PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marc Dutroux (ranked 1049 p4p, 55 weight class) and Albert DeSalvo (ranked 1326 p4p, 67 weight class). DeSalvo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Am I Evil?. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dutroux
vs
DeSalvo

165 cm
25
140 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

150 cm
27
144 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Dutroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert DeSalvo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSalvo misses with the combination.
Dutroux misses with a hook.
It seemed like DeSalvo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dutroux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeSalvo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Dutroux.
DeSalvo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dutroux lands with a shot to the body.
DeSalvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dutroux.
Dutroux looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeSalvo! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dutroux looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSalvo is just out of range.
Dutroux misses with a wild combination.
DeSalvo blocks a jab.
Dutroux misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on DeSalvo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutroux throws a series of punches but DeSalvo avoids them all with ease.
DeSalvo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dutroux swinging wildly here.
DeSalvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dutroux throws a right and a left that DeSalvo avoids nicely.
Dutroux misses with a looping left.
DeSalvo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DeSalvo throws a nice looking combination but Dutroux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dutroux misses with an uppercut.
Dutroux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeSalvo walks into a left hand.
Dutroux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSalvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dutroux.
Dutroux scores with a jab.
Good work by Dutroux as he checks the leg kick.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutroux catches DeSalvo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Dutroux moves out of range as DeSalvo strikes.
Dutroux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dutroux connects with a nice looking jab.
DeSalvo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeSalvo slips a jab and a cross from Dutroux.
Dutroux missing with a left hand there. DeSalvo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSalvo wants to counter with a clinch but Dutroux pushes him away.
Dutroux is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DeSalvo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeSalvo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throws out a loose jab but Dutroux uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSalvo avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo throws a lazy right hand but Dutroux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dutroux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSalvo moves away.

DeSalvo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

DeSalvo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dutroux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DeSalvo wants to control but Dutroux is keeping him busy.

DeSalvo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dutroux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from DeSalvo crashes against the mat.
We've been informed that DeSalvo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DeSalvo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dutroux pushes DeSalvo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, DeSalvo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

DeSalvo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dutroux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dutroux wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
DeSalvo taking a break here but Dutroux is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Dutroux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dutroux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSalvo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeSalvo defending well as Dutroux loads up on a big left hand.
Dutroux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dutroux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeSalvo momentarily.
DeSalvo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dutroux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeSalvo thinking.
DeSalvo ducks under a wild hook from Dutroux.
DeSalvo goes for a double leg but Dutroux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dutroux continues to drive forward.
Marc Dutroux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dutroux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSalvo.
A big left from Dutroux misses.
Marc Dutroux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dutroux looks to land a right hand but DeSalvo moved out of range.

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

Dutroux pushes DeSalvo off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dutroux throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutroux misses the jab.
Dutroux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSalvo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dutroux.
Dutroux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A swing and a miss from Dutroux.
Dutroux misses with an uppercut. DeSalvo saw that one coming.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
Dutroux throws a big shot that misses.
Dutroux misses with a few strikes there.
Dutroux misses with a double jab.
Dutroux misses the shot to the body.
Dutroux misses with a shot to the body
and DeSalvo counters with a stiff right hand.
Dutroux throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeSalvo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSalvo slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dutroux misses the target.
Dutroux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dutroux misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dutroux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeSalvo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeSalvo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dutroux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dutroux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSalvo.
Dutroux looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
Dutroux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeSalvo can do to turn this around?
Dutroux throws the left hand but DeSalvo avoids the punch easily.
Dutroux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSalvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from DeSalvo misses.
Dutroux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeSalvo doesn't seem bothered though.
Dutroux misses with a hook. DeSalvo ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dutroux misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutroux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeSalvo slips a straight right by Dutroux.
Dutroux feints a jab promting DeSalvo to slip. Dutroux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. DeSalvo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Dutroux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dutroux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSalvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dutroux.
DeSalvo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dutroux with a body shot.
Dutroux lands a head shot.
DeSalvo dodges the punch combination from Dutroux.
Dutroux looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
DeSalvo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSalvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dutroux scores with a punch to the head.
Marc Dutroux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dutroux throws a hook but DeSalvo avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from DeSalvo. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutroux misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Dutroux as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSalvo moves away from the strike by Dutroux.
DeSalvo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dutroux with a body shot.
Dutroux throws a looping overhand right but DeSalvo ducks down to avoid it.
Dutroux tries to bum rush DeSalvo with a series of wild strikes but DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSalvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dutroux.
Marc Dutroux is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
Dutroux lands a right hook to the body.
DeSalvo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DeSalvo takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Dutroux dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dutroux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dutroux.
DeSalvo is looking to clinch but Dutroux is avoiding it.
Dutroux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeSalvo throws a hook but Dutroux avoids it easily.
A jab from DeSalvo finds it's way through Dutroux's defenses.
Dutroux throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeSalvo! But no joy.
Dutroux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dutroux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dutroux misses with a lunging right hand
and DeSalvo counters with a left to the body.
Dutroux looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSalvo is just out of range.
DeSalvo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Dutroux misses the target.
DeSalvo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutroux throws an overhand right that lands on DeSalvo's shoulder, as DeSalvo tries to avoid the shot.
Dutroux fails to land with a series of punches.
DeSalvo slips under a jab.
DeSalvo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dutroux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Dutroux misses.
DeSalvo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dutroux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DeSalvo.
Dutroux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dutroux.
Dutroux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dutroux misses the shot to the body.
DeSalvo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dutroux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSalvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Dutroux misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutroux throws the left hand but DeSalvo avoids the punch easily.
Dutroux backing away here, and DeSalvo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
DeSalvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dutroux.
Dutroux jabs DeSalvo right on the nose. DeSalvo blinks but takes it well.
DeSalvo lunges at Dutroux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dutroux's hand.
Dutroux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dutroux throws an ugly left hook that misses

so DeSalvo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DeSalvo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

DeSalvo has gone for a leg lock! Dutroux slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeSalvo's guard.

Dutroux wanted to stand there but DeSalvo had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dutroux stands up and waves to DeSalvo to follow him.
Albert DeSalvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSalvo lands a glancing blow to the side of Dutroux's head.
DeSalvo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dutroux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dutroux cracks DeSalvo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dutroux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeSalvo staying out of range there.
DeSalvo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from Dutroux.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutroux just misses with a punch to the body.
Dutroux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dutroux duly obliges.
Dutroux throws a looping overhand right but DeSalvo ducks down to avoid it.
Dutroux throws a right and a left that DeSalvo avoids nicely.
Dutroux throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSalvo slips under a jab from Dutroux.
A swing and a miss from Dutroux.
Dutroux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dutroux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSalvo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Dutroux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dutroux throws a lazy right hand but DeSalvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSalvo drops Dutroux with a huge uppercut! Dutroux drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. DeSalvo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert DeSalvo!
An out of breath Albert DeSalvo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.