PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kiely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzoko Dzoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiely kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mouth For War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kiely
vs
Dzoker

195 cm
32
265 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

190 cm
33
347 lbs
15 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Kiely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dzoko Dzoker!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzoker misses with a takedown
and Kiely counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dzoker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiely swivels and escapes.
Dzoker fails with the takedown
and Kiely counters with a nice body shot.
Eddie Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzoko Dzoker.
Dzoker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kiely sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Kiely does no damage.
Kiely scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kiely misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dzoker takes one to the chin there.
Dzoker tries for a takedown but Kiely sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dzoker looks winded!
Dzoker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzoker moves forwards but Kiely connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiely catches Dzoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dzoker dodges the punch combination from Kiely.
Dzoker tries to move into range but Kiely moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely digs a good hook to Dzoker's body.
Kiely fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dzoker tries for a takedown but Kiely sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dzoker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dzoker.
Dzoker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kiely scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dzoker takes one to the chin there.
Kiely shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dzoker eats them both and turns towards Kiely to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Kiely. Those never looked like landing.
Kiely scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzoker darts in looking for a takedown but Kiely gets double underhooks and turns Dzoker into the cage.
Kiely scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown but Kiely shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Kiely was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kiely goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kiely goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kiely throws a right hand that Dzoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Dzoker also avoids with ease.
Kiely bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kiely misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dzoko Dzoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzoker shoots in but Kiely avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kiely fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dzoker on the side of the head.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiely as he avoids it easily.
Kiely getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiely, as that shot connected.
A cross from Kiely lands.
Dzoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kiely connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dzoker scrambles back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kiely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kiely counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiely moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dzoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kiely to score with a decent uppercut.
Dzoker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kiely plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dzoker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kiely scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dzoker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dzoker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiely displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dzoker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kiely lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker has a takedown stuffed.
Eddie Kiely is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Kiely finds it's target.
Dzoker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kiely is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dzoker ducks right into an uppercut from Kiely.
Dzoker is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kiely is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dzoker.
Kiely throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown but Kiely shows good takedown defense.
Kiely with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiely moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Kiely scores with a four punch combination!
Kiely scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dzoker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kiely as he jumps to the side.
Kiely looks to land a combination. Dzoker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Kiely dominated that round.
That's time! Kiely's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dzoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kiely connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dzoker scrambles back to his feet.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiely as he avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Kiely.
Dzoker shoots for a takedown but Kiely saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kiely fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiely tries to bum rush Dzoker with a series of wild strikes but Dzoker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiely bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dzoker's head.
Dzoker dives in and grabs Kiely's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kiely pushes down on Dzoker's head and hops out.
Eddie Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzoko Dzoker.
Kiely scores with a nice strike.
Dzoker slips a jab and a cross from Kiely.
A little jabbing left from Dzoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiely scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiely lands with an uppercut that bounces Dzoker off the cage and back into range.
Dzoker has his takedown stuffed
and Kiely counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiely connects with the punch.
Dzoker is breathing heavily.
Kiely throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dzoker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiely circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kiely.
Kiely lands with a straight right. Dzoker didn't see that one coming.
Kiely lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kiely!
Kiely lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dzoker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kiely.
Kiely scores with the left hand. Dzoker knows he should have avoided that one.
Kiely closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Eddie Kiely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiely bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dzoker's head backwards.
Kiely throws a right and a left that Dzoker avoids nicely.
Kiely goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dzoker misses with a takedown attempt - Kiely sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kiely throws a right and a left that Dzoker avoids nicely.
Dzoker has his takedown stuffed
and Kiely counters with a straight right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dzoker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kiely has got the better of the exchanges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kiely there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dzoker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dzoker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kiely cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiely scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kiely throws a good cross that connects.
Kiely is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzoker can do to turn this around?
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown but Kiely shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dzoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kiely misses with a two punch combination.
Kiely's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kiely duly obliges.
Kiely scores with a jab to the head.
Kiely rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dzoker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiely lands a two punch combo.
Kiely throws a right hand that Dzoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Dzoker also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiely but Kiely pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kiely here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kiely throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dzoker's head.
Kiely lands with a right hand.
Dzoker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kiely counters with a three punch combo that has Dzoker backing up. Dzoker nods at Kiely to acknowledge the strikes.
Dzoker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kiely connects with a single shot there.
Kiely throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kiely lands a head shot.
Kiely lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzoker shoots and misses
and Kiely counters with a straight right hand.
Dzoker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiely lands a head shot.
Dzoker shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiely fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dzoker on the side of the head.
Dzoker shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiely sprawls well. He's pushed Dzoker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A right-left combo lands from Kiely.
Dzoker takes one to the side of the head.
Dzoker shoots and misses
and Kiely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiely feints a jab promting Dzoker to slip. Kiely then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dzoker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kiely misses with the combination.
Dzoker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kiely pushes Dzoker away with a front kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dzoker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kiely lands a head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kiely!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Kiely dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dzoker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiely circles away.
Dzoker shoots in for a double leg but Kiely sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kiely appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kiely throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiely scores with a nice strike.
Dzoker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kiely scores with a head kick.
Dzoker shoots in for a double leg but Kiely sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eddie Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzoko Dzoker.
Kiely throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kiely dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiely catches Dzoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kiely displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiely closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kiely fails to land with a series of punches.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kiely enables Dzoker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kiely manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dzoker stopping the sweep attempt from Kiely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoker throws a big right hand that misses.
Dzoker wants to control from the top but Kiely keeps moving.
Dzoker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kiely 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.
Dzoker landing with the ground and pound.
Dzoker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kiely keeping moving, preventing Dzoker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dzoker's guard.

Kiely scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kiely scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kiely lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiely.
Kiely chips away with some ground and pound.

Dzoker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dzoker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kiely postures up.
Kiely works over Dzoker with some ground and pound from guard.
Dzoker is trying to control the position but Kiely postures up.
Kiely preventing the sweep.
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiely connects with a couple of short punches.
Dzoker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely cracks Dzoker with a solid left hand.
Kiely with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kiely in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dzoker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dzoker is pulling down on Kiely's head. It's preventing any offense from Kiely, at least for the moment.
Dzoker trying to control the position.
Dzoko Dzoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiely preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Barbell Brigade - $1000 inform us that Dzoker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kiely keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dzoker's head.
Kiely postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kiely stands up over Dzoker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Dzoker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kiely defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiely postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kiely lands a couple of digs.
Kiely is working Dzoker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kiely lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Dzoker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dzoker is pulling down on Kiely's head. It's preventing any offense from Kiely, at least for the moment.
Kiely is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kiely stands and throws Dzoker's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Kiely showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kiely 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Kiely!
Eddie Kiely made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You do not deserve to watch me'.
Dzoko Dzoker spoke after the fight, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.