PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Doo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Rose will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Doo
vs
Rose

150 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

176 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Doo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Rose!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doo tries to clinch but Rose is having none of it.
Doo throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
Rose goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doo tries to clinch up.
Doo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.

Rose gets tackled into the cage by Doo . Doo maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rose as Doo tries to tie him up.
Doo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rose fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Rose moves into range and clinches up with Doo .
Doo is working for takedown but Rose is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Rose to work.
Doo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doo blocks an elbow strike from Rose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rose's defenses.
Doo throws an elbow but it misses.
Rose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doo prevents it.
Doo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rose blocks it with crossed arms.
Doo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Doo to keep the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Doo - that landed with a thud.
Doo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose.
Doo prevents the takedown attempt.
Doo lands an elbow just above Rose 's eye.
Doo tries a knee to the head but Rose blocks it.
Doo tries for a takedown but Rose manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Doo .
Rose working hard to break the clinch.
Doo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose avoids a wild elbow strike from Doo .
Doo controlling the action here for a moment.
Rose wants to take the fight to the mat but Doo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rose looking for a takedown.
Doo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rose avoids it.
Doo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose can't get the takedown.
Rose lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doo misses with a punch to the body.
Doo goes for a takedown attempt but Rose pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Doo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.

Doo clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Doo .
Nice elbow from Doo .

It looks like Robbie Rose has been cut.
Rose blocks the elbow strike.

Doo wants the takedown. Rose is fighting it off but Doo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rose's guard against the cage.

Rose has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Doo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doo walks away with a smile on his face. Rose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doo misses with a body kick.

Doo closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Doo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Rose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doo is looking to clinch.
Rose is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Doo throws a head kick that misses.
John Doo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doo lands with a cross.

Rose has managed to clinch.
Doo tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is trying to pull guard but Doo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doo trying to land knees to the body.
Doo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Rose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose avoiding damage as Doo throws knees to the body.
Doo misses with a punch to the body.
Doo is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose takes an elbow to the forehead.
Doo throws an elbow that misses.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doo pushes off an throws an elbow but Rose leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rose is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
John Doo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Rose.
Rose managing to block the knees to the body from Doo .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doo stalls.
Doo just leaning against Rose, taking a breather.
Doo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doo obliges.
Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rose is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doo blocks an uppercut.
Doo is looking to control Rose's arms but Rose gets an underhook and turns him. Now Doo has his back to the cage.
Doo lands with a light punch inside.
Doo misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Doo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rose's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doo is working for takedown but Rose is calmly controlling the position for now.
Doo tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Doo throws an elbow but misses.
Doo is pressed up against the cage. Rose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doo down to the mat. Doo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Doo has closed the distance and engaged Rose in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Doo .
Rose fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rose jumps guard but Doo stands there with Rose around his waist. Rose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Rose.
A right handed body shot lands from Doo .

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Doo has hold of one of Rose's legs. Rose is fighting the takedown attempt but Doo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Doo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doo is looking to stand up but Rose won't let him.

Rose looking for a guillotine here but Doo defends easily.
Doo is looking to work some ground and pound but Rose has wrist control.

Rose is working an open guard so Doo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doo as he jumps to the side.

Doo pushes Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Doo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Rose's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Doo scores with a nice head shot.

Doo has closed the distance and engaged Rose in a clinch.
Doo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rose jumps guard but Doo stands there with Rose around his waist. Rose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rose prevents a body shot from Doo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose blocks an elbow strike from Doo .
Doo lands an elbow inside.
Doo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Doo prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Doo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Rose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose avoids the elbow strike from Doo , against the cage.
Rose wants a takedown but no success here.
Rose avoids a wild elbow strike from Doo .
Rose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rose managing to block the knees to the body from Doo .
Doo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rose gets underhooks to prevent Doo 's takedown attempt.
Rose is trying to pull guard but Doo has him pressed against the cage.
John Doo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doo missing with knees to the body.
Rose goes for a takedown attempt but Doo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Rose moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doo stalling.
Rose wants a takedown.
Doo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doo can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Doo pushes off an throws an elbow but Rose leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rose blocks an elbow strike from Doo .
Rose is pressed up against the cage. Doo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rose down to the mat. Rose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Doo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Doo clinches.
Doo trying to stall but Rose improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doo is trying to stall.
Maybe Doo would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Doo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doo scores with a hook to the body.
Doo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rose prevents it.
Rose lands a knee to the body.
Rose content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Doo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Doo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Rose jumps guard.

Doo stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rose clinches up with Doo and pushes him back against the cage.
Robbie Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doo gets underhooks to prevent Rose's takedown attempt.
Rose tries to score a body lock takedown but Doo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rose looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Doo .
Doo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doo .
Doo lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doo tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Doo back against the cage.
John Doo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rose blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Doo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doo , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Doo !