PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Dowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Dowal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dimagiba
vs
Dowal

202 cm
22
170 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

190 cm
20
179 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Dowal!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dimagiba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dowal connects with a high kick.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dowal defends it nicely.
Dimagiba dives in and grabs Dowal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dowal pushes down on Dimagiba's head and hops out.
Dowal slaps away a takedown attempt from Dimagiba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dowal gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Dowal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dowal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Dowal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dimagiba, who protects the arm well.

Dowal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Dowal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dimagiba has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dowal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dimagiba keeps Dowal under control for a moment.
Dowal cracks Dimagiba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dimagiba is trying to control Dowal's posture but Dowal avoids it.

Dowal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dimagiba has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dowal but great work by Dimagiba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba landing strikes.
Dowal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dimagiba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dowal taking some punishment here, with Dimagiba in his half guard.

Dowal actively working from the bottom here.
Dowal wants to improve his position but Dimagiba is controlling well.
Dowal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dimagiba scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dowal is trying to stand.
Dowal wants to improve his position but Dimagiba is controlling well.

Dowal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dimagiba is trying to control the action in half guard but Dowal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowal taking some punishment here, with Dimagiba in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dowal is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Dimagiba there.
Dowal moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dowal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

Dowal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dimagiba passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba drops an elbow to the side of Dowal's head.
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. Dimagiba connects with a nice short shot to Dowal's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowal is looking for a sweep. Dimagiba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowal tries to kick Dimagiba off but Dimagiba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Dowal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dimagiba working over Dowal with some ground and pound. Dowal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dimagiba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dimagiba is thwarting Dowal's attempts to control the position.
Dimagiba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dowal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dimagiba is looking to work some ground and pound but Dowal has wrist control.

Dowal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dimagiba stands up over Dowal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Dowal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dowal looking for a guillotine here but Dimagiba defends easily.
Dowal wants to get back to his feet but Dimagiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Dowal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Dimagiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dowal scores with a leg kick.
Dimagiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dowal's waist but Dowal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dimagiba off to one side.
Dowal thuds his shin into the meat of Dimagiba's side.
Dowal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dowal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dimagiba shoots for a takedown but Dowal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Dimagiba as Dowal shoots in.
Dowal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dowal catches Dimagiba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dowal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steve Dowal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dowal checks the leg kick.
Dowal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dimagiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dowal shoots and misses

and Dimagiba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowal looking to control.

Dimagiba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dowal looking for a sweep. Not yet Dowal, not yet.
Dimagiba pushing down on Dowal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dimagiba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dowal wants to get back to full guard.
Dimagiba is looking to take a break and control but Dowal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dowal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dimagiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.

Dowal looking for a guillotine here but Dimagiba defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dowal has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Dowal is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Dowal keeps moving.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steve Dowal has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dowal working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Dowal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dimagiba looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Dowal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dimagiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dimagiba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dowal's head.

Dimagiba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dimagiba throws a big right hand that misses.
Dimagiba tries to free his leg and advance position but Dowal is retaining full guard.

Dowal working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.

Dowal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dowal keeping full guard, as Dimagiba tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba postures up and lands a big shot to Dowal's brow.
Dimagiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!

Dowal has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Dimagiba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dowal is keeping the position for now.
Dimagiba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Dowal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dimagiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dimagiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dimagiba lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dowal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dimagiba is controlling him.
Dimagiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steve Dowal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dowal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dimagiba as he avoids it easily.
Dimagiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dowal is fending him off so far but Dimagiba persists. Nope, Dowal circles away and we're back to standing.
Juan Dimagiba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Dimagiba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dowal.
Horrible takedown by Dimagiba or perhaps it was just good defense by Dowal which made him look bad.
Dimagiba misses with a takedown attempt - Dowal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dimagiba is defended easily by Dowal.

Dimagiba feints and as Dowal raises his hands in defense, Dimagiba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dimagiba looking to pass the guard.
Dowal working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dowal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dowal wants to get back to his feet but Dimagiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Dowal working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.
Dowal keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dimagiba looking to pass the guard.
Dimagiba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Juan Dimagiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dowal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dimagiba defends well.
Dowal working a defensive guard here.
Dimagiba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimagiba stands and throws Dowal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dimagiba cracks Dowal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dimagiba in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dowal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dimagiba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dowal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dimagiba connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba grinds an elbow into Dowal's temple.
Dimagiba lands some shots froms side control.
Dowal is looking to regain half guard here but Dimagiba keeps moving and retains side control.
Dimagiba looks up at the clock and then as Dowal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dimagiba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dowal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dowal tries to pass to full mount but Dimagiba defends it.

Dowal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dimagiba has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dowal is working for a kimura but Dimagiba is defending it quite comfortably.
Dimagiba pushes Dowal off looking to stand but Dowal dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba tries to roll over but Dowal keeps him under control.
Dimagiba trying to control here.

Dowal wants to work for an arm triangle but Dimagiba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Dimagiba looking for submissions off his back.

Dowal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steve Dowal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dimagiba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dimagiba tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dowal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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 Juan Dimagiba.
I think Dowal 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Steve Dowal!
After the big win, Steve Dowal made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.