PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Sideshow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Duckovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sideshow
vs
Duckovski

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Attliction

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Sideshow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donny Duckovski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sideshow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duckovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sideshow instigates a clinch.
Duckovski is trying to break the clinch but Sideshow has him pressed against the cage.

Duckovski breaks the clinch.
Sideshow wants to clinch.

Sideshow shoots in and bounces Duckovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duckovski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Duckovski is looking to sweep but instead, Sideshow has passed into half guard.
Duckovski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duckovski.
Duckovski tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Duckovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duckovski working a defensive guard here.
Sideshow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Duckovski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duckovski is on top in guard.
Duckovski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duckovski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Duckovski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sideshow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duckovski has Sideshow in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duckovski looks gassed!
Sideshow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Duckovski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideshow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duckovski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sideshow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Duckovski trying to control the position.
Duckovski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sideshow is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Duckovski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sideshow uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sideshow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sideshow has Duckovski up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideshow keeps control of Duckovski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duckovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Sideshow won't allow it.
Duckovski wants to break the clinch but can't.

Duckovski jumps guard and drags Sideshow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duckovski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Duckovski looking for a sweep. Not yet Duckovski, not yet.
Duckovski is breathing heavily.
Duckovski is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideshow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duckovski striking off his back but it's not causing Sideshow any problems.
Sideshow preventing the sweep.
Sideshow connects with a couple of short punches.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sideshow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duckovski has his takedown stuffed

and Sideshow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duckovski's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duckovski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sideshow uses it to pass to side control.
Duckovski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sideshow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Duckovski is trying to get back to full guard.
Duckovski gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duckovski pulls Sideshow in close to prevent any damage.
Duckovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sideshow is one step ahead there.
Sideshow prevents Duckovski from getting back to his feet.
Sideshow preventing the sweep.

Duckovski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sideshow has picked Duckovski up and slammed him! Duckovski can't keep hold of the triangle and Sideshow manages to pass to side control!
Duckovski tries to buck Sideshow off but Sideshow is having none of it.
Duckovski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sideshow's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duckovski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duckovski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sideshow manages to get himself to full guard.
Sideshow pulls Duckovski in close to prevent any damage.
Sideshow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sideshow pulls Duckovski in close to prevent any damage.
Duckovski throws a strike but Sideshow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sideshow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sideshow drives through and clinches with Duckovski against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Duckovski manages to break the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sideshow.
Duckovski wants to get back to his feet.
Duckovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duckovski is looking for a sweep.
Duckovski throws a few strikes from the bottom but Sideshow takes advantage and mounts!
Duckovski has given up his back here.
Duckovski tries to break free.
Duckovski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sideshow trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Duckovski doesn't escape.
Duckovski tries to roll but Sideshow sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duckovski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sideshow's guard. Nice work there by Duckovski.
Duckovski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duckovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sideshow is retaining full guard.
Duckovski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sideshow keeping moving, preventing Duckovski from controlling successfully.
Duckovski wants to pass the guard but Sideshow is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Duckovski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sideshow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Duckovski!
Duckovski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Duckovski wants to control but Sideshow is having none of it.
Duckovski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duckovski is looking to improve his position.
Sideshow controlling the pace.
Donny Duckovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Sideshow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sideshow trying to pass the guard but Duckovski defending well.
Sideshow blocks the strikes from Duckovski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duckovski wants to sweep but Sideshow has passed to side control!
Sideshow gets to mount! Duckovski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Sideshow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sideshow, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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