PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dondi Daga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowell Mandapat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rowell Mandapat acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Daga
vs
Mandapat

201 cm
22
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dondi Daga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rowell Mandapat!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daga dives in and grabs Mandapat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mandapat pushes down on Daga's head and hops out.
Daga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mandapat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Daga shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daga showed some decent athleticism there.
Mandapat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mandapat is in trouble now - Daga has advanced to mount!
Daga content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandapat wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daga biding his time, controlling Mandapat.
Daga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Daga manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mandapat trying to control the position but Daga manages to sink in the hooks.
Daga looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Daga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat covering up well and avoiding damage.
Daga keeps control of the position easily here as Mandapat tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mandapat fending off the submission attempt from Daga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dondi Daga dominated that round.
That's time! Daga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandapat checks a leg kick.
Dondi Daga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandapat's corner calls for a 1-2. Mandapat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daga shoots in but no luck this time.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mandapat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Daga manages to pull guard.
Mandapat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mandapat.
Mandapat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mandapat looking to sit in guard and control but Daga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mandapat wants to stand but Daga is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daga postures up in Mandapat's guard and throws a big left but Mandapat blocks it.

Mandapat is working an open guard so Daga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mandapat jabs at Daga's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mandapat tests Daga's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mandapat tests Daga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mandapat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mandapat.
Mandapat dips to his left and cracks Daga with an uppercut!
Mandapat jabs Daga right on the nose. Daga blinks but takes it well.
Mandapat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mandapat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daga's head backwards.
Mandapat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mandapat connects with a body shot that sends Daga's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat tests Daga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Mandapat coming out on top.
Daga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mandapat lands a nice shot to the body.
Rowell Mandapat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mandapat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daga moves forwards but Mandapat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandapat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daga's waist but Daga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mandapat off to one side.
Daga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mandapat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daga tries to avoid it but Mandapat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daga to the ground. Daga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dondi Daga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rowell Mandapat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat lands the left hand.
Daga ducks right into an uppercut from Mandapat.
Dondi Daga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mandapat catches Daga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daga tries to move into range but Mandapat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mandapat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mandapat with a hook.
Mandapat cracks a nice hook into Daga's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rowell Mandapat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mandapat fails with a takedown attempt.
Mandapat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Daga. No joy for Mandapat on that attempt.
Mandapat with a hook.
Daga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daga wants it to stay on the feet.
Dondi Daga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rowell Mandapat.
Mandapat blocks a head kick by Daga.
Mandapat scores with a nice right hand.
Daga walks into a straight right hand from Mandapat.
Mandapat lands a glancing blow to the side of Daga's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Mandapat as he connects with a hook.
Mandapat lands with a nice body punch.
Daga takes one on the button.
Daga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mandapat lands a right hook to the body.
Mandapat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mandapat shoots in but Daga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mandapat connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mandapat defends it nicely.
Mandapat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandapat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mandapat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mandapat scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Mandapat with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat lands the left hand.
Daga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mandapat lands a jab to the head.
Mandapat scores with a punch to the head.
Daga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mandapat lands a nice shot to the body.
Mandapat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daga.
Mandapat cracks Daga with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat scores with a jab to the head.
Mandapat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daga circles away.
Mandapat lands with a nice body punch.
Mandapat digs a good body shot into Daga's ribs.
Daga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mandapat is fending him off so far but Daga persists. Nope, Mandapat circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandapat cracks Daga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandapat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rowell Mandapat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mandapat 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowell Mandapat!