PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dex Donk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algernon Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Donk
vs
Mustard

200 cm
22
163 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

167 cm
20
158 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dex Donk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Algernon Mustard!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mustard.

Mustard gets a takedown into half guard.
Mustard wants to control but Donk is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donk defending well though.
Donk trying to control here.
Mustard thows a huge punch but Donk dodges it nicely.
Donk manages to get to full guard.

Donk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mustard defends well.
Donk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mustard is one step ahead there.
Mustard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mustard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard with a flurry of punches that miss.

Donk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mustard is aware though and is defending well.
Mustard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mustard landing with the ground and pound.
Donk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mustard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mustard wants to control from the top but Donk keeps moving.

Mustard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mustard wants to control from the top but Donk keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donk seems keen to control Mustard's posture.
Mustard landing some decent shots from guard.

Donk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mustard is aware though and is defending well.
Mustard postures up and lands a big shot to Donk's brow.
Mustard chips away with some ground and pound.
Donk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mustard.
Mustard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mustard connects with a couple of short punches.
Mustard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Donk is looking for a triangle but Mustard pushes his legs off easily.
Donk controls Mustard momentarily but Mustard frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mustard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mustard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donk trying to control the position.
Donk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mustard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mustard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donk's guard.
Mustard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Donk wants to get back to full guard.
Mustard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk has hold of Mustard's hands but Mustard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mustard stalling away here and it's allowed Donk to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mustard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Donk keeping full guard, as Mustard tries to pass.

Donk working for a triangle but Mustard defends it easily.
Donk is breathing heavily.
Mustard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustard works over Donk with some ground and pound from guard.
Mustard looking to sit in guard and control but Donk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mustard is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mustard is defended easily by Donk.
Mustard fails with the takedown.

Mustard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Donk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mustard postures up.

Donk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mustard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donk trying to control the position.
Mustard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Mustard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mustard has managed to get both his arms back between Donk's legs - danger averted.
Donk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mustard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard wants to hold on but Donk pushes him away.
Donk looking to control but Mustard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mustard can't escape the position.

Donk jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mustard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mustard and Donk has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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.

Donk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mustard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Donk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mustard has escaped the position, nice work there.

Donk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mustard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Donk's guard! Nice work there by Mustard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Donk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donk is trying to keep Mustard in close.
Mustard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mustard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mustard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mustard shoots in for a double leg but Donk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dex Donk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algernon Mustard.
Donk lands with a kick to the temple. Mustard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Mustard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Donk is trying to defend but Mustard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Donk is looking to improve his position.
Mustard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Donk has hold of Mustard's hands but Mustard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mustard is stalling here. Donk is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mustard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Donk has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Donk wants to stand but Mustard is controlling his arm.
Donk trying to control the action but Mustard is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Algernon Mustard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mustard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Donk sprawls well initially but Mustard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mustard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mustard lands with a punch from half guard.
Donk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mustard.
Donk is refusing to be controlled, as Mustard sits in half guard.
Mustard winds up and cracks Donk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Donk wants to control but Mustard is keeping busy.
Donk moves into full guard.
Donk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mustard is defending against the submission attempts here by Donk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Donk wants to work for an arm triangle but Mustard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mustard tries to get to full guard but Donk has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Donk is trying to work for a kimura but Mustard is defending well.
Mustard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Donk wants to work for an arm triangle but Mustard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Mustard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Donk is trying to defend but Mustard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mustard wants to take a breather but Donk is having none of it.
Mustard with the ground and pound but Donk uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Donk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

Donk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dex Donk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mustard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mustard scoring with some ground and pound.
Mustard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mustard chips away with some ground and pound.
Mustard trying to control the position from guard on top but Donk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mustard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Algernon Mustard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mustard 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Algernon Mustard!