PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cap Bottle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Dedic (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.

Bottle
vs
Dedic

180 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

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 The Island, Cap Bottle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Denis Dedic!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dedic dives in and grabs Bottle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bottle pushes down on Dedic's head and hops out.
Dedic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dedic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bottle blocks a head kick by Dedic.

Bottle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dedic's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dedic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bottle is one step ahead there.
Bottle tries to stand but Dedic is controlling from the bottom.
Bottle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dedic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dedic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Cap Bottle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bottle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dedic as he jumps to the side.
Bottle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dedic misses with a takedown attempt - Bottle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Bottle has managed to clinch.
Bottle has Dedic pressed against the cage.
Dedic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Bottle has picked Dedic up - he's going for a ride! Bottle dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dedic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bottle is working away from the top position though.
Dedic is trying to get back to full guard.
Bottle trying to mount his opponent but Dedic defends it.
Dedic is looking to control Bottle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dedic avoid being mounted?
Dedic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dedic is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dedic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bottle is working away from the top position though.
Dedic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bottle trying to control from half guard but Dedic is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dedic with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bottle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cap Bottle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Dedic.
Bottle stalling against the cage.

Bottle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dedic can't fight it off and eventually Bottle manages to take the fight to the floor. Dedic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bottle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bottle passes into half guard.
Bottle wants to pass the guard but Dedic is defending well.
Dedic has his hands clasped together around Bottle's back. He's all about the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dedic trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cap Bottle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dedic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bottle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dedic somewhat.
Dedic shoots in but Bottle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bottle misses with a head kick.
Bottle swats away the attempt to clinch by Dedic.
Dedic connects with a body shot that sends Bottle's belly button to the back.

Bottle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bottle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dedic is proving hard to escape from.
Bottle landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottle won't allow Dedic to get back to his feet.
Bottle wants to get up but he can't break Dedic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bottle trying to control but Dedic is working from the bottom.

Bottle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dedic dives on top into guard.

Bottle is looking for a triangle but Dedic pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bottle wants to get back to his feet but Dedic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dedic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bottle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dedic.
Bottle is trying to stand up here but Dedic is controlling him well.
Dedic thows a huge punch but Bottle dodges it nicely.

Dedic is working for a submission of some sort.
Dedic stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dedic trying to control from half guard but Bottle is working away.
Dedic prevents Bottle from improving his position.
Dedic with the ground and pound but Bottle uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bottle is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dedic stands up and waves to Bottle to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dedic tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bottle counters with a takedown into side control.
Dedic misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bottle wants to stand but Dedic has his arm trapped.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dedic is looking for a sweep.
Cap Bottle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bottle trying to control the position but Dedic is working away.
Dedic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bottle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dedic defending against the ground and pound.
Dedic is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cap Bottle dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dedic is looking to clinch.
Dedic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bottle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bottle goes for a double leg but Dedic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dedic continues to drive forward.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bottle avoiding damage.
Bottle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dedic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bottle is trying to pull guard but Dedic has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cap Bottle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bottle gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Dedic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dedic has control of Bottle's left arm, preventing Bottle from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dedic keeping moving, preventing Bottle from controlling successfully.
Bottle postures up.

Bottle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dedic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bottle has managed to get both his arms back between Dedic's legs - danger averted.
Dedic throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dedic is pulling down on Bottle's head to control his posture.
Bottle won't allow Dedic to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Bottle has gone for a leg lock! Dedic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bottle's guard.
Dedic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dedic stopping the sweep attempt from Bottle.
Dedic won't allow Bottle to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dedic stopping the sweep attempt from Bottle.
Bottle looking to control but Dedic passes into half guard.
Bottle is trying to maintain the position but Dedic is very close to passing his half guard.
Bottle wants to improve his position but Dedic is controlling well.
Bottle trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dedic trying to control the pace.

Cap Bottle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dedic shoots in for a takedown but Bottle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Dedic clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Dedic.
I think Bottle 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Cap Bottle!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Cap Bottle!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Cap Bottle!

Cap Bottle wins by unanimous decision!