PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty comes to the cage accompanied by You can't stand me now. Brij Khali will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Doherty
vs
Khali

177 cm
21
160 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
162 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing

Elite Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khali takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khali swings widly with a right hand

and Doherty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Doherty is looking to take a break and control but Khali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Khali is defending against the submission attempts here by Doherty.
Khali is trying to maintain the position but Doherty is very close to passing his half guard.

Doherty is working for a kimura but Khali is defending it quite comfortably.
Doherty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khali is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Doherty gets the takedown into side control.
Khali is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khali manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Doherty throwing shots but Khali is blocking nicely.
Doherty is pressing down on Khali's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khali is holding on for now.
Doherty works his foot free and advances to mount.
Doherty wants to control the action but instead Khali gets a body lock and reverses into Doherty's guard! Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Doherty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khali trying to control the position from guard on top but Doherty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khali stopping the sweep attempt from Doherty.
Doherty working a defensive guard here.
Doherty wants to sweep here but Khali controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali trying to control the position from guard on top but Doherty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khali looks gassed!

Doherty working for a triangle but Khali defends it easily.
Khali preventing the sweep.
Khali takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Doherty manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Doherty jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Khali is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Khali and Doherty has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Khali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doherty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty tries to advance to mount but Khali denies him.
Doherty wants to control for a moment but Khali uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Doherty trying to control but Khali postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Doherty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Doherty working for a triangle but Khali defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Doherty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Doherty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Khali throws a poor cross that misses

and Doherty counters with a single leg into guard. Khali didn't expect that.
Doherty working some strikes from top position.
Khali keeping full guard, as Doherty tries to pass.
Doherty trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Khali manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Doherty looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Khali has picked Doherty up and slammed him! Doherty can't keep hold of the triangle and Khali manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty tries to improve position but can't.
Doherty is working hard here to advance position.
Khali trying to control the action but Doherty is working from the bottom.
Doherty is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khali is looking to take a break and control but Doherty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doherty is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Doherty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Khali lands a really nice looking cross but Doherty seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doherty tries to clinch up but Khali circles away and keeps his distance.
Khali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doherty moves away.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt.

Doherty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Khali trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pete Doherty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doherty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khali wants to control but Doherty is having none of it.
Khali slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Khali wants to control but Doherty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khali manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Khali keeps moving.
Doherty wants to pass the guard but Khali is keeping the position.

Doherty is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khali has escaped and now he's on top!
Doherty wants to sweep but no luck.
Doherty trying to control the position.

Doherty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doherty wants to sweep here but Khali controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty controls Khali momentarily but Khali frees himself.
Khali works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khali wants to stand up but Doherty has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Doherty wants to get back to full guard but Khali has passed into side control.
Doherty looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Doherty prevents Khali from getting a body triangle.
Doherty is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Doherty dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Doherty moves away from the strike by Khali.
Khali checks a leg kick.
Khali throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khali pinned against the cage. Khali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khali slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Doherty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khali throws out the jab.
Khali throws a hook to the side of Doherty's head but Doherty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doherty staying out of range there.

Doherty decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Doherty looks to land a strike but Khali avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Doherty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doherty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Doherty slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty wants to pass the guard but Khali is defending well.
Doherty is looking to stall here but Khali recovers full guard.
Doherty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doherty throws a big right hand that misses.
Khali manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Doherty tries to lock up and control but Khali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Khali trying to control but Doherty is having none of it.

Khali is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Khali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Doherty counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Doherty wants to pass the guard but Khali is keeping the position.
Khali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doherty manages to get himself to full guard.
Khali seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Doherty keeping full guard, as Khali tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali trying to control but Doherty is working from the bottom.
Khali controls from within his opponent's guard.

Doherty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Khali escapes and throws Doherty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Khali just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Khali is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doherty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Doherty tries to improve position but can't.
Khali tries to move to mount but Doherty blocks the move with his legs.
Doherty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Doherty wants to improve his position but Khali is controlling well.
Doherty is pressing down on Khali's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Doherty clearly takes that 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.

Khali misses with a wild body shot.
Khali misses with an uppercut

and Doherty counters with a shoot takedown. Khali fights it but they end up in guard.
Khali manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Khali stands up from mount. Strange move.
Khali lands a nice looking body shot.
Doherty tries to clinch there but Khali circles away.
Nice shot by Doherty.
Khali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Doherty counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Doherty stands up and beckons Khali to his feet.
Doherty dodges the punch combination from Khali.
Khali is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Khali throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty dodges the punch combination from Khali.

Doherty gets the takedown into side control.
Doherty wants to control but Khali is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doherty in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Khali is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pete Doherty!
Pete Doherty retains his lightweight title!