PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mclovin
vs
Dama

167 cm
31
145 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

157 cm
38
156 lbs
37 - 20 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Mclovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dama takes a swing at Mclovin's ribcage but misses.
Dama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mclovin.
Dama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mclovin moves away.
Mclovin misses with a takedown attempt - Dama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mclovin takes one on the button.
Dama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mclovin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice jab there from Dama.
Mclovin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dama looks to throw the jab but Mclovin is out of range.
Mclovin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mclovin's calf.
Dama throws a body punch but Mclovin moves out of range.
Dama connects with a body shot that sends Mclovin's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mclovin's waist but Mclovin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dama off to one side.
Jab, jab by Mclovin - just one landing.
Dama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mclovin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama.
Mclovin thuds his right hand into Dama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mclovin.
Mclovin throws a body punch but Dama moves out of range.
Dama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mclovin.
Mclovin feinted with a counter takedown.

Mclovin gets a clinch.
Dama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mclovin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dama checks a leg kick.
John Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dama throws a right hand that Mclovin ducks under and follows up with a left that Mclovin also avoids with ease.
Dama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dama looks to score with a jab to the body but Mclovin is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama staying out of range there.
Mclovin looks for a takedown but Dama sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mclovin throws a leg kick but Dama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mclovin with a body shot.
Dama misses with a low kick.
Mclovin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dama.
Mclovin looks to throw the jab but Dama is out of range.
Dama misses the jab.
Dama misses the shot to the body.
Dama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mclovin rather than just go for the knockout.
Dama checks a low kick from Mclovin.
Good standup being displayed there by Mclovin as he connects with a hook.
Dama misses the shot to the body.
Mclovin ducks under a wild hook from Dama.
Mclovin cracks Dama with a right hand to the side of the head.

Mclovin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dama's guard.

Dama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin trying to control but Dama is working from the bottom.
Mclovin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dama is retaining full guard.
Dama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dama pulls Mclovin in close to prevent any damage.
Mclovin trying to control but Dama is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Dama looking for a guillotine here but Mclovin defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mclovin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dama being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Mclovin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mclovin.
Mclovin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dama on the side of the head.
Mclovin moves out of range as Dama throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Mclovin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mclovin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mclovin throws out the jab.
Dama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mclovin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dama counters with a good low kick that Mclovin was not able to check.
Mclovin slips a jab from Dama.
Dama swinging wildly here.
Mclovin misses with a wild combination.
Mclovin lands a nice shot that snaps Dama's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Dama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mclovin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dama scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Mclovin misses.
Genki Dama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mclovin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dama lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mclovin throws a counter high kick but Dama was just alert enough to avoid it.
A combination from Dama does no damage.
Dama digs a good hook to Mclovin's body.
Mclovin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mclovin lands with a good body shot.
Mclovin walks into a stiff left hand from Dama.
Mclovin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dama under the eye.
Mclovin is looking to clinch but Dama is avoiding it.
Dama goes for a double leg but Mclovin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mclovin continues to drive forward.
Mclovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Dama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mclovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dama.
Mclovin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dama.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dama but Dama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin tries to clinch but Dama is having none of it.
Mclovin thuds his right hand into Dama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mclovin.
Mclovin dives in for a single leg takedown but Dama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mclovin cracks Dama with a good jab.
Mclovin with a jab.
Dama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mclovin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mclovin misses with a hook. Dama ducked under it nicely.
Mclovin missing with a left hand there. Dama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mclovin lunges at Dama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dama's hand.
Dama stuffs the takedown attempt from Mclovin. Mclovin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mclovin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dama lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mclovin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mclovin staying out of range there.
Mclovin tries to clinch but Dama is having none of it.
Dama looks to throw the jab but Mclovin is out of range.
Dama lands with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Dama.
Mclovin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dama misses the jab.
Dama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mclovin tests Dama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dama looks to throw a body kick
and Mclovin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dama throws the left hand but Mclovin avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dama. That's going to slow Mclovin down.
A punch lands to the side of Dama 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dama circles away.
Dama with the counter takedown but Mclovin avoids it easily.
Dama missing with a left hand there. Mclovin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mclovin throws a lazy right hand but Dama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Dama tries to keep at a distance but Mclovin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mclovin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but Dama is controlling him.
Mclovin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Dama breaks from the clinch.
Dama ducks under a wild hook from Mclovin.
And Dama tries to counter it with a takedown but Mclovin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mclovin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mclovin defending well as Dama loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Dama.
Dama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 John Mclovin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mclovin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mclovin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mclovin looks to land a right hand but Dama moved out of range.
Dama throws the left hand but Mclovin avoids the punch easily.
Mclovin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Dama.
Mclovin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dama stuffs the takedown attempt from Mclovin. Mclovin gets slowly back to his feet.
Dama throws a sloppy head kick and Mclovin moves out of range easily.
Mclovin tries to counter with a takedown but Dama is quick to defend against it.
Dama throws a shot from downtown. Mclovin moves away and avoids it.
Dama 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin throws a leg kick but Dama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mclovin lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Mclovin as he connects with a hook.
Mclovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mclovin moves out of range of the body kick from Dama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama misses with an uppercut
letting Mclovin counter with a right hand.
Mclovin misses with a left hand
and Dama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mclovin throws a low kick but Dama moves out of range easily.
Mclovin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dama has time to react.
Mclovin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dama.
Dama scoring well with a low kick there.
Mclovin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dama.
Mclovin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mclovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mclovin.
Dama lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dama.
Mclovin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dama's head backwards.
Dama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mclovin pinned against the cage. Mclovin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama.
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!
Dama misses with a takedown attempt
and Mclovin counters with a straight right hand.
Dama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mclovin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dama shoots and misses
and Mclovin counters with a nice uppercut.
Dama misses the shot to the body.
Dama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mclovin.
Dama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mclovin.
Dama takes a swing at Mclovin's ribcage but misses.
Dama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dama throws a poor cross that misses
and Mclovin counters with a nice uppercut.
Mclovin 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Mclovin. That snapped Dama's head back.
Dama avoids the body shot from Mclovin.
Mclovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Mclovin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mclovin.
Dama misses with a looping right.
A jab from Mclovin does it's job there.
Mclovin slips under a jab from Dama.
Mclovin throwing a counter right hand but Dama manages to avoid it.
That kick from Dama tenderised Mclovin's leg. Mclovin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mclovin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dama's hands.
Dama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mclovin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mclovin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mclovin looks to land a left hand but Dama moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mclovin to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama throws a big shot that misses.
Mclovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Mclovin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mclovin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Genki Dama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mclovin dips to his left and cracks Dama with an uppercut!
Mclovin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mclovin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mclovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Mclovin moves into range and clinches up with Dama.
Mclovin tries to circle away but Dama has him pinned against the cage.
Mclovin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Mclovin successfully pulls guard.
Dama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mclovin trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclovin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Mclovin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mclovin 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Mclovin!