocks a head kick by The Dragon.
The Dragon throws a head kick but Dori moves out of range.
The Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dori cracks The Dragon with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dori misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dori goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The Dragon throws a sloppy head kick and Dori moves out of range easily.
Dori moves in looking to clinch but The Dragon pushes him off.
The Dragon slaps away a takedown attempt from Dori, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dori shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Dragon defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Dragon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses.
The Dragon throws a body kick the misses
and Dori counters with an outside leg kick.
Dori shoots for a double leg takedown but The Dragon sprawls well. He's pushed Dori's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Dragon throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Dori to counter with a crisp jab.
The Dragon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dori tries for a takedown but The Dragon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dragon throws a lazy head kick
and Dori counters with a head kick.
Dori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dori fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Dragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dori shoots in looking for a takedown. The Dragon tries to sprawl out of it but Dori keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Dragon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from The Dragon.
The Dragon throws a lazy head kick
and Dori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dori closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Dragon circles away.
A head kick by The Dragon misses
and Dori counters with an outside leg kick.
Dori shoots in for a takedown but The Dragon shows good takedown defense.
A head kick by The Dragon misses
and Dori counters with a nice kick to the body.
The Dragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from The Dragon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dori fails with the takedown.
Dori dives in and grabs The Dragon's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Dragon pushes down on Dori's head and hops out.
The Dragon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dori fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Dragon avoids it really well and circles away.
Dori moves out of range of the body kick from The Dragon.
Dori throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Dragon's waist but The Dragon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dori off to one side.
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Dori with that takedown attempt.
Dori tries to clinch but The Dragon is having none of it.
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses
and Dori counters with a nice body kick.
The Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dori misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Dori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dori fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dori checks a leg kick nicely.
Dori shoots in looking for a takedown. The Dragon tries to sprawl out of it but Dori keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Dragon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by The Dragon misses
and Dori counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick misses from The Dragon.
Nice takedown defense from The Dragon. No joy for Dori on that attempt.
Dori fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick by The Dragon misses
and Dori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dori blocks a head kick by The Dragon.
Dori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dori lands a head kick!
Bruce The Dragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dori tries to clinch up but The Dragon circles away and keeps his distance.
The Dragon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dori.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dori fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Dragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Dragon throws a lazy head kick
and Dori counters with an outside leg kick.
Bruce The Dragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dori looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Dragon.
Dave Dori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses
and Dori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dori lands a head kick!
The Dragon leaves Dori with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick by The Dragon misses

and Dori counters by clinching up.
The Dragon is trying to break the clinch but Dori is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce The Dragon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dori tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Dragon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dori looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Dragon is looking to slow Dori down with leg kicks.
Dori tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Dragon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Dragon scores with a head kick.
The Dragon slips a jab and a cross from Dori.
Nice sprawl there from The Dragon as Dori shoots in.
The Dragon throws a sloppy head kick
and Dori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dori checks a leg kick.
Dori looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Dragon is fending him off so far but Dori persists. Nope, The Dragon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Dragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dori shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Dragon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Dragon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dori blocks a head kick by The Dragon.
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dori connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from The Dragon.
Dori tries to bum rush The Dragon with a series of wild strikes but The Dragon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dori blocks a head kick by The Dragon.
The Dragon throws a wild body kick that Dori sees coming a mile off.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dori. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The Dragon throws a body kick that misses.
Dori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Dragon throws out a leg kick but Dori moves out of range and The Dragon only half commits.
The Dragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dori!
Dori looks to land a combination but The Dragon avoids it well.
The Dragon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dori.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dori closes the distance and clinches up with The Dragon, looking for a takedown. Dori pushes The Dragon against the cage but The Dragon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses.
Dori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Dragon as he avoids it easily.
Dori tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Dragon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dori somewhat.
The Dragon lands a head kick!
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses.
Dori looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Dragon is fending him off so far but Dori persists. Nope, The Dragon circles away and we're back to standing.
The Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dori is defended easily by The Dragon.
The Dragon misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dori blocks a head kick by The Dragon.
Dori throws a right and a left that The Dragon avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from The Dragon.
Nice sprawl there from The Dragon as Dori shoots in.
The Dragon throws a sloppy head kick and Dori moves out of range easily.
The Dragon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dori digs a good hook to The Dragon's body.
Dori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dori has a takedown stuffed.
The Dragon throws a lazy head kick
and Dori counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dori avoids the head kick by The Dragon.
A left and a right from Dori both land. Nice combination.
Dori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head kick misses from The Dragon.
Dori shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Dragon pinned against the cage. The Dragon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from The Dragon.
The Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dori tries to clinch but The Dragon is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dori is defended easily by The Dragon.
Dori moves out of range as The Dragon throws a body kick.
Dori scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dori will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dori scores with a head kick.
Dave Dori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce The Dragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Dragon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce The Dragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Dragon 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce The Dragon!