PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Grover Dowiyogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowiyogo comes into the arena with another life - kano blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dowiyogo
vs
Graves

178 cm
34
212 lbs
28 - 14 - 1

190 cm
37
211 lbs
31 - 23 - 0

World class MT
Cardio machine

World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grover Dowiyogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Graves!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dowiyogo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dowiyogo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graves avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Graves blocks it with crossed arms.
Dowiyogo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Dowiyogo's head.
Dowiyogo tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
Graves working aggressively here.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
Our sources have told us that Dowiyogo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Graves blocks with his arms.
Graves avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graves avoids it.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
Graves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dowiyogo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dowiyogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves working aggressively here.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dowiyogo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graves avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dowiyogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Graves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses.
Dowiyogo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Graves clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doug Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dowiyogo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Dowiyogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Graves.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but Graves blocks it.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graves is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Dowiyogo is stalling here.
Dowiyogo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Dowiyogo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dowiyogo taking a breather.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Dowiyogo.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dowiyogo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Graves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Graves working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Dowiyogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Dowiyogo.
Graves managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Graves clinches up against the ropes.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Graves is blocking nicely.
Dowiyogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
Dowiyogo lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Doug Graves has been cut.
Dowiyogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Graves working aggressively here.
Dowiyogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo crunches a lovely knee into Graves's ribcage.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Graves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Graves blocks with his arms.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but Graves blocks it.
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dowiyogo throws an elbow but misses.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graves is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dowiyogo.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Graves is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowiyogo is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dowiyogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves pushes Dowiyogo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Dowiyogo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Dowiyogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Graves is blocking nicely.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dowiyogo misses with a body punch.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Dowiyogo takes a shot to the head.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Doug Graves just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Doug Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Graves rushes Dowiyogo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves pushes Dowiyogo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dowiyogo.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graves avoids it.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
Graves blocks a body shot from Dowiyogo.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves working aggressively here.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves being controlled against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Dowiyogo scores with a hook to the body.
Graves is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Graves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graves misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo is trying to stall.
Graves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Graves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Graves lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Graves working aggressively here.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Graves dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Doug Graves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dowiyogo misses with a head kick.
Doug Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Dowiyogo tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee to the head.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graves is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but Graves blocks it.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graves is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graves is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Graves is blocking nicely.
Graves avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but Graves blocks it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graves avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Graves blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dowiyogo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Dowiyogo.
Grover Dowiyogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graves avoids it.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grover Dowiyogo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Graves!
Doug Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.