PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Datsik
vs
Butcher

186 cm
24
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

194 cm
30
183 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Butcher.
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Datsik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Datsik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Datsik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Butcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Datsik.
Butcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butcher is still trying to improve position.
Butcher has hold of Datsik's hands but Datsik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Butcher taking some punishment here, with Datsik in his half guard.
Datsik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Datsik throwing shots but Butcher is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik thows a huge punch but Butcher dodges it nicely.
Butcher tries to get to full guard but Datsik has control of the leg.
Datsik looks to land a strike but Butcher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Datsik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Datsik drops back, looking for a kneebar! Butcher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Butcher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Butcher!

Butcher tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Butcher stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher misses with a hook
and Datsik counters with a stiff right hand.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butcher tries to land a front kick but Datsik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dan Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Butcher.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Datsik connects with a body shot.
Butcher throws a series of punches but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Butcher is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Datsik! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Datsik!
A relieved looking Dante Datsik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.