PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Vadokowich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vadokowich might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Enter Sandman. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Vadokowich
vs
Dogu

180 cm
41
181 lbs
46 - 17 - 0

180 cm
30
180 lbs
24 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Project Mayhem

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vadim Vadokowich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dogu. Vadokowich does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Vadokowich's head coaches at Brown House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dogu connects with a nice looking jab.
Dogu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dogu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vadokowich.
Dogu blocks a jab.
Dogu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dogu defending well as Vadokowich loads up on a big left hand.
And Dogu tries to counter it with a takedown but Vadokowich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vadokowich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dogu with the counter takedown but Vadokowich avoids it easily.
Dogu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dogu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vadokowich connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vadokowich staying out of range there.
Dogu swings for the body but Vadokowich moves out of range.
Dogu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vadokowich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vadokowich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vadokowich misses with a two punch combination.
Vadim Vadokowich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vadokowich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vadokowich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vadokowich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dogu checks a leg kick nicely.
Dogu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Vadokowich.
Dogu shoots in for a takedown but Vadokowich shows good takedown defense.
Vadokowich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Dogu.
Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vadokowich throws a hook but Dogu blocks it.
And Dogu tries to counter it with a takedown but Vadokowich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dogu lands with a right hand.
Dogu throws an overhand right that lands on Vadokowich's shoulder, as Vadokowich tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Vadokowich misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dogu misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Vadokowich misses the target.
Jab, jab by Dogu - just one landing.
Vadokowich scores with the left hand. Dogu knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vadokowich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vadokowich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dogu on the side of the head.
Dogu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dogu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vadokowich.
Dogu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vadokowich defends it well.
Dogu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vadokowich throws a body punch but Dogu moves out of range.
Dogu lands a right hook to the body.
Vadokowich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dogu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vadokowich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vadokowich connects with a solid leg kick.
Dogu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vadokowich on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dogu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vadokowich misses with a double jab.
Vadokowich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dogu.
Dogu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dogu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dogu takes a swing at Vadokowich's ribcage but misses.
Vadokowich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vadokowich digs a good body shot into Dogu's ribs.
Dogu slips under a jab.
Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dogu tries for a takedown but Vadokowich circles away easily
and Vadokowich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dogu blocks a head kick by Vadokowich.
Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Dogu misses the target.
Vadokowich scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dogu slips a jab and a cross from Vadokowich.
Dogu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vadokowich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dogu is out of range and Vadokowich settles back down.
Dogu feints the counter takedown.
Dogu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dogu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vadokowich keeps Dogu at a distance using the push kick.
Dogu moves out of range as Vadokowich strikes.
Vadokowich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Dogu misses the target.
Vadokowich misses with a kick to the body.
Vadim Vadokowich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dogu avoids the head kick by Vadokowich.
Dogu moves out of range as Vadokowich strikes.
Dogu feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Vadokowich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fighters circle momentarily. Vadokowich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dogu ducks right into an uppercut from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dogu.
Vadokowich connects with the punch.
Vadokowich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dogu.
Dogu fails with a takedown attempt.
Vadokowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dogu can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Vadokowich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vadokowich throws a big shot that misses.
Vadokowich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dogu manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Dogu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vadokowich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dogu clobbers Vadokowich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dogu misses with a body shot.

Dogu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vadokowich did well to prevent Dogu getting side control.
Vadokowich is looking for a sweep. Dogu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vadokowich is working hard here to advance position.
Vadokowich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dogu winds up and cracks Vadokowich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dogu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dogu cracks Vadokowich with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dogu working the ground and pound effectively.
Dogu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vadokowich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vadokowich tries to hold on but Dogu pushes him away.
Dogu lands a heavy elbow.
Vadokowich tries to hold on but Dogu postures up.
Dogu looking to control but Vadokowich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vadokowich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vadokowich wants to hold on but Dogu pushes him away.
Dogu lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu with good strikes from the mount here!
Dogu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vadokowich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dogu raining down shots from the mount!

Vadokowich is rocked!
Orkan Dogu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vadokowich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Vadokowich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dogu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vadokowich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vadokowich seems to have got his legs back now.
Dogu lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dogu landing strikes from the mount and Vadokowich is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vadokowich sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vadokowich is looking to improve his position.
Dogu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vadokowich!
Dogu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vadokowich tries to lock up and control but Dogu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dogu prevents Vadokowich from getting the reversal.
Dogu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vadokowich can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vadokowich is desperately trying to improve his position but Dogu has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orkan Dogu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Dogu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dogu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dogu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dogu misses with a takedown attempt
and Vadokowich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dogu ducks under a wild hook from Vadokowich.
Dogu avoids the body shot from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich throws a jab but it's blocked by Dogu.
Dogu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vadokowich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vadokowich ducks under a wild hook from Dogu.
Vadokowich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dogu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich looks to throw the jab but Dogu is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dogu. Vadokowich does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu ducks under a wild hook from Vadokowich.
Dogu misses with an uppercut.
Vadokowich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dogu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vadokowich missing with a left hand there. Dogu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dogu moves away from the strike by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich scores with a shot to the body.
Dogu takes a swing at Vadokowich's ribcage but misses.
Dogu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Dogu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vadokowich!
Dogu wants to control but Vadokowich is keeping him busy.
Dogu working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dogu tries to score with some ground and pound. Vadokowich controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dogu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dogu trying to control the position but Vadokowich is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vadokowich tries to bench press Dogu off him but Dogu keeps the position.
Vadokowich wants to control but Dogu postures up.
Vadokowich is looking to regain half guard here but Dogu keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu trying to control the position but Vadokowich is working away.
Dogu wants to take a breather but Vadokowich manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dogu.
Vadokowich wants to sweep but no luck.
Dogu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vadokowich's head.
Dogu stopping the sweep attempt from Vadokowich.
Dogu is in close to Vadokowich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vadokowich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu wants to sweep but no luck.
Dogu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dogu wants to improve his position but instead Vadokowich has moved into half guard.
Dogu tries to get to full guard but Vadokowich has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Vadokowich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vadokowich 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Vadokowich!
Vadim Vadokowich thanked the fans post fight for their support.