PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Archie Niven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orilio Doomsday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archie Niven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Niven
vs
Doomsday

172 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Archie Niven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orilio Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomsday fails with a takedown attempt.
Niven goes for a double leg but Doomsday avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doomsday continues to drive forward.
Niven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doomsday avoids it really well and circles away.
Doomsday lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doomsday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Doomsday clinches up against the cage.

Doomsday breaks the clinch.

Niven gets tackled into the cage by Doomsday. Doomsday maintains the clinch.
Doomsday pushes off an throws an elbow but Niven leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Niven.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday jumps guard but Niven turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Doomsday has Niven pressed against the cage.
Doomsday can't break the clinch.

Niven breaks the clinch.
Niven stuffs the takedown attempt from Doomsday. Doomsday gets slowly back to his feet.
Archie Niven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orilio Doomsday.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Niven shows good takedown defense.

Niven rushes Doomsday and presses him up against the cage.
Doomsday stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Niven has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Doomsday uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Doomsday gets to his feet. Niven looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Doomsday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Niven avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Niven changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doomsday tries to avoid it but Niven manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doomsday to the ground. Doomsday escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Niven shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doomsday as he avoids it easily.
Doomsday is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Niven with a body shot.
Niven wants to clinch up but Doomsday keeps it at a distance.

Doomsday gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Niven looking to slow down the pace here.
Doomsday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niven fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday throws a wild body kick that Niven sees coming a mile off.
Niven shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doomsday dives in and grabs Niven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Niven pushes down on Doomsday's head and hops out.

Doomsday moves into range and clinches up with Niven.
Niven pushes off an throws an elbow but Doomsday leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Niven tries to pull guard but Doomsday won't allow it.
Niven swings wildly with an uppercut but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.

Niven successfully pulls guard.
Niven is breathing heavily.
Niven is trying to keep Doomsday in close.
Doomsday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Niven is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday throws a big elbow that misses.
Doomsday slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Doomsday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doomsday is stalling in the full guard.
Doomsday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Doomsday drops back looking for a leg! Niven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Niven manages to kick Doomsday off! Doomsday jumps back into Niven's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orilio Doomsday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Doomsday fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Niven sprawls well initially but Doomsday persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Doomsday seems to be working for a kimura but Niven defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niven wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niven is looking to improve his position.
Doomsday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doomsday.
Niven is looking to improve his position.

Niven pushes Doomsday off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doomsday is defended easily by Niven.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niven tries to counter by clinching up but Doomsday breaks away and moves out of range.
Niven shoots for a double leg takedown but Doomsday sprawls well. He's pushed Niven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Doomsday steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Niven.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Niven defends well and Doomsday ends up having to push Niven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Archie Niven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orilio Doomsday.
Niven tries to clinch there but Doomsday circles away.

Doomsday has managed to clinch.
Doomsday avoiding damage as Niven throws knees to the body.
Doomsday jumps guard but Niven turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niven wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doomsday has had enough of the clinch but Niven keeps him there for the moment.
Doomsday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niven fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Doomsday closes the distance and clinches.
Niven tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niven fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niven utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Niven trying to stall but Doomsday improves his position.
Niven tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doomsday just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Doomsday's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Niven has Doomsday pressed against the cage, preventing Doomsday from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Niven trying to control the position but instead, Doomsday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niven into the cage.
Doomsday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niven's efforts to push away.
Doomsday effectively controlling the action here.
Niven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doomsday looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doomsday takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doomsday is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Niven tries to throw a body punch but Doomsday avoids it by throwing Niven back against the cage.
Niven looking to slow down the pace here.
Niven stalling in the clinch but Doomsday improves position.
Niven looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doomsday goes for a takedown attempt but Niven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Doomsday throws a sloppy head kick
and Niven counters with a three punch combo that has Doomsday backing up. Doomsday nods at Niven to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doomsday is defended easily by Niven.
Niven throwing a counter right hand but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Niven dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Niven moves to clinch but Doomsday breaks away
and Doomsday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niven closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doomsday circles away.
Doomsday pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doomsday dives in and grabs Niven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Niven pushes down on Doomsday's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doomsday is defended easily by Niven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niven lands with a slapping head kick.

Doomsday takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday avoiding damage.
Niven prevents Doomsday from breaking the clinch.
Niven tries to stall but Doomsday uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niven - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Doomsday wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doomsday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niven has him pressed against the cage.
Doomsday has had enough of the clinch but Niven keeps him there for the moment.
Doomsday can't get the takedown.
Archie Niven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orilio Doomsday.
Niven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doomsday's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Doomsday fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doomsday.
Doomsday gets underhooks to prevent Niven's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doomsday wants to get back to striking at distance but Niven won't allow it.
Doomsday goes for a takedown attempt but Niven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Doomsday tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Niven is able to avoid easily.
Niven feinted with a counter takedown.

Doomsday drives through and clinches with Niven against the cage.
Niven is trying to stall.
Niven pressing his opponent against the cage.
Niven tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doomsday just stands there and leans against the cage.
Niven trying to control the position but instead, Doomsday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niven into the cage.
Orilio Doomsday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doomsday avoiding damage as Niven throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niven is trying to force a seperation but Doomsday has the dominant position.
Doomsday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niven avoids it.
Niven taking a breather.
Niven looking to slow down the pace here.
Niven seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Doomsday is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Doomsday wants to get back to striking at distance but Niven won't allow it.

Niven jumps into guard, dragging Doomsday to the mat.
Doomsday looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doomsday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Niven looking to control.
Niven wants to sweep but no luck.
Niven can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doomsday controls the pace.

Doomsday stands up from Niven's guard - Doomsday perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niven checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Niven is looking to clinch.

Niven has closed the distance and engaged Doomsday in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orilio Doomsday.
I think Doomsday 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Orilio Doomsday!