PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Domingo (ranked 3147 p4p, 411 weight class) and Zorba The Dancing Buddha (ranked 3964 p4p, 486 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Dancing Buddha's choice of entrance music: Zorba Time. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Domingo
vs
The Dancing Buddha

188 cm
37
216 lbs
33 - 20 - 0

190 cm
33
209 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Domingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zorba The Dancing Buddha!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dancing Buddha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Domingo leaves The Dancing Buddha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Dancing Buddha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Domingo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Dancing Buddha somewhat.
Jorge Domingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zorba The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Dancing Buddha walks into a straight right hand from Domingo.
The Dancing Buddha tries for a takedown but Domingo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Domingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Domingo.
Domingo looks to land a combination but The Dancing Buddha avoids it well.
Domingo misses with an uppercut. The Dancing Buddha saw that one coming.
Domingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Dancing Buddha manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Dancing Buddha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Domingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Domingo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Domingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Domingo working aggressively here.

Domingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Domingo misses.
The Dancing Buddha wants to counter the offense by Domingo and move into the clinch position.
Domingo works the jab nicely.
Domingo throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a left and a right that stings Domingo.
Domingo looks to land a right hand but The Dancing Buddha moved out of range.
Domingo connects with a right hand. The Dancing Buddha shakes it off.

The Dancing Buddha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Domingo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Dancing Buddha throws a strike aimed at the side of Domingo's head but Domingo avoids it well.
The referee asks The Dancing Buddha politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. The Dancing Buddha prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Domingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo pushes The Dancing Buddha away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Dancing Buddha gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Dancing Buddha is looking to take a break and control but Domingo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domingo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Dancing Buddha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Domingo is trying to maintain the position but The Dancing Buddha is very close to passing his half guard.
The Dancing Buddha lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Domingo kicks The Dancing Buddha off and gets back to his feet.
The Dancing Buddha has his takedown stuffed
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domingo avoids the head kick by The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha shoots in for a double leg but Domingo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Dancing Buddha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jorge Domingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Domingo punishes The Dancing Buddha's body with a nice straight punch.
The Dancing Buddha throws a big shot that misses.
Domingo misses with a looping right.
The Dancing Buddha lands a two punch combo.
Domingo lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domingo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Domingo.
Good leg kick by Domingo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jorge Domingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Domingo as he jumps to the side.
Domingo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Dancing Buddha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Dancing Buddha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Domingo sprawls well. Domingo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Dancing Buddha gets slowly back to his feet.
Domingo throwing a counter right hand but The Dancing Buddha manages to avoid it.
Domingo misses with a hook. The Dancing Buddha ducked under it nicely.
Domingo tries a low kick but The Dancing Buddha avoids it.
Domingo looks to throw the jab but The Dancing Buddha is out of range.
The Dancing Buddha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by The Dancing Buddha.
Domingo looks to throw the jab but The Dancing Buddha is out of range.
The Dancing Buddha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Domingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Domingo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The Dancing Buddha misses with a takedown
and Domingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Domingo stuffs the takedown.
The Dancing Buddha closes the distance and clinches up with Domingo, looking for a takedown. The Dancing Buddha pushes Domingo against the cage but Domingo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jorge Domingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zorba The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha blocks a jab.
Domingo lands an overhand right.
The Dancing Buddha takes a swing at Domingo's ribcage but misses.
The Dancing Buddha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Dancing Buddha shoots and misses
and Domingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Domingo throws a hook but The Dancing Buddha avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo lunges at The Dancing Buddha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Dancing Buddha's hand.
The Dancing Buddha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Domingo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Domingo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Domingo throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Domingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Dancing Buddha is looking for the big counter here.
The Dancing Buddha shoots in and drives through. Domingo sprawls well.
The Dancing Buddha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Domingo pinned against the cage. Domingo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Domingo throws out a powerful jab.
The Dancing Buddha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Dancing Buddha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Dancing Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Domingo.
The Dancing Buddha slips a jab and a cross from Domingo.
Domingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

