PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony O Rangers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Three Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Rangers comes to the cage accompanied by Hold on to you. Dog has chosen Fallout as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

O Rangers
vs
Dog

195 cm
26
265 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

203 cm
23
267 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony O Rangers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Three Dog!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Rangers throws a right and a left that Dog avoids nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Dog there.
Dog with a nice cross.
Dog lunges at O Rangers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Rangers's hand.

It looks like Tony O Rangers has been cut.
O Rangers with a hook.
Dog misses with a right hand
and O Rangers counters with a straight right hand.
O Rangers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Rangers staying out of range there.
O Rangers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
O Rangers throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Rangers lands with a shot to the body.
O Rangers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Strikers in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Rangers.
Dog thinks about the counter body kick.
Dog slips a straight right by O Rangers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog throws a leg kick
and O Rangers counters with a straight right hand.
Dog walks into a jab.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses O Rangers's front leg but catches the back leg as O Rangers tries to avoid it.
O Rangers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dog at a distance.

O Rangers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
O Rangers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dog!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Rangers is landing with some decent strikes but Dog is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Rangers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
O Rangers throwing strikes but Dog recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Dog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O Rangers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O Rangers's back!
O Rangers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dog's guard. Nice work there by O Rangers.
O Rangers slips nicely into half guard.
O Rangers controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers trying to mount his opponent but Dog defends it.
Dog is in trouble now - O Rangers has advanced to mount!

O Rangers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dog has worked his arm free - good work by Dog!
O Rangers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

O Rangers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dog prevents O Rangers from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Rangers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dog manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dog actively working from the bottom here.
Dog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dog.

Dog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

O Rangers drops back looking for a leg! Dog is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dog manages to kick O Rangers off! O Rangers jumps back into Dog's guard.
O Rangers sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Rangers is aware though and is defending well.
O Rangers pushing down on Dog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Dog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

O Rangers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
O Rangers wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony O Rangers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony O Rangers's cut.
That's time! O Rangers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

O Rangers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dog quickly recovers to half guard.
O Rangers is keen to just control but Dog is a slippery customer.
O Rangers trying to pass the guard but Dog defending well.
Dog wants to improve his position but O Rangers is controlling well.
Dog is refusing to be controlled, as O Rangers sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers content to control rather than advance.

Dog looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Rangers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dog has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Rangers uses his free foot to push down on Dog's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dog.

O Rangers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dog is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dog and O Rangers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

O Rangers swings around for an armbar but Dog sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into O Rangers's guard.
Dog preventing the sweep.

O Rangers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dog looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to stand and escape but instead O Rangers has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Tony O Rangers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

O Rangers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dog dives on top into guard.

O Rangers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dog throwing strikes but missing.
O Rangers trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.

O Rangers has his foot on Dog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dog works his way back into a safe position though.
O Rangers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Rangers is trying to keep Dog in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog throwing strikes but missing.
Dog wants to pass the guard but O Rangers is keeping the position.

Dog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dog looking to pass the guard.
Dog works a leg free and moves into half guard.
O Rangers gets back to full guard.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Rangers is keeping the position for now.
O Rangers wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dog is now in half guard.
Dog tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Rangers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog prevents O Rangers from improving his position.

Dog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Rangers is just riding it out for now. Dog eventually gives up the hold.
O Rangers trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
O Rangers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog with shots to the head and body - O Rangers looks very uncomfortable down there.
O Rangers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Three Dog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony O Rangers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Rangers tries for a takedown but Dog circles away easily
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dog.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from O Rangers.
Dog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Rangers misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dog connects with a solid leg kick.
O Rangers looks for a takedown but Dog sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony O Rangers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Rangers misses with a takedown attempt - Dog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Rangers tries to move into range but Dog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Rangers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Rangers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony O Rangers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog is looking to slow O Rangers down with leg kicks.
O Rangers shoots in but no luck this time.
Dog lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog takes a swing at O Rangers's ribcage but misses.
O Rangers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Rangers cracks Dog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dog needs to keep his hands up - O Rangers had a free shot at his head there.
O Rangers lands a jab to the nose.
O Rangers scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog looks to land a body kick but O Rangers moved away.
Dog thumps O Rangers with a low kick.
Three Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog throws a hook to the side of O Rangers's head but O Rangers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Rangers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dog there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Rangers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

O Rangers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dog's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.

Dog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Rangers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Rangers stands and throws Dog's legs to the side, diving into side control.
O Rangers tries to advance to mount but Dog denies him.
O Rangers is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dog tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Rangers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dog sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
O Rangers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?

Dog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Rangers pulls his head out easily.
O Rangers tries to pass to full mount but Dog defends it.
O Rangers wants to take a breather but Dog is having none of it.
Dog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O Rangers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O Rangers's back!
O Rangers trying to control the hands but Dog won't let him.

Dog is looking for the choke from the back position but O Rangers is controlling his hands well.
O Rangers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dog's guard. Nice work there by O Rangers.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony O Rangers.
Well O Rangers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony O Rangers!
A victorious Tony O Rangers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.