PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dzoko Dzoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary The Alpha Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dzoker
vs
The Alpha Wolf

190 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

196 cm
26
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dzoko Dzoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary The Alpha Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Alpha Wolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dzoker.
Dzoker looks for a takedown but The Alpha Wolf sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Dzoker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Alpha Wolf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dzoker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Alpha Wolf defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - The Alpha Wolf scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The Alpha Wolf lands a left and a right that send Dzoker crashing to the mat, dazed. The Alpha Wolf thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

The Alpha Wolf drops Dzoker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dzoker looks back up at him and smiles so The Alpha Wolf waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Dzoker is rocked!

Dzoko Dzoker's cut is getting worse.
The Alpha Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Dzoker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Alpha Wolf looks to land a combination but Dzoker avoids it well.
Dzoker seems to have got his legs back now.

The Alpha Wolf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dzoker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dzoker tries to free his leg and advance position but The Alpha Wolf is retaining full guard.
Dzoker takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoker lands a couple of digs.
The Alpha Wolf keeping full guard, as Dzoker tries to pass.
Dzoker trying to control but The Alpha Wolf is working from the bottom.
Dzoker won't allow The Alpha Wolf to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzoker passes The Alpha Wolf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The Alpha Wolf taking some punishment here, with Dzoker in his half guard.
Dzoker trying to control from The Alpha Wolf's half guard. The Alpha Wolf has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker works over The Alpha Wolf with some ground and pound from guard.
The Alpha Wolf wants to stand up but Dzoker is controlling him.

Dzoker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The Alpha Wolf looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzoker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzoko Dzoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dzoker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dzoker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Dzoker is working for a kimura but The Alpha Wolf is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Alpha Wolf wants to get back to his feet.
Dzoker tries to pass to full mount but The Alpha Wolf defends it.
The Alpha Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dzoker trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzoker wants to control but The Alpha Wolf is keeping him busy.

Dzoker is working for a kimura but The Alpha Wolf is defending it quite comfortably.
Dzoker stops The Alpha Wolf from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzoker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dzoker trying to pass the guard but The Alpha Wolf defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary The Alpha Wolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dzoko Dzoker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dzoker shoots in for a takedown but The Alpha Wolf shows good takedown defense.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dzoker.
The Alpha Wolf tries to clinch but Dzoker is having none of it.
Dzoker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Alpha Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Alpha Wolf leaves Dzoker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Alpha Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dzoker tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Alpha Wolf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dzoker somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzoko Dzoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dzoker shoots in and gets a takedown into The Alpha Wolf's guard.
Dzoker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Alpha Wolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoker stops The Alpha Wolf from standing up.
Dzoker working some strikes from top position.
The Alpha Wolf is trying to control the position but Dzoker postures up.
Dzoker is in close to The Alpha Wolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dzoker is looking to work some ground and pound but The Alpha Wolf has wrist control.
The Alpha Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dzoker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dzoker lands a couple of elbows.
Dzoker is in close to The Alpha Wolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dzoker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker is working The Alpha Wolf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dzoker trying to control but The Alpha Wolf is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dzoker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Alpha Wolf keeping full guard, as Dzoker tries to pass.
Dzoker connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dzoker stays in close to The Alpha Wolf's body and controls the position.

The Alpha Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dzoker throwing strikes from guard but The Alpha Wolf blocks nicely.
Dzoko Dzoker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dzoker trying to control but The Alpha Wolf is working from the bottom.
Dzoker throws a big right hand that misses.
Dzoker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Alpha Wolf's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Alpha Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dzoker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dzoker distracts The Alpha Wolf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dzoker is in close to The Alpha Wolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dzoker throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzoker chips away with some ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dzoker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The Alpha Wolf looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dzoker trying to control the position from guard on top but The Alpha Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dzoker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dzoko Dzoker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dzoko Dzoker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

The Alpha Wolf wants to clinch.
The Alpha Wolf looks for the body kick but Dzoker saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from The Alpha Wolf. Those never looked like landing.
Dzoko Dzoker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzoker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Alpha Wolf throws a head kick but Dzoker moves out of range.

Dzoker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The Alpha Wolf's guard.
Dzoker lands a couple of elbows.
Dzoker throws a big elbow that misses.
Dzoker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dzoker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dzoker lands a couple of elbows.
The Alpha Wolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Dzoker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dzoker landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoker distracts The Alpha Wolf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dzoker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but The Alpha Wolf manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dzoker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dzoker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dzoker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Dzoker there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Dzoker.
Dzoker is pressing down on The Alpha Wolf's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Alpha Wolf is holding on for now.
Dzoker working over The Alpha Wolf with some ground and pound. The Alpha Wolf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dzoker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dzoker is nestled in close to The Alpha Wolf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
The Alpha Wolf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dzoker trying to control but The Alpha Wolf is working from the bottom.
Dzoker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dzoker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dzoker trying to control but The Alpha Wolf is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dzoker pushing down on The Alpha Wolf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Alpha Wolf wants to improve his position but Dzoker is controlling well.

Dzoker is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! The Alpha Wolf is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dzoko Dzoker!
After winning the bout, Dzoko Dzoker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.