PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joh Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dorrance
vs
Jah

187 cm
29
220 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

188 cm
32
212 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edmund Dorrance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joh Jah!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jah takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jah is defended easily by Dorrance.
Dorrance slaps away a takedown attempt from Jah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dorrance fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dorrance throws a head kick but Jah moves out of range.

Jah gets caught napping as Dorrance dives in and scores a takedown. Jah manages to retain guard.
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!
Jah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorrance controls the pace.
Jah trying to strike off his back.
Jah being controlled here, momentarily.
Dorrance prevents Jah from getting back to his feet.
Dorrance tries to free his leg and advance position but Jah is retaining full guard.
Jah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dorrance's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah is looking to work some ground and pound but Dorrance has wrist control.
Jah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dorrance utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dorrance is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jah is pressing down on Dorrance's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dorrance preventing the sweep.
Jah throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dorrance is controlling him.
Dorrance trying to control the position from guard on top but Jah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorrance stops Jah from standing up.
Dorrance is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dorrance trying to control but Jah is working from the bottom.
Dorrance is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Jah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dorrance is aware though and is defending well.
Dorrance in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorrance trying to control the position from guard on top but Jah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jah tries to strike from the bottom.
Jah keeping moving, preventing Dorrance from controlling successfully.
Dorrance works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jah wants to improve his position but Dorrance is controlling well.

Jah is defending against the submission attempts here by Dorrance.
Dorrance working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance thows a huge punch but Jah dodges it nicely.
Jah is looking to escape.

Dorrance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dorrance wants to pass to mount but Jah is defending the position.
Jah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jah wants to stand but Dorrance is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorrance slips nicely into half guard.
Dorrance has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dorrance controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah wants to get back to full guard.
Dorrance landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jah is trying to maintain the position but Dorrance is very close to passing his half guard.
Jah tries to roll over but Dorrance keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorrance seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dorrance not doing much here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Edmund Dorrance has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jah dodges the punch combination from Dorrance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmund Dorrance dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck for Jah with that takedown attempt.

Jah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dorrance utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dorrance pulls Jah in to control the position.
Jah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dorrance is on top in guard.
Jah wants to get back to his feet but Dorrance is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jah is striking but Dorrance is not phased and passes to half guard.
Jah lands with a few short shots to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jah wants to get back to full guard but Dorrance has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorrance working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah is trying to improve his position.
Jah struggling a bit here.
Jah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jah throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Jah is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dorrance connects with a decent elbow.
Jah is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dorrance off and has taken his back!

Jah is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dorrance really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Jah's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Dorrance prevents Jah from getting a body triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jah looking for the RNC.
Jah avoiding Dorrance 's attempts to control his hands.
Dorrance tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dorrance slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jah is trying to control the action in half guard but Dorrance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jah misses with a head shot. Dorrance uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dorrance controlling Jah's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah throwing strikes from guard but Dorrance blocks nicely.
Jah wants to stand but Dorrance has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dorrance looking to control.
Jah trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorrance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dorrance tries to clinch but Jah moves away
and Jah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dorrance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dorrance moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jah fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah blocks a head kick by Dorrance.
Jah shoots in but no luck this time.
Edmund Dorrance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joh Jah.
Jah throws a hook but Dorrance avoids it easily.

Dorrance moves into the clinch.
Dorrance comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dorrance misses with a knee strike.
Dorrance blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorrance is pressed up against the cage. Jah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dorrance down to the mat. Dorrance avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jah shoots in for a double leg but Dorrance sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dorrance misses with a head kick.

Dorrance gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jah wants a takedown.
Dorrance prevents Jah from breaking the clinch.
Jah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dorrance prevents it.
Jah is breathing heavily.
Jah tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joh Jah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dorrance throws a push kick but Jah slaps the foot to one side.
Dorrance goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dorrance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joh Jah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jah tests Dorrance's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Jah closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dorrance's guard.
Dorrance has his hands on Jah's head, controlling the position.
Dorrance has momentary wrist control but Jah slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dorrance is trying to keep Jah in close.
Dorrance wants to sweep here but Jah controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah throwing strikes from guard but Dorrance blocks nicely.
Dorrance keeping moving, preventing Jah from controlling successfully.
Dorrance looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dorrance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jah is one step ahead there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jah checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorrance stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dorrance wants it to stay on the feet.
Dorrance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jah.
Jah shoots and misses
and Dorrance counters with a big head kick but Jah shrugs it off.
Edmund Dorrance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joh Jah.
Jah shoots in and drives through. Dorrance sprawls well.
Edmund Dorrance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Dorrance.
Jah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dorrance back to the cage. Jah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dorrance throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jah's head.
Jah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jah lands with a nice combination. Dorrance backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Jah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jah tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edmund Dorrance is winning the standup battle so far.
Jah avoids the head kick by Dorrance.
Dorrance with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No joy there for Dorrance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dorrance misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Jah.
Jah throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorrance.
Dorrance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jah shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dorrance napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jah throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dorrance is trying to control Jah's posture but Jah avoids it.

Jah swings around for an armbar but Dorrance sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jah's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah is wriggling around but Dorrance manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorrance prevents Jah from improving his position.
Jah is refusing to be controlled, as Dorrance sits in half guard.
Dorrance working over Jah with some ground and pound. Jah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dorrance trying to mount his opponent but Jah defends it.
Jah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Edmund Dorrance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jah is trying to keep Dorrance in close.
Dorrance works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edmund Dorrance.
Well Dorrance 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Dorrance!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edmund Dorrance made sure he mentioned Canadian Fighter Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.