PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Datsik (ranked 2537 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge LaCrosse (ranked 2688 p4p, 317 weight class). Judge LaCrosse will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Datsik
vs
LaCrosse

183 cm
39
196 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

194 cm
30
198 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donnie Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judge LaCrosse!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaCrosse scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Donnie Datsik has been cut.

LaCrosse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Datsik, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
LaCrosse misses with an elbow over the top.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Datsik blocking some punches.
LaCrosse scores with a shot to the side of Datsik's head.
LaCrosse has a couple of punches blocked by Datsik.
Datsik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Datsik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaCrosse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LaCrosse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Datsik.
Datsik leaning his opponent against the cage.
LaCrosse misses with some punches.

Datsik manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but LaCrosse puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Datsik wants to improve his position but LaCrosse is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datsik is trying to control but LaCrosse manages to pass to mount!
Datsik is desperately trying to improve his position but LaCrosse has a good base and remains in mount.
Datsik is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse avoids the attempt from Datsik to control.
Datsik is looking to get to half guard.
LaCrosse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Datsik is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Datsik is trying desperately to improve position.
LaCrosse controlling the position easily from mount.
Datsik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LaCrosse avoids the attempt from Datsik to control.
Datsik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaCrosse prevents Datsik from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judge LaCrosse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Datsik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice body kick from Datsik.

LaCrosse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Datsik, pushing him back against the cage.
LaCrosse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Datsik is trying to force a seperation but LaCrosse has the dominant position.
Datsik misses with some punches.
Datsik tries to work over LaCrosse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Datsik goes for a takedown in the clinch but LaCrosse prevents it.
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
LaCrosse throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCrosse lands an elbow just above Datsik 's eye.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaCrosse.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by LaCrosse.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaCrosse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datsik's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from LaCrosse fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaCrosse.
Datsik has LaCrosse pushed against the cage.
A short right from LaCrosse on the inside.
LaCrosse misses with the head strike.
Datsik is trying to break the clinch but LaCrosse has him pressed against the cage.
Datsik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaCrosses head.

Datsik manages to break the clinch.
Datsik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting LaCrosse counter with a right hand.
LaCrosse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Datsik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaCrosse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaCrosse. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Datsik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LaCrosse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LaCrosse unleashes a big counter combination but Datsik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Datsik thows a left - swing and a miss!

LaCrosse moves into the clinch successfully.
Datsik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Datsik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is trying to stall.
Datsik struggles to land a body shot inside as LaCrosse controls his hands.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
Datsik blocking some punches.
LaCrosse blocks a body shot from Datsik.

Datsik breaks from the clinch.

LaCrosse rushes Datsik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Datsik lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Datsik is trying to break free.
LaCrosse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaCrosse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaCrosse blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaCrosse misses with the head strike.
LaCrosse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Datsik.
Datsik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Datsik can't find room to land a body shot as LaCrosse controls the action.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik is looking to control LaCrosse's arms but LaCrosse gets an underhook and turns him. Now Datsik has his back to the cage.
Datsik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Datsik.
LaCrosse cracks Datsik with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from LaCrosse fails to land.
LaCrosse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from LaCrosse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Datsik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
LaCrosse blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaCrosse lands a body shot in the clinch.
LaCrosse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Datsik breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, jab by Datsik - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik cracks the inside of LaCrosse's front leg.

LaCrosse clinches up against the cage.
LaCrosse lands a nice uppercut.
Datsik misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaCrosse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaCrosse blocks an uppercut.
LaCrosse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LaCrosse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from LaCrosse.
Datsik struggles to land a body shot inside as LaCrosse controls his hands.

Datsik manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judge LaCrosse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donnie Datsik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Datsik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donnie Datsik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

LaCrosse closes the distance and clinches.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
Datsik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Datsik working hard to break the clinch.
LaCrosse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaCrosse lands with a left to the head.
Datsik scores with a shoulder strike.
LaCrosse swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaCrosse pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
LaCrosse throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCrosse swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaCrosse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Datsik can't break the clinch.
Datsik misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
Datsik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
LaCrosse gets through Datsik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LaCrosse lands a right hand.
LaCrosse tries to throw a body punch but Datsik avoids it by throwing LaCrosse back against the cage.
LaCrosse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Datsik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Datsik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaCrosse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaCrosse wants to counter with a clinch but Datsik pushes him away.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Datsik swats away the attempt to clinch by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse jabs Datsik right on the nose. Datsik blinks but takes it well.
LaCrosse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Datsik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaCrosse doesn't manage to clinch there - Datsik circles away.
LaCrosse slips a jab from Datsik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik works the jab nicely.
LaCrosse checks the leg kick.
LaCrosse wants to clinch up but Datsik keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaCrosse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Donnie Datsik's cut is getting worse.
LaCrosse is looking to clinch but Datsik is avoiding it.
LaCrosse throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.

LaCrosse takes the fight into the clinch.
LaCrosse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judge LaCrosse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaCrosse misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Datsik.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, LaCrosse scores with a nice short uppercut.

Datsik manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Datsik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses.
Datsik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LaCrosse checks the leg kick nicely there.
LaCrosse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Datsik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaCrosse tries to clinch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LaCrosse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Datsik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Datsik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LaCrosse slips under a jab.
Datsik throws a low kick but LaCrosse avoids it.

LaCrosse forces Datsik back against the cage and clinches.
LaCrosse misses with an elbow over the top.

Datsik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Judge LaCrosse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
LaCrosse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch lands to the side of Datsik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Judge LaCrosse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaCrosse tries to clinch but Datsik moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for LaCrosse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Datsik lands a leg kick that knocks LaCrosse off balance momentarily.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaCrosse manages to avoid it.
LaCrosse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LaCrosse tries to clinch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik keeps the fight on the outside.
Datsik has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaCrosse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Datsik throws a body punch but LaCrosse moves out of range.
LaCrosse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Datsik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
LaCrosse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Datsik.
Datsik looks to land a left hand but LaCrosse moved out of range nicely.
LaCrosse tries to counter by closing the distance.
LaCrosse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

LaCrosse pushes Datsik up against the cage in a clinch.
LaCrosse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik is really struggling to find his range with his punches. LaCrosse's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
Datsik misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Judge LaCrosse.
I've got LaCrosse 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judge LaCrosse!