PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teeth Ferret (ranked 525 p4p, 2705 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 82 p4p, 350 weight class). Doko Dokov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ferret
vs
Dokov

187 cm
22
185
7 - 1 - 1

178 cm
25
170
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teeth Ferret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dokov forces Ferret back against the cage and clinches.
Ferret tries to score a body lock takedown but Dokov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferret drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dokov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dokov misses with a knee strike.
We've been hearing reports that Ferret has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ferret is working for takedown but Dokov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teeth Ferret. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dokov jumps guard and drags Ferret to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ferret trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dokov trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferret working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Dokov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Dokov manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Ferret gets tackled into the cage by Dokov. Dokov maintains the clinch.
Dokov lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Dokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dokov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov throws an off balance right hand

and Ferret counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferret working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dokov is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferret landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ferret prevents Dokov from standing back up.
Ferret wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dokov keeps working.
Dokov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ferret trying to control the pace.
Ferret drops an elbow to the side of Dokov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov is trying to stand up here but Ferret is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferret lands a nice short elbow.
Ferret is taking a breather. Dokov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dokov is trying to stand.
Ferret wants to pass to mount but Dokov is defending the position.
Dokov pushes Ferret off looking to stand but Ferret dives back in and keeps control.
Dokov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ferret is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferret drops an elbow to the side of Dokov's head.
Dokov punching from the bottom.

Dokov looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret lands strikes from half guard.
Dokov is refusing to be controlled, as Ferret sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Ferret.
Dokov has hold of Ferret's hands but Ferret slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ferret takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dokov is staying active underneath Ferret, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferret working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dokov misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Dokov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ferret is on him like a limpet, forcing Dokov back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Teeth Ferret will probably get the nod.
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.

Dokov with a poor takedown

and Ferret counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferret with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferret stopping the sweep attempt from Dokov.
Ferret wants to control from the top but Dokov keeps moving.
Ferret is really struggling to control Dokov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dokov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet but Ferret is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dokov trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferret looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dokov wants to stand and escape but Ferret is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dokov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dokov throws an elbow that misses. Ferret uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dokov's guard. Nice move by Ferret!

Ferret controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferret wants to control from the top but Dokov keeps moving.
Ferret's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferret is one step ahead there.

Dokov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferret lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dokov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dokov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferret won't allow Dokov to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov has momentary wrist control but Ferret slips an elbow through the middle.
Dokov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ferret lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferret wants to control from the top but Dokov keeps moving.
Ferret sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferret stopping the sweep attempt from Dokov.
Dokov being controlled here, momentarily.
Dokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferret is one step ahead there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dokov wants to clinch but Ferret slips to the side

and Ferret counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dokov!
Dokov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret controlling his opponent.
Dokov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dokov wants to hold on but Ferret pushes him away.
Dokov 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.
Ferret trying to control from half guard but Dokov is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dokov pushes Ferret off looking to stand but Ferret dives back in and keeps control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dokov is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teeth Ferret dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferret changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dokov throws a leg kick

and Ferret decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dokov's guard.

Ferret avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferret stops Dokov from standing up.
Ferret with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dokov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ferret off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dokov throws a combination that misses

and Ferret counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dokov is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferret moves into full mount!
Dokov wants to control but Ferret is having none of it.
Dokov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ferret lands a couple of good shots and Dokov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ferret looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ferret controlling from the back.
Ferret connects with a big shot to the side of Dokov's head.
Dokov trying to get back to his feet but Ferret is in full control for now.
Teeth Ferret overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferret is landing with strikes. Dokov can't take much more of this.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teeth Ferret is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferret scores with punches to the body.
Can Dokov hold on?! Ferret is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Dokov trying to get back to his feet but Ferret is in full control for now.
Ferret biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferret really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dokov.
Ferret seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dokov for as long as he can get away with.
Dokov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferret controls the action.
Dokov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ferret has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dokov's body.
Dokov trying to get back to his feet but Ferret is in full control for now.
Ferret connects with a big shot to the side of Dokov's head.
Dokov tries to roll but Ferret sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov is trying to remain composed but Ferret is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Dokov trying to get back to his feet but Ferret is in full control for now.
Ferret controlling well, preventing Dokov from escaping the position.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
Dokov is really stuck here.
Ferret is punishing Dokov with some ground and pound.
Ferret is trying to stick to Dokov's back but Dokov is turning into Ferret. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ferret's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dokov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teeth Ferret showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferret, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

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