PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dee Nice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Tuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuna has chosen Sharky + George as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nice
vs
Tuna

175 cm
28
175 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

175 cm
24
170 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dee Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Tuna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice moves to clinch but Tuna breaks away
and Tuna counters with a nice kick to the body.

Nice gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nice working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nice is looking to take a break and control but Tuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuna is looking for a sweep.
Tuna sneaks back into half guard.

Nice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tuna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nice.
Nice wants to free his trapped foot but Tuna is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Nice wants to work for an arm triangle but Tuna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice trying to mount his opponent but Tuna defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice is working hard here to advance position.

Nice is looking for a kimura here.
Tuna is trying to stand up here but Nice is controlling him well.
Tuna tries to roll over but Nice keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice wants to pass to mount but Tuna is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice prevents Tuna from standing back up.

Nice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tuna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tuna tries to buck Nice off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice thowing shots but they're missing.

Nice is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Tuna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nice is defended easily by Tuna.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dee Nice dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nice moves away.
Tuna is looking to land body kicks.
Tuna misses with a looping right.
Nice fails with a takedown attempt.
Tuna misses with a jab to the body

and Nice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nice.
Tuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nice has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tuna is proving hard to escape from.
Nice trying to move into half guard but instead Tuna has managed to sweep!
Tuna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tuna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Nice is looking for a triangle but Tuna pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice can't keep his opponent in guard - Tuna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Tuna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nice taking some punishment here, with Tuna in his half guard.
Nice throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuna trying to control the action but Nice is working from the bottom.
Tuna controlling the pace.
Nice works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dee Nice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Nice has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tuna is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nice.
Tuna is trying to ground and pound but Nice uses the momentary lack of control by Tuna to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tuna is keen to just control but Nice is a slippery customer.
Tuna trying to control the pace.
Nice is pressing down on Tuna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nice throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tuna escapes and throws Nice's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nice tries to improve position but can't.
Nice is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tuna is controlling him well.
Nice manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuna lands with a punch from half guard.
Tuna is keen to just control but Nice is a slippery customer.
Tuna moves into full mount! Nice won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doug Tuna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice throws a body punch but Tuna moves out of range.

Nice darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice is pressing down on Tuna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tuna is holding on for now.
Nice passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nice tries to control but Tuna wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Nice there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tuna is trying desperately to improve position.
Nice tries to control but Tuna wriggling away.
Tuna is bucking up trying to escape but Nice cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tuna blocking the ground and pound.
Nice wants to stand but Tuna is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Tuna tries to hold on but Nice pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Nice there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nice is looking to stand but Nice has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nice misses with a head shot.
Nice wants to take his opponent's back but Tuna doesn't allow it.
Nice 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.
Tuna stops Nice from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nice jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tuna is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tuna and Nice has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice tries to move to mount but Tuna blocks the move with his legs.

Nice looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nice wants to take a breather but Tuna manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nice.
Nice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuna swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuna is adopting a defensive guard.
Nice looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuna wants to get back to his feet but Nice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dee Nice showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nice has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dee Nice!