PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khaba Dagestanskiy (ranked 21715 p4p, 615 weight class) and Dum Debble (ranked 2059 p4p, 265 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dagestanskiy
vs
Debble

175 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
32
175 lbs
17 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khaba Dagestanskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dum Debble!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debble swinging wildly here.
Debble falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dagestanskiy counters with a shoot takedown. Debble fights it but they end up in guard.
Dagestanskiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Debble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dagestanskiy is one step ahead there.
Debble looks winded!
Dagestanskiy sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dagestanskiy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Debble is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Debble's guard.
Dagestanskiy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dagestanskiy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dagestanskiy working Debble over with strikes.
Dagestanskiy slips a nice elbow through Debble's hands, connecting with Debble's forehead.
Dagestanskiy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control. Debble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Debble wants to control but Dagestanskiy is keeping busy.
Dagestanskiy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dagestanskiy works his way into side control.
Dagestanskiy throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy wants to control but Debble is keeping him busy.
Dagestanskiy is working Debble over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dagestanskiy is looking to take a break and control but Debble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Debble tries to buck Dagestanskiy off but Dagestanskiy is having none of it.
Dagestanskiy working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Debble tries to bench press Dagestanskiy off him but Dagestanskiy keeps the position.
Dagestanskiy is looking to take a break and control but Debble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy working away.
Dagestanskiy cracks Debble with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dagestanskiy working the ground and pound but Debble is defending the strikes.
Dagestanskiy scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Debble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dagestanskiy cracks Debble with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Debble being controlled for a moment.
Dagestanskiy is looking to take a break and control but Debble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Debble gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy thows a huge punch but Debble dodges it nicely.
Dagestanskiy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dagestanskiy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dagestanskiy tries to pass to full mount but Debble defends it.
Dagestanskiy is nestled in close to Debble, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dagestanskiy lands strikes from half guard.
Debble is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dagestanskiy is looking to take a break and control but Debble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dagestanskiy wants to pass the guard but Debble is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khaba Dagestanskiy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Debble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Debble ducks right into an uppercut from Dagestanskiy.
A head kick misses from Debble.
Dagestanskiy lands with a cross.
Debble misses with a few strikes there.
Dagestanskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dagestanskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Debble can do to turn this around?
A punch lands to the side of Debble 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Dagestanskiy moves into range and clinches up with Debble.
A head punch on the inside from Debble fails to land.

Dagestanskiy breaks the clinch.
Debble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dagestanskiy throws out the jab.
Debble throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dagestanskiy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Debble is breathing heavily.
Debble tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Dum Debble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Debble 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Debble is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy throws a series of punches but Debble moves out of range.
Debble is still on wobbly legs! Can Dagestanskiy finish him?
Dagestanskiy closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Debble out cold! Debble corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khaba Dagestanskiy!
After the fight, Khaba Dagestanskiy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.