PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne DaMario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stiller (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!

DaMario
vs
Stiller

185 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne DaMario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Stiller!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiller stalks DaMario and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DaMario's face. DaMario staggers backwards, shaken.
Stiller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Stiller does no damage.
Stiller scores with a jab.
Stiller jabs DaMario right on the nose. DaMario blinks but takes it well.
Stiller throws out a powerful jab.
DaMario avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stiller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stiller misses with the combination.
Stiller sizes up DaMario with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DaMario slips a jab and a cross from Stiller.
DaMario is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stiller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stiller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stiller duly obliges.
Stiller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stiller.
DaMario shoots in but Stiller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stiller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DaMario stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiller throws the kick towards the body but DaMario avoids it.
Jab from Stiller.
Stiller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DaMario fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne DaMario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DaMario manages to avoid it.
Stiller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Stiller.
DaMario shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stiller pinned against the cage. Stiller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DaMario looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stiller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stiller wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaMario shoots for a takedown but Stiller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ben Stiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stiller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DaMario. That did some damage!
Stiller fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DaMario is defended easily by Stiller.
Stiller leaves DaMario with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stiller stuffs the takedown attempt from DaMario. DaMario gets slowly back to his feet.
Stiller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stiller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
DaMario takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stiller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DaMario at a distance.
Ben Stiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by DaMario or perhaps it was just good defense by Stiller which made him look bad.
A left lands for Stiller.
Stiller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DaMario stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stiller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
DaMario checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stiller scores with a hook to the body. DaMario takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Stiller.
Stiller tries to bum rush DaMario with a series of wild strikes but DaMario uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stiller is working the combinations to good effect here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stiller.
Stiller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DaMario moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stiller stalks DaMario and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DaMario's face. DaMario staggers backwards, shaken.
Stiller looks gassed!
Stiller works over DaMario's head and body with a nice combination.
Stiller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaMario closes the distance and clinches up with Stiller, looking for a takedown. DaMario pushes Stiller against the cage but Stiller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DaMario fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by DaMario.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
DaMario misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DaMario throws an elbow but Stiller slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stiller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stiller struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DaMario slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Stiller dominated 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.

DaMario dives in and grabs Stiller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stiller pushes down on DaMario's head and hops out.
The crowd cheers as Stiller lands an impressive looking overhand right. DaMario doesn't seem phased though.
Dwayne DaMario is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DaMario misses with a takedown attempt - Stiller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DaMario takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stiller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DaMario looks for a takedown but Stiller sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne DaMario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stiller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DaMario circles away quickly and effectively.
DaMario tries for a takedown but Stiller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stiller misses with the combination.
DaMario walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DaMario changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stiller tries to avoid it but DaMario manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stiller to the ground. Stiller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiller connects with a crisp jab.
Stiller misses with a series of wild punches.
Stiller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DaMario looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stiller is fending him off so far but DaMario persists. Nope, Stiller circles away and we're back to standing.
Stiller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DaMario takes one to the side of the head.
Stiller throws a leg kick but DaMario checks it.
Stiller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DaMario dodges the punch combination from Stiller.
Stiller is breathing heavily.
DaMario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stiller swivels and escapes.
Stiller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DaMario backs up against the cage.
DaMario misses with a takedown attempt - Stiller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stiller throws a nice looking combination but DaMario bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiller throws a right hand that DaMario ducks under and follows up with a left that DaMario also avoids with ease.

Excellent takedown into side control there by DaMario.
You can see the frustration on Stiller's face as DaMario controls the position.
DaMario is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaMario is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stiller's shoulder. That is not cool.
DaMario working the ground and pound.
DaMario passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stiller!
DaMario controlling the position easily from mount.
DaMario has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaMario has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dwayne DaMario has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Stiller. Those never looked like landing.
Stiller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DaMario shoots in for a double leg but Stiller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stiller scores with a nice body kick.
DaMario takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

DaMario gets a double leg takedown into Stiller's guard.
DaMario passes into half guard.
DaMario with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
DaMario passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne DaMario dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from DaMario.
Stiller cracks DaMario with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stiller misses with a few strikes there.
Stiller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stiller.
DaMario looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stiller lands with a nice body punch.
DaMario fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stiller throws a nice looking combination but DaMario bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stiller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DaMario.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne DaMario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Stiller.
Stiller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DaMario.
Stiller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Stiller misses.
Stiller stalks DaMario and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DaMario's face. DaMario staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiller misses with a wild combination.
DaMario takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stiller tries to score with a low kick but DaMario moves his leg out of the way.
Horrible takedown by DaMario or perhaps it was just good defense by Stiller which made him look bad.
DaMario fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DaMario.
Stiller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stiller.
Stiller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DaMario.
DaMario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiller tries to bum rush DaMario with a series of wild strikes but DaMario uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some bone on bone action there as DaMario checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stiller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DaMario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stiller swivels and escapes.
DaMario shoots in looking for a takedown. Stiller tries to sprawl out of it but DaMario keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stiller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stiller misses with a few strikes there.
Stiller slaps away a takedown attempt from DaMario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DaMario has a takedown stuffed.
Stiller feints a jab promting DaMario to slip. Stiller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. DaMario slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiller scores with a hook to the body. DaMario takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DaMario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stiller swivels and escapes.
Stiller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DaMario moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DaMario fails to land the takedown.
DaMario moves out of range as Stiller throws a body kick.
No joy there for DaMario, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DaMario shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stiller as he avoids it easily.
Stiller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stiller misses with a series of wild punches.
Stiller with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiller slaps away a takedown attempt from DaMario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DaMario checks a leg kick.
Stiller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stiller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DaMario.
Ben Stiller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stiller stuffs the takedown attempt from DaMario. DaMario gets slowly back to his feet.
DaMario moves out of range of the body kick.
DaMario throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stiller misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stiller dodges the punch combination from DaMario.
DaMario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stiller swivels and escapes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Stiller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stiller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Stiller!