PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BarDagul Bayagrakol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neville Dando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bayagrakol
vs
Dando

225 cm
27
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

196 cm
24
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BarDagul Bayagrakol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Neville Dando!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayagrakol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dando.
Dando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Dando shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bayagrakol is trying to defend but Dando finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dando looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dando looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bayagrakol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bayagrakol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dando with the ground and pound but Bayagrakol uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dando in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bayagrakol trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dando slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dando wants to pass the guard but Bayagrakol is keeping the position.
Dando is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bayagrakol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dando loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bayagrakol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dando controlling from the top position.
Bayagrakol throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dando tries to free his leg and advance position but Bayagrakol is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol is striking but Dando is not phased and passes to half guard.
Bayagrakol flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dando is trying to control the action in half guard but Bayagrakol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bayagrakol kicks Dando off and gets back to his feet.

Dando darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Dando content to control rather than advance.
Dando is looking to take a break and control but Bayagrakol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dando lands strikes from half guard.
Dando is keen to just control but Bayagrakol is a slippery customer.
Dando throws a strike but Bayagrakol avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dando scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dando chips away with some ground and pound.
Bayagrakol keeping moving, preventing Dando from controlling successfully.

Bayagrakol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dando doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dando manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bayagrakol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dando controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Bayagrakol is looking for a triangle but Dando pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dando working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dando lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dando landing with the ground and pound.
Bayagrakol keeping moving, preventing Dando from controlling successfully.
Dando landing with the ground and pound.
Bayagrakol is trying to hold Dando in close to prevent damage but Dando has managed to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dando is nestled in close to Bayagrakol, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bayagrakol is staying active underneath Dando, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Dando dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bayagrakol doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dando counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bayagrakol!
You can see the frustration on Bayagrakol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dando is chipping away with strikes.
Bayagrakol is not content to let Dando control the position.
Dando scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dando controls the position.
Dando wants to stand but Bayagrakol is controlling his arm.
Bayagrakol is trying to escape the position but Dando is controlling the position.
Bayagrakol is not content to let Dando control the position.
Dando throws an elbow but Bayagrakol slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayagrakol regains half guard.
Bayagrakol wants to get back to his feet.
Bayagrakol is looking to improve his position.

Bayagrakol looking for submissions off his back.
Dando wants to pass to mount but Bayagrakol is defending the position.
Dando is nestled in close to Bayagrakol, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bayagrakol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol wants to control but Dando is keeping busy.
Dando working Bayagrakol over with strikes.
Dando is controlling the pace.
Dando seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bayagrakol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dando stalling.
Bayagrakol is not content to let Dando control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dando connects with a nice short shot to Bayagrakol's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dando content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Neville Dando was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dando wants to land a leg kick but Bayagrakol is out of range.
Neville Dando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dando fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bayagrakol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayagrakol tries for a takedown but Dando circles away easily

and Dando counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dando.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol keeping moving, preventing Dando from controlling successfully.

Bayagrakol has his foot on Dando's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dando works his way back into a safe position though.
Bayagrakol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dando controls the pace.
Dando throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dando content to stall in guard here.
Dando trying to control the position from guard on top but Bayagrakol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Neville Dando has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dando shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bayagrakol sprawls well. Bayagrakol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dando gets slowly back to his feet.
Dando throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bayagrakol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Dando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dando just misses with a punch to the body.
Dando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayagrakol manages to avoid it.
Bayagrakol with a poor takedown

and Dando counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bayagrakol has hold of Dando's hands but Dando slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Bayagrakol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dando missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bayagrakol is refusing to be controlled, as Dando sits in half guard.
Bayagrakol regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dando.
Dando showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dando scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dando stands and throws Bayagrakol's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dando is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dando wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bayagrakol keeps working.
Dando is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bayagrakol tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Neville Dando is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dando controlling the position from side mount.

Bayagrakol throws Dando to one side and escapes!

Dando feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dando working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bayagrakol has his foot on Dando's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dando works his way back into a safe position though.
Dando lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bayagrakol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dando lands a couple of elbows.
Dando lands a couple of elbows.
Bayagrakol trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dando cracks Bayagrakol with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol keeping moving, preventing Dando from controlling successfully.
Dando is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Dando has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Neville Dando wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dando throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bayagrakol's waist but Bayagrakol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dando off to one side.

Bayagrakol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dando to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bayagrakol striking off his back but it's not causing Dando any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol keeping moving, preventing Dando from controlling successfully.
Dando tries to free his leg and advance position but Bayagrakol is retaining full guard.
Dando passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Dando misses with a head shot. Bayagrakol uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BarDagul Bayagrakol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bayagrakol had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dando defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Dando comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dando has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Dando!
Neville Dando thanked the fans post fight for their support.