PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TOBY DOGG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

DOGG
vs
Braga

202 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, TOBY DOGG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Braga!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from DOGG.
Braga doesn't succeed with the takedown

and DOGG counters with a takedown into side control.
Braga is trying to control DOGG's posture but DOGG avoids it.

DOGG has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Braga closes the distance but DOGG moves to the side

and DOGG counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DOGG missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DOGG is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DOGG not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DOGG sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Braga defending well though.
DOGG controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DOGG missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

DOGG stands up from half guard.
DOGG tries for a takedown but Braga circles away easily

so Braga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DOGG is breathing heavily.
DOGG keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
Braga throws a strike but DOGG rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Braga looking for a guillotine here but DOGG defends easily.

Braga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DOGG gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga keeping moving, preventing DOGG from controlling successfully.

DOGG gets to his feet. Braga looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Braga connects with a body shot.
DOGG has his takedown stuffed

and Braga counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TOBY DOGG. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braga tries to pull guard but DOGG won't allow it.
Braga tries to pull guard but DOGG won't allow it.
Braga swings wildly with an uppercut but DOGG uses good head movement to avoid it.
DOGG stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga is pressed up against the cage. DOGG has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Braga down to the mat. Braga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Braga misses with a takedown attempt - DOGG sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt.
Braga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DOGG with a poor takedown
and Braga counters with a three punch combo that has DOGG backing up. DOGG nods at Braga to acknowledge the strikes.
Braga shoots for a double leg takedown but DOGG sprawls well. He's pushed Braga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DOGG avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Braga is trying hard to land a takedown here. DOGG sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DOGG with a poor takedown

and Braga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga wants to pass to mount but DOGG is defending the position.
DOGG is staying active underneath Braga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga prevents DOGG from standing back up.
Braga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
DOGG won't allow Braga to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braga wants to lay and pray for a moment but DOGG keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that TOBY DOGG will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Braga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DOGG shoots and misses

and Braga counters with a takedown into side control.
Braga looking to control but instead DOGG has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
DOGG trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DOGG is looking for a sweep. Braga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga tries to stand but his hand is stuck under DOGG.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DOGG keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
DOGG is staying active underneath Braga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Braga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Braga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DOGG. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Braga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Braga fails with the takedown

and DOGG counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DOGG makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DOGG postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Braga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DOGG really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DOGG trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DOGG preventing the sweep.

DOGG stands up from Braga's guard - DOGG perhaps looking for a knockout.
Braga tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga is looking to clinch.
Braga tries for a takedown but DOGG circles away easily

and DOGG counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Braga!
DOGG throws some wild stikes that Braga manages to avoid easily.
Braga is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
DOGG can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Braga is looking to escape.
Braga wants to try and get back to his feet.
DOGG will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Braga wants to hold on but DOGG pushes him away.
DOGG with shots to the head and body - Braga looks very uncomfortable down there.
Braga is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DOGG with a couple of short strikes.
Braga is desperately trying to improve his position but DOGG has a good base and remains in mount.
Braga taking shots to the head.
Braga wants to control but DOGG is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, DOGG cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
DOGG avoids the attempt from Braga to control.
Braga is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TOBY DOGG dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

DOGG shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Braga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Braga looking to sit in guard and control but DOGG gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

DOGG drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DOGG jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DOGG missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DOGG throwing strikes from guard but Braga blocks nicely.
Braga trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DOGG stopping the sweep attempt from Braga.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Braga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Braga tries to clinch but DOGG moves away

and DOGG counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Braga!
DOGG lands a nice shot to the head.
Braga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
DOGG avoids the attempt from Braga to control.
DOGG 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DOGG scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Braga really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Braga tries to hold on but DOGG pushes him away.
DOGG working the ground and pound effectively.
DOGG lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
DOGG scoring with strikes but Braga is staying in there.
DOGG thowing shots but they're missing.
Braga wants to control but DOGG is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DOGG thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Braga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Braga tries to hold on but DOGG postures up.
DOGG working Braga over with strikes here.

DOGG has control of Braga's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Braga regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Braga throwing hammer fists to the chest of DOGG. What's that going to do exactly?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Braga is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
DOGG landing strikes, looking to finish!
Braga tries to hold on but DOGG postures up.

DOGG is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Braga has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DOGG wants to control the pace but Braga is squirming around nicely.
TOBY DOGG is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Braga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DOGG takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson Braga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braga is desperately trying to improve his position but DOGG has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
TOBY DOGG showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DOGG, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TOBY DOGG!