PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nango Chekananwangi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Duberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duberry has chosen Ween - Cover it with Gas and Set It On Fire as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chekananwangi
vs
Duberry

190 cm
36
244 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

196 cm
45
265 lbs
38 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Pit Bull Development
RAGS of a RONIN

Sin City Allstars

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 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nango Chekananwangi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Duberry!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duberry throws a big shot that misses.
Chekananwangi misses with a takedown
and Duberry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duberry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekananwangi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekananwangi moves away.
Chekananwangi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duberry sprawls well. Duberry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but Duberry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nango Chekananwangi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chekananwangi blocks the body kick.
Duberry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekananwangi throws a push kick but Duberry slaps the foot to one side.
Duberry throws a lazy uppercut
and Chekananwangi counters with a right hand to the body.
Chekananwangi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duberry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chekananwangi.
Duberry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chekananwangi shoots in looking for a takedown but Duberry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chekananwangi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duberry with the counter takedown but Chekananwangi avoids it easily.
Chekananwangi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duberry tries to avoid it but Chekananwangi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duberry to the ground. Duberry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duberry feints the counter takedown.
Duberry missing with a left hand there. Chekananwangi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duberry throws an overhand right that lands on Chekananwangi's shoulder, as Chekananwangi tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duberry missing with a left hand there. Chekananwangi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nango Chekananwangi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duberry sprawls well. Duberry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet.
Duberry lands a nice shot to the body.
Chekananwangi shoots in for a double leg but Duberry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chekananwangi dives in and grabs Duberry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duberry pushes down on Chekananwangi's head and hops out.
Duberry tests Chekananwangi's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chekananwangi.
Duberry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chekananwangi misses with a hook
and Duberry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chekananwangi shoots in but no luck this time.
Duberry stuffs the takedown attempt from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet.
Chekananwangi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duberry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chekananwangi tries to move into range but Duberry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duberry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been informed that Duberry has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Duberry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekananwangi.
As Duberry tries to get set, Chekananwangi tries to push him back and clinch up but Duberry manages to avoid the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duberry misses with a low kick as Chekananwangi jumps back.
Chekananwangi throws a quick counter head kick but Duberry was just out of range.

Chekananwangi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Duberry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duberry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Duberry in particular looking to stall.
Chekananwangi regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fidel Duberry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Duberry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Chekananwangi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chekananwangi is looking to take a break and control but Duberry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chekananwangi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekananwangi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duberry keeps working.
Chekananwangi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Duberry some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chekananwangi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chekananwangi is putting a hurting on Duberry here, landing some big shots from side control.
Duberry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chekananwangi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nango Chekananwangi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duberry gets full guard.
Chekananwangi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chekananwangi postures up and lands a big shot to Duberry's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chekananwangi postures up.
Duberry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chekananwangi manages to get himself to full guard.

Duberry tries to stand but Chekananwangi is controlling from the bottom.
Chekananwangi is looking to sweep but instead, Duberry has passed into half guard.
Chekananwangi is looking for a sweep. Duberry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chekananwangi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi tries to kick Duberry off but Duberry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Duberry gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Duberry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chekananwangi.
Duberry lands an overhand right.
Chekananwangi shoots in but no luck this time.
Duberry with the counter takedown but Chekananwangi avoids it easily.
Chekananwangi with a poor takedown
and Duberry counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nango Chekananwangi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chekananwangi shoots in but Duberry avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duberry misses with a head kick.
Chekananwangi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chekananwangi walks into a jab.
Duberry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but Duberry shows good takedown defense.
Chekananwangi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chekananwangi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duberry.
Chekananwangi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chekananwangi shoots in for a double leg but Duberry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chekananwangi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duberry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fidel Duberry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Duberry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekananwangi manages to avoid it.
Duberry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekananwangi misses with a takedown attempt - Duberry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chekananwangi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chekananwangi ducks under a wild hook from Duberry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duberry stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nango Chekananwangi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duberry stuffs the takedown attempt from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi gets slowly back to his feet.
Duberry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duberry throws a big shot that misses.
Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but Duberry shows good takedown defense.
Duberry misses with an uppercut.
Chekananwangi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duberry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chekananwangi somewhat.
Chekananwangi tries for a takedown but Duberry circles away easily

and Duberry counters by moving into the clinch.
Duberry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duberry misses with the head strike.
Nango Chekananwangi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fidel Duberry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekananwangi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duberry after a bit of a struggle.
Chekananwangi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duberry tries to work over Chekananwangi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duberry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekananwangi is looking to control Duberry's arms but Duberry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chekananwangi has his back to the cage.
Duberry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chekananwangi backwards.

Duberry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duberry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chekananwangi defending well as Duberry loads up on a big left hand.
Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duberry as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duberry throws a combination. Chekananwangi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duberry swats away the attempt to clinch by Chekananwangi.
Duberry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chekananwangi defends it well.
Chekananwangi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chekananwangi has a takedown stuffed.
Chekananwangi shoots in looking for a takedown but Duberry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chekananwangi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chekananwangi tries for a takedown but Duberry circles away easily
and Duberry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chekananwangi feinted with a counter takedown.
Chekananwangi dives in for a single leg takedown but Duberry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duberry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duberry keeps Chekananwangi at a distance using the push kick.
Duberry wants to land a leg kick but Chekananwangi is out of range.
Chekananwangi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chekananwangi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duberry's waist but Duberry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chekananwangi off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chekananwangi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duberry.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chekananwangi.
Duberry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Duberry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duberry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Duberry!
After the big win, Fidel Duberry made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.