PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger comes into the arena with Youth Blood blaring out of the sound system. Dog has chosen For U Phoenix Marrizle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Clanger
vs
Dog

160 cm
30
141 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

180 cm
30
149 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clanger staying out of range there.
Clanger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Clanger.
Clanger wants to clinch but Dog slips to the side
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clanger.
Clanger loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Clanger misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Clanger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clanger slaps away a takedown attempt from Dog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clanger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clanger misses with a looping left.
Clanger throws a chopping leg kick but Dog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yonsil Clanger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clanger misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Clanger throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clanger.
Clanger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dog's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dog.

Clanger gets a double leg takedown into Dog's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog is keeping the position for now.
Clanger cracks Dog with a solid left hand.

Clanger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dog manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clanger has Dog in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control but Clanger is working from the bottom.
Dog passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clanger tries to improve position but can't.
Clanger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clanger keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dog tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dog has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dog tries to advance to mount but can't.
Clanger regains half guard, as Dog was trying to land strikes.
Clanger keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clanger is looking to control Dog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clanger avoid being mounted?

Dog is looking for a kimura but Clanger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dog to get the leverage.
Dog prevents Clanger from improving his position.
Dog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clanger keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Clanger actively working from the bottom here.
Clanger tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crazy Dog will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dog missing with a left hand there. Clanger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clanger lands with an overhand left.
Dog looks to land a combination but Clanger avoids it well.
Dog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clanger cracks Dog with a good jab.
Dog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clanger lands with a right hand.
Crazy Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog throws a hook to the side of Clanger's head but Clanger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dog is defended easily by Clanger.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clanger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog staying out of range there.
Dog misses with a hook.
Clanger throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Clanger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A good leg kick by Clanger.
Clanger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good exchange - Dog coming out on top.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Clanger's front leg but catches the back leg as Clanger tries to avoid it.
Dog slips a jab from Clanger.
Dog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Clanger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clanger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clanger's corner calls for a 1-2. Clanger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog moves out of range of the strikes.
Crazy Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Clanger closes the distance and clinches.

Clanger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Clanger is just out of range.
Clanger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clanger misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Clanger looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Dog throws a nice looking combination but Clanger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dog cracks a nice hook into Clanger's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Clanger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dog doesn't seem phased though.
Clanger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Dog finds it's way through Clanger's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clanger doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog circles away.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dog walks into a stiff left hand from Clanger.
Clanger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog tests Clanger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clanger as he jumps to the side.
Dog thuds his right hand into Clanger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dog might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dog dodges the punch combination from Clanger.
Clanger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dog.
Dog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clanger. Clanger obviously looking to wear him down.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clanger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clanger is looking to slow Dog down with leg kicks.
Clanger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Dog's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dog duly obliges.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clanger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Clanger has Dog up against the cage in a clinch.
Clanger tries to circle away but Dog has him pinned against the cage.
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 Yonsil Clanger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Clanger moves away from the strike by Dog.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clanger swivels and escapes.
Clanger with a jab.
Clanger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clanger throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Clanger misses with a body shot.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clanger.
Clanger looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Clanger misses with a straight left.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
Clanger misses with a hook to the body
and Dog counters with a one-two to the body.
Clanger scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog misses with a double jab
enabling Clanger to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clanger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog lands with a hook. Clanger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clanger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog.
A telegraphed right hand from Clanger misses the target.
Clanger misses with a low kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dog.
Clanger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dog off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Dog defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Clanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger has his hands on Dog's head, controlling the position.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clanger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dog has managed to get both his arms back between Clanger's legs - danger averted.
Dog looking to sit in guard and control but Clanger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger looking to sit in guard and control but Dog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Clanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clanger holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clanger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dog!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clanger landing shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yonsil Clanger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clanger 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yonsil Clanger!
In his post fight interview, Yonsil Clanger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.