PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junkyard Dog (ranked 567 p4p, 82 weight class) and Mad Dog Iii (ranked 542 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mad Dog Iii enters the ring!

Dog
vs
Dog Iii

182 cm
28
189 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

184 cm
33
190 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junkyard Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Dog Iii!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dog Iii tries to sprawl but Dog drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dog passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dog Iii!
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dog Iii looks a forlorn figure.
Dog landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog Iii is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dog is staying active.
Poor strikes thrown by Dog there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dog landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog landing shots from mount.
Dog Iii is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dog raining down shots from the mount!
Dog Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dog Iii tries to reverse the position but Dog maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dog throws some wild stikes that Dog Iii manages to avoid easily.
Dog Iii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dog Iii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Dog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dog Iii defends well.
Dog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dog Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dog Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Dog trying to keep a closed guard but Dog Iii is proving a slippery customer.
Dog Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog Iii is one step ahead there.
Dog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dog Iii is not content to let Dog control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog Iii trying to control but Dog postures up.
Dog Iii wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to free his trapped foot but Dog Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dog Iii gets back to full guard.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dog advances position into side control!
Dog Iii on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Dog.
Dog works to advance to full mount. Dog Iii defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dog wants to take Dog Iii's back here but Dog Iii is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog with a couple of short strikes.
Dog landing strikes from the mount and Dog Iii is in trouble!
Dog Iii sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Dog is looking for a kimura but Dog Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dog to get the leverage.
Dog Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dog Iii is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dog is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dog works his way to his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dog Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Dog shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dog Iii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dog advances to half guard.
Dog Iii is pressing down on Dog's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position but Dog postures up.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Dog Iii is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws a big right hand that misses.
Dog pushes down on Dog Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii moves into full guard.
Dog won't allow Dog Iii to sweep him here.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog Iii is retaining full guard.
Dog slips nicely into half guard.
Dog Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Dog Iii is looking to improve his position.
Dog wants to control but Dog Iii is keeping him busy.
Dog passes to full mount!
Dog Iii in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands a big elbow.
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dog Iii can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dog Iii is trying to reverse the position but instead Dog has taken his back - oops!
Dog punches Dog Iii on the ear.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii wants to escape the position.
Dog throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dog Iii could be in trouble here!
Dog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog Iii can do to turn this around?

Dog has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dog Iii has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Dog is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dog is punishing Dog Iii with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is not going to allow Dog Iii to sit and survive in this position.

Dog looking for the RNC.
Can Dog Iii hold on?! Dog is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Dog Iii is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dog lands a shot to the head.

Dog patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Dog looking for the choke but no joy.

Dog is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dog is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dog Iii is defending well though. Dog let's go of the attempt for now.
Dog Iii tries to escape the position.
Dog Iii trying to control but not successfully.
Dog Iii breaks Dog's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dog Iii postures up.
Dog Iii preventing the sweep.
Junkyard Dog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dog Iii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dog moves away from the strike by Dog Iii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Dog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dog Iii throws a wild body kick that Dog sees coming a mile off.
Dog scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog Iii throws a front kick aimed at Dog's knee but Dog avoids it well.
Dog moves forwards but Dog Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii moves out of range as Dog throws a body kick.
Dog Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Dog Iii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dog Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Dog with a nice cross.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dog Iii, as that shot connected.
Dog Iii punishes Dog's body with a nice straight punch.
Dog Iii misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Dog Iii.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Dog Iii slips the punch.
Dog Iii slips under a jab.
Dog Iii cracks Dog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog Iii's sensitive parts.
Dog Iii misses with a left hand
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
Dog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dog Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mad Dog Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog Iii tries to break free but Dog pushes him back against the ropes.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dog Iii tries to circle away but Dog has him pinned against the ropes.
Dog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dog pushes Dog Iii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dog blocking some punches.

Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog Iii misses with a leg kick
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog scores with the left hand. Dog Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Dog Iii slips a straight right by Dog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Dog misses the jab.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dog takes one to the side of the head.
Dog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dog throws a lazy body kick
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.

Dog moves into the clinch.
Dog Iii misses with some punches.
Dog Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog tries a body shot but Dog Iii blocks it.
Dog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dog Iii's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dog Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog working aggressively here.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog Iii backwards.

Dog Iii manages to break the clinch.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Dog Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog Iii tries to avoid it.
Dog is looking to clinch but Dog Iii is avoiding it.
Dog avoids the body shot from Dog Iii.
Dog takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
Dog Iii throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dog Iii tries to move into range but Dog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog Iii.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Dog Iii manages to avoid it.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. Dog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mad Dog Iii.
I think Dog 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junkyard Dog!
An out of breath Junkyard Dog thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mad Dog Iii was interviewed post fight and said '20/20'.