PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dex Donk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas has chosen Leila k - Electric as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Donk
vs
Andreas

200 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Solid
Close Quarters Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dex Donk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andreas Andreas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andreas darts in and clinches Donk up against the cage.
Andreas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donk.
Donk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Donk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Donk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Andreas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donk is on top in guard.
Andreas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donk is one step ahead there.

Andreas had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Donk is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Andreas Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Donk's back instead.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Andreas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Donk is trying to break free.
Andreas doesn't have the hooks in and Donk manages to turn into his guard.
Andreas keeping full guard, as Donk tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Donk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Donk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donk is one step ahead there.
Donk looking to pass the guard.

Andreas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andreas looks gassed!
Andreas wants to get back to his feet but Donk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andreas can't keep his opponent in guard - Donk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andreas won't allow Donk to pass to mount.
Andreas is looking for a sweep. Donk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Donk moves to back control.
Andreas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Andreas is trying to defend against the choke here but Donk has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Donk Tightens the hold and Andreas taps out furiously! Donk displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dex Donk!