PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mentat Dorens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Washington (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.

Dorens
vs
Washington

184 cm
23
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mentat Dorens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Washington!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Washington.

Dorens manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Washington on his heels. He'll look to pass Washington's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dorens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Dorens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dorens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dorens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Washington is trying to control the position but Dorens postures up.
Dorens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Washington isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dorens stacks Washington on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dorens!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Washington trying to remain calm as Dorens controls from the top position.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
Dorens moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Washington tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorens takes a little break here. Washington wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dorens creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Washington tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dorens connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Washington some visible discomfort.
Washington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington is letting Dorens control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to reverse the position.
Dorens passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Washington!
Dorens controlling from mount.
Washington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dorens content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington can't escape the position.
Washington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dorens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Washington is trying to reverse the position but instead Dorens has taken his back - oops!
Washington rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dorens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dorens decides to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mentat Dorens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dorens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dorens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobby Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Dorens on that attempt.
Dorens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dorens closes the distance and clinches up with Washington, looking for a takedown. Dorens pushes Washington against the cage but Washington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dorens slips a jab from Washington.
Dorens avoids the body shot from Washington.
Dorens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dorens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Dorens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mentat Dorens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorens keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorens throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses with a left hand

and Dorens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Washington's guard now.
Mentat Dorens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington wants to control but Dorens is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dorens in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorens working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorens is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Washington.

Dorens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Washington.
Dorens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Dorens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Dorens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Washington tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dorens is in Washington's guard.
Dorens stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorens postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.

Washington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dorens manages to get himself to full guard.
Washingtonis looking to pass into half guard but Dorens pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dorens is in guard.
Dorens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Washington wants to sweep here but Dorens controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dorens has passed into half guard!
Washington is looking to control Dorens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
Dorens is nestled in close to Washington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dorens frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 Mentat Dorens will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dorens defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Washington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dorens is out of range and Washington settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Washington misses.
Dorens checks a low kick from Washington.

Washington gets tackled into the cage by Dorens. Dorens maintains the clinch.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorens blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Washington.

It looks like Mentat Dorens has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dorens just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washington's brow.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Dorens is trying to trip Washington. He has hold of a leg but Washington is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dorens persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dorens drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Washington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dorens has Washington in his guard.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorens is keeping the position for now.

Washington drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dorens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Washington has Dorens in his guard.
Dorens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bobby Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dorens is aware though and is defending well.
Washington looking to control but Dorens passes into half guard.
Well, if Dorens 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.
Washington wants to improve his position but Dorens is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dorens in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dorens wants to work for an arm triangle but Washington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dorens lands a nice short elbow.
Dorens is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dorens working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Washington's thigh. Washington counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dorens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to control the position but Dorens postures up.
Dorens is stalling in the full guard.

Dorens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dorens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Washington looking for a guillotine here but Dorens defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mentat Dorens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dorens, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mentat Dorens!