PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dude Dukes (ranked 5365 p4p, 5126 weight class) and Peter Pan (ranked 611 p4p, 600 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dukes
vs
Pan

195 cm
24
205
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
200
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Pan!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes stuffs the takedown attempt from Pan. Pan gets slowly back to his feet.
Pan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but Pan shows good takedown defense.
Dukes shoots in for a double leg but Pan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dukes tries to land a leg kick but Pan saw it coming and moves away.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but Pan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pan as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pan slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukes, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Pan moves into range and clinches up with Dukes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan trying to control the position but instead, Dukes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pan into the cage.
Dukes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dukes slaps away a takedown attempt from Pan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dukes throws a big counter combination but Pan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dukes shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Dukes with that takedown attempt.
Dukes shoots for a takedown but Pan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown but Pan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pan avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dukes looking to score a takedown here. Pan is defending well but Dukes drives through and ends up in Pan's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dukes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Dukes 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.
Our spies down at at Special Ops N7 Training inform us that Pan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dukes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dukes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dukes trying to control but Pan is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pan can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dukes drops back looking for a leg! Pan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pan manages to kick Dukes off! Dukes jumps back into Pan's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dukes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dukes throws a strike aimed at the side of Pan's head but Pan avoids it well.

Dukes decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Dukes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes jumps guard but Pan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dukes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dukes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dukes shoots in but Pan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dukes shoots in looking for a takedown. Pan tries to sprawl out of it but Dukes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Dukes clinches up with Pan and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Pan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Dukes closes the distance and pushes Pan back into the cage.

Dukes pulls Pan into guard.

Dukes has his foot on Pan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pan works his way back into a safe position though.

Dukes is looking for a triangle but Pan pushes his legs off easily.

Dukes has his foot on Pan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pan works his way back into a safe position though.

Dukes looking for a guillotine here but Pan defends easily.

Dukes looking for a guillotine here but Pan defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pan defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dukes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pan passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pan grinds an elbow into Dukes's temple.
Dukes tries to buck Pan off but Pan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Pan.
You can see the frustration on Dukes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pan wants to stand but Dukes has his arm trapped.
Pan wants to control but Dukes is keeping him busy.
Dukes regains half guard.
Pan is thwarting Dukes's attempts to control the position.
Dukes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dukes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pan is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dukes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Pan as Dukes shoots in.

Pan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pan jumps guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dukes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Dukes jumps into guard, dragging Pan to the mat.
Pan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pan wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Dukes has his foot on Pan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pan works his way back into a safe position though.

Dukes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pan has picked Dukes up and slammed him! Dukes can't keep hold of the triangle and Pan manages to pass to side control!
Dukes looking for a sweep but Pan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dukes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dude Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pan tries to pass to full mount but Dukes defends it.
Pan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dukes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dukes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dukes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pan pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Pan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Dukes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pan.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Pan circles away easily
and Pan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pan avoids it really well and circles away.
Dukes tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes shoots for a double leg takedown but Pan sprawls well. He's pushed Dukes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dukes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pan stuffs the takedown attempt from Dukes. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Dukes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dukes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Pan from controlling successfully.

Dukes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pan is aware though and is defending well.

Dukes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dukes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dukes working for a triangle but Pan defends it easily.

Dukes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dukes working for a triangle but Pan defends it easily.

Pan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dukes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pan has managed to get both his arms back between Dukes's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan wants to pass the guard but Dukes is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dukes has a closed guard, preventing Pan from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dukes.
Dukes fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Pan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dukes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pan circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dukes shoots for a double leg takedown but Pan sprawls well. He's pushed Dukes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dukes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pan tries to avoid it but Dukes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pan to the ground. Pan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Dukes clinches with his opponent.

Dukes pulls Pan into guard.

Dukes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dude Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dukes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pan defends it easily.
Peter Pan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dukes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Pan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pan 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peter Pan!