PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis deFunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis deFunes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

deFunes
vs
Doom

190 cm
31
204 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

182 cm
27
215 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luis deFunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Doom!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

deFunes moves into the clinch successfully.
Doom takes a shot to the head.
Doom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Doom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but deFunes is defending well.
A short left from Doom.
deFunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
deFunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doom backwards.
Doom tries for a takedown but deFunes manages to get underhooks.
Doom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Doom is trying to trip deFunes. He has hold of a leg but deFunes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Doom persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom looking to pass the guard.
Doom throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
deFunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as deFunes holds on and takes a little breather.
Doom preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes keeping moving, preventing Doom from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doom throws an elbow that misses. deFunes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doom's guard. Nice move by deFunes!
Doom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doom is trying to control the position but deFunes postures up.
deFunes's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
deFunes with a jab.
Doom blocks a jab.
deFunes punishes Doom's body with a nice straight punch.
Doom dives in and grabs deFunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. deFunes pushes down on Doom's head and hops out.
Luis deFunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Doom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by deFunes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
deFunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
deFunes lands a nice looking body shot.
deFunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doom under the eye.
deFunes misses with a shot to the body
and Doom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
deFunes takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
Doom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
deFunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Doom circles away.
deFunes looks to throw the jab but Doom is out of range.
Doom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from deFunes. That one must have hurt.

Doom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. deFunes did well to prevent Doom getting side control.
deFunes wants to improve his position but Doom is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. deFunes defending well though.
deFunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doom is trying to control. deFunes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Doom wants to pass the guard but deFunes is defending well.
Doom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. deFunes defending well though.
Doom is trying to control the action in half guard but deFunes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doom is nestled in close to deFunes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Doom tries to pass the half guard into mount. deFunes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Doom is looking to take a break and control but deFunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
deFunes wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
deFunes wants to control but Doom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Doom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Doom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. deFunes defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Doom is looking for a kimura but deFunes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doom to get the leverage.
deFunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doom.
Doom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doom is pressing down on deFunes's thigh, looking to free his foot. deFunes is holding on for now.
deFunes wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
deFunes is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Doom will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

deFunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
deFunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Doom throws a push kick but deFunes slaps the foot to one side.
deFunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doom's hands.
deFunes slips a jab and a cross from Doom.
Doom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
deFunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doom moves out of range of the strikes.
deFunes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
deFunes takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
deFunes scores with a kick to the midsection.
deFunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
deFunes tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes lands a right hook to the body.
Doom thows a body shot but no joy.
deFunes lands a nice hook to Doom's body. Doom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luis deFunes is winning the standup battle so far.
deFunes thuds a left hand into Doom's body.
deFunes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick from deFunes is predictable there
and Doom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doom throws a solid leg kick but deFunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doom.
deFunes is looking to wear down Doom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
deFunes misses with a wild body shot.
Doom avoids the head kick by deFunes.
deFunes wants to clinch up but Doom keeps it at a distance.
deFunes throws a wild body kick that Doom sees coming a mile off.
Doom misses with a kick to the body
and deFunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!

deFunes gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom throws an elbow that misses.

Doom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
deFunes lands a jab to Doom's midsection.
deFunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
deFunes lands with a nice body kick.
Doom is breathing heavily.
Doom blocks a head kick by deFunes.
deFunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
deFunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doom moves out of range as deFunes throws a body kick.
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but deFunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
deFunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doom moves away.
deFunes tries to clinch up but Doom circles away and keeps his distance.
Doom throws a leg kick
and deFunes counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from deFunes. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luis deFunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
Doom slips a jab from deFunes.
deFunes avoids the head kick by Doom.
deFunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luis deFunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
deFunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
deFunes wants to clinch up but Doom keeps it at a distance.
Doom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent deFunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
deFunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doom works deFunes's body with a nice hook.
deFunes misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but deFunes swivels and escapes.
Doom throws the left hand but deFunes avoids the punch easily.
Doom misses with a body shot.
deFunes tries to clinch but Doom moves out of range.
deFunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Doom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
deFunes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
deFunes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and deFunes duly obliges.
deFunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as deFunes throws out the jab.
deFunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doom.
deFunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis deFunes dominated that second round.
That's time! deFunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Doom scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doom - that will leave a mark!

Doom gets tackled into the cage by deFunes. deFunes maintains the clinch.
Doom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from deFunes.
deFunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doom backwards.
Doom wants to get back to striking at distance but deFunes won't allow it.
Good body shot from deFunes.
Doom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
deFunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doom backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from deFunes.

Doom is rocked!
deFunes lands a body punch.
Doom is still on wobbly legs! Can deFunes finish him?
Doom is trying to break the clinch but deFunes has him pressed against the cage.
Doom seems to have recovered his senses.
Doom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
deFunes misses with a punch to the body.
deFunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doom backwards.
Doom is trying to force a seperation but deFunes has the dominant position.
deFunes prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, deFunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doom prevents a body shot from deFunes.
deFunes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
deFunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
deFunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
deFunes cracks Doom with a nice body shot.
deFunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
deFunes blocks the elbow strike.
deFunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
deFunes lands with a short shot to the head.
deFunes dodges an elbow strike from Doom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for deFunes.
deFunes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doom blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Luis deFunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Doom.
deFunes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
deFunes lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from deFunes.
Doom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from deFunes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doom as deFunes tries to tie him up.
deFunes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from deFunes.
Doom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doom scores with a shoulder strike.
deFunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
deFunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
deFunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
deFunes gets through Doom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
deFunes has Doom pressed against the cage.
deFunes lands a nice uppercut.
deFunes misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by deFunes.
Doom struggles to land a body shot inside as deFunes controls his hands.
deFunes digs a right hand underneath Doom's ribcage. Doom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
deFunes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doom up against the cage.
deFunes gets through Doom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for deFunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doom has had enough of the clinch but deFunes keeps him there for the moment.
Doom is trying to break the clinch but deFunes is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. deFunes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doom goes for a takedown in the clinch but deFunes prevents it.
deFunes is working Doom over against the cage.
deFunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doom's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by deFunes.
deFunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
deFunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
deFunes creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Doom with a big uppercut! Doom tries to clinch up but deFunes pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Doom to the mat! Doom covers up and deFunes unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luis deFunes!
After the fight, Luis deFunes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.