PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Icky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niten Dōraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dōraku has chosen Ides Of Light - Jucifer as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Icky
vs
Dōraku

185 cm
25
192 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
28
201 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Icky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niten Dōraku!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Icky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dōraku throws a shot to the body.
We've been told by Icky's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dōraku.
Icky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dōraku has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Icky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Icky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dōraku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ickys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dōraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dōraku throws a head kick that misses.
Icky was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Icky cracks Dōraku with an open hand slap.
Icky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dōraku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dōraku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Icky pinned against the cage. Icky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Icky looks to land a body kick but Dōraku moved away.
Dōraku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Icky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dōraku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dōraku digs a good body shot into Icky's ribs.
Dōraku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dōraku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dōraku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Icky finds it's way round the side to connect with Dōraku's head.
A jab lands there for Dōraku.
Dōraku looks to throw the jab but Icky is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Icky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dōraku scores with a shot to the body.
Icky lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dōraku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Icky.
Dōraku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dōraku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Icky counters with a good low kick that Dōraku was not able to check.
Dōraku with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Icky throws out the jab.
Icky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dōraku.
Dōraku tries to work over Icky's front leg with a kick but Icky checks it.
Dōraku scores with a punch to the head.
A clash of legs there as Icky blocks the low kick.
Dōraku slips a jab from Icky.
Icky misses with an uppercut
and Dōraku counters with a straight right hand.
Icky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dōraku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dōraku misses the jab.
Icky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dōraku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Icky's calf.
Icky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dōraku misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Icky misses
letting Dōraku counter with a right hand.
Icky throws a hook to the side of Dōraku's head but Dōraku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dōraku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dōraku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Icky.
Icky misses with a straight left.
Dōraku tries a head kick but it misses.
Icky throws a leg kick
and Dōraku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Dōraku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dōraku wants to control but Icky is keeping him busy.
Dōraku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dōraku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Icky is looking for a sweep. Dōraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Icky is working hard here to advance position.
Icky is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dōraku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Dōraku.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dōraku throws a strike but Icky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Icky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dōraku stopping the sweep attempt from Icky.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Icky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dōraku is looking to advance position but Icky has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Icky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Niten Dōraku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Icky throws the left hand but Dōraku avoids the punch easily.
Dōraku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Icky throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
Dōraku throws a hook but Icky avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Icky.
Dōraku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dōraku throws a head kick that misses.
Icky lands with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Dōraku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dōraku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Icky tried to score with a low kick but Dōraku checks it.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dōraku.
Dōraku connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dōraku fakes the leg kick and cracks Icky in the body.
Nice defenses there by Dōraku.
Dōraku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Icky throws a lazy right hand but Dōraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Icky works over Dōraku's head and body with a nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Icky. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Icky coming out on top.
Dōraku is looking to land body kicks.
Ricky Icky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dōraku throws a big shot that misses.
Icky connects with a body shot that sends Dōraku's belly button to the back.
Icky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Icky cracks the inside of Dōraku's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Icky misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dōraku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Icky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dōraku. That did some damage!
Icky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Icky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Icky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Icky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dōraku.
Icky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dōraku.
A countering left hand to the body from Dōraku misses.
Dōraku throws a hook but Icky avoids it easily.
It appears Icky was looking to counter with a kick there.
Icky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dōraku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dōraku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Icky doesn't seem bothered though.
Icky misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku throws a leg kick but Icky checks it.
Dōraku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Icky misses with a wild body shot.
Icky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dōraku.
Icky misses with a low kick.
Icky throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
Icky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dōraku misses with a right hand
and Icky counters with a stiff right hand.
Dōraku throws a leg kick but Icky checks it.
Dōraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Icky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dōraku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Icky will feel that in the morning.
Dōraku misses with a hook.
Icky looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dōraku swings widly with a right hand
and Icky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Icky throws out a powerful jab.
Icky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Icky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Icky misses with an uppercut.
Dōraku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Icky lands a leg kick that knocks Dōraku off balance momentarily.
Ricky Icky is winning the standup battle so far.
Dōraku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Icky is fending him off so far but Dōraku persists. Nope, Icky circles away and we're back to standing.
Icky jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ricky Icky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niten Dōraku.
Dōraku avoids the body shot from Icky.
Dōraku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Icky.
Icky throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Icky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dōraku manages to avoid it.
Dōraku blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Icky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku'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. This is the final round!

Icky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Icky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dōraku.
Dōraku scoring well with a low kick there.
Icky misses with a low kick.
And Dōraku tries to counter it with a takedown but Icky pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Icky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dōraku at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Icky.
Dōraku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Icky throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
Nice cross by Icky.
A good leg kick by Icky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dōraku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Icky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Icky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dōraku moves forwards but Icky connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dōraku looks to land a right hand but Icky moved out of range.
Icky half committed to a counter leg kick.
Icky ducks under a wild hook from Dōraku.
Icky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Icky throws a body shot but no joy.
Icky lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Dōraku misses the target.
Dōraku tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Icky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Icky misses with a body punch

and Dōraku counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dōraku.
Icky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Icky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Icky is pressing down on Dōraku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dōraku is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dōraku wants to control but Icky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dōraku has a hand on Icky's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Icky takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Icky controlling the position easily from mount.
Dōraku manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dōraku moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dōraku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Icky is aware though and is defending well.

Dōraku looking for a guillotine here but Icky defends easily.
Dōraku keeping moving, preventing Icky from controlling successfully.
Dōraku is looking to sweep but instead, Icky has passed into half guard.
Well, if Icky is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dōraku tries to roll over but Icky keeps him under control.

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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dōraku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Dōraku looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Icky has picked Dōraku up and slammed him! Dōraku can't keep hold of the triangle and Icky manages to pass to side control!
Icky wants to control but Dōraku is keeping him busy.
Icky gets to mount! Dōraku was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Icky looking to control but Dōraku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dōraku is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Icky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Icky 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Icky!
Ricky Icky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Niten Dōraku stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the fight, Jacob. Congrats on the win. Hopefully a rematch once I improve! '.