PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fransuave Doobney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamikaze Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doobney comes to the cage accompanied by L_TIz# . Kamikaze Kid has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fransuave Doobney's chin.

Doobney
vs
Kid

182 cm
28
234 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

210 cm
31
271 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fransuave Doobney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamikaze Kid!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kid closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kid lands in his opponent's guard.

Kid drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doobney dives on top into guard.

Doobney drops back looking for a leg! Kid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kid manages to kick Doobney off! Doobney jumps back into Kid's guard.
Doobney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kid looking for a sweep. Not yet Kid, not yet.

Kid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doobney defends it easily.

Doobney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doobney is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Doobney is trying to get an arm triangle but Kid is defending well.
Kid regains half guard.
Doobney trying to control the action but Kid is working from the bottom.

Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doobney frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Doobney working Kid over with strikes here.

It looks like Kamikaze Kid has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Doobney controlling the positon.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doobney doesn't have the hooks in and Kid manages to turn into his guard.
Doobney wants to sweep here but Kid controlling him for the moment.

Kid is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doobney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doobney has escaped and now he's on top!

Kid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doobney defends well.
Kid keeping full guard, as Doobney tries to pass.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Doobney from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doobney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Kid looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Doobney has picked Kid up and slammed him! Kid can't keep hold of the triangle and Doobney manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Kid's face as Doobney controls the position.
Kid tries to improve position but can't.
Doobney working the ground and pound.

That has opened up Kamikaze Kid's cut even more.

Doobney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doobney is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kid is looking for a sweep.
Kid is not content to let Doobney control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kid sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Doobney wants to control but Kid is keeping him busy.
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 Fransuave Doobney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kamikaze Kid's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Doobney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kid tries to avoid it but Doobney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kid to the ground. Kid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Doobney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doobney showed some decent athleticism there.
Fransuave Doobney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Doobney 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.

Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doobney pulls his head out easily.

Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Doobney moves into full mount! Kid won't be happy about that!
Kid is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doobney tries to control but Kid wriggling away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Doobney here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kid gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kid can do anything to dispel that myth.

Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doobney prevents Kid from improving his position.

Doobney moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kid.
Kid is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Doobney stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid is looking to reverse the position.

Doobney has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fransuave Doobney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doobney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doobney tries for a takedown but Kid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fransuave Doobney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Doobney counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Doobney.
Doobney has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kid is proving hard to escape from.

Doobney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doobney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kid is breathing heavily.
Doobney trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doobney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

We're going to have a standup here because Fransuave Doobney wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doobney's waist but Doobney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kid off to one side.
Doobney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kid as he jumps to the side.
Kamikaze Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid has a takedown stuffed.

Kid shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kid showed some decent athleticism there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kid seems to be working for a kimura but Doobney defends the submission attempt.
Doobney works his way to full guard. Good work.
Doobney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kid postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Doobney is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kid, into his guard.
Kid keeping full guard, as Doobney tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fransuave Doobney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamikaze Kid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Doobney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Doobney counters with a two punch combo.
Doobney dives in and grabs Kid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kid pushes down on Doobney's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Kid or perhaps it was just good defense by Doobney which made him look bad.
Kid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kid with a poor takedown

so Doobney counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fransuave Doobney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamikaze Kid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kid is looking for a triangle but Doobney pushes his legs off easily.
Doobney wants to get up but he can't break Kid's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

Doobney gets to his feet. Kid looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doobney's waist but Doobney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kid off to one side.
Doobney tries to clinch but Kid is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Doobney scores with a four punch combination!
Doobney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kid circles away.
Kid shoots in looking for a takedown. Doobney tries to sprawl out of it but Kid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doobney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doobney.
Kid fails with a takedown attempt.
Kid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Doobney counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kid working for submissions but it's allowed Doobney to get to half guard.

Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Doobney with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kid wants to get back to full guard.
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. Doobney connects with a nice short shot to Kid's temple.
Doobney seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Doobney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kid looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doobney winds up and cracks Kid with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kid gets full guard.
Doobney slips nicely into half guard.
Doobney is nestled in close to Kid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doobney trying to control the action but Kid is working from the bottom.
Doobney working over Kid with some ground and pound. Kid looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Kid actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Doobney stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doobney is trying to control the action in half guard but Kid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Kamikaze Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fransuave Doobney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fransuave Doobney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doobney has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fransuave Doobney!