PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Dumas
vs
Abobo

190 cm
24
215 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

188 cm
26
210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Con Dumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank Abobo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumas looks for a takedown but Abobo sprawls well.

Abobo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dumas was covering up waiting for the punch and Abobo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Abobo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dumas's guard.

Abobo is looking for a kimura but Dumas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abobo to get the leverage.
Dumas is looking to improve his position.

Abobo is looking for a kimura but Dumas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abobo to get the leverage.

Dumas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Abobo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Abobo seems to be working for a kimura but Dumas defends the submission attempt.
Dumas is trying to get back to full guard.

Abobo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dumas has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dumas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Abobo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dumas looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Dumas looking for a guillotine here but Abobo defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abobo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dumas is retaining full guard.

Abobo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abobo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas can't keep his opponent in guard - Abobo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Abobo 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.
Dumas wants to control but Abobo is keeping busy.
Dumas is pressing down on Abobo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dumas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abobo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abobo looks gassed!
Dumas is trying to control the position but Abobo postures up.
Dumas keeping full guard, as Abobo tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dumas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abobo defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumas working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dumas is looking for a triangle but Abobo pushes his legs off easily.
Abobo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dumas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Con Dumas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Abobo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Abobo looking to pass the guard.

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

Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abobo looking to pass the guard.

Abobo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abobo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dumas is retaining full guard.

Abobo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dumas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas controls Abobo momentarily but Abobo frees himself.
Abobo wants to pass the guard but Dumas is keeping the position.
Abobo is pushing down on Dumas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dumas is fighting to maintain full guard but Abobo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dumas is looking to improve his position.

Abobo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dumas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dumas is trying to control but can't.

Dumas looking for submissions off his back.
Con Dumas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Abobo is looking for a kimura but Dumas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abobo to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abobo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dumas is trying to control but can't.

Dumas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Abobo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dumas is just riding it out for now. Abobo eventually gives up the hold.
Abobo is breathing heavily.

Abobo is looking for a kimura here.
Dumas is looking to control Abobo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dumas avoid being mounted?
Dumas works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Dumas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Abobo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dumas keeping full guard, as Abobo tries to pass.

Abobo drops back looking for a leg! Dumas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dumas manages to kick Abobo off! Abobo jumps back into Dumas's guard.

Dumas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abobo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abobo looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dumas looking for a guillotine here but Abobo defends easily.

Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dumas is trying to control the position but Abobo postures up.

Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dumas is trying to control the position but Abobo postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dumas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abobo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dumas swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Abobo drops back looking for a leg! Dumas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dumas manages to kick Abobo off! Abobo jumps back into Dumas's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Con Dumas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Abobo looking to score a takedown here. Dumas is defending well but Abobo drives through and ends up in Dumas's guard.

Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dumas can't keep his opponent in guard - Abobo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Dumas actively working from the bottom here.
Abobo moves into full mount! Dumas won't be happy about that!

Abobo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Abobo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Abobo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dumas turns into him and now he's in Abobo's guard.
Dumas wants to control from the top but Abobo keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas throwing strikes but missing.

Abobo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dumas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dumas is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dumas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Abobo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Abobo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dumas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dumas looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abobo keeping moving, preventing Dumas from controlling successfully.

Abobo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dumas is pushing down on Abobo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abobo is fighting to maintain full guard but Dumas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dumas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dumas wants to take a breather but Abobo is having none of it.
Dumas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abobo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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!

Abobo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dumas pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dumas is looking for a kimura here.

Abobo actively working from the bottom here.
Abobo manages to get to full guard.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Abobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumas looking to pass the guard.

Abobo has an active guard here but Dumas has managed to pass into half guard.

Dumas is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumas wants to control but Abobo is keeping him busy.

Abobo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dumas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abobo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dumas.
Abobo is in trouble now - Dumas has advanced to mount!
Dumas is landing with some decent strikes but Abobo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abobo is looking to improve his position but Dumas isn't that keen on the idea.
Tank Abobo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Con Dumas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dumas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Con Dumas!
Con Dumas gave a mention to PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 6 and Laundering 90% ) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).