PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Donkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Donkey
vs
Givens

185 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Donkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zander Givens !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Donkey takes the fight into the clinch.
Givens looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Givens tries to pull guard but Donkey holds him up against the cage and eventually Givens drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Donkey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Givens fails to pull guard.
Donkey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Givens .

Donkey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Donkey seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Givens looking for submissions off his back.
Donkey trying to pass the guard but Givens defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkey is keen to just control but Givens is a slippery customer.
Donkey lands with a punch from half guard.
Donkey winds up and cracks Givens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Donkey tries to pass to full mount but Givens defends it.
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. Donkey connects with a nice short shot to Givens 's temple.
Donkey trying to pass the guard but Givens defending well.
Donkey content to control rather than advance.

Givens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donkey working over Givens with some ground and pound. Givens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Donkey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Donkey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Givens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donkey pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donkey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Donkey is looking to advance position but Givens won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkey wants to get back to his feet.
Donkey lands with a punch from half guard.

Givens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donkey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Givens is looking to escape.
Donkey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Givens on the ground.
Donkey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Donkey content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donkey wants to stand but Givens has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Donkey prevents Givens from standing back up.

Donkey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donkey is keen to just control but Givens is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens is looking to escape.
Donkey passes the guard and advances to mount!
Givens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Donkey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Donkey gets a double leg takedown into Givens 's guard.
Givens keeping moving, preventing Donkey from controlling successfully.
Donkey wanted to stand there but Givens had control of the position.
King Donkey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donkey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Donkey trying to control but Givens is working from the bottom.
Donkey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Givens is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of King Donkey.

Donkey rushes Givens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donkey digs a right hand into Givens 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Givens 's gas tank.

Donkey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Givens regains guard.

Donkey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Givens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donkey has managed to get both his arms back between Givens 's legs - danger averted.
Donkey wanted to stand there but Givens had control of the position.
Donkey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Donkey trying to control but Givens is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

King Donkey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Givens fails with a takedown attempt.
Givens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donkey swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Givens tries to avoid it but Donkey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Givens to the ground. Givens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King Donkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donkey throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Zander Givens has been cut.
Givens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Donkey has taken the fight to the clinch.

Donkey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Donkey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Givens is looking for a sweep. Donkey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donkey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Givens actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donkey drops an elbow to the side of Givens 's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Givens wants to get back to his feet.
Givens won't allow Donkey to pass to mount.
Givens wants to get back to full guard.

Givens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donkey pulls his head out easily.
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. Donkey connects with a nice short shot to Givens 's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Givens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donkey pulls his head out easily.
Donkey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Givens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Donkey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zander Givens 's cut.
That's time! Donkey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Donkey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donkey lands a right hand.
Donkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Givens avoids the elbow strike from Donkey, against the cage.
Givens avoiding damage as Donkey throws knees to the body.
Donkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Givens backwards.

Givens is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Donkey.
Givens is still on wobbly legs! Can Donkey finish him?

Donkey wants the takedown. Givens is fighting it off but Donkey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Givens 's guard against the cage.
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!
Donkey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Givens 's guard.
Donkey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donkey wants to pass the guard but Givens is keeping the position.

Givens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donkey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donkey forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Donkey.
Donkey is controlling the pace.
Donkey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Givens for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkey seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Donkey content to control rather than advance.
Donkey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Givens looking for submissions off his back.
Donkey wants to stand up but Givens is controlling the position.
Donkey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Donkey in particular looking to stall.
Donkey stops Givens from getting back to his feet.
Donkey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Donkey tries to stand and escape but Givens is controlling the position.

Donkey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Givens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Givens tries to kick Donkey off but Donkey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Donkey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Givens looking for submissions off his back.
Donkey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Givens wants to get back to full guard.
Donkey wants to free his trapped foot but Givens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Givens tries to kick Donkey off but Donkey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Donkey is trying to work for a kimura but Givens is defending well.
Givens tries to kick Donkey off but Donkey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Givens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Givens wants to get back to his feet.
Givens is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Givens tries to kick Donkey off but Donkey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Donkey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up. King Donkey wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Donkey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Givens on his heels. He'll look to pass Givens 's guard now, I'm sure.
Givens has a closed guard, preventing Donkey from standing up.
Donkey stops Givens from standing up.

Givens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Donkey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Givens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Givens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donkey landing some decent shots from guard.
Donkey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Givens is keeping the position for now.
Donkey is stalling in the full guard.
Donkey is working Givens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Donkey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donkey sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Givens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Givens working for a triangle but Donkey defends it easily.

Givens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donkey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donkey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Donkey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Givens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donkey has managed to get both his arms back between Givens 's legs - danger averted.
Donkey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Donkey tries to free his leg and advance position but Givens is retaining full guard.
Donkey is working hard here to advance position.
Donkey distracts Givens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Donkey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Givens is proving hard to escape from.
Donkey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Givens 's head.

Givens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Givens is looking for a triangle but Donkey pushes his legs off easily.
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!

Givens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donkey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Givens seems to have recovered his senses.

Givens has his feet on Donkey's thighs here. He's pushed Donkey off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Donkey screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zander Givens !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

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