PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dover
vs
Baddabing

175 cm
29
185 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

188 cm
38
177 lbs
36 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Los Angeles, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Baddabing!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baddabing throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dover tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baddabing is in Dover's guard.
Baddabing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baddabing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dover is keeping the position for now.
Dover looking for a sweep. Not yet Dover, not yet.
Dover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dover wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baddabing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baddabing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baddabing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baddabing trying to control the position from guard on top but Dover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baddabing lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dover ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Dover is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baddabing connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Baddabing does no damage.
Ben Dover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baddabing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baddabing throws a looping overhand right but Dover ducks down to avoid it.
Baddabing takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Dover gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baddabing trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dover manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Baddabing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dover wants to stand but Baddabing has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baddabing is controlling Dover's posture.

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

Baddabing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dover wants to control from the top but Baddabing keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover is pushing down on Baddabing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baddabing is fighting to maintain full guard but Dover has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dover trying to control the pace.

Baddabing actively working from the bottom here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baddabing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dover pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover tries to stand and escape but Baddabing is controlling the position.
Baddabing tries to roll over but Dover keeps him under control.
Dover wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing is trying to maintain the position but Dover is very close to passing his half guard.
Baddabing is trying to control but Dover passes into side control!
Baddabing manages to get back to half guard.
Dover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baddabing keeps working.
Baddabing is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baddabing is refusing to be controlled, as Dover sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Baddabing dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dover stuffs the takedown attempt from Baddabing. Baddabing gets slowly back to his feet.
Baddabing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dover. Dover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dover is looking to slow Baddabing down with leg kicks.
Dover tries to clinch up but Baddabing circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Dover.

It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.

Dover rushes Baddabing and presses him up against the cage.
Baddabing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
Dover connects with a knee to the head.
Dover throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dover just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baddabing's brow.
Dover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baddabing tries to pull guard but Dover holds him up against the cage and eventually Baddabing drops back down to his feet.
Dover landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dover.
Dover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baddabing is defending well for now.
Baddabing throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dovers head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddabing.

Baddabing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dover moves out of range as Baddabing strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baddabing.
Sloppy strikes from Baddabing. Those never looked like landing.
Dover moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baddabing cracks Dover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dover.
Baddabing moves out of range of the strikes.
Dover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover looks to land a body kick but Baddabing moved away.
Dover takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baddabing blocks the body kick.
Baddabing is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baddabing changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Baddabing.
Dover tries a head kick but it misses.
Baddabing stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baddabing takes a swing at Dover's ribcage but misses.
Baddabing lands with a straight right. Dover didn't see that one coming.
Baddabing has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baddabing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Baddabing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover tries to score with a low kick but Baddabing moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Dover.
Baddabing lands a slapping body shot.
Dover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dover tried to score with a low kick but Baddabing checks it.
Baddabing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dover was well out of range. Poor timing from Baddabing.

Baddabing darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baddabing trying to mount his opponent but Dover defends it.
Dover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baddabing controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing is looking to take a break and control but Dover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dover is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Baddabing working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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. Baddabing connects with a nice short shot to Dover's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dover is refusing to be controlled, as Baddabing sits in half guard.
Baddabing is looking to advance position but Dover won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Baddabing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Baddabing throws an overhand right that lands on Dover's shoulder, as Dover tries to avoid the shot.
Baddabing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baddabing lands with a nice body punch.
Baddabing misses with a body shot.
Baddabing jabs Dover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baddabing misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baddabing.
Baddabing scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baddabing connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dover's hands.
No luck for Baddabing with that takedown attempt.
Dover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baddabing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dover.
Dover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baddabing connects with a crisp jab.

Baddabing closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dover did well to prevent Baddabing getting side control.
Baddabing controlling the action here.
Baddabing thows a huge punch but Dover dodges it nicely.
Baddabing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baddabing slips a nice elbow through Dover's hands, connecting with Dover's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dover kicks off Baddabing and gets to his feet.
Dover misses with a kick to the body.
Dover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baddabing manages to avoid it.
Baddabing cracks Dover with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baddabing connects with a single shot there.
Dover is looking to clinch but Baddabing is avoiding it.
Baddabing shoots in but no luck this time.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Baddabing.
Baddabing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dover circles away quickly and effectively.
Baddabing misses with a hook

and Dover moves into the clinch.
Baddabing lands a nice uppercut.
Dover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baddabing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dover unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baddabing is defending well for now.
Dover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baddabing avoiding damage as Dover throws knees to the body.
Baddabing has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dover seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Baddabing can turn it around.
Dover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baddabing is defending well for now.
Baddabing lands with a left to the head.
Dover misses with a body punch.
Baddabing managing to block the knees to the body from Dover.

