PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Red Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Cloud kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cherokee War Dance. The crowd seem to be enjoying James's choice of entrance music: Stand By Me-Florence + The Machine. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Red Cloud
vs
James

196 cm
26
217 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

189 cm
30
217 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne James!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James lands with a right to the head.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Red Cloud is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Red Cloud tightens his grip and picks James up, before dumping him to the ground. James manages to land in guard.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud lands a couple of elbows.
James wants to stand and escape but Red Cloud is having none of it.
Red Cloud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Red Cloud distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Red Cloud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Cloud.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Cloud tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Red Cloud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Red Cloud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Red Cloud has managed to sneak the leg through.
Red Cloud thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Red Cloud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Red Cloud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Red Cloud sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Red Cloud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Red Cloud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Red Cloud thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Red Cloud throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Red Cloud scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Red Cloud thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Cloud.
James tries to kick Red Cloud off but Red Cloud keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Cloud is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Red Cloud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Red Cloud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Red Cloud looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Red Cloud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James taking some punishment here, with Red Cloud in his half guard.
James felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Red Cloud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Red Cloud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Red Cloud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Red Cloud lands with a punch from half guard.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Cloud.
Ground and pound from Red Cloud.
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!
Red Cloud wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Red Cloud dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

James darts in and clinches Red Cloud up against the cage.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Red Cloud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Red Cloud.
Red Cloud is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
Red Cloud tries for a takedown. No joy.
Red Cloud wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Red Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Red Cloud controls the action.

Red Cloud gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, James regains guard.
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Cloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Cloud is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Cloud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
James wants to stand and escape but Red Cloud is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Red Cloud postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
Red Cloud throws a big right hand that misses.
Red Cloud scoring with punches to the head and body.
James wants to stand up but Red Cloud is controlling him.
Red Cloud lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Red Cloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Cloud is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Red Cloud working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Red Cloud connects with a couple of short punches.
Red Cloud postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
Red Cloud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Red Cloud throws a big elbow that misses.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Red Cloud postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud throws a big elbow that misses.
Red Cloud keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Chief Red Cloud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James is breathing heavily.
Red Cloud makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Red Cloud lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Red Cloud lands a couple of digs.
Red Cloud works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Red Cloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
Red Cloud throws a big elbow that misses.
Red Cloud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud landing some decent shots from guard.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Red Cloud is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Red Cloud dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

James has Red Cloud up against the cage in a clinch.
Red Cloud drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.

James has Red Cloud up against the cage in a clinch.
James prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Cloud wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Red Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Red Cloud has picked James up - he's going for a ride! Red Cloud dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ground and pound from Red Cloud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Red Cloud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Red Cloud sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Cloud.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Red Cloud working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud throws a strike but James avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Red Cloud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Red Cloud chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Cloud makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Red Cloud working some strikes from top position.
Red Cloud is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Red Cloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Red Cloud cracks James with a solid left hand.
James wants to stand and escape but Red Cloud is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Red Cloud throws a big right hand that misses.
Red Cloud throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Red Cloud postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Cloud throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

James closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James gets underhooks to prevent Red Cloud's takedown attempt.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James tries a body shot but Red Cloud blocks it.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Red Cloud controls his hands.
Red Cloud blocks a body shot from James.
Red Cloud drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Red Cloud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
Chief Red Cloud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Red Cloud has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Red Cloud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Red Cloud controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Red Cloud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Red Cloud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is pressed up against the cage. Red Cloud has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dwayne James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

James moves into the clinch.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwayne James.
I think Red Cloud has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Red Cloud!
Chief Red Cloud very nearly forgot to thank Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.