PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Scholaschi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Dotson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dotson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Motor Mouth. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Scholaschi
vs
Dotson

192 cm
22
290 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
20
283 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Balco Boys - Hilo
BALCO MMA ELITE

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 St Petersburg, Peter Scholaschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Dotson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scholaschi throws a series of punches but Dotson moves out of range.
Scholaschi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scholaschi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scholaschi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dotson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dotson throws a nice looking combination but Scholaschi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scholaschi loads up on a big right hand but Dotson slips the punch.
Scholaschi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scholaschi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scholaschi throws a lazy right hand but Dotson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scholaschi throws a right hand that Dotson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dotson also avoids with ease.
Scholaschi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scholaschi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dotson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scholaschi throws a right and a left that Dotson avoids nicely.
Dotson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Dotson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scholaschi, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dotson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scholaschi uses from the top position.

Dotson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scholaschi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scholaschi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dotson looking to control but Scholaschi passes into half guard.
Dotson is trying to control but can't.
Dotson wants to get back to full guard but Scholaschi has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dotson tries to buck Scholaschi off but Scholaschi is having none of it.
Dotson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scholaschi off and has taken his back!
Scholaschi is trying to get back to his feet but Dotson has full control of the position and if anything, Scholaschi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dotson has Scholaschi flattened out and is raining down punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dotson missing with punches from the back.
Scholaschi controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Scholaschi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dotson trying to control momentarily.

Scholaschi showing good submission defense here.

Dotson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Scholaschi takes a big shot to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dotson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scholaschi is defending well though. Dotson let's go of the attempt for now.

Dotson looking for the choke from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scholaschi trying to get back to his feet but Dotson is in full control for now.

Dotson looking to break Scholaschi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Scholaschi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dotson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dotson misses with a punch to the head.

Dotson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Scholaschi reverses the position brilliantly into Dotson's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dotson forces Scholaschi back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dotson.
A right handed body shot lands from Dotson.

Dotson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dotson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Dotson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scholaschi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dotson wants to sweep but no luck.

Dotson has his foot on Scholaschi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scholaschi works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dotson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Dotson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Dotson working for submissions but it's allowed Scholaschi to get to half guard.
Scholaschi wants to stand up but Dotson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dotson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dotson has his foot on Scholaschi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scholaschi works his way back into a safe position though.
Scholaschi won't allow Dotson to sweep him here.

Dotson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scholaschi is aware though and is defending well.

Scholaschi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dotson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scholaschi has managed to get both his arms back between Dotson's legs - danger averted.

Dotson working for submissions but it's allowed Scholaschi to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dotson wants to control but Scholaschi is keeping busy.
Dotson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dotson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scholaschi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Scholaschi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scholaschi throws a nice looking combination but Dotson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scholaschi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scholaschi misses with a series of wild punches.

Dotson clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scholaschi prevents it.

Dotson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scholaschi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dotson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Dotson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Scholaschi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scholaschi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dotson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Dotson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scholaschi misses with a few strikes there.
Scholaschi throws a right and a left that Dotson avoids nicely.
Dotson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scholaschi pinned against the cage. Scholaschi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dotson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dotson slips a jab and a cross from Scholaschi.
Scholaschi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dotson backs up against the cage.
Dotson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scholaschi sprawls well. Scholaschi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dotson gets slowly back to his feet.
Scholaschi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dotson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scholaschi as he avoids it easily.
Peter Scholaschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dotson.
Scholaschi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scholaschi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dotson counters with a two punch combo.
Dotson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Scholaschi tries to keep at a distance but Dotson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scholaschi gets underhooks to prevent Dotson's takedown attempt.
Dotson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scholaschi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Scholaschi. Those never looked like landing.
Peter Scholaschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scholaschi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dotson circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Scholaschi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dotson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scholaschi circles away quickly and effectively.
Peter Scholaschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scholaschi looks to land a combination but Dotson avoids it well.
Scholaschi misses with a double jab.
Dotson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scholaschi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scholaschi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dotson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dotson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scholaschi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scholaschi misses with an uppercut
and Dotson counters with a nice body kick.
Dotson delivers a nice body kick.
Scholaschi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dotson.
Dotson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dotson duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dotson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scholaschi swinging wildly here.
Scholaschi misses with a looping right.
Scholaschi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dotson counters with a nice body kick.
Dotson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scholaschi eats them both and turns towards Dotson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dotson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dotson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scholaschi works over Dotson's head and body with a nice combination.
Scholaschi misses with a double jab
and Dotson counters with a three punch combo that has Scholaschi backing up. Scholaschi nods at Dotson to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dotson scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scholaschi throws a combination. Dotson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Peter Scholaschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dotson wants to clinch up but Scholaschi keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Dotson. Those never looked like landing.
Dotson lands with a nice body kick.
Dotson looks to land a combination but Scholaschi avoids it well.
Scholaschi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dotson.
Scholaschi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dotson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dotson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Dotson misses.
Peter Scholaschi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dotson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scholaschi's waist but Scholaschi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dotson off to one side.
Dan Dotson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scholaschi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Dotson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dotson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Dotson!