PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ding Ding Dong (ranked 5646 p4p, 4331 weight class) and Miguel Likens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ding Ding Dong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ding Dong
vs
Likens

200 cm
19
265
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
231
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ding Ding Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miguel Likens!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Likens shoots in looking for a takedown. Ding Dong tries to sprawl out of it but Likens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ding Dong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ding Dong stuffs the takedown attempt from Likens. Likens gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Likens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Likens tries to clinch up.
Likens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Likens moves into the clinch.
Likens stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likens pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ding Dong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Likens's efforts to push away.
Likens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ding Ding Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Likens.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ding Dong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Likens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ding Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ding Dong trying to control the position here.
Likens wants to control from the top but Ding Dong keeps moving.

Ding Dong looking for a guillotine here but Likens defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ding Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Likens stops Ding Dong from standing up.
Ding Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Likens trying to move into half guard but instead Ding Dong has managed to sweep!

Ding Dong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ding Dong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Likens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ding Dong drops back looking for a leg! Likens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Likens manages to kick Ding Dong off! Ding Dong jumps back into Likens's guard.

Likens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ding Dong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ding Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Likens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ding Dong won't allow Likens to sweep him here.
Ding Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Likens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Ding Dong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ding Dong postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Likens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ding Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Likens tries to clinch up.
Ding Dong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Likens's waist but Likens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ding Dong off to one side.

Ding Dong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Likens is trying to defend but Ding Dong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Likens wants to improve his position but Ding Dong is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ding Ding Dong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Likens closes the distance and clinches up with Ding Dong, looking for a takedown. Likens pushes Ding Dong against the cage but Ding Dong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Likens.
Ding Dong goes for a double leg but Likens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Likens continues to drive forward.
Ding Dong is working for takedown but Likens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ding Dong is trying to drag Likens to the mat but Likens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ding Ding Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ding Dong gets underhooks to prevent Likens's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ding Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Likens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Likens stuffs the takedown attempt from Ding Dong. Ding Dong gets slowly back to his feet.
Ding Dong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ding Dong shoots in for a takedown but Likens shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ding Dong is defended easily by Likens.
Likens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Likens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Likens fails with a takedown attempt.
Likens is looking to land body kicks.
Likens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ding Dong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Ding Dong as Likens shoots in.
Ding Dong is looking to counter punch.
Likens is breathing heavily.
Ding Dong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Likens motions for Ding Dong to come forward. Likens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Likens avoids the body shot from Ding Dong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likens goes for a double leg but Ding Dong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ding Dong continues to drive forward.

Ding Dong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Likens did well to prevent Ding Dong getting side control.

Ding Dong seems to be working for a kimura but Likens defends the submission attempt.

Ding Dong wants to work for an arm triangle but Likens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ding Dong is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Ding Dong is trying to work for a kimura but Likens is defending well.

Likens actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ding Dong prevents Likens from improving his position.
Ding Dong trying to mount his opponent but Likens defends it.
Likens is not content to let Ding Dong control the position.
Likens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ding Dong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ding Dong's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ding Dong breaks Likens's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ding Ding Dong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ding Dong.
Likens connects with a body shot.
Ding Dong closes the distance and clinches up with Likens, looking for a takedown. Ding Dong pushes Likens against the cage but Likens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Likens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Likens is looking to clinch but Ding Dong is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likens shoots in for a takedown but Ding Dong shows good takedown defense.
Likens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ding Dong shoots in for a takedown but Likens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ding Ding Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Likens darts in looking for a takedown but Ding Dong gets double underhooks and turns Likens into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ding Dong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Likens defends well and Ding Dong ends up having to push Likens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ding Dong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Likens smiles and moves away.
Ding Dong misses with a takedown
and Likens counters with a straight right hand.
Likens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ding Dong sprawls well. Ding Dong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Likens gets slowly back to his feet.
Likens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ding Dong circles away.
Likens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ding Dong but Ding Dong pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Likens as Ding Dong shoots in.
Likens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ding Dong circles away.
Ding Dong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Likens is fending him off so far but Ding Dong persists. Nope, Likens circles away and we're back to standing.
Likens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ding Dong sprawls well. Ding Dong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Likens gets slowly back to his feet.
Likens throws a sloppy head kick and Ding Dong moves out of range easily.

Ding Dong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Likens quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Ding Dong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ding Dong connects with a nice short shot to Likens's temple.
Likens is refusing to be controlled, as Ding Dong sits in half guard.

Ding Dong wants to work for an arm triangle but Likens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Likens tries to roll over but Ding Dong keeps him under control.

Likens has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ding Dong is on him like a limpet, forcing Likens back against the cage.
Ding Dong lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Likens is pressed up against the cage. Ding Dong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Likens down to the mat. Likens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miguel Likens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Likens shoots and misses
and Ding Dong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ding Dong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Likens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ding Dong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ding Ding Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Likens stalks Ding Dong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ding Dong's face. Ding Dong staggers backwards, shaken.
Miguel Likens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ding Ding Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Likens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ding Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Likens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ding Dong 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ding Ding Dong!
In his post fight interview, Ding Ding Dong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.