Baddabing breaks from the clinch.
Dover on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baddabing throws a shot from downtown. Dover moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Baddabing. Beautiful body shot.
Dover looks for the body kick but Baddabing saw that one coming.
Baddabing swings widly with a right hand
and Dover finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Baddabing's corner calls for a 1-2. Baddabing obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing scores with a decent looking hook.
Dover scores with a hook.
Dover has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dover there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baddabing jabs Dover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Dover finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dover 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dover wants to clinch.
Baddabing avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dover looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baddabing misses with a wild combination.
Baddabing lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Baddabing really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Baddabing takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Baddabing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dover manages to avoid it.
Dover bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dover throws a body kick that misses.

Dover closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baddabing is trying to break free.
Baddabing lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dover backwards.

Baddabing decides to pull guard.
Dover trying to control but Baddabing is working from the bottom.
Dover is really struggling to control Baddabing but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baddabing looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Baddabing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dover wants to control from the top but Baddabing keeps moving.
Baddabing wants to sweep here but Dover controlling him for the moment.
Dover wants to stand but Baddabing has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Manny Baddabing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baddabing tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Dover gets to his feet - Baddabing follows without any prompting.
A shot to the body from Baddabing misses

and Dover counters by moving into the clinch.
Dover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baddabing.
Dover pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baddabing tries to pull guard but Dover forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dover is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dover lands a damaging elbow.
Baddabing makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dover landing knees to the head.
Baddabing wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baddabing has a couple of punches blocked by Dover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baddabing blocks it with crossed arms.
Dover lands a nice knee to the body.
Baddabing is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Baddabing breaks the clinch.
Baddabing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dover moves away.
Dover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baddabing.
Manny Baddabing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dover.
Baddabing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baddabing throws a series of punches but Dover avoids them all with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dover.
Baddabing lands with a shot to the body.
Dover doesn't manage to clinch there - Baddabing circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a looping right.
Dover takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baddabing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dover circles away.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Baddabing.
Baddabing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baddabing scores with a jab.
Dover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baddabing.
Dover lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddabing tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baddabing throws an off balance right hand

and Dover moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dover creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dover.
Dover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baddabing's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Dover had his way with Manny Baddabing in that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Baddabing missing with a left hand there. Dover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baddabing lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Baddabing's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baddabing duly obliges.
A shot to the liver by Baddabing. Beautiful body shot.
Baddabing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dover avoids it really well and circles away.
Dover fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baddabing has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dover.
Baddabing moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dover moves in looking to clinch but Baddabing pushes him off.
Dover avoids the body shot from Baddabing.
Dover misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baddabing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dover manages to avoid it.
Dover is looking to chop away at Baddabing's legs.
Dover connects with an inside leg kick.
Baddabing doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dover counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dover.
Baddabing is trying to force a seperation but Dover has the dominant position.
Dover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dover putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baddabing in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baddabing is defending well for now.
Dover lands an elbow that stopped Baddabing in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Manny Baddabing's cut even more.
Dover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baddabing avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
Dover looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dover misses with an elbow strike.
Dover trying to stall but Baddabing improves his position.
Baddabing tries to pull guard but Dover holds him up against the cage and eventually Baddabing drops back down to his feet.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Baddabing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dover missing with knees to the body.
Baddabing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baddabing swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baddabing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baddabing avoiding damage as Dover throws knees to the body.
Dover looking to throw knees to the head but Baddabing is blocking nicely.
Ben Dover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baddabing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dover has him pressed against the cage.
Dover gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baddabing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baddabing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baddabing shoots for a double leg takedown but Dover sprawls well. He's pushed Baddabing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baddabing works Dover's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Dover.
Baddabing keeps the fight on the outside.
Baddabing throws a head kick but Dover moves out of range.
Baddabing bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dover's head backwards.
Baddabing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baddabing takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dover takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover looks for the body kick but Baddabing saw that one coming.
Baddabing throws a body punch but Dover moves out of range.
Dover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baddabing scores with a jab.
Dover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baddabing.
Dover is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dover throws a head kick that misses.
Baddabing with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baddabing moves out of range of the body kick.
Baddabing's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dover under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Baddabing.
I think Baddabing 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Manny Baddabing!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Manny Baddabing!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Manny Baddabing!

Manny Baddabing wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Manny Baddabing, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.