PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dasarath Dongol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Kray (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.

Dongol
vs
Kray

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dasarath Dongol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Kray!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dongol's guard.
Kray passes Dongol's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Dongol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kray pulls his head out easily.
Kray is taking a breather. Dongol says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Kray decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dongol shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kray sprawls well. Kray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dongol gets slowly back to his feet.
Kray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kray wants it to stay on the feet.
Dongol with a poor takedown

and Kray counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dasarath Dongol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dongol trying to control the position but instead, Kray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dongol into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dongol backwards.
Dongol takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kray avoiding damage.
Kray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dongol blocks it with crossed arms.

Kray pulls guard effortlessly.
Kray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dongol's guard.

Kray stands and steps away. Dongol gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dongol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dongol somewhat.
Dongol is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kray.
Kray misses with a takedown attempt - Dongol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kray slaps away a takedown attempt from Dongol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kray jabs at Dongol's body.
Kray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dongol.

Dongol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kray to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kray slips nicely into half guard.
Kray wants to free his trapped foot but Dongol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dongol is looking for a sweep. Kray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Kray seems content to control.
Dongol wants to control but Kray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dongol misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kray is figuring out what he wants to do next.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Reggie Kray hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dongol fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kray 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Kray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kray moves in looking to clinch but Dongol pushes him off.
Kray leaves Dongol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Dongol closes the distance and pushes Kray back into the cage.
Dongol is looking for a takedown.

Dongol breaks from the clinch.
Dongol tries to clinch but Kray moves out of range.

Kray dives in and scores a takedown into Dongol's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Kray gets to his feet. Dongol looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Kray throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dongol tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kray is in Dongol's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dongol is looking to stand up but Kray isn't so interested in that idea.
Reggie Kray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kray pushing down on Dongol's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kray has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Kray throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Dongol has his hands clasped together but Kray breaks the hold and Dongol is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kray!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reggie Kray!