PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renat Dadasov (ranked 1214 p4p, 1478 weight class) and Juan Kemonito (ranked 140 p4p, 167 weight class). Kemonito is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kemonito Entrance Music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dadasov
vs
Kemonito

163 cm
32
154
18 - 10 - 0

150 cm
33
130
20 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Kemonito!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dadasov rushes Kemonito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dadasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kemonito backwards.
Kemonito is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dadasov is defending well.
Kemonito lands a right hand.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Kemonito blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kemonito.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemonito controls his hands.
Kemonito misses with a body punch.
Dadasov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kemonito throws a head punch that misses.
Kemonito is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Kemonito - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Kemonito.
Kemonito looking for a takedown.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Kemonito.

Kemonito has Dadasov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kemonito pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dadasov tumbling to the mat - Kemonito dives into Dadasov's guard.
Kemonito sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dadasov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov tries to roll over but Kemonito keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kemonito working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kemonito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kemonito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dadasov defending well though.
Dadasov is not content to let Kemonito control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dadasov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dadasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kemonito.
Kemonito is looking to advance position but Dadasov won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kemonito lands strikes from half guard.
Kemonito is pressing down on Dadasov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dadasov is holding on for now.

That's two 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.
Dadasov is staying active underneath Kemonito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kemonito throwing shots but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
Kemonito works his way into full mount!
Dadasov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Kemonito.
Dadasov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kemonito.
Kemonito throws some wild stikes that Dadasov manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kemonito.
Dadasov is looking to improve his position but Kemonito isn't that keen on the idea.
Kemonito wants to control the pace but Dadasov is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kemonito cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dadasov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kemonito has a good base and remains in mount.

Kemonito jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dadasov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dadasov and Kemonito has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kemonito wants to control for a moment but Dadasov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kemonito working over Dadasov with some ground and pound. Dadasov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov is staying active underneath Kemonito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Kemonito is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dadasov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kemonito.
Dadasov missing with punches from the bottom.
Kemonito is keen to just control but Dadasov is a slippery customer.
Dadasov wants to control but Kemonito is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kemonito lands strikes from half guard.
Dadasov wants to get back to full guard.
Kemonito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Kemonito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kemonito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Dadasov pushes Kemonito up against the cage in a clinch.
Kemonito prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dadasov on the inside.
Kemonito is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kemonito.
Dadasov gets underhooks to prevent Kemonito's takedown attempt.
Kemonito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kemonito looking to slow down the pace here.

Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kemonito gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dadasov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kemonitos head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemonito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dadasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Kemonito.
Kemonito goes for a takedown attempt but Dadasov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kemonito has Dadasov up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito is trying to drag Dadasov to the mat but Dadasov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dadasov wants to break free but Kemonito has control.
Dadasov lands a left hand.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Kemonito controls the action.
Kemonito blocks an uppercut.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Dadasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kemonito tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dadasov lands with a right to the head.
Kemonito wants to take the fight to the mat but Dadasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kemonito drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dadasov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kemonito gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Kemonito blocks an uppercut.
Dadasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dadasov lands a left hand.
Dadasov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemonito controls his hands.
Dadasov lands a body punch.

Kemonito has clasped his hands together around Dadasov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Dadasov sneaks out the side door and pushes Kemonito away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemonito dives in for a single leg takedown but Dadasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Kemonito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kemonito paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov throws a lazy head kick

and Kemonito counters by moving into the clinch.
Kemonito scores with a shoulder strike.
Kemonito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Dadasov throws a head punch that misses.
Kemonito is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dadasov is defending well.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dadasov fails to land.
Kemonito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kemonito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dadasov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Dadasov.
Kemonito trying to stall but Dadasov improves his position.
Kemonito effectively controlling the action here.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Kemonito blocks it.
Kemonito wants to stall.
Kemonito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dadasov is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kemonito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dadasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Dadasov does no damage.
Dadasov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kemonito shoots in for a double leg but Dadasov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kemonito blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
Despite the aggression on Kemonito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dadasov lands a high kick!
Kemonito goes for a double leg but Dadasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dadasov continues to drive forward.
Dadasov throws a lazy head kick

so Kemonito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Dadasov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kemonito is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that second round.
That's time! Dadasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A head kick by Dadasov misses

and Kemonito counters with a single leg into guard. Dadasov didn't expect that.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Dadasov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dadasov.
Kemonito tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Dadasov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dadasov.
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!
Kemonito scores with a shot to the side of Dadasov's head.
Kemonito prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Renat Dadasov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Kemonito avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Kemonito blocks it.
Kemonito can't get the takedown.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Kemonito controls the action.
Dadasov scores with a shot to the side of Kemonito's head.
Kemonito changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dadasov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Kemonito.
Kemonito tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dadasov takes the fight into the clinch.

Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kemonito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
Kemonito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dadasov blocks a head kick by Kemonito.
Dadasov throws a shot to the body.
Dadasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.

Dadasov pushes Kemonito up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Dadasov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov misses with the head strike.
Kemonito is working for takedown but Dadasov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Kemonito controls the action.
Kemonito is working for takedown but Dadasov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kemonito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dadasov lands with a light punch inside.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemonito controls his hands.
Dadasov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kemonito backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemonito goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dadasov prevents it.
Dadasov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Kemonito works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Dadasov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dadasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dadasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kemonito can do to turn this around?
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kemonito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kemonito tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kemonito gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
Dadasov gets through Kemonito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kemonito has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
Kemonito blocks a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Kemonito avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Kemonito wants to take the fight to the mat but Dadasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kemonito wants to take the fight to the mat but Dadasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Kemonito has Dadasov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dadasov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Dadasov.

Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kemonito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Dadasov. Beautiful body shot.
Kemonito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot by Dadasov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dadasov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Dadasov clinches up against the cage.
Dadasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kemonito uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dadasov.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
Kemonito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dadasovs head.

Kemonito has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dadasov is trying to keep an underhook but Kemonito manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dadasov wants to improve his position but Kemonito is controlling well.
Juan Kemonito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kemonito with the ground and pound but Dadasov uses the opportunity to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dadasov 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renat Dadasov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Renat Dadasov made sure he mentioned EFC Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.