PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jagdish Bhagwati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Detroit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bhagwati
vs
Detroit

193 cm
23
177 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
178 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jagdish Bhagwati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Detroit!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhagwati slaps away a takedown attempt from Detroit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bhagwati moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Max Detroit has been cut.
Bhagwati misses with a straight right.
Detroit staying out of range there.
Detroit ducks under a wild hook from Bhagwati.

Detroit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bhagwati, pushing him back against the cage.
Bhagwati is trying to break the clinch but Detroit is controlling him.
Detroit is trying to drag Bhagwati to the mat but Bhagwati just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Detroit scores with a shoulder strike.
Detroit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bhagwati pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jagdish Bhagwati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Detroit.
Detroit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bhagwati gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Detroit has clasped his hands together around Bhagwati's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Detroit scores with punches from side control.
Detroit trying to control the action but Bhagwati is working from the bottom.
Detroit throws a strike aimed at the side of Bhagwati's head but Bhagwati avoids it well.
Detroit working the ground and pound.
Detroit in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Bhagwati is right now.
Bhagwati is looking for a sweep.
Bhagwati knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Detroit on the ground.
Detroit trying to control the position but Bhagwati is working away.
Detroit scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bhagwati wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhagwati is looking for a sweep.
Bhagwati takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Detroit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Detroit passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bhagwati!
Detroit prevents Bhagwati from getting the reversal.
Detroit lands a nice shot to the head.
Detroit fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bhagwati regains half guard.
Bhagwati tries to get to full guard but Detroit has control of the leg.
Bhagwati throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhagwati is staying active underneath Detroit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bhagwati trying to hold on to Detroit's head to control him but Detroit postures up.
Detroit is trying to control the action in half guard but Bhagwati is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bhagwati wants to get back to his feet.
Detroit is looking to take a break and control but Bhagwati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bhagwati throws the left hand but Detroit avoids the punch easily.
Bhagwati really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bhagwati sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bhagwati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Detroit.
Bhagwati throws a body kick the misses
and Detroit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bhagwati lands a nice shot that snaps Detroit's head back.
Detroit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Detroit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bhagwati paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Detroit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Detroit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bhagwati has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhagwati prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bhagwati working aggressively here.
Detroit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bhagwati is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Detroit is trying to drag Bhagwati to the mat but Bhagwati just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bhagwati lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Detroit.
Detroit swings wildly with an uppercut but Bhagwati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bhagwati can't break the clinch.
Bhagwati wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Detroit wants a takedown but no success here.
Detroit tries for a takedown but Bhagwati manages to get underhooks.
Detroit looks gassed!
Bhagwati looking to stall.
Bhagwati has had enough of the clinch but Detroit keeps him there for the moment.
Bhagwati looking to stall.
Detroit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bhagwati avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Detroit.
Bhagwati wants to get back to striking at distance but Detroit won't allow it.
Detroit working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Detroit.
Detroit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhagwati has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Detroit prevents Bhagwati from breaking the clinch.
Detroit is working for takedown but Bhagwati is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bhagwati tries to land a knee to the head but Detroit blocks with his arms.
Bhagwati prevents the takedown attempt.
Bhagwati wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bhagwati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Detroit can't get the takedown.
Bhagwati gets through Detroit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Detroit is working for takedown but Bhagwati is calmly controlling the position for now.
Detroit struggles to land a body shot inside as Bhagwati controls his hands.
Bhagwati has had enough of the clinch but Detroit keeps him there for the moment.
Bhagwati has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Detroit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bhagwati avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bhagwati on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bhagwati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bhagwati wants to get back to striking at distance but Detroit won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Detroit digs a right hand underneath Bhagwati's ribcage. Bhagwati let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Detroit can't get the takedown.
Bhagwati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bhagwati lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Detroit backwards.
Detroit has Bhagwati pressed against the cage, preventing Bhagwati from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Detroit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Detroit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bhagwati throws a leg kick that is checked

and Detroit moves into the clinch.
Bhagwati tries to stall but Detroit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Detroit blocking some punches.
Detroit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bhagwati has Detroit pressed against the cage.
Detroit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Detroit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bhagwati wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bhagwati wants to break free but Detroit has control.
Detroit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bhagwati pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Detroit dodges an elbow strike from Bhagwati.
Bhagwati is trying to force a seperation but Detroit has the dominant position.
Bhagwati stops a takedown attempt from Detroit.
Jagdish Bhagwati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Detroit.
Bhagwati is trying to break free.
Detroit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bhagwati's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bhagwati is trying to force a seperation but Detroit has the dominant position.
Bhagwati working hard to break the clinch.
Detroit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bhagwati lands a hook that snaps the head of Detroit backwards.
Detroit tries a knee to the head but Bhagwati blocks it.
Bhagwati displaying some good clinch control by pressing Detroit up against the cage.
Detroit is breathing heavily.
Detroit scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhagwati gets underhooks to prevent Detroit's takedown attempt.
Detroit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bhagwati has had enough of the clinch but Detroit keeps him there for the moment.
Detroit scores with a hook to the body.
Detroit tries to score a body lock takedown but Bhagwati shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bhagwati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bhagwati tries to break free but Detroit pushes him back against the cage.
Detroit looking for a takedown.
Detroit prevents Bhagwati from breaking the clinch.
Detroit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bhagwati fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bhagwati misses with a jab to the body

