PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deontay Doser (ranked 5830 p4p, 4065 weight class) and Time To Fight Wright (ranked 600 p4p, 499 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Doser
vs
Wright

185 cm
19
190
0 - 2 - 0

189 cm
19
198
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Un-Kaged Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Deontay Doser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Time To Fight Wright!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Doser there.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Doser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been hearing reports that Doser has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Doser looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.

Wright closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doser did well to prevent Wright getting side control.

Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doser has managed to free his arm - good work.
Doser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright trying to control the pace.
Wright throwing shots but Doser is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doser is trying to control but can't.
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Wright is trying to work for a kimura but Doser is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doser wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
Wright is taking a breather. Doser 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.
Doser keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Doser looking for submissions off his back.
Doser makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doser.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Doser is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wright is stalling in the full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doser is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
Doser can't keep his opponent in guard - Wright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Wright seems to be looking for submissions.
Wright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Wright might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Wright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Doser looking for submissions off his back.
Doser trying to control here.
Wright controlling the action here.

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.
Wright tries to pass to full mount but Doser defends it.

Wright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been informed that Wright has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Well, if Wright is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright is thwarting Doser's attempts to control the position.
Doser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Doser. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doser shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doser's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doser throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doser avoids a wild elbow strike from Wright.
Doser tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.

Wright jumps guard and drags Doser to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Doser from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wright is on top in guard.

Wright looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wright forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Doser looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Wright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Doser is defending well.

That's two 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.
Wright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Time To Fight Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright trying to mount his opponent but Doser defends it.
Doser is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wright is working away from the top position though.
Wright prevents Doser from improving his position.

Wright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doser is just riding it out for now. Wright eventually gives up the hold.

Doser is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doser trying to control but Wright postures up.

Wright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doser doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wright.

Doser looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doser wants to sweep but Wright has passed to side control!

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

Wright tries for a kimura but Doser is defending well.

Wright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doser, who protects the arm well.
Doser tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wright easily slips into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright controlling the pace for now.
Doser is looking to improve his position but Wright isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Time To Fight Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wright missing with a left hand there. Doser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wright showed some decent athleticism there.
Wright passes to side control.

Doser is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wright's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Wright! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Doser has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Time To Fight Wright!
Time To Fight Wright very nearly forgot to thank Un-Kaged Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.