PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Orud (ranked 1569 p4p, 164 weight class) and Dardan Douchebag (ranked 2943 p4p, 264 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Douchebag's choice of entrance music: Donkey. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Orud
vs
Douchebag

180 cm
32
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

176 cm
29
155 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Orud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dardan Douchebag!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Douchebag.

Douchebag moves into the clinch.
Orud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douchebag is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Orud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douchebag backwards.
Orud stops a takedown attempt from Douchebag.
Kim Orud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dardan Douchebag.
Orud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Douchebag has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Orud misses with a punch to the body.
Douchebag tries to land knees in the clinch but Orud avoids the damage to the body.
Douchebag wants a takedown but no success here.
Orud stops a takedown attempt from Douchebag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orud tries to throw a body punch but Douchebag avoids it by throwing Orud back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orud.
Orud blocks a body shot from Douchebag.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orud tries to throw a body punch but Douchebag avoids it by throwing Orud back against the cage.
Douchebag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orud stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douchebag backwards.
Orud stalling the fight.
Douchebag goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Douchebag drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orud pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orud moves out of range of the strikes.
Orud appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Orud.
Orud misses with an attempted mid kick.

Douchebag takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Orud.
Orud struggles to land a body shot inside as Douchebag controls his hands.
Douchebag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douchebag drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orud pulls his leg out and moves away.
Douchebag connects with the punch.

Douchebag closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Orud did well to prevent Douchebag getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orud trying to control but Douchebag postures up.
Douchebag not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Douchebag thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orud's head.
Douchebag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Douchebag is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orud has managed to free his arm - good work.
Douchebag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orud defending well though.
Douchebag throwing shots but Orud is blocking nicely.
Douchebag throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Orud to regain full guard.
Douchebag wants to control from the top but Orud keeps moving.
Orud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orud keeping moving, preventing Douchebag from controlling successfully.
Douchebag sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Douchebag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Douchebag throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orud holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dardan Douchebag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douchebag looks for a takedown but Orud sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Douchebag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Douchebag instigates a clinch.
Douchebag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short body shot lands from Orud as the two fighters clinch.
Douchebag tries to score a body lock takedown but Orud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Orud.
Douchebag is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orud avoiding damage as Douchebag throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Orud fails to land.
Orud has a couple of punches blocked by Douchebag.
Orud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Douchebag.
Douchebag is trying to drag Orud to the mat but Orud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Orud looking to stall.
Orud slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kim Orud will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Douchebag closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Orud.
Orud misses with a punch on the inside.
Orud lands with a short shot to the head.
Orud can't find room to land a body shot as Douchebag controls the action.
Douchebag tries to work over Orud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orud lands a left hand.
Orud scores with a shot to the side of Douchebag's head.
Douchebag wants a takedown but no success here.
Douchebag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orud after a bit of a struggle.
Orud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Orud lands a left hand.
Kim Orud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douchebag can't break the clinch.
Orud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Douchebag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kim Orud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dardan Douchebag.
Douchebag wants to stall.
Douchebag prevents a body shot from Orud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orud lands a shoulder strike.
Orud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Douchebag or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orud.
Orud misses with a punch to the body.
Orud lands a shot to the body.

Douchebag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orud misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Orud.
Orud is looking to chop away at Douchebag's legs.
Orud swings for the body but Douchebag moves out of range.
Orud takes one on the button.
Orud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both fighters circling a little - Orud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Douchebag gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Douchebag has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orud avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orud tries to work over Douchebag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orud lands an uppercut.
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!

Douchebag has clasped his hands together around Orud's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Orud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Douchebag's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Douchebag throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Douchebag throws a strike aimed at the side of Orud's head but Orud avoids it well.
Orud manages to work his way to half guard, despite Douchebag's best efforts.
Orud wants to get back to full guard.
Douchebag is keen to just control but Orud is a slippery customer.

Douchebag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orud doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Douchebag.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag wants to take a breather but Orud is having none of it.
Orud tries to get to full guard but Douchebag has control of the leg.
Orud gets back to full guard.
Douchebag tries to free his leg and advance position but Orud is retaining full guard.
Douchebag postures up in Orud's guard and throws a big left but Orud blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Orud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Douchebag is working Orud over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Douchebag distracts Orud with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orud has momentary wrist control but Douchebag slips an elbow through the middle.
Douchebag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing good reports from Orud's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but Orud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douchebag is looking to work some ground and pound but Orud has wrist control.
Douchebag controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dardan Douchebag has got the better of the ground game so far.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but Orud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Orud dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Orud tries to keep at a distance but Douchebag has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orud is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Douchebag wants a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orud.
Douchebag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orud.

Douchebag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Douchebag blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Douchebag.
Orud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douchebag misses with a takedown attempt
and Douchebag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim Orud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dardan Douchebag.
Orud moves out of range as Douchebag strikes.
Douchebag rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orud counters with a left to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Douchebag. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Douchebag.
A combination from Douchebag does no damage.
Douchebag takes one on the button.
Orud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douchebag moves away.
Dardan Douchebag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orud tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Douchebag defends well and Orud ends up having to push Douchebag into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Orud shoots in for a takedown but Douchebag shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Orud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Douchebags jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Douchebag closes the distance and clinches.
Orud misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Douchebag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orud has him pressed against the cage.

Douchebag manages to break the clinch.
Douchebag clobbers Orud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Douchebag slips under a jab.

Douchebag shoots in and gets a takedown into Orud's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Douchebag trying to control but Orud is working from the bottom.
Orud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Douchebag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douchebag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Douchebag wants to control from the top but Orud keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Douchebag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Douchebag passes Orud's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag wants to free his trapped foot but Orud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Douchebag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Douchebag takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Douchebag is looking for submissions but instead, Orud has regained full guard.
Douchebag with a flurry of punches that miss.
Douchebag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douchebag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douchebag wants to control from the top but Orud keeps moving.
Douchebag lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag throws a big elbow that misses.
Orud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douchebag.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Douchebag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orud.

Douchebag drives through and clinches with Orud against the cage.
Douchebag can't get the takedown.
Dardan Douchebag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Douchebag drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orud pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orud doesn't manage to clinch there - Douchebag circles away.
Orud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Douchebag.

Douchebag has Orud up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dardan Douchebag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orud 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Orud!