PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tournament Winner (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!

Datsik
vs
Winner

178 cm
23
162 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
24
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tournament Winner!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Winner if he has to take too many more of those.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Datsik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winner swings widly with a right hand
letting Datsik counter with a right hand.
Winner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Winner throws a big shot that misses.

Winner drives through and clinches with Datsik against the cage.
Winner takes a shot to the head.
Winner throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Datsik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Datsik is leaning against Winner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik pushes Winner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winner can't find room to land a body shot as Datsik controls the action.
Nice body punch from Datsik - that landed with a thud.
Winner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik stalling in the clinch.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Winner.
Datsik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winner is trying to maintain a safe position but Datsik gets an underhook and turns Winner into the cage.
Winner prevents a body shot from Datsik.
Winner struggles to land a body shot inside as Datsik controls his hands.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Datsik.
A short right from Winner.
Winner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Winner.
Winner is pushing Datsik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Datsik scores with a hook to the body.
Datsik is trying to stall.
Datsik struggles to land a body shot inside as Winner controls his hands.
Winner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik just leaning against Winner, taking a breather.
Datsik misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Winner fails to land.
Winner prevents a body shot from Datsik.
Datsik lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Winner is looking to control Datsik's arms but Datsik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Winner has his back to the cage.
Winner blocks a body shot from Datsik.
Winner can't find room to land a body shot as Datsik controls the action.
Datsik working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik lands with a left to the head.
Winner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winner tries a body shot but Datsik blocks it.
Datsik misses with a body punch.
Winner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winner misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Winner lands a right hand.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Winner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Datsik cracks Winner with a nice body shot.
Winner misses with some punches.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Winner working aggressively here.
Winner stalling in the clinch but Datsik improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winner.
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Datsik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Winner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner struggles to land a body shot inside as Datsik controls his hands.
Winner digs a right hand underneath Datsik's ribcage. Datsik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winner lands a shot to the body.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winner throws a head punch that misses.
Datsik tries to work over Winner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik lands a right hand.
Datsik trying to control the position but instead, Winner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Datsik into the cage.
Datsik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Datsik misses with a body punch.
Winner throws a head punch that misses.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Winner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick by Datsik misses
and Datsik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winner throws a body shot but no joy.
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Winner.
Winner looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Winner loads up on a big right hand but Datsik slips the punch.
Datsik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winner.
A little jabbing left from Winner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Datsik looks to score with a jab to the body but Winner is just out of range.
Winner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Datsik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Winner moves into range and clinches up with Datsik.
Datsik lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Winner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Datsik tries to work over Winner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winner struggles to land a body shot inside as Datsik controls his hands.
Winner throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Datsik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Datsik - that landed with a thud.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Winner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Winner - that landed with a thud.
Winner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winner can't find room to land a body shot as Datsik controls the action.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
A short right from Winner.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Winner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Datsik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Winner's head.
Duke Datsik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Datsik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Winner digs a right hand underneath Datsik's ribcage. Datsik let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Winner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Winner.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
Winner stalling in the clinch but Datsik improves position.
Datsik misses with a body punch.
Datsik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Datsik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winner.
Winner swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winner letting Datsik take a breather here.
Datsik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winner is working Datsik over against the cage.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
Winner misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tries to work over Winner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Datsik.
A short left from Winner.
Datsik digs a right hand into Winner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winner's gas tank.
Winner misses with a punch to the body.
Winner misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Datsik tries to work over Winner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Datsik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
Winner lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Datsik.
Datsik misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Datsik misses with a body punch.
Winner taking a breather.
Winner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Datsik looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winner's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Winner.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
Datsik lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winner.
Winner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winner blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Datsik.
Datsik being controlled against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Datsik.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winner throws a head punch that misses.
Winner prevents a body shot from Datsik.
Winner has Datsik pressed against the cage.
Datsik tries to throw a body punch but Winner avoids it by throwing Datsik back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Duke Datsik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Winner blocks a head kick by Datsik.
Winner lands a really nice looking cross but Datsik seems unphased.
Datsik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik slips a straight right by Winner.
Tournament Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner scores with a nice right hand.
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch but Datsik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Datsik is looking to counter punch.
Datsik throws a body shot but no joy.
Winner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Winner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Datsik.
Datsik tries to land a front kick but Winner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Winner.
Datsik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Winner blocks the leg kick.
Winner scores with a jab to the body.

Winner moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Datsik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winner misses with some punches.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Winner misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
A short left from Datsik.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winner.
Winner scores with a shot to the side of Datsik's head.
Winner can't find room to land a body shot as Datsik controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winner.
Winner blocks a body shot from Datsik.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Winner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datsik's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Datsik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
A head punch on the inside from Winner fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Winner.
Datsik tries to throw a body punch but Winner avoids it by throwing Datsik back against the cage.
Winner blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Datsik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winner misses with a punch to the body.
Winner looking to stall.
Datsik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Datsik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Datsik takes a shot to the head.
Datsik has Winner pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Winner as Datsik tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Winner tries a body shot but Datsik blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik tries to throw a body punch but Winner avoids it by throwing Datsik back against the cage.
Duke Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Datsik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Datsik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Winner throws a head punch that misses.
Datsik is trying to stall.
Datsik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Winner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Winner misses with a punch to the body.
Winner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tournament Winner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winner misses with a body punch.
Winner lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner misses with a body punch.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Winner.
A left hand lands to the body for Datsik.
Winner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Winner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winner lands with a right to the head.
Datsik trying to stall but Winner improves his position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Winner is looking to control Datsik's arms but Datsik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Winner has his back to the cage.
Datsik struggles to land a body shot inside as Winner controls his hands.
Datsik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Winner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tournament Winner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Datsik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!