PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Dolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Abdul
vs
Dolla

210 cm
18
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

206 cm
18
286 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Abdul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Dolla!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dolla closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abdul did well to prevent Dolla getting side control.
Dolla not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Doc Dolla.
Abdul scores with a jab to the head.

Dolla drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dolla throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Dolla stalls from top position.

That's two 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.
Dolla tries to move to mount but Abdul blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Doc Dolla has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Abdul throws a head kick that misses.
Dolla throws a leg kick but Abdul moved away.
A head kick misses from Abdul.
Abdul tries a head kick but it misses.
Dolla takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abdul throws a head kick that misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dolla.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul parries the strikes from Dolla easily there. Dolla is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Abdul to escape.
Dolla is staying tight to Abdul's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dolla tries to move to mount but Abdul blocks the move with his legs.
Dolla controlling the position from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Doc Dolla.

Abdul tries to sprawl but Dolla drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dolla takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dolla slips a nice elbow through Abdul's hands, connecting with Abdul's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doc Dolla dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Abdul throws a head kick that misses.
Dolla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abdul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dolla tries to clinch up.
Abdul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dolla.
Kareem Abdul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul works the jab nicely.
Abdul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dolla.
Abdul avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dolla.

Dolla decides to stand up, so the ref orders Abdul to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul throws a sloppy head kick and Dolla moves out of range easily.
Abdul goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Abdul throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A right-left combo lands from Abdul.
Abdul misses with a head kick.

Dolla shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dolla is breathing heavily.
Dolla wants to stand but Abdul has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dolla is looking to advance position but Abdul won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul tries to roll over but Dolla keeps him under control.
Dolla tries to pass to full mount but Abdul defends it.
Dolla throwing shots but Abdul is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolla content to control rather than advance.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Doc Dolla hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A left and a right from Abdul both land. Nice combination.
Abdul lands a high kick!
Abdul connects with a crisp jab.
Abdul goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dolla closes the distance and clinches up with Abdul, looking for a takedown. Dolla pushes Abdul against the cage but Abdul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dolla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kareem Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul lands with a slapping head kick.
Dolla takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abdul lands a high kick!
Dolla avoids the head kick by Abdul.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Abdul.
Abdul lands a head kick. Dolla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abdul throws a head kick that half lands.
Abdul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Abdul.
Abdul lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dolla avoids the head kick by Abdul.
Dolla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abdul throws a sloppy head kick and Dolla moves out of range easily.
Abdul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdul tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolla avoids the head kick by Abdul.
Dolla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdul jabs at Dolla's body.
Dolla has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Abdul dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dolla avoids the head kick by Abdul.
Dolla avoids the head kick by Abdul.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dolla trying to control the position but instead, Abdul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dolla into the cage.
Abdul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Abdul is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dolla is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abdul to the mat. Abdul regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dolla slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Abdul looking to control.
Dolla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dolla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Doc Dolla.
Abdul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Abdul.
A clash of legs there as Abdul blocks the low kick.
Abdul tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdul throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dolla's head.
Abdul throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dolla.
Abdul throws a head kick that half lands.
Abdul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Abdul lands but Dolla takes it in his stride.
Abdul throws a head kick that Dolla semi-blocks.
Abdul throws a head kick that misses.
Dolla throws a series of punches but Abdul avoids them all with ease.
Dolla avoids the head kick by Abdul.
Dolla blocks a head kick by Abdul.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dolla scores a takedown into full mount!
Abdul tries to hold on but Dolla postures up.
Dolla looking to control but Abdul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Dolla jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Abdul manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Abdul wants to control but Dolla postures up.

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.
Abdul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dolla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dolla looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Abdul is avoiding damage well.
Abdul is trying to control Dolla's posture but Dolla avoids it.
Abdul dodges the ground and pound from Dolla.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doc Dolla.
I think Dolla has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Dolla!