PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Aata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crafty Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Aata
vs
Dog

194 cm
21
186 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
195 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Aata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crafty Dog!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog tries to bum rush Aata with a series of wild strikes but Aata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Aata has managed to clinch.
Dog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aata leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aata is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aata gets underhooks to prevent Dog's takedown attempt.
Aata drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aata wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Aata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog stops a takedown attempt from Aata.
Dog tries to circle away but Aata has him pinned against the cage.
Aata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dog fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Aata drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aata stops Dog from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aata throwing strikes from guard but Dog blocks nicely.
Dog wants to stand but Aata is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aata trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aata is standing up over Dog. Dog looks to escape but Aata dives into side control.

Aata decides to take the fight back to the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aata tries a knee to the head but Dog blocks it.
Dog prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aata drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Aata gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog wants to get back to his feet.

Aata looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working.
Dog is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dog's head.
Dog pushes Aata off looking to stand but Aata dives back in and keeps control.

Aata wants to work for an arm triangle but Dog is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aata prevents Dog from standing back up.
Dog is staying active underneath Aata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Aata seems to be looking for submissions.
Dog is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aata lands a nice short elbow.
Dog pushes Aata off looking to stand but Aata dives back in and keeps control.
Dog looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aata looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dog is trying to stand back up but Aata is controlling him
Aata trying to control the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aata stops Dog from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Aata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dog is just riding it out for now. Aata eventually gives up the hold.
Aata is trying to control the action in half guard but Dog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robert Aata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog misses the shot to the body.

Dog gets tackled into the cage by Aata. Aata maintains the clinch.
Aata tries for a takedown but Dog manages to get underhooks.
Aata wants a takedown but no success here.
Dog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dog is trying to push Aata away but Aata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aata is working for takedown but Dog is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Aata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog is trying to stall.
Aata has Dog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dog takes an elbow to the temple.
Aata putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dog in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aata drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dog gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aata.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog jumps guard but Aata stands there with Dog around his waist. Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aata is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aata keeps control of Dog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dog prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dog is trying to break the clinch but Aata is controlling him.
Aata wants a takedown.
Aata prevents the takedown attempt.
Aata throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aata misses with a knee strike.
Aata has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Aata jumps into guard, dragging Dog to the mat.
Dog wanted to stand there but Aata had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Dog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dog stands up and waves to Aata to follow him.
Dog lands with a hook. Aata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left and a right from Dog both land. Nice combination.
Aata avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aata is defended easily by Dog.
Dog thows a body shot but no joy.
Aata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dog.
Aata blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aata looks for a takedown but Dog sprawls well.
Dog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Aata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dog stops a takedown attempt from Aata.
Dog trying to control the position but instead, Aata has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dog into the cage.
Dog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dog tries to stall but Aata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aata is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dog is defending well for now.
Aata is trying to drag Dog to the mat but Dog just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aata looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crafty Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dog lands a jab to Aata's midsection.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aata.
Nice uppercut there from Dog.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Dog moves into the clinch successfully.

Aata lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dog pushes Aata off looking to stand but Aata dives back in and keeps control.

Dog has one foot on Aata's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Aata moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aata tries for a takedown but Dog manages to get underhooks.
Robert Aata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aata gets underhooks to prevent Dog's takedown attempt.
Dog is trying to force a seperation but Aata has the dominant position.
Aata goes for a takedown attempt but Dog pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Dog gets a clinch.
Aata tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Aata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aata has Dog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aata prevents a body shot from Dog.
Dog has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aata avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dog is pressed up against the cage. Aata has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dog down to the mat. Dog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Dog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dog tries to score a body lock takedown but Aata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dog is looking to break free of the clinch but Aata has double underhooks.
Aata is trying to drag Dog to the mat but Dog just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dog is trying to push Aata away but Aata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aata wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aata throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dog is trying to drag Aata to the mat but Aata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dog gets underhooks to prevent Aata's takedown attempt.
Dog drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aata pulls his leg out and moves away.

Dog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dog wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dog gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog is trying to push Aata away but Aata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aata wants a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aata gets underhooks to prevent Dog's takedown attempt.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aata has Dog pressed against the cage.
Aata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dog tries to stall but Aata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aata jumps guard but Dog stands there with Aata around his waist. Aata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dog tries to pull guard but Aata holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is pressed up against the cage. Aata has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dog down to the mat. Dog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crafty Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog cracks Aata with an open hand slap.

Aata is rocked!
Dog grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Aata takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Dog cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crafty Dog!