PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dr Dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dr Dre had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dre
vs
Asap

155 cm
29
148 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

168 cm
20
146 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Dre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Asap!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dre's head.
Asap 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.
Asap keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Asap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asap tries to avoid it but Dre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asap to the ground. Asap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Dre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asap defends it nicely.
No luck for Dre with that takedown attempt.
Dre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asap tries to avoid it but Dre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asap to the ground. Asap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asap avoids it really well and circles away.
Dre is breathing heavily.
Asap feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap tries to clinch up.
Asap is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Asap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asap wants it to stay on the feet.
Dre sets himself, and Asap steps forward looking for the clinch! Dre avoids it this time.
Asap scores with a leg kick.
Dre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asap sprawls well. Asap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dre gets slowly back to his feet.
Asap feints a jab promting Dre to slip. Asap then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Asap has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Asap stalks Dre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dre's face. Dre staggers backwards, shaken.
Dre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dre tries to move into range but Asap moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asap darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asap defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asap lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asap.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Asap enables Dre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asap manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Asap wants to stand but Dre is controlling the position.
Dre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asap is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dre stays in close to Asap's body and controls the position.
Asap wants to stand and escape but Dre is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asap wants to stand but Dre is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asap misses with a series of wild punches.
Dr Dre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dre misses with a takedown
and Asap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asap.
Dre looks for a takedown but Asap sprawls well.
No joy there for Asap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dre attempts a counter takedown but Asap avoids it well and moves away.
Sam Asap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Asap. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asap.
Asap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Dre dives in and scores a takedown into Asap's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dre passes into half guard.
Asap is trying to stand back up but Dre is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asap keeps working.

Dre maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Asap could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dre has cracked it and Asap is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dr Dre!
Dr Dre decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.