PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grover Dowiyogo (ranked 4474 p4p, 487 weight class) and Billy Butcher (ranked 3359 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowiyogo comes to the cage accompanied by another life - kano. Butcher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Won't Back Down. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Dowiyogo
vs
Butcher

178 cm
49
212 lbs
48 - 41 - 1

188 cm
40
210 lbs
23 - 23 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 48 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grover Dowiyogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Butcher!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dowiyogo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Dowiyogo blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo throws a body kick that misses
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Butcher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up but Butcher circles away and keeps his distance.
Butcher jabs at Dowiyogo's body.
Butcher has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Dowiyogo moves into range and clinches up with Butcher.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Butcher blocks with his arms.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses with a punch to the body.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dowiyogo working Butcher over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Grover Dowiyogo has been cut.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dowiyogo avoids it.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher stalls.
Butcher lands a knee to the head.
Dowiyogo wants to stall.
Butcher landing knees to the head.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Come on Dowiyogo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dowiyogo misses with a body punch.
Butcher lands a nice knee to the body.
Butcher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butcher misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Dowiyogo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dowiyogo's face.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher misses with a knee strike.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Butcher stalls.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dowiyogo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dowiyogo throws an elbow that misses.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dowiyogo up against the cage.
Butcher trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Butcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dowiyogo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Dowiyogo tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo working Butcher over with knees to the body.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Butcher slows down the pace here.
Butcher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dowiyogo's defenses.
Dowiyogo is looking to control Butcher's arms but Butcher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dowiyogo has his back to the cage.
Dowiyogo tries to stall but Butcher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Butcher.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Butcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Butcher trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Butcher holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dowiyogo tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dowiyogo up against the cage.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dowiyogo tries to clinch but Butcher is having none of it.
Dowiyogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dowiyogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but Butcher moves away
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.

Dowiyogo moves into the clinch.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher slowing the pace effectively.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Grover Dowiyogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butcher blocks it with crossed arms.
Dowiyogo misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher avoiding damage.
Dowiyogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butcher blocks it with crossed arms.
Dowiyogo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Butcher avoiding damage.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Butcher takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butcher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
Butcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Dowiyogo avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo dodges an elbow strike from Butcher.
Butcher avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo avoiding damage as Butcher throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Butcher lands a nice elbow.
Dowiyogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Butcher is blocking nicely.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butcher receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Butcher obliges.
Butcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dowiyogo looking to stall.
Dowiyogo takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher slows down the pace here.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Dowiyogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
The referee calls for Butcher to work.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher lands an elbow that stopped Dowiyogo in his tracks for a moment.
Butcher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Dowiyogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Butcher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Butcher lands a two punch combo.
Dowiyogo throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Butcher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Dowiyogo misses.
Butcher cracks Dowiyogo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but Butcher is having none of it.
Butcher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dowiyogo misses with a body kick.
Butcher is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dowiyogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dowiyogo darts in trying to clinch

and Butcher counters with a nice right hand that sends Dowiyogo toppling to the canvas! Dowiyogo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Butcher finish him?!

Dowiyogo is rocked!

Grover Dowiyogo's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Butcher.
Dowiyogo closes the distance but Butcher moves to the side

and Butcher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dowiyogo! Butcher lets Dowiyogo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Dowiyogo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Butcher throws a pinpoint strike between Dowiyogo's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Dowiyogo crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Butcher scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KnockOut, into his post fight interview.