PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nergal Big Doder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdel Djeble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdel Djeble has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Big Doder
vs
Djeble

166 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nergal Big Doder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abdel Djeble!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Doder misses with a wild combination.
Big Doder misses with a few strikes there.
Big Doder misses with a wild combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Big Doder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djeble has him pressed against the cage.

Djeble manages to break the clinch.
A jab-cross combination lands for Big Doder and sends Djeble crashing to the mat! Big Doder follows him down to the mat - Djeble regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Djeble is rocked!

It looks like Abdel Djeble has been cut.

Big Doder decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Djeble is still on wobbly legs! Can Big Doder finish him?
Big Doder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Djeble goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Big Doder throws a combination that misses
and Djeble counters with a straight right hand.
Djeble seems to have recovered his senses.
Big Doder misses with a double jab

and Djeble counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Djeble.
Big Doder prevents a takedown attempt there.

Djeble breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Big Doder breaks from the clinch.
Big Doder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Djeble counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djeble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Big Doder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Djeble's sensitive parts.

Big Doder tries to keep at a distance but Djeble has taken the fight into the clinch.
Big Doder can't break the clinch.
Djeble keeps control of Big Doder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Big Doder has had enough of the clinch but Djeble keeps him there for the moment.
Djeble content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Big Doder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Big Doder is breathing heavily.

Djeble breaks the clinch.
Big Doder throws a combination that misses

and Djeble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Djeble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Djeble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Djeble closes the distance and clinches.

Djeble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nergal Big Doder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big Doder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Djeble counters with a nice leg kick.
Big Doder misses with a combination
and Djeble counters with a stiff right hand.
Djeble lands a two punch combo.
Djeble misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Djeble closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Big Doder to the mat! Big Doder manages to get full guard.

Big Doder has his feet on Djeble's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Big Doder throws a combination that misses
and Djeble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Djeble 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.
Big Doder wants to get back to his feet but Djeble passes into half guard.

Djeble postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Big Doder to stand up.
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!
Big Doder throws a left and a right that both miss

and Djeble counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Djeble.

Djeble breaks from the clinch.
Big Doder throws a combination that misses

so Djeble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Big Doder wants to stand and escape but Djeble is having none of it.

Djeble gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Djeble has managed to clinch.

Djeble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big Doder throws a combination that misses

and Djeble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Djeble.
Big Doder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Djeble is controlling him.

Djeble gets to his feet. Big Doder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djeble misses with a jab, cross combination.
Djeble looks for the body kick but Big Doder saw that one coming.
Big Doder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Djeble counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Big Doder is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Big Doder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Big Doder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Djeble counters with an outside leg kick.
Big Doder misses with the combination.
Djeble connects with a jab.
Big Doder fails to land with a series of punches.
Big Doder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Djeble lands with a nice combination. Big Doder backs away looking to recover.
Djeble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nergal Big Doder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Djeble misses with a wild combination.
Big Doder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Djeble moves into the clinch.
Djeble can't get the takedown.
Nergal Big Doder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdel Djeble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Big Doder can't break the clinch.
Djeble gets through Big Doder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Djeble breaks the clinch.
Big Doder misses with a two punch combination.

Djeble has taken the fight to the clinch.
Big Doder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Djeble breaks from the clinch.
Djeble dodges the punch combination from Big Doder.
Djeble has a takedown stuffed.
Big Doder throws a left and a right that both miss

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

Big Doder is working an open guard so Djeble takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Big Doder throws a combination that misses

and Djeble counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Djeble stands up and waves to Big Doder to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Big Doder's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Big Doder duly obliges.
Big Doder lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Djeble is looking to slow Big Doder down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Djeble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdel Djeble's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Djeble lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Big Doder misses with a double jab
and Djeble counters with a low kick, right behind Big Doder 's knee.
Big Doder throws a left and a right that both miss

and Djeble counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Big Doder pushes Djeble off looking to stand but Djeble dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Djeble decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Big Doder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Djeble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Djeble fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Big Doder on the side of the head.
Djeble throws a series of punches but Big Doder moves out of range.
Big Doder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Djeble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Djeble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Djeble gets to his feet. Big Doder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Big Doder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Big Doder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Djeble counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Big Doder!
Djeble wants to control the pace but Big Doder is squirming around nicely.
Big Doder is trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djeble tries to control but Big Doder wriggling away.

Djeble stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Big Doder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Djeble counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Big Doder is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Big Doder misses with a combination

and Djeble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Abdel Djeble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Djeble stops Big Doder from getting back to his feet.

Djeble gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Big Doder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Djeble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Big Doder breaks the clinch.
Nergal Big Doder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big Doder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Doder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Djeble.
Big Doder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Djeble counters by moving into the clinch.

Big Doder breaks the clinch.
Big Doder throws a combination that misses
and Djeble counters with a nice leg kick.

Djeble scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djeble stops Big Doder from getting back to his feet.

Djeble escapes and gets back to his feet.
Big Doder misses with a two punch combination.

