PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Obliteratii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obliteratii has chosen Ride of The Uber Valkyries as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dozer
vs
Obliteratii

189 cm
27
217 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

180 cm
26
204 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Dozer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Obliteratii!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dozer manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Obliteratii as he connects with a hook.
Obliteratii throws a body punch but Dozer moves out of range.
Obliteratii throws a lazy head kick
and Dozer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Dozer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obliteratii under the eye.

Dozer gets a double leg takedown into Obliteratii's guard.
Dozer won't allow Obliteratii to sweep him here.
Obliteratii has control of Dozer's left arm, preventing Dozer from doing any damage.
Obliteratii controls Dozer momentarily but Dozer frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dozer slips nicely into half guard.
Obliteratii tries to get to full guard but Dozer has control of the leg.
Obliteratii is trying is best to control the position here.

Dozer stands up from half guard.
Zeus Obliteratii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obliteratii misses with a double jab.
Obliteratii misses with a few strikes there.
Dozer tries to clinch but Obliteratii is having none of it.
Obliteratii throws a right hand that Dozer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dozer also avoids with ease.
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the body.
Obliteratii misses with a low kick.

Dozer darts in and clinches Obliteratii up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dozer blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii pushes Dozer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Dozer manages to break the clinch.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obliteratii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obliteratii throws a solid leg kick but Dozer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Obliteratii misses.
Dozer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Obliteratii misses the target.
Dozer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Obliteratii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obliteratii misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dozer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dozer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.

Dozer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Obliteratii trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Obliteratii has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Obliteratii controls Dozer momentarily but Dozer frees himself.
Obliteratii wants to improve his position but instead Dozer has moved into half guard.
Obliteratii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Obliteratii actively working from the bottom here.
Obliteratii controlling the position for now.
Obliteratii is looking for a sweep. Dozer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dozer controlling the pace.
Obliteratii is trying is best to control the position here.
Dozer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zeus Obliteratii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Obliteratii throws a big shot that misses.
Dozer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dozer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dozer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obliteratii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dozer somewhat.

Dozer scores with a takedown into Obliteratii's guard.
Obliteratii has control of Dozer's left arm, preventing Dozer from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dozer trying to control but Obliteratii is working from the bottom.
Obliteratii has control of Dozer's left arm, preventing Dozer from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dozer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Obliteratii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obliteratii being controlled here, momentarily.
Frank Dozer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dozer won't allow Obliteratii to sweep him here.
Obliteratii working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dozer moves away.
Dozer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obliteratii pinned against the cage. Obliteratii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dozer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Obliteratii's waist but Obliteratii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dozer off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dozer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dozer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dozer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Obliteratii defends it nicely.
A nice side step and Obliteratii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the liver by Obliteratii. Beautiful body shot.
Obliteratii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dozer is looking to clinch but Obliteratii is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Obliteratii. No joy for Dozer on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obliteratii.

Dozer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Obliteratii is trying to control Dozer's posture but Dozer avoids it.
Dozer happy to just control the position for now.
Obliteratii struggling a bit here.
Dozer in the domination position with Obliteratii hanging on.
Obliteratii is trying to control Dozer's posture but Dozer avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dozer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Obliteratii is looking for a sweep.
Dozer controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obliteratii sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obliteratii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obliteratii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Obliteratii throws a front kick aimed at Dozer's knee but Dozer avoids it well.
Dozer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Obliteratii throws out a counter right but Dozer avoids it with no problem.
Dozer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dozer thuds a left hand into Obliteratii's body.
Obliteratii throws an overhand right that lands on Dozer's shoulder, as Dozer tries to avoid the shot.
Dozer is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Obliteratii.
Dozer moves out of range of the strikes.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dozer.
Dozer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obliteratii misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Obliteratii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dozer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dozer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii takes a swing at Dozer's ribcage but misses.
Obliteratii scores with a shot to the body.
Obliteratii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dozer dives in and grabs Obliteratii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obliteratii pushes down on Dozer's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dozer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Obliteratii as Dozer shoots in.
Obliteratii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obliteratii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dozer counters with a three punch combo that has Obliteratii backing up. Obliteratii nods at Dozer to acknowledge the strikes.
Obliteratii throws the kick towards the body but Dozer avoids it.
Obliteratii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dozer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dozer shoots in looking for a takedown. Obliteratii tries to sprawl out of it but Dozer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obliteratii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Dozer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dozer staying out of range there.
Obliteratii tries to clinch up but Dozer circles away and keeps his distance.
Obliteratii loads up on a big right hand but Dozer slips the punch.
Obliteratii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dozer circles away quickly and effectively.

Obliteratii clinches up with Dozer and pushes him back against the cage.

Dozer breaks the clinch.
Dozer checks a leg kick nicely.
Dozer darts in looking for a takedown but Obliteratii gets double underhooks and turns Dozer into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dozer shoots in for a double leg but Obliteratii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dozer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obliteratii to score with a decent uppercut.
Obliteratii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the body.
Dozer tries to clinch there but Obliteratii circles away.
Obliteratii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dozer shoots in but Obliteratii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dozer misses with a takedown attempt - Obliteratii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Obliteratii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dozer, pushing him back against the cage.
Obliteratii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obliteratii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dozer backwards.
Dozer blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.

Dozer decides to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dozer is on top in guard.

Dozer postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obliteratii controlling Dozer's posture.

Obliteratii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dozer defends well.
Frank Dozer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeus Obliteratii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dozer tries to free his leg and advance position but Obliteratii is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Obliteratii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Obliteratii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Obliteratii!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeus Obliteratii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.