PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canadian Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Do
vs
Assassin

182 cm
24
181 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

178 cm
26
170 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Canadian Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin avoids the head kick by Do.
Do throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assassin.
Assassin closes the distance and clinches up with Do, looking for a takedown. Assassin pushes Do against the cage but Do circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Do throws a head kick that misses.

Do gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Assassin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Assassin throwing strikes but missing.
Assassin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assassin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Assassin throws and elbow that misses. Do uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Assassin's guard. Nice move by Do!

Assassin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Do defends well.

Assassin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Do defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Do avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assassin.
Assassin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Do's head.
Do controlling the position for now.
Assassin working the head and body with strikes.
Assassin prevents Do from improving his position.

Assassin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Do doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Assassin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do gets back to full guard.
Do controlling Assassin's posture.
Assassin throws and elbow that misses. Do uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Assassin's guard. Nice move by Do!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Assassin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Do has picked Assassin up and slammed him! Assassin can't keep hold of the triangle and Do manages to pass to side control!
Do tries to move into full mount but can't pass Assassin's legs.
Assassin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Assassin tries to roll over but Do keeps him under control.

Assassin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Assassin is not content to let Do control the position.
Assassin gets back to full guard.
Assassin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Assassin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Assassin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Do is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Do throwing strikes from guard but Assassin blocks nicely.

Assassin looking for a guillotine here but Do defends easily.

Assassin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Do defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do is working Assassin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Assassin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Assassin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Assassin unloads with some shots from mount but Do bucks and avoids them well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Do wants to hold on but Assassin pushes him away.
Do wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Assassin.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Assassin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Assassin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Assassin is landing with some decent strikes but Do is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assassin throwing strikes but Do recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Do has hold of Assassin's hands but Assassin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Assassin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Assassin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Do's head.
Assassin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Assassin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assassin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Assassin thows a huge punch but Do dodges it nicely.
Assassin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Assassin thows a huge punch but Do dodges it nicely.
Do keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Do is breathing heavily.
Do has hold of Assassin's hands but Assassin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Assassin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Do regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Assassin.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Assassin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assassin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Do utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Do preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Assassin throwing strikes but missing.
Assassin is looking to work some ground and pound but Do has wrist control.
Assassin distracts Do with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Assassin throws a big right hand that misses.
Assassin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Assassin postures up in Do's guard and throws a big left but Do blocks it.
Do avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Assassin postures up in Do's guard and throws a big left but Do blocks it.
Assassin throws a big right hand that misses.
Assassin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Assassin throwing strikes from guard but Do blocks nicely.
Assassin landing some decent shots from guard.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assassin thows a big elbow that misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Assassin connects with a couple of short punches.
Assassin is working Do over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Assassin tries to free his leg and advance position but Do is retaining full guard.
Assassin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Do works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Assassin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Do working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assassin.
Assassin postures up in Do's guard and throws a big left but Do blocks it.
Do working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assassin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do looking to hit a scissor sweep but Assassin is one step ahead there.
Assassin is in close to Do's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Canadian Assassin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Assassin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Do sprawls well. Do wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assassin gets slowly back to his feet.
Assassin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Do leaves Assassin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Assassin has his takedown stuffed
and Do counters with a stiff right hand.
Billy Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canadian Assassin.
Assassin shoots in for a double leg but Do sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Do fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Assassin, pushing him back against the cage.
Do lands a body punch in the clinch.
Do misses with a body punch.
Do scores with a hook to the body.
Assassin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Do is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Assassin is breathing heavily.
Do stalling in the clinch.
Do is working Assassin over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do misses with a punch to the body.
Assassin blocks a body shot from Do.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Assassin or not.
Do misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Do lands a shot to the body.
Assassin has Do pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Do manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Do lands a body punch in the clinch.
Do lands with a light punch inside.
Do lands a body shot in the clinch.
Do presses Assassin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Do.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Do.
Do scores with a hook to the body.
Do lands a left hand.
Do tries to work over Assassin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Do scores with a hook to the body.
Billy Do has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Do digs a right hand into Assassin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Assassin's gas tank.
Do is leaning against Assassin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Do leaning his opponent against the cage.
Assassin tries to score a body lock takedown but Do shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Do.
Assassin is trying to drag Do to the mat but Do just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Do is working Assassin over against the cage.
Do lands a body punch in the clinch.
Do avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Do.
Do presses Assassin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Do presses Assassin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Do manages to break the clinch.
Do lands a jab to the nose.
Assassin shoots in but Do avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Do - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Do lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Assassin shoots and misses
and Do counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Assassin thinking.
Assassin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Do as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Do does it's job there.
Do misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Do throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assassin shoots for a takedown but Do saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Do cracks Assassin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Do throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Do misses.
Assassin has his takedown stuffed

and Do counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Do.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Do breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Do lands an impressive looking overhand right. Assassin doesn't seem phased though.
Canadian Assassin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assassin fails with the takedown
and Do counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Do tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assassin was well out of range. Poor timing from Do.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assassin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Do counters with a nice body kick.
Assassin moves forwards but Do connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Do buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Assassin closes the distance and clinches up with Do, looking for a takedown. Assassin pushes Do against the cage but Do circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Assassin dives in and scores a takedown into Do's guard.
Assassin thows a big elbow that misses.
Assassin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assassin throws and elbow that misses. Do uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Assassin's guard. Nice move by Do!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Do is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Do stopping the sweep attempt from Assassin.

Assassin looking for subs off his back but Do has passed one foot through into half guard.
Do trying to control from half guard but Assassin is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Do controlling the action here.
Assassin is looking for a sweep. Do is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Assassin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Do seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Assassin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Do!