and Detroit counters by moving into the clinch.
Detroit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bhagwati's efforts to push away.
Bhagwati wants to break free but Detroit has control.
Bhagwati is looking to break free of the clinch but Detroit has double underhooks.
Bhagwati tries to break free but Detroit pushes him back against the cage.
Detroit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bhagwati gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Detroit goes for a takedown attempt but Bhagwati pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Bhagwati does no damage.
Jagdish Bhagwati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhagwati swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Detroit counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bhagwati's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bhagwati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Detroit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Detroit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bhagwati is trying to break the clinch but Detroit is controlling him.
Bhagwati wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Detroit has him pressed against the cage.
Detroit is trying to drag Bhagwati to the mat but Bhagwati just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bhagwati creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Detroit fails to land.
Detroit goes for a takedown attempt but Bhagwati pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bhagwati throws a jab when Detroit was well out of range.
Detroit moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Bhagwati. That snapped Detroit's head back.
Bhagwati misses with a series of wild punches.
Detroit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Detroit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bhagwati.
A low kick from Bhagwati misses

and Detroit counters with a shoot takedown. Bhagwati fights it but they end up in guard.
Detroit wants to control from the top but Bhagwati keeps moving.
Bhagwati looking for a sweep. Not yet Bhagwati, not yet.
Bhagwati is trying to keep Detroit in close.
Detroit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Detroit trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhagwati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Detroit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bhagwati looking to control.
Detroit trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhagwati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Detroit clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Detroit prevents Bhagwati from breaking the clinch.
Bhagwati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bhagwati is trying to force a seperation but Detroit has the dominant position.
Detroit tries to land a knee to the head but Bhagwati blocks with his arms.

Detroit has Bhagwati pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Detroit pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bhagwati tumbling to the mat - Detroit dives into Bhagwati's guard.
Bhagwati looking for a sweep. Not yet Bhagwati, not yet.
Bhagwati is trying to control the position but Detroit postures up.
Bhagwati is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Detroit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Detroit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Detroit stopping the sweep attempt from Bhagwati.
Bhagwati on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bhagwati tries to get out of the position.
Detroit connects with a couple of short punches.
Detroit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Detroit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Detroit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Detroit checks a low kick from Bhagwati.
Bhagwati throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bhagwati keeps the fight on the outside.
Bhagwati throws a jab when Detroit was well out of range.
Detroit shoots in but no luck this time.
Bhagwati looks to throw a body kick

and Detroit counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bhagwati's guard now.
Detroit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bhagwati keeping moving, preventing Detroit from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bhagwati holds on and takes a little breather.
Detroit wants to control from the top but Bhagwati keeps moving.
Detroit prevents Bhagwati from getting back to his feet.
Detroit wants to control from the top but Bhagwati keeps moving.
Detroit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Detroit preventing the sweep.
Detroit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bhagwati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Detroit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhagwati.
Detroit tries to clinch but Bhagwati moves out of range.
Detroit doesn't manage to clinch there - Bhagwati circles away.
A low kick from Bhagwati misses

and Detroit counters with a shoot takedown. Bhagwati fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Detroit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Detroit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bhagwati tries to roll over but Detroit keeps him under control.
Detroit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Max Detroit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bhagwati is looking to escape.
Detroit is trying to control. Bhagwati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bhagwati tries to roll over but Detroit keeps him under control.
Detroit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Detroit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bhagwati with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jagdish Bhagwati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Detroit not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Detroit feints and as Bhagwati raises his hands in defense, Detroit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bhagwati wants to sweep but no luck.
Bhagwati keeping full guard, as Detroit tries to pass.
Detroit won't allow Bhagwati to sweep him here.
Detroit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Detroit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bhagwati has momentary wrist control but Detroit slips an elbow through the middle.
Detroit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bhagwati looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bhagwati throws a right and a left that Detroit avoids nicely.
Bhagwati misses with a few strikes there.
Bhagwati throws a looping overhand right but Detroit ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Detroit scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee warns Bhagwati that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Detroit lands a big elbow.
Detroit lands a nice shot to the head.
Bhagwati is looking to improve his position but Detroit isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Detroit connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bhagwati is in all sorts of trouble here.
Detroit with good strikes from the mount here!
Bhagwati is in a horrible position here. Detroit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Detroit is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bhagwati can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Detroit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Detroit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bhagwati's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Detroit throws some wild stikes that Bhagwati manages to avoid easily.
Bhagwati is looking to get to half guard.
Detroit in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bhagwati really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Detroit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Detroit.
Detroit landing strikes from the mount and Bhagwati is in trouble!
Bhagwati is in all sorts of trouble here.
Max Detroit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bhagwati regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Detroit seems content to control.
Bhagwati is trying to stand up here but Detroit is controlling him well.
Bhagwati missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Detroit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Detroit 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Detroit!