PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Chuckhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bane Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuckhaven comes to the cage accompanied by whip it. Bane Dorrance has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chuckhaven
vs
Dorrance

200 cm
24
275 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

196 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Chuckhaven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bane Dorrance!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorrance throws a chopping leg kick but Chuckhaven manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chuckhaven misses with a double jab.
Dorrance connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Dorrance lands.
Dorrance scoring well with a low kick there.
Dorrance's coach down at THC playhouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dorrance's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dorrance finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dorrance uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chuckhaven.
Dorrance shapes to counter with a head kick.
Chuckhaven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chuckhaven lands a jab.

It looks like Bane Dorrance has been cut.
Dorrance throws out a loose jab but Chuckhaven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Chuckhaven. Those never looked like landing.
Dorrance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chuckhaven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dorrance makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chuckhaven really felt that one!
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!
Dorrance throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chuckhaven attempts a counter takedown but Dorrance avoids it well and moves away.
Dorrance looks for the body kick but Chuckhaven saw that one coming.
Dorrance scoring well with a low kick there.
Dorrance on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuckhaven tries to bum rush Dorrance with a series of wild strikes but Dorrance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dorrance fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chuckhaven fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Chuckhaven does no damage.
Dorrance lands an overhand right.
Chuckhaven moves out of range as Dorrance throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Chuckhaven.
Good leg kick by Dorrance there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dorrance lands a glancing blow to the side of Chuckhaven's head.
Chuckhaven misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Chuckhaven misses its intended target.
Dorrance throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Chuckhaven misses.
Dorrance looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dorrance throws a jab but it's blocked by Chuckhaven.
Dorrance throws a leg kick but Chuckhaven moved away.
It looked like Chuckhaven was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuckhaven avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuckhaven swings for the body but Dorrance moves out of range.
Chuckhaven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dorrance sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chuckhaven somewhat.
Dorrance throws an off balance right hand
and Chuckhaven counters with a three punch combo that has Dorrance backing up. Dorrance nods at Chuckhaven to acknowledge the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Dorrance.
Dorrance moves out of range as Chuckhaven strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dorrance on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bane Dorrance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chuckhaven takes one on the button.
Chuckhaven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dorrance throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dorrance scores with a leg kick.
Chuckhaven avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chuckhaven checks a leg kick nicely.
Chuckhaven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Chuckhaven.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuckhaven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dorrance counters with an outside leg kick.
Chuckhaven displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chuckhaven blocks a head kick by Dorrance.
Chuckhaven throws a shot to the body.
Dorrance moves to clinch but Chuckhaven breaks away
and Chuckhaven counters with a left and a right that stings Dorrance.
Dorrance with a jab.
Dorrance lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dorrance fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chuckhaven.
Chuckhaven blocks a head kick by Dorrance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chuckhaven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chuckhaven throws a series of punches but Dorrance moves out of range.
Chuckhaven takes one to the side of the head.
Dorrance misses with a looping right.
Dorrance tried to score with a low kick but Chuckhaven checks it.
Chuckhaven appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dorrance. That's going to slow Chuckhaven down.
No joy there for Chuckhaven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuckhaven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chuckhaven misses with a few strikes there.
Chuckhaven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Dorrance.
Chuckhaven throws the left hand but Dorrance avoids the punch easily.
Chuckhaven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorrance.
It looked like Chuckhaven was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chuckhaven is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dorrance misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Chuckhaven misses.
Dorrance looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chuckhaven throws a series of punches but Dorrance moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chuckhaven throws a hook but Dorrance blocks it.
Dorrance appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dorrance feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chuckhaven's calf.
A good leg kick by Dorrance.
Dorrance dodges the punch combination from Chuckhaven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bane Dorrance will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bane Dorrance's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chuckhaven misses with a few strikes there.
Chuckhaven cracks a nice hook into Dorrance's ribs.
Dorrance connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chuckhaven throws a series of punches but Dorrance moves out of range.
Chuckhaven misses with a two punch combination.
Dorrance lands a front kick.
Chuckhaven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dorrance finds it's way round the side to connect with Chuckhaven's head.
A good leg kick by Dorrance.
Dorrance slips a jab and a cross from Chuckhaven.
A punch combination from Chuckhaven misses.
Bane Dorrance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dorrance avoids the body shot from Chuckhaven.
Dorrance tries to clinch but Chuckhaven moves out of range.
Dorrance bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chuckhaven's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorrance looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Chuckhaven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Dorrance finds it's target.
Dorrance throws a hook but Chuckhaven avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuckhaven lands with a hook. Dorrance tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chuckhaven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chuckhaven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dorrance swivels and escapes.
Dorrance misses with an uppercut. Chuckhaven saw that one coming.
Chuckhaven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dorrance.
Dorrance scores with a hook.
Dorrance scores with a nice body kick.
Paul Chuckhaven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dorrance cracks Chuckhaven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dorrance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dorrance.
Dorrance thuds his right hand into Chuckhaven's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Chuckhaven is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorrance is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Chuckhaven flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Chuckhaven is out cold! Dorrance holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bane Dorrance!
In defeat, Paul Chuckhaven stepped up to the mic, saying 'darn'.