Djeble pushes Big Doder up against the cage in a clinch.
Big Doder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djeble has him pressed against the cage.
Djeble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big Doder is looking to break free of the clinch but Djeble has double underhooks.
Djeble looking for a takedown.
Big Doder is looking to break free of the clinch but Djeble has double underhooks.
Djeble keeps control of Big Doder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Djeble manages to break the clinch.
Djeble closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Djeble throws a series of punches but Big Doder avoids them all with ease.
Djeble tries to clinch up.
Big Doder misses with a combination

and Djeble counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Big Doder's guard now.
Big Doder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big Doder has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Djeble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Big Doder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Djeble counters with a nice uppercut.
Djeble tries for a takedown but Big Doder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Big Doder moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Big Doder falls off balance throwing a combination

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

Djeble decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Big Doder misses with a double jab

and Djeble counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Big Doder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Big Doder is fighting off a takedown attempt but Djeble is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Big Doder to the mat. Big Doder regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Big Doder pushes Djeble off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Djeble moves out of range as Big Doder throws a body kick.
Djeble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Doder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Djeble counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Djeble clinches.

Big Doder breaks from the clinch.
Big Doder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Djeble counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Big Doder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Djeble counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Djeble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Djeble throws a right hand that Big Doder ducks under and follows up with a left that Big Doder also avoids with ease.
Djeble lands with a slapping head kick.
Big Doder cracks the inside of Djeble's front leg.
Big Doder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Djeble counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Big Doder misses with a combination
and Big Doder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Djeble changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Big Doder tries to avoid it but Djeble manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Big Doder to the ground. Big Doder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nergal Big Doder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdel Djeble.
Big Doder throws a right hand that Djeble ducks under and follows up with a left that Djeble also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Djeble does no damage.
Big Doder works over Djeble's head and body with a nice combination.
Djeble connects with a crisp jab.
Big Doder misses with a double jab
and Djeble counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Djeble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdel Djeble's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Djeble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Big Doder circles away.
Big Doder moves out of range as Djeble strikes.
Djeble looks to land a combination but Big Doder avoids it well.
Big Doder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Djeble counters with a good low kick that Big Doder was not able to check.
Big Doder throws a nice looking combination but Djeble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Djeble blocks the body kick.
Big Doder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Big Doder.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Djeble!

Djeble forces Big Doder back against the cage and clinches.

Big Doder manages to break the clinch.
Big Doder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djeble lands with a straight right. Big Doder didn't see that one coming.
Djeble scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Big Doder misses with a combination

and Djeble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Djeble stops Big Doder from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Big Doder makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Djeble darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Big Doder is trying to stand back up but Djeble is controlling him

Djeble stands up from half guard.
Djeble throws a quick inside leg kick.
Big Doder misses with a double jab

and Djeble counters with a takedown into side control.

Djeble decides to stand up, so the ref orders Big Doder to his feet.
Djeble tries to clinch up but Big Doder circles away and keeps his distance.
Big Doder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Big Doder.
Big Doder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Djeble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Doder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Djeble counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Doder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Djeble counters with a two punch combo.
Big Doder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Djeble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Big Doder's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Big Doder wants to stand and escape but Djeble is having none of it.

Djeble stands up from Big Doder's guard - Djeble perhaps looking for a knockout.
A combination from Djeble does no damage.
Big Doder throws a left and a right that both miss

and Djeble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Big Doder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Big Doder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Big Doder wants to get back to striking at distance but Djeble won't allow it.
Big Doder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Djeble.
Big Doder can't break the clinch.

Djeble breaks from the clinch.
Big Doder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Djeble fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Doder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Djeble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Djeble lands with a nice combination. Big Doder backs away looking to recover.
Djeble fails in his attempt to clinch.
Big Doder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Djeble counters with a straight right hand.
A left and a right from Djeble both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Djeble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Big Doder misses with a double jab
and Djeble counters with a two punch combo.
Big Doder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Djeble counters with a series of strikes. Big Doder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Big Doder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Djeble counters with a series of strikes. Big Doder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Djeble looks to land a combination but Big Doder avoids it well.
Djeble is working the combinations to good effect here.
Big Doder is looking to score with low kicks.
Big Doder misses with a combination
enabling Djeble to counter with a crisp jab.
Djeble misses with a two punch combination.
Big Doder misses with a double jab

and Djeble moves into the clinch.

Djeble manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Big Doder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Djeble.
Nice straight punches there by Djeble. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Djeble.
Big Doder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Doder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A cross from Djeble lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Djeble checks a leg kick.
Djeble's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Djeble duly obliges.
Djeble lands a jab to the head.
Big Doder throws a combination that misses
and Djeble counters with a nice leg kick.
Big Doder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Djeble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Djeble shoots in for a double leg but Big Doder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nergal Big Doder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdel Djeble.
Big Doder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Djeble counters by clinching up.

Djeble breaks from the clinch.
Big Doder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Djeble counters with a three punch combo that has Big Doder backing up. Big Doder nods at Djeble to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Djeble tries to clinch there but Big Doder circles away.
Nergal Big Doder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Doder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Big Doder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Djeble throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Doder.
Big Doder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Djeble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Djeble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Djeble 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Djeble!