PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Waranggai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Doratukus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waranggai comes to the cage accompanied by Dangdut Koplo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Waranggai
vs
Doratukus

170 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
27
200 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 Tokyo, Tito Waranggai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micheal Doratukus!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waranggai shoots in looking for a takedown but Doratukus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Waranggai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doratukus throws out a counter right but Waranggai avoids it with no problem.
Waranggai really is a fat lump.
Waranggai shoots in but Doratukus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doratukus dodges the punch combination from Waranggai.
Doratukus tries a head kick but it misses.
Waranggai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Waranggai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doratukus throws a wild body kick that Waranggai sees coming a mile off.
Doratukus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doratukus wants to clinch up but Waranggai keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waranggai is defended easily by Doratukus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Waranggai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doratukus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Waranggai.

It looks like Tito Waranggai has been cut.
Waranggai throws a half hearted mid kick.

Doratukus has managed to clinch.

Waranggai pulls guard.
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.

Waranggai has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Doratukus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Doratukus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Waranggai on his heels. He'll look to pass Waranggai's guard now, I'm sure.
Doratukus preventing the sweep.
Waranggai throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Doratukus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Waranggai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doratukus is one step ahead there.
Waranggai working a defensive guard here.
Doratukus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doratukus is looking to work some ground and pound but Waranggai has wrist control.
Waranggai keeping moving, preventing Doratukus from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Waranggai is on top in guard.

Waranggai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doratukus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Waranggai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doratukus's guard.
Doratukus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Waranggai throwing shots but Doratukus is blocking nicely.
Waranggai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Waranggai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Waranggai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Waranggai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doratukus's head.

Waranggai 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doratukus trying to control but Waranggai postures up.

Waranggai 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.
Waranggai not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.

Waranggai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Waranggai gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waranggai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doratukus circles away quickly and effectively.
Tito Waranggai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Waranggai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doratukus!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Waranggai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tito Waranggai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Waranggai shoots in and gets a takedown into Doratukus's guard.
Waranggai throws a big right hand that misses.
Waranggai stopping the sweep attempt from Doratukus.
Waranggai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Waranggai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Waranggai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Waranggai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waranggai is nestled in close to Doratukus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Waranggai throwing shots but Doratukus is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waranggai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Doratukus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Waranggai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doratukus defending well though.

Waranggai is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Doratukus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Doratukus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Waranggai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doratukus's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waranggai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doratukus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doratukus's back!

Waranggai is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Doratukus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waranggai lands a shot to the head.

Waranggai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Waranggai looking to break Doratukus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Doratukus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Waranggai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The referee is taking a good look at Doratukus as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Waranggai!
Waranggai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waranggai keeps control of the position as Doratukus tries to break free.

Doratukus fending off the submission attempt from Waranggai.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Doratukus right now.
Waranggai misses with punches from the back.
Doratukus covering up well and avoiding damage.
Waranggai doesn't have the hooks in and Doratukus manages to turn into his guard.
Waranggai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Waranggai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waranggai throwing shots but Doratukus is blocking nicely.
Doratukus is pressing down on Waranggai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Waranggai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Waranggai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doratukus trying to control the position.
Waranggai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doratukus wants to stand up but Waranggai is controlling him.

Waranggai stands up and waves to Doratukus to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Waranggai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tito Waranggai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Waranggai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Waranggai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Doratukus dodges the ground and pound from Waranggai.
Doratukus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Waranggai scoring with punches and elbows.
Doratukus dodges the ground and pound from Waranggai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waranggai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Doratukus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Waranggai.
Doratukus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waranggai scores with a couple of short elbows.
Doratukus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Waranggai landing strikes.

Waranggai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Waranggai throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Waranggai lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waranggai throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Waranggai are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Waranggai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Doratukus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Waranggai's guard! Nice work there by Doratukus!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doratukus trying to control the position from guard on top but Waranggai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waranggai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doratukus is one step ahead there.
Doratukus trying to control but Waranggai is working from the bottom.
Waranggai looking for a sweep. Not yet Waranggai, not yet.
Doratukus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waranggai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Waranggai throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Doratukus stopping the sweep attempt from Waranggai.
Doratukus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Waranggai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Doratukus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waranggai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doratukus has managed to get both his arms back between Waranggai's legs - danger averted.
Doratukus trying to control the position from guard on top but Waranggai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doratukus stopping the sweep attempt from Waranggai.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice shot by Doratukus.
Doratukus tries to clinch up but Waranggai circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Doratukus.
Waranggai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doratukus sprawls and moves away.
Doratukus lands with a hook. Waranggai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Waranggai walks into a stiff left hand from Doratukus.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waranggai is defended easily by Doratukus.

Waranggai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doratukus did well to prevent Waranggai getting side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doratukus is trying to maintain the position but Waranggai is very close to passing his half guard.
Micheal Doratukus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tito Waranggai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Doratukus actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Waranggai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Waranggai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Waranggai!
Tito Waranggai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.