PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bowman Dell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by UnDead. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Datsik
vs
Dell

188 cm
27
212 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

192 cm
26
212 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bowman Dell!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik slips under a jab.
Datsik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dell. Dell obviously looking to wear him down.
Dell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Datsik misses with a looping left.
Dell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Datsik misses.
Dell throws the kick towards the body but Datsik avoids it.
Bowman Dell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik misses with a series of wild punches.
Datsik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Bowman Dell has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dell is defended easily by Datsik.
Datsik connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Datsik clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik takes a shot to the head.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Dell.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dell.
Datsik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Datsik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dell lands a knee to the body.
Dell tries a knee to the head but Datsik blocks it.
Dell blocks an uppercut.
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dell struggles to land a body shot inside as Datsik controls his hands.
Datsik pushes off an throws an elbow but Dell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Datsik blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Dell.
Dell lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dell misses with some punches.
Dell scores with a shot to the side of Datsik's head.
Dell avoiding damage as Datsik throws knees to the body.
Datsik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Datsik tries to throw a body punch but Dell avoids it by throwing Datsik back against the cage.
Dell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dell scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Datsik.
Good body shot from Dell.
Datsik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Datsik throws an elbow that misses.
Datsik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dell.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Datsik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dell's brow.
Dell lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Good body shot from Dell.
Datsik lands an elbow inside that Dell shrugs off.
Datsik gets through Dell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Datsik lands a left hand.
Datsik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dell tries to throw a body punch but Datsik avoids it by throwing Dell back against the cage.
Datsik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dell.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Dell.
Dell scores with a shoulder strike.
Datsik blocks a body shot from Dell.
Dell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dell scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik misses with an elbow strike.
Dell lands a knee to the head.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
Dell throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Dell tries to work over Datsik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Datsik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik pushes Dell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Datsik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dell backwards.
Datsik lands an elbow inside that Dell shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Dell.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dell tries to land knees in the clinch but Datsik avoids the damage to the body.
Datsik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Datsik lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Datsik lands a nice knee to the body.
Dell looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dell blocks an elbow strike from Datsik.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Datsik.
Dell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Datsik lands an elbow just above Dell 's eye.

That has opened up Bowman Dell's cut even more.
Datsik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Datsik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik lands an uppercut.
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Dell's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dell avoids a wild elbow strike from Datsik.
Dell working aggressively here.
Dell takes a shot to the head.

The cut above Bowman Dell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dell takes a shot to the head.
Dell throws an elbow that misses.
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 Viacheslav Datsik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bowman Dell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dell connects with a nice short shot to Datsik's temple.
Dell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dell is thwarting Datsik's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Datsik defending well though.
Dell lands strikes from half guard.
Dell prevents Datsik from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dell wants to free his trapped foot but Datsik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Datsik is trying to control but can't.
Datsik is staying active underneath Dell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bowman Dell has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Datsik throws a body punch but Dell moves out of range.
Dell throws a sloppy head kick and Datsik moves out of range easily.
Dell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Datsik with a hook.
Dell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dell throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik doesn't manage to clinch there - Dell circles away.
Dell fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a chopping leg kick but Dell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Datsik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dell.
Dell scores with a decent looking hook.
Dell punishes Datsik's body with a nice straight punch.

Dell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Datsik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dell with the ground and pound but Datsik uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik can't keep his opponent in guard - Dell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dell trying to control the action but Datsik is working from the bottom.
Dell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Datsik kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dell throwing shots but Datsik is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dell throwing shots but Datsik is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Datsik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bowman Dell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bowman Dell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Datsik taking a bit of punishment here - Dell scoring with strikes.
Dell trying to control the action but Datsik is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Dell stalls from top position.
Dell is trying to move to mount but Datsik reverses beautifully and ends up in Dell's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Datsik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Dell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Datsik stacks Dell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Datsik!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dell struggling a bit here.
Datsik is looking to take a break and control but Dell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dell struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dell tries to bench press Datsik off him but Datsik keeps the position.
Dell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Datsik looking to control but instead Dell has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Datsik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Datsik's back!
Dell wants to control but Datsik manages to buck him off and is now in Dell's guard! Nice work there by Datsik!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Datsik!
A nice elbow there by Dell.
Datsik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datsik is squirming around, avoiding Dell's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bowman Dell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowman Dell!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bowman Dell waved his t-shirt featuring xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy's logo in front of the cameras.