PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Loius Drukenmiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Loius Drukenmiller
vs
Wellington

170 cm
23
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Loius Drukenmiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Douglas Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drukenmiller misses the shot to the body.
Drukenmiller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Douglas Wellington has been cut.
Drukenmiller digs a good body shot into Wellington's ribs.
Drukenmiller lands with a hook. Wellington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drukenmiller misses with a series of wild punches.

Wellington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drukenmiller is trying to defend but Wellington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Drukenmiller is trying to stand back up but Wellington is controlling him
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!
Wellington is looking to advance position but Drukenmiller won't allow it.
Wellington is looking to take a break and control but Drukenmiller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drukenmiller wants to get back to his feet.
Wellington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wellington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Douglas Wellington.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wellington is defended easily by Drukenmiller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington shoots in looking for a takedown. Drukenmiller tries to sprawl out of it but Wellington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drukenmiller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drukenmiller misses the shot to the body.

Drukenmiller clinches.
Wellington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jean Loius Drukenmiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Wellington.
Drukenmiller prevents the takedown attempt.
Wellington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drukenmiller is defending well.
Wellington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drukenmiller to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Wellington turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wellington just content to control the position.
Drukenmiller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wellington has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington cracks Drukenmiller with a big right hand but Drukenmiller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wellington is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wellington working the ground and pound but Drukenmiller is defending the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drukenmiller wants to get back to his feet but Wellington drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Douglas Wellington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douglas Wellington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wellington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drukenmiller tries to avoid it but Wellington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drukenmiller to the ground. Drukenmiller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drukenmiller throws a head kick but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington walks into a left hand.
Wellington on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wellington shoots in looking for a takedown but Drukenmiller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wellington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wellington shoots in and drives through. Drukenmiller sprawls well.
Jean Loius Drukenmiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Wellington.

Drukenmiller closes the distance and clinches.
Wellington goes for a takedown attempt but Drukenmiller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jean Loius Drukenmiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Drukenmiller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wellington tries to pull guard but Drukenmiller holds him up against the cage and eventually Wellington drops back down to his feet.
Wellington fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drukenmiller tries to circle away but Wellington has him pinned against the cage.
Drukenmiller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wellington or not.
Drukenmiller is trying to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling him.
Wellington tries for a takedown but Drukenmiller manages to get underhooks.
Wellington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wellington is breathing heavily.
Drukenmiller tries to circle away but Wellington has him pinned against the cage.
Drukenmiller tries to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling the position.
Wellington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Drukenmiller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drukenmiller misses with a low kick as Wellington jumps back.
Drukenmiller lands a jab-cross combination.
Wellington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drukenmiller defends it nicely.
Jean Loius Drukenmiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Drukenmiller closes the distance and clinches.
Wellington jumps guard but Drukenmiller stands there with Wellington around his waist. Wellington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wellington prevents Drukenmiller from breaking the clinch.
Wellington is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drukenmiller tries to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling the position.
Wellington is trying to pull guard but Drukenmiller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wellington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drukenmiller fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Drukenmiller has managed to clinch.
Wellington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wellington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wellington tries to pull guard but Drukenmiller won't allow it.
Wellington wants to take the fight to the mat but Drukenmiller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Drukenmiller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drukenmiller has Wellington up against the cage in a clinch.

Drukenmiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drukenmiller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wellington backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drukenmiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wellington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drukenmiller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wellington.
Drukenmiller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jean Loius Drukenmiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drukenmiller misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drukenmiller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Drukenmiller misses.
Drukenmiller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Wellington is rocked!

That has opened up Douglas Wellington's cut even more.
Drukenmiller scores with a hook to the body. Wellington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Loius Drukenmiller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Wellington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A chopping leg kick lands by Drukenmiller.
Drukenmiller throws a head kick but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington misses with a takedown attempt - Drukenmiller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Drukenmiller misses.
Wellington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drukenmiller connects with a body shot.
Drukenmiller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wellington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wellington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drukenmiller as he jumps to the side.
Jean Loius Drukenmiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Wellington.
Wellington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drukenmiller thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington tries for a takedown but Drukenmiller circles away easily
and Drukenmiller counters with a series of strikes. Wellington will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drukenmiller throws a right and a left that Wellington avoids nicely.
Wellington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drukenmiller throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Drukenmiller does no damage.
Wellington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wellington dives in and grabs Drukenmiller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drukenmiller pushes down on Wellington's head and hops out.
Drukenmiller lands the left hand.
Drukenmiller tries to bum rush Wellington with a series of wild strikes but Wellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wellington has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drukenmiller misses with a few strikes there.
Drukenmiller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Wellington counters with a shoot takedown. Drukenmiller fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wellington prevents Drukenmiller from getting back to his feet.
Wellington stands up over Drukenmiller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wellington controlling from the top position.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Drukenmiller keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Drukenmiller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drukenmiller misses with a body punch

and Wellington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wellington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wellington trying to control but Drukenmiller is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drukenmiller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wellington.
Douglas Wellington has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington content to stall in guard here.

Douglas Wellington has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wellington closes the distance and clinches up with Drukenmiller, looking for a takedown. Wellington pushes Drukenmiller against the cage but Drukenmiller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jean Loius Drukenmiller is winning the standup battle so far.
Wellington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drukenmiller counters with a left to the body.
Drukenmiller cracks the inside of Wellington's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drukenmiller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drukenmiller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drukenmiller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wellington was well out of range. Poor timing from Drukenmiller.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Douglas Wellington.
I think Wellington 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Douglas Wellington!