PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dutko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Leemer (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.

Dutko
vs
Leemer

195 cm
18
269 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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, Bob Dutko!
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 Leemer!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leemer.
Leemer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dutko missing with a left hand there. Leemer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dutko keeps the fight on the outside.
Dutko misses with a low kick.
Leemer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dutko throws a hook to the side of Leemer's head but Leemer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Dutko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leemer won't allow Dutko to pass to mount.
Leemer is looking to control Dutko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leemer avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dutko stalling.
Leemer is looking for a sweep. Dutko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dutko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dutko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leemer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dutko not doing much here.
Dutko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dutko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Leemer to regain full guard.
Dutko throws a big right hand that misses.
Dutko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leemer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dutko!
Dutko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Leemer.
Dutko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dutko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Leemer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Leemer not allowing Dutko to control his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leemer has the hooks in. Dutko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Leemer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leemer is hanging on to Dutko's back as he tries to escape.
Dutko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leemer on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dutko just trying to survive but Leemer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Leemer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dutko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Leemer has the hooks in. Dutko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Leemer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leemer looks winded!
Dutko is in bad spot here.
Leemer wants to control but Dutko is keeping busy.

Leemer looking to break Dutko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dutko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leemer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dutko tries to escape but Leemer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Leemer gets his hands free as Dutko looks to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leemer is hanging on to Dutko's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dutko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dutko tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Dutko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dutko dives in and scores a takedown into Leemer's guard.
Dutko stopping the sweep attempt from Leemer.
Dutko postures up.
Dutko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dutko throwing strikes but missing.
Dutko is looking to work some ground and pound but Leemer has wrist control.
Dutko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leemer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Leemer wants to control from the top but Dutko keeps moving.
Dutko seems keen to control Leemer's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leemer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dutko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dutko wants to sweep here but Leemer controlling him for the moment.
Dutko is trying to control the position but Leemer postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dutko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leemer wants to get up but he can't break Dutko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Leemer is breathing heavily.
Dutko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leemer manages to get himself to full guard.
Dutko is looking to work some ground and pound but Leemer has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutko passes into half guard.
Leemer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dutko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leemer's head.
Dutko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dutko lands a couple of elbows.
Leemer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dutko postures up and lands a big shot to Leemer's brow.
Dutko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dutko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutko trying to control the position from guard on top but Leemer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dutko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dutko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dutko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dutko trying to control the position from guard on top but Leemer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dutko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dutko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutko landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dutko trying to control but Leemer is working from the bottom.
Dutko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dutko controlling from the top position.
Dutko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leemer for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dutko trying to control the position from guard on top but Leemer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Dutko 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Good work by Leemer as he checks the leg kick.

Dutko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dutko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leemer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dutko scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leemer is trying to maintain the position but Dutko is very close to passing his half guard.
Dutko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dutko trying to control from half guard but Leemer is working away.
Dutko is pressing down on Leemer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leemer is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dutko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leemer keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Dutko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Leemer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dutko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leemer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dutko thows a leg kick but Leemer checks it
and Leemer counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Dutko misses its intended target.
Dutko just misses with a punch to the body.
Leemer tries to clinch

and Dutko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dutko.
Dutko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bob Dutko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutko distracts Leemer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dutko won't allow Leemer to sweep him here.
Dutko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leemer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dutko distracts Leemer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dutko wants to control from the top but Leemer keeps moving.
Leemer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dutko preventing the sweep.
Dutko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dutko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutko wants to control from the top but Leemer keeps moving.
Leemer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dutko controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leemer keeping full guard, as Dutko tries to pass.
Bob Dutko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Dutko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dutko misses with a wild body shot.
Dutko throws a solid leg kick but Leemer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dutko.
Dutko throws a solid leg kick but Leemer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dutko.
A slow jab from Dutko misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Dutko misses.
Leemer blocks a leg kick.
Leemer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leemer is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dutko feints and as Leemer raises his hands in defense, Dutko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dutko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bobby Leemer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Dutko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dutko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Dutko!