PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Power White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Ddd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power White could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joseph Ddd's chin.

White
vs
Ddd

203 cm
24
210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Power White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Ddd!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ddd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White connects with the punch.
White lands a jab.
Ddd has a takedown stuffed.
Ddd shoots in but no luck this time.
Ddd defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for White.
Ddd tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab from White.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
Power White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Ddd.
Ddd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ddd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ddd fails with a takedown attempt.
White with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ddd ducks under a wild hook from White.
Ddd moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ddd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ddd misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a straight left.
Ddd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
Ddd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
Power White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ddd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ddd moves out of range as White strikes.
Ddd defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Ddd tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ddd somewhat.
Ddd fails with the takedown.
White throws a hook but Ddd blocks it.
Ddd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ddd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
White is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ddd shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White throws a front kick that sends Ddd stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters circling a little - White finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ddd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ddd closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Ddd pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Power White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ddd is trying desperately to land a takedown but White is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ddd.
White lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White lands with a straight right. Ddd didn't see that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - White finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
White is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ddd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ddd closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Ddd looks gassed!
White tries to land a front kick but Ddd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
White throws a wild body kick that Ddd sees coming a mile off.
Ddd blocks a head kick by White.
Ddd fails to land the takedown.
Ddd walks into a stiff left hand from White.
Ddd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ddd is defended easily by White.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ddd has time to react.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ddd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ddd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ddd shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ddd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
White is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ddd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Ddd fails to land the takedown.
Ddd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from White. Ddd shrugs it off though.
Ddd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from White.
Ddd drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ddd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ddd fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from White misses.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ddd ducks under a wild hook from White.
White connects with a right hand. Ddd shakes it off.
Ddd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from White does it's job there.
Ddd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ddd moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ddd shoots in but no luck this time.
White lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ddd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Ddd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ddd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ddd fails with the takedown.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Power White dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ddd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Ddd's head.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ddds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ddd needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
White misses with a kick to the body.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from White.
White throws out a loose jab but Ddd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ddd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Ddd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ddd off to one side.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Power White is winning the standup battle so far.
White misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Ddd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ddd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Ddd persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
Ddd shoots in but no luck this time.
Power White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Ddd.
Ddd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Ddd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A lazy left from White finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White cracks Ddd with a right hand to the side of the head.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
Ddd is breathing heavily.
Ddd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a looping overhand right but Ddd ducks down to avoid it.
Ddd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ddd can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Ddd on that attempt.
Ddd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ddd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Ddd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. White did well to prevent Ddd getting side control.
Ddd tries to pass to full mount but White defends it.
Ddd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ddd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ddd wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to control the position but Ddd postures up.
White keeping moving, preventing Ddd from controlling successfully.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ddd throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ddd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ddd on the ground.
Ddd throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
White works over Ddd with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to stand and escape but instead Ddd has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
White keeping full guard, as Ddd tries to pass.
Ddd throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Ddd trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Ddd stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Ddd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ddd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ddd trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Ddd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
Ddd throws a big elbow that misses.
Ddd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ddd throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
White forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ddd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Power White dominated that second round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

White looks to throw the jab but Ddd is out of range.
No luck for Ddd with that takedown attempt.
Ddd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Ddd persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Ddd with that takedown attempt.
Power White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Ddd.
Ddd walks into a jab.
White thuds his shin into the meat of Ddd's side.

Ddd closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. White quickly recovers to half guard.
White is looking for a sweep. Ddd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White is pressing down on Ddd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Ddd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! White is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! White has escaped and now he's on top!
Ddd trying to control the position.
Ddd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Ddd is retaining full guard.
White throws an elbow that misses. Ddd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by Ddd!
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ddd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ddd throwing strikes but missing.
Ddd postures up.
Joseph Ddd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ddd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ddd pushing down on White's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ddd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ddd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ddd.
Ddd throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ddd's guard. Nice move by White!
White is fighting to break Ddd's control of his arms but Ddd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Ddd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
White trying to control but Ddd is working from the bottom.
Ddd tries to land a sweep but no joy.

White stands up from Ddd's guard - White perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ddd shoots in but no luck this time.
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ddd misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White connects with a right hand. Ddd shakes it off.
Ddd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ddds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ddd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
Ddd slips under a jab.
White dips to his left and cracks Ddd with an uppercut!
White lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ddd takes a step back to recover.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ddd has time to react.
Ddd ducks under a wild hook from White.
White moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White clobbers Ddd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Ddd on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ddd avoids a kick to the body.
White throws a hook to the side of Ddd's head but Ddd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Joseph Ddd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Ddd should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Power White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Power White!