PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Newton Dorsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Depree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Depree is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Simply the Best. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dorsey
vs
Depree

219 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Newton Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Depree!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Depree throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dorsey's waist but Dorsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Depree off to one side.
Depree throws a push kick but Dorsey slaps the foot to one side.
Dorsey fails to land the takedown.
Depree goes for a double leg but Dorsey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dorsey continues to drive forward.
Depree shoots in looking for a takedown. Dorsey tries to sprawl out of it but Depree keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dorsey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dorsey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Newton Dorsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Depree.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Depree fails to land the takedown.
Depree misses with a takedown

and Dorsey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Dorsey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dorsey obliges.
Depree looks winded!
Dorsey wants to stall.
Dorsey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Dorsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jack Depree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Depree fails with an attempt to clinch.

Depree bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Depree wants to stand but Dorsey is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Depree wants to control for a moment but Dorsey uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dorsey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Depree is working away from the top position though.
Dorsey pushes Depree off looking to stand but Depree dives back in and keeps control.
Dorsey trying to hold on to Depree's head to control him but Depree postures up.
Dorsey manages to get to full guard.
Dorsey keeping moving, preventing Depree from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Depree is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dorsey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Depree is fending him off so far but Dorsey persists. Nope, Depree circles away and we're back to standing.
Depree steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dorsey.
Dorsey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dorsey shoots in for a takedown but Depree shows good takedown defense.
Dorsey shoots in for a takedown but Depree shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey slaps away a takedown attempt from Depree, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dorsey throws a head kick that half lands.

Depree dives in and scores a takedown into Dorsey's guard.
Dorsey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorsey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Depree's guard.

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

Newton Dorsey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A right-left combo lands from Dorsey.
Dorsey takes one to the side of the head.
Depree tries to clinch but Dorsey moves out of range.
As Depree looks to move away, Dorsey throws a big counter combo but Depree just gets out of the way.
Depree gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dorsey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Depree shoots in but no luck this time.
Dorsey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Depree.
Depree misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Depree doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorsey circles away.
Depree is breathing heavily.
Depree shoots in and drives through. Dorsey sprawls well.
Newton Dorsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Depree.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Depree.
Dorsey throws a head kick that Depree semi-blocks.
Depree misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dorsey is looking for a counter combo.
Dorsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Depree circles away.
Dorsey fails with the takedown.
Depree stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Depree wants it to stay on the feet.

Dorsey gets a double leg takedown into Depree's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dorsey chips away with some ground and pound.
Dorsey lands a couple of elbows.
Dorsey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dorsey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorsey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dorsey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dorsey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Depree, up you get!
Dorsey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Depree's head.
Newton Dorsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Dorsey.
Dorsey shoots in for a double leg but Depree sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Depree tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dorsey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Depree somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Depree throws a leg kick but Dorsey moved away.
Dorsey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Depree tries for a takedown but Dorsey circles away easily
and Dorsey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Depree fails with the takedown
and Dorsey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dorsey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Depree sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Depree tries to counter it with a takedown but Dorsey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dorsey fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Depree shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dorsey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Newton Dorsey dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Depree lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Depree darts in trying to clinch
and Dorsey counters with a left and a right that stings Depree.
Dorsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Depree.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Dorsey. That snapped Depree's head back.
Depree tries for a takedown but Dorsey circles away easily
and Dorsey counters with a left and a right that stings Depree.
Depree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Depree comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dorsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Depree can do to turn this around?
Dorsey dives in for a single leg takedown but Depree sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Depree doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorsey circles away.
Depree keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Depree attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Depree.
Newton Dorsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Depree.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Depree shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dorsey defends it nicely.
Dorsey scores with a head kick. Depree tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Depree misses with a takedown attempt
and Dorsey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey shoots in but no luck this time.
Dorsey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Depree tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dorsey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dorsey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Depree tries to land a body kick
and Dorsey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Depree avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dorsey looks for a takedown but Depree sprawls well.
And Depree tries to counter it with a takedown but Dorsey pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Depree connects with a right hand. Dorsey shakes it off.
Dorsey with a poor takedown
and Depree counters with a three punch combo that has Dorsey backing up. Dorsey nods at Depree to acknowledge the strikes.
Newton Dorsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorsey tries for a takedown but Depree sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Depree tries for a takedown but Dorsey circles away easily
and Dorsey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jack Depree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton Dorsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorsey avoids the head kick by Depree.
Dorsey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Newton Dorsey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dorsey 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Newton Dorsey!