PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Constrictor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cana Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constrictor comes to the cage accompanied by Anybody Killa - I Can't Help It. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Constrictor
vs
Dollar

172 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Lone Wolf Fight Gear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenneth Constrictor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cana Dollar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constrictor looks for a takedown but Dollar sprawls well.
Dollar scoring well with a low kick there.
Constrictor looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Constrictor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Constrictor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constrictor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Constrictor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Constrictor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dollar is looking to stand up but Constrictor isn't so interested in that idea.
Dollar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dollar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Constrictor is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar is controlling Constrictor 's posture.

Dollar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Constrictor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Constrictor wants to control from the top but Dollar keeps moving.
Constrictor is breathing heavily.
Constrictor stopping the sweep attempt from Dollar.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dollar tries to clinch up.

Dollar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Dollar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Constrictor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Constrictor is not content to let Dollar control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Dollar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Constrictor has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Constrictor 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Constrictor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Constrictor is controlling Dollar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Constrictor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dollar is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Constrictor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Constrictor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Constrictor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Constrictor controlling the position.
Constrictor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dollar manages to get himself to full guard.
Dollar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Constrictor sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Dollar is working an open guard so Constrictor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dollar misses with a takedown attempt

and Constrictor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Constrictor .
Dollar keeping moving, preventing Constrictor from controlling successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kenneth Constrictor just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Constrictor misses with a takedown

and Dollar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Constrictor 's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constrictor keeping moving, preventing Dollar from controlling successfully.
Dollar tries to free his leg and advance position but Constrictor is retaining full guard.
Dollar wants to stand but Constrictor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dollar is stalling in the full guard.
Dollar trying to control the position from guard on top but Constrictor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dollar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constrictor is trying to control the position but Dollar postures up.

Dollar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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 Kenneth Constrictor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dollar tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Constrictor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dollar is staying active underneath Constrictor , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dollar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Constrictor is tying to control. Dollar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dollar is looking to improve his position.
Dollar is trying to maintain the position but Constrictor is very close to passing his half guard.
Constrictor controlling the action here.
Dollar trying to control from the bottom.
Constrictor is taking a breather. Dollar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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

Dollar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Constrictor can't keep his opponent in guard - Dollar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dollar stands up and beckons Constrictor to join him on the feet.
Constrictor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dollar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Constrictor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Constrictor wants to sweep here but Dollar controlling him for the moment.
Constrictor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dollar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Constrictor 's guard.
Constrictor is pressing down on Dollar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dollar postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Constrictor wants to sweep here but Dollar controlling him for the moment.

Dollar stands up and waves to Constrictor to follow him.
Dollar moves in looking to clinch but Constrictor pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar misses with the combination.
Dollar tries to clinch but Constrictor is having none of it.
Constrictor doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dollar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Constrictor won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constrictor sneaks back into half guard.
Constrictor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dollar is working away from the top position though.
Constrictor is staying active underneath Dollar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor trying to control but Dollar postures up.
Dollar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Constrictor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Constrictor is pressing down on Dollar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Constrictor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

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

Constrictor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Constrictor has Dollar pulled in close to control his posture.

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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constrictor looking for a sweep. Not yet Constrictor , not yet.
Constrictor keeping moving, preventing Dollar from controlling successfully.

Constrictor has his foot on Dollar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dollar works his way back into a safe position though.
Constrictor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dollar trying to control but Constrictor is working from the bottom.
Dollar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Constrictor 's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dollar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Dollar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cana Dollar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dollar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dollar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dollar throws a sloppy head kick and Constrictor moves out of range easily.

Dollar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dollar is looking to stand up but Constrictor isn't so interested in that idea.
Constrictor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dollar keeping moving, preventing Constrictor from controlling successfully.
Dollar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Constrictor controlling from the top position.
Constrictor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dollar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar keeping moving, preventing Constrictor from controlling successfully.
Kenneth Constrictor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Constrictor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Constrictor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dollar for as long as he can get away with.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kenneth Constrictor just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Constrictor tries for a takedown but Dollar circles away easily

and Dollar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Constrictor 's guard now.
Constrictor trying to keep a closed guard but Dollar is proving a slippery customer.
Dollar wants to pass the guard but Constrictor is keeping the position.
Constrictor controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar with a nice head shot there.
Dollar trying to control the position from guard on top but Constrictor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dollar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Constrictor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Constrictor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dollaris looking to pass into half guard but Constrictor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Constrictor is in guard.
Dollar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dollar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Constrictor kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dollar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Constrictor avoids the head kick by Dollar.
Dollar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Constrictor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dollar won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dollar regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor trying to pass the guard but Dollar defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Constrictor in particular looking to stall.
Constrictor 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dollar wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Constrictor lands with a punch from half guard.
Constrictor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kenneth Constrictor just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dollar with a lazy takedown attempt

and Constrictor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Constrictor .
Constrictor content to stall in guard here.
Dollar wants to sweep here but Constrictor controlling him for the moment.
Dollar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dollar trying to control the position here.
Constrictor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dollar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Constrictor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Constrictor 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Constrictor !