PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthias Pettigrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Douthit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Pettigrew
vs
Douthit

167 cm
18
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthias Pettigrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackie Douthit!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettigrew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Douthit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Pettigrew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pettigrew could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pettigrew moves into full guard.
Douthit throws a big elbow that misses.
Douthit lands a couple of digs.
Douthit pushes down on Pettigrew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douthit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pettigrew trying to control from the bottom.
Douthit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettigrew is looking to improve his position.
Pettigrew tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Douthit has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Douthit lands a big shot there that rocks Pettigrew but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Douthit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douthit is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pettigrew can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pettigrew is trying to escape the mount.
Douthit postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pettigrew looks a forlorn figure.
Pettigrew working to try and regain half guard.
Douthit working Pettigrew over with strikes here.
Pettigrew in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douthit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pettigrew's face.
Douthit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew is squirming around, avoiding Douthit's attempts to control the action.
Douthit prevents Pettigrew from getting the reversal.
Pettigrew sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pettigrew punching from the bottom.
Douthit moves nicely into side control.
Douthit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettigrew keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douthit misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pettigrew tries to bench press Douthit off him but Douthit keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douthit works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pettigrew struggling a bit here.
Pettigrew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Douthit's best efforts.
Pettigrew tries to roll over but Douthit keeps him under control.
Pettigrew moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Douthit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Douthit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Douthit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pettigrew keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pettigrew is looking to counter punch.

Pettigrew scores with a takedown into Douthit's guard.
Pettigrew looking to pass the guard.
Douthit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettigrew tries to free his leg and advance position but Douthit is retaining full guard.
Douthit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Pettigrew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettigrew is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Pettigrew working for a triangle but Douthit defends it easily.
Douthit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Pettigrew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pettigrew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Douthit controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Pettigrew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Douthit defends well.
Douthit postures up.
Douthit pushes down on Pettigrew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Douthit prevents Pettigrew from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douthit drops an elbow to the side of Pettigrew's head.
Pettigrew has hold of Douthit's hands but Douthit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Douthit trying to pass the guard but Pettigrew defending well.
Douthit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettigrew keeps working.
Douthit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pettigrew punching from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Douthit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pettigrew on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pettigrew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pettigrew taking a bit of punishment here - Douthit scoring with strikes.
Douthit trying to control the position but Pettigrew is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Douthit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Douthit swings for the body but Pettigrew moves out of range.
Douthit tries for a takedown but Pettigrew circles away easily

and Pettigrew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Douthit won't be happy with that.

Pettigrew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Douthit is trying to control Pettigrew's posture but Pettigrew avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douthit is looking for a sweep.
Pettigrew is looking to take a break and control but Douthit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douthit is trying to get back to half guard.
Douthit is not content to let Pettigrew control the position.
Pettigrew taking a breather here.
Pettigrew working the ground and pound.
Matthias Pettigrew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackie Douthit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Douthit manages to get back to half guard.
Douthit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pettigrew is working away from the top position though.

Douthit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pettigrew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pettigrew sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pettigrew trying to advance position but Douthit counters by regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pettigrew tries to free his leg and advance position but Douthit is retaining full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pettigrew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douthit pinned against the cage. Douthit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Douthit shoots in looking for a takedown but Pettigrew manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Douthit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pettigrew misses with a wild body shot.
And Douthit tries to counter it with a takedown but Pettigrew pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Douthit throws a big shot that misses.
Douthit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pettigrew pinned against the cage. Pettigrew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matthias Pettigrew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Douthit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Douthit or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettigrew, which made it look bad.
Pettigrew misses with a hook. Douthit ducked under it nicely.

Pettigrew looking to score a takedown here. Douthit is defending well but Pettigrew drives through and ends up in Douthit's guard.
Douthit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Douthit holds on and takes a little breather.
Douthit has momentary wrist control but Pettigrew slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthias Pettigrew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Douthit 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Jackie Douthit!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Jackie Douthit!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jackie Douthit!

Jackie Douthit wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Jackie Douthit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.