The Dancing Buddha closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Dancing Buddha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Domingo smiles and moves away.
Domingo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Dancing Buddha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Domingo as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Domingo scores with a shot to the body.
Domingo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Domingo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Dancing Buddha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Domingo misses.
Domingo lands with an uppercut that bounces The Dancing Buddha off the cage and back into range.
Domingo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Dancing Buddha throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Domingo misses the target.
Domingo sizes up The Dancing Buddha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Dancing Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Domingo.
As Domingo backs off The Dancing Buddha throws a huge counter combo but Domingo manages to avoid it all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo catches The Dancing Buddha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Dancing Buddha staying out of range there.
Domingo throws a lazy right hand but The Dancing Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Domingo throws the left hand but The Dancing Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Domingo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Dancing Buddha can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Domingo finds it's target.
The Dancing Buddha tries to clinch there but Domingo circles away.
The Dancing Buddha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Domingo circles away.
The Dancing Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Domingo.
Jorge Domingo is winning the standup battle so far.
Domingo lands a head shot.
Domingo swings widly with a right hand
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Domingo throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Domingo misses.
Domingo backing away here, and The Dancing Buddha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Domingo throws a hook to the side of The Dancing Buddha's head but The Dancing Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Domingo misses.
Domingo throws a combination. The Dancing Buddha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Domingo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Domingo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Domingo misses with a straight right.
The Dancing Buddha slips under a jab from Domingo.
Domingo misses with a hook. The Dancing Buddha ducked under it nicely.
Domingo throws a head kick that half lands.
Domingo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Dancing Buddha walks into a straight right hand from Domingo.
The Dancing Buddha tests Domingo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Domingo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Dancing Buddha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Domingo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The Dancing Buddha has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Dancing Buddha missing with knees to the body.

Domingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Domingo tests The Dancing Buddha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Dancing Buddha avoids the body shot from Domingo.
The Dancing Buddha tries to clinch up.
The Dancing Buddha walks into a straight right hand from Domingo.
The Dancing Buddha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Dancing Buddha.
A solid leg kick lands there for Domingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dancing Buddha shoots in but Domingo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Domingo throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha throws a leg kick
and Domingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Dancing Buddha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Domingo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A swing and a miss from Domingo.
The Dancing Buddha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Domingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jorge Domingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zorba The Dancing Buddha.
Domingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo slaps away a takedown attempt from The Dancing Buddha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Dancing Buddha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Domingo.
A jab from Domingo misses.
The Dancing Buddha tries to clinch up but Domingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Domingo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Dancing Buddha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Domingo can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and The Dancing Buddha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Domingo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Dancing Buddha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Domingo as he avoids it easily.
The Dancing Buddha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Domingo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Dancing Buddha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Domingo throws a hook but The Dancing Buddha avoids it easily.

The Dancing Buddha clinches up against the cage.
The Dancing Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Dancing Buddha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

The Dancing Buddha pulls Domingo into guard.
Domingo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Dancing Buddha keeping moving, preventing Domingo from controlling successfully.
The Dancing Buddha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha keeping moving, preventing Domingo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Domingo gets to his feet - The Dancing Buddha follows without any prompting.
The Dancing Buddha fails to land the takedown.
Zorba The Dancing Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge Domingo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Domingo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Dancing Buddha takes one to the chin there.
The Dancing Buddha with a poor takedown
and Domingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Domingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Domingo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Dancing Buddha sees it coming and avoids it easily.

The Dancing Buddha gets a double leg takedown into Domingo's guard.
The Dancing Buddha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Domingo controlling The Dancing Buddha's posture.
The Dancing Buddha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Dancing Buddha being controlled here momentarily.
The Dancing Buddha throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Domingo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Domingo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Domingo!
A very excited looking Jorge Domingo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.